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    The real value of SA Audio

    It interests me that much of what is made here is discounted as not being good enough or not delivering value. So what exactly is the real value of SA manufactured audio? To try answer this I'll give two examples. Sonor Audio Claro 6.2 loudspeakers sell in Europe for 4 995 Euro. When they were...
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    Some High Res Audio Truths

    Never since the advent of CD has there been more BS spouted about music playback, than with High Res audio. Firsty the vast majority of music touted as High res simply isn't. It's upconverted from analogue tapes or CD masters. If I took a picture with a 1mega pixel camera, I could scale the...
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    The Stereo Music Show 18 -20 June Carnival City Conference Centre Rio Rooms

    HI to all at AV Forums. Yes you read the topic correctly, we have a Stereo Music show and you're getting a heads up about it here first. Pretty much all the top  South African Manufacturers will be in one place at one time for you to have a look at and listen to. What's more you will be able to...
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    The Stereo Music Show 18 -20 June Carnival City Conference Centre Rio Rooms

    HI to all at AV Forums. Yes you read the topic correctly, we have a Stereo Music show and you're getting a heads up about it here first. Pretty much all the top  South African Manufacturers will be in one place at one time for you to have a look at and listen to. What's more you will be able to...
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    Online review channel, yes or no?

    SOme of you may remember me as that reviewer from Audio Video SA. Over the past little while ive had a few requests to start an online review channel. As i still have lots of contacts in the industry getting gear isnt an issue, but how many of you would like to see my ugly bald mug, talking to...
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    WR-100 and bluetooth adaptors are in stock

    As the title says, the WR-100's have arrived as well as a few Bluetooth adaptors. Also here is a really clevel product, the HPA9, which is essentially the headphone out of the DAC 10H But with a few extras thrown in. It's a headphone amp that sounds flipping awesome, a pre amp and a MM/MC...
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    I wonder what would happen If.

    So there i was looking at a NuPrime MCH K38 an DAC 10 a few pairs of speakers and my VA Genesis pre, which has two outputs per channel and I thought to myself. I wonder what would happen if. I ran the DAC into my Pre, bridged the K38 into a four channel amp, ran two left and two right channel...
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    13's blog

    hi All we have a blog spot on our website. Please feel free to pop in and have a look.
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    Can uDSD early birds please check in here

    Hi To all uDSD early birds. Would it be possible for those that have signed up as an early bird to please confirm with me here. I need to check that I have everyone on my delivery list. Please also send me your e-mail and delivery details. Thanks Joel 
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    Telkom capped me I didnt notice

    After school holidays and reviewing a Smart TV (daddy i want to watch Youtube on the TV) I reached my monthly cap. Telkom tells me that speed has been reduced. Cant say ive really noticed much of a difference though. Gotta love Telkom
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    Well Tempered Labs Versalex pop around for a listen

    I suppose I should start this invitation for a listen to Well Tempered Versalex turntable by apologizing to Mike. Sorry Mike, she had to come home for me to eventually. over the past week or so that the Versalex has been back with me I've planned a few short listening sessions with it. None...
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    looking for a cheap, small, reliable amplifier

    I'm trying to help out a customer who needs a cheap, small amplifier that will be used in an advertising board. Does anyone here know build, know where to get such?
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    The importance -or not- of room acoustics.

    A contentious issue, and one that last time I got involved, someone called the headmaster to set me straight. (and he eventually agreed with me) SO how important is your room in the listening equation? There are certainly two opposite poles of thought in this forum, with some saying room...
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    Dali Speakers

    We still have a few pairs of Dali stereo, and centre channel speakers that we're clearing at retail less 40%. Give me a call to see what we have left. [img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7000854/DALI/Zensor-VOKAL.jpg[/im
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    New cartridges have arrived

    We've just received our first shipment of Well Tempered Labs cartridges. Both the TLC a MM and a the Kauri are manufactured for WTL by Nagaoka to WTL specs. We now have Rega, Charisma Audio and WTL carts in stock.
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    Why is it that people complain about not being able to listen to High end gear?

    But when Demo's are offered they back out. I see it all the time on the forum. People wishing they could listen to/ asking where they can look at or demo quality gear, yet when an offer is made there is never any time. In a similar vein there are people who offer advice by stating that they...
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    Dali speakers from Thirteen Hof

    We have some new Dali speakers that we would like to offer our Forum friends Dali Zensor Vokal (white and Black Ash) Retail R 3 990 Our price R 2992.50 Dali Ikon 5 MkII (Black Ash and Light Walnut) Retail R 16 900 Our Price R 12 675.00 Dali Zensor 5  (Black Ash and light Walnut) Retail R 9 990...
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    Avantgarde listening Day

    What's the use of having top quality gear in the country if you cant listen to it? Thirteen Hof, and Francois (the best host in the country) has decided to do something about this. This Saturday from 11am to 4PM we're going to have an Avantgarde day at Francois home. (Please PM for address)...
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    Real Forum names

    I think that if people are going to say things that are offensive, insulting, racist or just plain dumb, they should have the intestinal fortitude to use their real name and give contact details.\\ Hi my name is Joel and my contact details are in my sig. If I say any of the above, please feel...
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    What names stand for

    SME : Sounds Mighty Expensive REGA: Really Elegant Sound, Affordable. VA: Very Articulate The above, of course in jest.
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