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    New vs old Rega 3

    I have a Planar 3 RB300 all original apart from cabling replacement and an Audio Technica stylus on the Linn cartridge. Does anyone know how to date them by the serial number?? This is 214### vintage
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    Linn K20,Naim Naca5, Avondale Black Link

    As my system passes some warmth through the A5 there’s definitely greater bass extension
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    DIY Shielded main cable (Uk plug/IEC)

    Ive used 1mm SY cable before now with the braided screen connected to the earth pin at the plug end, a slight improvement in grip over standard mains cables. I’ll ask my wholesaler about the Belkin cable - hopefully there’ll be a job I can book it to...........
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    Linn K20,Naim Naca5, Avondale Black Link

    I’ve just swapped my K20 for some used (so run in) A5. The A5 is crisper and tighter, with a little more frequency range at each end. An improvement for me, but subtle rather than night and day, and proves my point that at its current cost of about £5 a metre K20 is the best £ for £ cable by a...
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    New naim vs old?

    For me the Naim ‘Olive’ and new ‘Black box’ series have different sound signatures. Olive is brighter and a little more revealing, but can sound harsh to some and doesn’t do bad recordings any favours. Black box is more rounded, but maybe lacking that top end buried detail, but is also a little...
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    How loud before the neighbours complain?

    I had years as a dedicated headphone listener due to property/family constraints but now have an extended semi where I converted the previous owners larger office into a music room - SWMBO still calls it the second lounge for some reason......... Anyway, the external wall is double skin thermal...
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    Vinyl vs CD

    Where is that skip??? I’m on my way now........
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    Vinyl vs CD

    20 years ago vinyl was beyond dead and buried to the masses, and look at the revival the last 5 years or so...... Source and personal preference go a long way in the opinion of what is ‘best’, as does mood and age of the release. For instance my HDCD copy of Blue by Joni Mitchell through a...
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    Active SBL's

    I acquired a beautiful pair of Mk2 SBLs in the summer and used them with a 150x with wonderful results compared to my previous speakers. They now have a 250DR driving them and the difference is far greater than ‘night & day’...... For me they are a very rare breed that will perform admirably...
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    Music buying strategy/rationalising

    I’m still committed predominately to CD so charity shops are my best friend, especially when you learn the pricing strategies. I’ve been introduced to some wonderful artists on the basis of interesting artwork and a 50p price tag......
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    Steven Wilson arena shows

    Love pretty much anything Mr Wilson touches, but Porcupine Tree were a notch above. Gutted I never saw them live - nearly went to the Fear Of A Blank Planet show but baulked at the extortionate ticket price which was more than double of anyone else playing Manchester Academy at the time. I...
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    The Grauniad reports Electricity North West plans to lower mains voltage

    UK standard has been 230v for a fair few years now, I get 247v at my sockets so without delving too deep into Ohm’s Law it just means my equipment is going to take whatever power it needs anyway, but my cables are under less stress with the higher supply voltage while supplying said current demand
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    Speaker Cable

    Linn K20 punches way above its weight at £5 a metre
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    Naim SBL or Allae

    Recently purchased a late pair of SBLs in showroom condition with even newer Xovers. They came with new gaskets and sealant from a wonderful genuine gentleman (David from Scotland - you’re on here somewhere.......) . Installation is a doddle if you read the instructions twice first, and I am...
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    Naim SBL or Allae

    Love the hand washing paragraph.......


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