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Evening gentleman Would some of the more technical inclined individuals have a look at his measurements (reviews) and please tell me that he is wrong or misinterpreting, or just being full of it? For instance NADT758 or Anthem MRX520 measurements. It would be much appreciated Thank you

Mornings Gents I bought a Oppo BD 83 Modwright some years ago. Not using it, bacause it has a peculiar problem: It would play normally, then all of a sudden there will be a blue screen and a loud white noise. This will last several seconds, before it returns to playing normally. Any...

Evening I have a OPPO Bdp 83 Modwright that requires repair. Since they are no longer supported in this country I was wondering who I may ask for assistance? Any suggestions Kind regards Danie

Hi All, Would like to get opinions:  Is the electricity saving from Class D amplifiers vs Class AB a worthy saving in electricity.  Say for instance a equal wattage 50w amplifier? If it works 10h a day? What are your opinions please. Danie

Hi Everyone, Hope to get some opinions on this modification suggested for Castle Conway 3 Speakers: http://www.world-designs.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=6557 As mentioned and measured by HiFiWorld the treble was toned down...

Hi All, I needs some advice as I'm not the most electronic inclined: I want to build a switch box, as discussed under various threads,  that selects between two amplifier sources to one set of tweeters. How much ampere should the switch e able to cope with?  The electronic store I visited has...

Hi, Like many others out there I have to keep components in shelves/cupboards  that pleases the wife, but does not provide goog circulation:  I've read in previous threads that it is possible to use PC cooling fans, which can be connected to 12V triggers? Firstly: is this possible, and can...

Hi, I'm looking for advice: My dvd player and blu-ray player has started freesing intermittently over the past month: itKs not high end stuff, and if had been only one or the other I might have thought it to be broken. But for both to have the same problem??? It happens only after about 50 min...

Hi, I came across this when I was looking for a measurement of the Yamaha cd-s100 jitter levels: I found it quite interresting

Hi, I know this is normally a heated debate and that talking about it makes little difference! Still, I would like to share this: last night I was lokking at a UK hi-fi reselller website, and noticed this: Harman Kardon HK990 selling for ?800 (price SA: R35 000) and Marantz PM8003 for ?800 (SA...

Hi all, just wanted some opinions: I frequently think that the role of a pre-amplifier is frequently underestimated!  You frequently hear suggestions on amplifier upgrades, just mentioning adding power amplifiers, but seldom it seems to me is the pre-amplification addressed.  I don,t have as...

Any thoughts on using rca y-splitter between pre-amp and two power amps?

Hi, I just want some opinion regarding a reasonable price for used DacMagic? Regards

Hi, I'm a complete novice when it comes to DIY, but seeing what you guys can do, I'm also inspired to try something! I have apair of Acoustic Research Pi Three: with driver foams damaged. I want to try build a new cabinet (Although not simple, I feel comfortable with this), but the problem...

Hi, Just wanted to say a word of thank you to the AVSA team.  I have been a audiophile for the past 16 years, and during this period, I have eagerly anticipated my AVSA magazine every single month!  That says a lot for your publication!! Good work! Danie

Hi, I am the proud owner of a pair of Monitor Audio GS20s I want to buy a centre channel: Obviously the Monitor Audio GSLCR is probably the first choice, but I have also looked at the RX Centre.  Looking at the specs it seems as if both units use basically the same drivers.  I believe this is...

I would like to have some opinions regarding today's AV R's stereo capabilities: Is it still applicable that a relatively expensive AV R's stereo reproduction is inferior to a midwicket stereo amp?  Will a NAD 326BEE better a Marinates Z7??  If that is the case where does that leave those of us...

Hi Everyone, Just wanted to get some views on Sonor Audio Capella's? Kind regards

Hi all, would just like to get some opinions on the Capella's ? Thank you

Hi everyone, Just want some thoughts on the following: I have a pair of Mark & Daniel Maximus Rubies:  They are a very difficult load!!! Sens 81.5  and impedance 6 - 3 Ohms.  They need a very muscular amp with loads of current to drive them to a degree that justifies why you bought them.  I...