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The Xx
The vinyl arrived yesterday and has been glued to my turntable ever since. What a great sounding album almost haunting and great sound quality. This is one of the best debut albums I've heard in a long time, any other fans ? + YouTube Video ERROR: If you can see this, then... -
Arcam Power Amp Benefits ?
I am currently using a Arcam Alpha 7R amp with these Mordaunt short speakers. I know its not that new anymore but It not a bad set up till I can afford my next upgrade, Anyway I've seen on e-bay the Alpha 8P or 9P power amps going for around the £120 mark. What would be the benefits ( If any...- omegaman
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Forget about the Beatles re-masters, I've just bought the blue box.
With all the talk about the Beatles re-masters I thought now might be a good time to look into buying the blue box vinyl. I just won it :- The Beatles Blue Box LP Record Collection on eBay (end time 12-Jul-09 10:27:19 BST) I'm pretty sure the new re-masters will not be released on vinyl... -
Deadwasps US Tour !!!!
One of my favourite bands from my hometown of Manchester, England are about to embark on there 2nd US tour, Hope some of you guys across the pond can give them some support...Hope no one minds me plugging it here. There dates are :- 3 jun 2009 20:00 Marathon Live @ The Three Clubs... -
Nad PP3 ?
Anyone got one of the NAD PP3 phonostages. I am thinking of getting on as when I upgrade my turntable I will need a MC stage, I'm also thinking that if I buy this I could sell my EMU 0404 as I only really use it for needle drops. Am I right in thinking the NAD will be as good ( or better...- omegaman
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Rome ??? - Champions League Final
Heading of to Rome for the final in a couple of weeks. Rome is one city I have never visited. Anyone recommend some good, clean and cheap-sh hotels in the centre of the city. As I am there for the game I won't be doing much sightseeing, what's the must see ? Any good bars ? OK I know...- omegaman
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Grand National
The big race is on later, Any tips ??? I fancy Rambling Minister, Who else is having a wager and what's your horse?- omegaman
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Hunt EDA cleaning Questions ?
I've just bought one of these and have a couple of ( Stupid ) questions. 1) I find the brush is pretty good at picking up fluff, dust etc, but the velvet pad then ends up dirty, How do you clean it ( I know you are not supposed to rub it with your fingers ) ? 2) I sometimes still end up...- omegaman
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Project Debut III Cartridge upgrades.
Thinking of upgrading my cart, I was thinking of changing the om5, has anyone upgraded to a OM 10,20 or 30. If so were the results worth the outlay ? I've read a couple of threads about upgrading the project cartridge and cannot find a definite response. I think going down this route would...- omegaman
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Unusual music related gifts
With Christmas approaching I thought we could share gift ideas with each other. Music related of course, but not your usual CD or LP. I stumbled across these, not my taste I must admit but unusual !!!- omegaman
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Classic records - Clarity Vinyl
I thought I would post this in this section because its where all the vinyl junkies hang out !!! Anybody taken the plunge and ordered any of the new releases on the new clarity range. John Coltrane - Blue Train, Clarity Vinyl 200G 45RPM, 4 Disc Box Set - Classic Records Just wondered if...- omegaman
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Sesame Street parodies, who loves em ??
While listening to the Beatles earlier, It reminded me of when I was a kid and they sang the tune "Letter B" + YouTube Video ERROR: If you can see this, then YouTube is down or you don't have Flash installed. After a bit of research on the source of all Knowledge...- omegaman
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se530's quiet left channel.
I plugged in my 530's today and the left channel has gone really quiet. I have tried different leads etc and am sure the problem is in the actual IEM. Looks like they will have to go for repair. My question is for those who have had experience with shure service department. How quick is...- omegaman
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Vinyl ripping via laptop ?
This may be a stupid question but I am going to try and rip some vinyl through my laptop using Audacity then put it into my ipod. Is the microphone socket and the standard sound card good enough or am I totally wasting my time an should invest in some sort of audio interface. Thanks- omegaman
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Barcelona fans or residents help me, please !!!!!!!
I know this is a long shot but you never know. Is there any Head-fier's who are in the official Barcelona members club or live in the city. I am a big Manchester United fan and am travelling up to the game on Wednesday but I am still searching for a ticket or two for myself and a friend. I...- omegaman
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Las Vegas ?
Yeeeaaahhhh, I'm going to Vegas in a couple of weeks for our 10th anniversary. I can't believe it clashes with canjam, I tried to suggest to the wife we make a detour seeing as we are on the same side of the Atlantic but she would not have it. ( There's only so far you can push em ) Anyway I...- omegaman
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Outdoor speaker Help ?
With summer fast approaching I have been looking into buying a set of outdoor speakers. I have seen a pair of Boston Acoustics voyager 6 speakers. Has anybody had any experience good or bad with these. Is there a better pair for around the $300 / 200 euro mark ? thanks- omegaman
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F1 is back !!!!!!!!!
Aussie Grand Prix this weekend and the start of a new season. What are your predictions for the season ? I think it will be the championship for Kimi, another good year for Hamilton but not good enough to take the title. A bad year for Alonso, they need to get the car sorted. Anyway all...- omegaman
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Vinyl Static ?
What's the best way to get rid of static on vinyl, Some of my LPs have so much static that the felt mat lifts off and stays attached to the disc. I have seen the guns, do they work or are they just a gimmick ? If they work is there a cheaper alternative than the milti zerostat, I would...- omegaman
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Beatles Revolver - MFSL
I have a question about this album. If I listen carefully I can hear the first line of the next song very quietly before the song starts, could this be :- a ) My cartridge is set up wrong ( I only hear it on this album ) b) The way the album is pressed c) The way the album was recorded... -
Beck - Sea Change MFSL
Looks like the people at MFSL are going to do there thing to Beck - Sea Change Musicdirect - This should be interesting as it already sounds fantastic as it is. Can they improve it ? -
200g Vinyl Quadrophenia
Treated myself to a turntable after a 20 year break and I could not resist pre-ordering my favorite album. The Who - The Who-Quadrophenia - Classic Records Anyone else put there name down or own any of the other classic records re-masters. What do you think of them ? -
Formula 1 - Championship
Well its all down to the last race after a fantastic season. Will Hamilton hold on ? will Alonso snatch it ? or will Kimi sneak in the back door and take the prize ? What are your thoughts ?????? I think Alonso and Hamilton will end up taking each other off and kimi will take it. I hope...- omegaman
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Can't Believe I did this !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
...who is driving over in November. ( With my turntable ) So it felt like fate. There are a few albums I can't wait to listen to ( and a lot of cr*p ) Anyway for 10p ( 20c ) a record you can,t go wrong. What are the stand out's ( If there is any ) What should I play First... -
Boost your CD collection for ONLY $20,000 !!!!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MYMUSICFIX-1-D...QQcmdZViewItem A nice collection but a bit out of my reach !!!!!!!!!!!!!!