Recent content by Bartman

Quick and straightforward sale for the Smart Controller, many thanks.

I recently got hold of a HS B77 through this forum. Needless to say it needs a bit of TLC - it plays but appears not to record. I’d like to get it up and running so I can record the occasional concert from the radio. I found a site called revoxservice.co.uk through Google but it appears that...

Thank you for the additional advice. The link showed nothing on the aerial assembly for the FM8, a problem now sorted both by feedback from this forum (thank you) and the manufacturer. The cable is brand new and recommended by an installer. The aerial is on my dedicated music room in the...

I’m amazed the difference it makes to the SQ (not just lack of hiss, birdies etc). More richness to the tone, depth and lateral separation. Cheapest upgrade I’ve had in a while!

Just heard back from Blake and they said the configuration seagullsnacker and colasblue suggested is correct. Why they couldn’t include a simple diagram is bewildering, but many thanks to all who replied with advice.

The website photo isn’t very helpful, my memory not without fault (as boon stays I had elements 4&5 the wrong way round) but logic suggests the 2 longer ones should be the reflectors so I’ve swapped them round and will report back once the tuner settles down. Still open to suggestions. I’m not...

An FM8.

I recently bought an 8 element Blake aerial to feed my NAT01 (a Ron Smith would be unacceptable to Mrs B, this tested her tolerance!). The signal strength is improved but I just want to check I’ve assembled it correctly - there were no instructions and website questions have remained unanswered...

NAT05XS and DC1 both sold. Teddy PS still available.

The poor NS01 is much maligned. I heard it was designed by Mr Melco who still rates it. I bought mine new as a stand-alone streamer in preference to the NDX, and subsequently used it as a server with an NDS and now my ND555. It can be used to store downloads as well as ripped CDs. The...

Trying to reduce unnecessary overlap. The tuner was bought from Nye of this parish, works and looks as new, boxed. SN 293***. This can be upgraded with an external PS and while it doesn’t match my NAT01 it comes pretty close (I’m currently using it with a HC DR) and is way more convenient with...

Thank you. No hurry, I’d be pleased to see the photos when you’re back. How’s the R3?

I’m looking for a nice R2R machine principally to record Radio 3 lunchtime concerts when I’m working for playback in the evening. I think a 10.5” reel is necessary to get a >45m programme recorded at 15ips, but these machines also seem to have a 7 3/4 ips setting which may provide good SQ. My...

Sorry Fal - I have updated the listing in another thread - the NAT05 is sold, and I’ve decided to keep the NAT05XS and HC.