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  1. neilpainter

    Help with pricing

    Nidri's comment about the second hand market being pretty much dead is pretty much spot on, it's just not worth listing things at the moment
  2. neilpainter

    The Cape Town Hi-Fi Club

    looks fantastic you CT guys sooo privileged to have this, nothing whatsoever like this in KZN Well done!
  3. neilpainter

    Centre Speaker Question

    Sorry just seen this post, should have replied earlier? I have a B&W HTM7 available, the proposed sale enquiry from a few months fell through, and I I didn't relist. The speaker is +10 years old so might suit you, a bit of a bargain at R2 500, here is the original link if you interested? Cheers...
  4. neilpainter

    FdlSys - Sad news

    That is just horrible I engaged with him a few weeks ago about some MC cartrides and advice, what a knowledgeable great guy?! This is very sudden indeed, so sorry!
  5. neilpainter

    3 Cheers for Teac

    I repeat my post above, basic question is there a Teac representative in this country, a techie or someone who deals with Teac products or hardware?
  6. neilpainter

    Rotel CD Player RCD 855

    Hey Chris I'm definitely fixing this it's already with our trusted repair / techie here in Natal, this is what he had to say: "Those old Rotels with the 4/19 lasers are very good CD players. The 4/19 laser was almost 'military' grade and they were / are very reliable. However the lasers can and...
  7. neilpainter

    The Vinyl Cleaning Bible?

    Hi was also asking the question the author listed a whole host of stuff and requirements that is needed and included chemicals and/or retail names and supplements etc. available in the USA, and some similar substitutes for UK, Europe and Aussie but all these are unknown to me (and most of us I...
  8. neilpainter

    Rotel CD Player RCD 855

    Thank you ARI this is very helpful I will speak to our local techie here to see what he can do, so obviously this one's a keeper if we get it going again! Cheers
  9. neilpainter

    Rotel CD Player RCD 855

    I have a vintage Rotel RCD 855 everything works fine powers up tray working etc no issues, but after first 3 or so tracks playing a CD it starts skipping and gets stuck (funny it doesn't stop or eject the CD) obviously needs a new laser and maybe something else? Point is with CD players now...
  10. neilpainter

    3 Cheers for Teac

    Guys this thread has jogged my memory, I am a great fan of Teac and I have a broken Wadia 8 CD Transport +20 years old the disc tray is not opening, is there anyone out there any Teac Techie that can help or I can be directed to? I have found this "press the eject button and out slides a less...
  11. neilpainter

    NOS Maxell/BASF Reel Tapes

    withdrawn, will try overseas
  12. neilpainter

    Dust Cover for a Turntable

    Hi I have just been directed to this thread (thank you!), I asked in another forum under AV Items wanted if anyone had a replacement dust cover / lid for a Technics SL1700 Mk2, the one I have is undamaged, no cracks etc. very solid but has some chemical spill on it which makes it unsightly (see...
  13. neilpainter

    How to Purchase an Open Reel Tape Deck

    Found this on the web an excellent article worth reading complements to the author! Hope the link works! https://hometheaterhifi.com/editorial/purchase-open-reel-tape-deck-one/
  14. neilpainter

    KZN tape tech?

    Hi I live in PMB and there has been no-one I have heard of in 20 years who is RtoR or even Cassette tech orientated I have been sending this stuff to Jhb for years. Sorry, very sad indeed. Anyway if you want some recommendations or other help pse send PM
  15. neilpainter

    NOS Maxell/BASF Reel Tapes

    sorry wrong one! here it is
  16. neilpainter

    NOS Maxell/BASF Reel Tapes

    As requested new pic attached can zoom in to read the specs etc. on the back of the BASF boxes
  17. neilpainter

    NOS Maxell/BASF Reel Tapes

    one thing pse note as per Marco (thanks Marco!) the BASF tapes are EE format tapes so your machine must be EE compatible.
  18. neilpainter

    Beatles 1966-1970 Blue Album released in 2023 with new tracks

    Just seen this... great news thank you Chris! It will surely become available on vinyl at some stage?
  19. neilpainter

    NOS Maxell/BASF Reel Tapes

    Not sure if this is the right protocol but I intend listing in the next few days 3 Maxell UD 35-180 and 7 BASF Chromdioxid Super HiFi LPR 35 CR tapes for sale, all NOS thought I might let this Forum know before I list on Media For Sale Forum. If anyone interested before I list send me a PM?
  20. neilpainter

    Design and application disconnect

    The Cape Town Hi-Fi Club should look to do that again, how interesting what a good idea! Chris and team?
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