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    Naim Solstice and Aro 2

    Excited to see the return of Aro in a a way though one would probably consider a Bauer Tonarm or AA Javelin on another turntable.  Built for Naim by the usual suspects. 
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    Clever useful stuff learnt here.

    This one rates as one of the best ?tweaks? ever.  Thank you Schalk.  He loosely mentioned this somewhere.  Tried it about a year ago.  It totally rocks. No more spons to hou nat.
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    Artists and high end audio

    A post on vleisbook of some Cat Stevens records made me remember this.  I also vividly remember BJ buying that Mofi Cat Stevens in Las Vegas. I bought the Jimi Hendrix experience box set.  I think BJ sought after record appreciated more after 20 plus years but being Dutch I got lured by the...
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    To mod or not. Marantz CD63 MKII Ken Ishiwata Signature

    To mod or not.  CD63KI So along the way I bought a Marantz CD63KI. This CD player is perhaps the defining manufacturer tweak fest.  It was quite common for Marantz (as well as Philips when they owned the brand) to make one main chassis on which numerous players were based.  So the...
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    ClearAudio Concept MM, 3 recordings, something changes.

    I have been recording turntables playing again.  This time the ClearAudio Concept MM, playing the same Janis Ian record through the same recording chain.  Which sounds best? https://youtu.be/i-ME13u4xJE https://youtu.be/LSXte0uM4s0 https://youtu.be/LIu1ygcxQ7o
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    Blind tests are one, but deaf listening. Inspirational.

    https://youtu.be/sNrcb-9Gi8c
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    March BlueSound Powernode specials

    Some nice specials to get you streaming from a simple integrated solution that sounds good. 
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    X BOX ONE Controller Repair? Where? JHB

    I have a fairly young XBOX one controller (genuine) that failed after about 18 mounts. Fail is a big word, one of the triggers is intermittent. I have sprayed out the switch best I could after taking the controller apart but it seems to need a new switch full stop. Any recommendations for game...
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    BlueSound Node 2i Special R12490.00

    The NODE 2i wireless music streamer easily connects to any existing stereo system to unlock and discover a universe of audio streaming. The NODE 2i connects your audio gear to online streaming services, Internet radio and even your own digital music library. The NODE 2i brings high-res audio to...
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    Impressions. The Lindemann Musicbook Source

    I have had the new Musicbook ?Source? from Lindemann Audio Technik installed for a while now and thought I would write a bit about my impressions so far. What is the The Musicbook Source?  Like Musicbooks before it, its a dac and analogue pre amp with network connectivity.  There is isn?t a...
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    Slee product. Need a few minutes with any Slee in Jhb (North be simplest)

    Anyone in Jhb north with a Graham Slee can or gram amp? Doesn?t matter what type.  I need to just check the DC plug size for a power supply I built for someone.  Can?t find my notes with the spec. 
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    Lindemann Limetree, what?s next?

    Lindemann Limetree.  What?s next? The DAC!  Limetree USB DAC The works on the new USB-DAC have been almost completed. Thus another gem in the Limetree range is ready to hit the market. Apart from high resolutions up to PCM 768 and DSD 512, the new model features re-sampling in DSD, an MEMS...
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    BlueSound Powernode and PSB P5 R22990. Black Friday.

    Black Friday Special.  R22990. PSB Alpha 5 speakers and BlueSound Powernode Streaming Amplifier.  Normal price R27980, save R4900.  Listen to music online and from your library or analogue sources.  Proper high res audio in a compact form.
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    2.5 mm 4 pole and Pentacon now in stock

    They are in stock.  Ready for custom builds and conversions of existing cables. 
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    Spin Music Fair Today 27 September @ Pirates Bowls Club

    See you there just now.  Been a long time. 
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    Linn Krane. The new entry tonearm sourced from the Jerrys.

    With Jelco defunkt Linn has had to look for a way to fix their Kaput supply of tonearms for the entry table.  It?s called Krane.    It?s provenance is klear(audio), it should Satisfy.
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    Favourite LP play and Set Up Gadgets

    So after many years of being my azimuth tool but even more so my tester phono as it has good consistent sound and headphone output, my ClearAudio Azimuth Optimiser started being a little intermittent on the right channel.  It took some motivation and courage to crack open this 3700 Euro...
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    RIP Gary Peacock

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    Gauging Interest for Headphone Connector types

    So as most of you know I have been making headphone cables for folks for a while now.  I have been able to offer HD6xx HD800 Audeze mini XLR and Hifi Man 2.5mm for a while. I have been looking for a source that can assist with quality connectors at fair prices without having to buy 1000s of...
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