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Tablette Anniversary with Castle sub-woofer at one end of my main room & D20Rs at the other end. The Tablettes are used with Oppo 105 & TV for opera videos & also with Rega P6. The D20Rs at the other end of the room are in my main hifi system with Arcam kit including P1 power amps & Audiolab...

I am surprised that the Elicit-R has been discontinued (I own two) but I suppose the manufacturers have to keep the customers interested in something new - so I suspect a replacement will soon appear as it would be a big step from the Elex-R to the Aethos (which I have not heard). I get a bit...

I had a Saturn R with an Elicit R & was very pleased with both - but eventually replaced the Saturn R with an Oppo 105 as I have some blu-ray operas & 24bit LSO CDs. I am past the stage where I sit listening to kit for differences - & just enjoy the music. Having solid built equipment is a good...

It is possible to speak to Rega staff but they do prefer you go through the dealer. When I had my CD player/DAC I had problems with some of the input connections which they fixed but then they failed again. On the second occasion I sent my cables & they fitted a different type of connection...

I have a CDP2 which was bought new sometime between 2003 & 2007. It has been repaired by Quad for a fault some years ago. I also had a Rega CD/DAC in another system & thought the sound quality was a bit better than the Quad but not much difference really. I have sold the Rega & keep the Quad as...

I am not clear on what you mean by your comment & certainly concerned that you use the terminology "or he told you a pack of lies" which is somewhat unprofessional. Maybe you have misunderstood my comments. I am not a technical expert so my terminology may not be perfect but whilst the Quad gain...

Thanks for your suggestion but I need my 99 pre-amp to power my Quad 99 tuner & for the vinyl input. Also I have 3 sources, the third being an Oppo 105 which I use for both audio & video - mainly opera performances. I still have a Quad 99 cdp2 (to complete the 99 set) but I no longer use it...

I am a bit confused about the comments on gain on the 909. I have had 44 pre with 606 power, later moved to 99 pre & 909 power, & currently 99 pre & pair of 99 mono power amps. The only problem on gain is the increase at lower levels on the pre which start at +5db & reduce as you go higher on...

I use my ipod & ipad for 320 kbps radio. There are lots of free stations from around the world & the quality can be better than BBC Radio 3, although there are still some R3 which excel - usually live programs from the studio. Once you have got involved you will forget about DAB.

I use my Tablette Anniversaries with an old Castle Subwoofer & it is an excellant combination. I have D20Rs on another system & the bass is significantly better than the D18s in my experience, & when run in they are very good. I have not heard the D2s but it has been said that they are similar...

Price is generally governed by demand.

No problem with mine which I have had for over 3 years. Best solution is to contact Rega who are always helpful.

Sounds good news - pity is I bought 2 spare belts when Audio-T Preston closed just over a year ago & I have not needed to use either.

I would ring Quad & see what they say - I have always found the service department very helpful. They certainly look in good condition. My first major upgrade was to an FM4, 44 pre & 606 power. I eventually gave them to our local school who gladly accepted them, but I do not know whether they...

Never heard the Brio but have owned an Elex-R. No problem with the sound but it lacks some of the facilites on the Elicit-R & I could not come to terms with the volume control, so I upgraded to an Elicit-R. I already owned an Elicit-R with a Saturn-R CD player/DAC & they make a good combination...