I wish this could be a positive thread about how many wonderful records I bought today but alas it is a moan about the absurd prices you now find in independent record stores. I understand they have to survive but the three stores I visited in my city, who are taking part in todays RSD, had the...

Another thread has led me to this question. Given the choice of only these two combinations in a portable rig which would you opt for? I have chosen the items because they are widely regarded as exceptional in their own right (or very popular and versatile in the case of the iPod!)  ...

ACS T1 Custom In Ear Monitor   Active Drivers: 3 Build Material: 40 Shore Silicone with SteriTouch Mould Type: Full Concha Cable Type: Kevlar reinforced with anti-friction sheath Standard Cable: Black only Cable Length: 1.4 Meters Standard Colour: Clear Connector: 3.5mm gold...

After four to five year solid service my UE11 have passed on (I trod on one! ) They could be repaired but the bill will surpass what, I know, will buy a better universal fit replacement; after-all five years is a long time in the world of technology!    I am looking for a universal fit as I...

The lure of vinyl is to strong I sold all my kit under duress of sorts but the compelling sound of vinyl and the holistic lifestyle it creates just draws you back in, whether it is 1 year later or 20 years later the spinning black disc's gravitational pull will draw you in once again. But...

Its been a blast! Thanks to all for the advice, in particular Spritzer and Krmathis for the Stax knowledge! Nothing touches the O2 really in terms of headphones (the one definitive lesson I have taken from this site). My paid subscription has expired and I had forgotten how without it a...

UE11 vs ACS T1, in recovery. Thanks for a certain level of anonymity. Peace!

Nota Bene: I copied this directly from another f'rum because I thought it was interesting! (the author was Gaunalk). I have had a sony minidisc MDS JE500 sitting on my shelf for over 5 years collecting dust..... untill today! The machines 1-Bit Hybrid Pulse DAC inside my machine is now...

One of the most beautiful bits of hifi kit ever made! http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...g/_0010463.jpg http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...g/_0010464.jpghttp://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...g/_0010465.jpg http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...g/_0010466.jpg...

I was vinyl shopping yesterday and stood next to me rifling through the records were Jarvis Cocker and Richard Hawley, they were chatting about Steve Davis's massive collection of northern soul records! I later saw Ronnie O'Sullivan. Surreal! Anyone else had surreal moments with...

I had a dream about a new headphone last night, it was a ER4S with an additional bass driver. It looked the same and was sold exclusively by Apple Inc. Not having enough money I tried to steal it and was arrested. This signifies three things to me, 1. I now know my dream headphone. 2. I...

While I like a broad range of music nothing is closer to my heart than Electronic, so I have started this thread in an effort to and compile a one-stop resource of information on Electronica and its sub-genres for fans to exchange their knowledge. The thread should include any or all of:-...

I have had this machine for a week or so, it replaced my black Macbook and t60p. Impressions so far, keyboard is poor space-bar doesn't work properly! Lid too heavy and falls shut to easily potential for disaster! Touch-pad click is so loud! All small problems but for someone...

Can someone please recommend me a definitive modern performance on Vinyl. My favorite so far is RCA Victor - Janos Starker. I only have the CD. I do not enjoy Yo-Yo Ma. Vito Paternoster: CD1-Bach Cello Suites /\ For anyone who has not heard it and wants a quick listen to the wonder...

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Made four of these, two rega mount two Aro mount! http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...g/armboard.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...lackdog/ar.jpg Some cosmetic restoration before and after: http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...ackdog/top.jpg http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g.../top-plate.jpg http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...g/crosspre.jpg...

Some cosmetic restoration before and after: second coat of Danish oil Arm I am considering are Origin Live Silver MIII or Scheu Classic Red M II (homage to De Stijl)

Is Front Row bit perfect?

The complete d/a DAC converter list - Marantzphilips.nl

Final Revision (I will leave my previous comments un-edited.) The Chordette has to be returned to the dealer tomorrow so I will add these final impressions. I have had the unit burning in now for five days 24 hours a day and last night I had a watershed moment at around 120 hours? I had...

James Zabiela - Renaissance, The Master Series. Disc 1. Really amazing, magical in fact!

I paid a visit to my audio dealer today (yes I phrase it to make him sound like a peddler of illicit substances because, well, he is!) to talk about DACs, computer-as-source options and other such mysterious things!. I seek him out for a fix every so often and these fixes are becoming more...

I paid a visit to my audio dealer today (yes I phrase it to make him sound like a peddler of illicit substances because, well, he is!) to talk about DACs, computer-as-source options and other such mysterious things!. I seek him out for a fix every so often and these fixes are becoming more...

Once again university suffers at the hands of Stax and Bjork, the Beta Band and Grandaddy! I really have no clue as to what one writes in a blog, since it is an audio forum then that will be the content of this spiel! I have spent the last few week trying out a number of CD player that I...