Recent content by dunkyboy

It supports AirPlay, right? So if your source is Qobuz on an iPad, iPhone, or Mac, does it matter what the app is like?

Actually I read (ATC Forums I think?) that they're designed to be used with grilles on, as they help with baffle edge diffusion. But What Hifi said the opposite... Guessing there's not a lot in it. Dunc

The grilles are growing on me... Quite badass and industrial. Def need to see them in the flesh. Dunc

Probably should've posted the link: http://www.atcloudspeakers.co.uk/2013/11/new-atc-scm19-and-scm40-launched/

The new passive 19s and 40s are out. Personally, my initial reaction to the new design was negative, but they're growing on me... Less ornamented than the previous gen. (Although, I think I do prefer the gen before that.) Any news on the rumoured SCM40As..? I'm tempted to try a pair of...

I'll have a deck arriving tomorrow with a DV507 arm board. I have a Hadcock 242 (and no intention of buying a DV!), so have a Hadcock armboard. But in the meantime, I was wondering whether I could just mount the Hadcock in the DV armboard...? The hole is much too big (30mm vs ~16mm for...

...on my Pink Triangle Anniversary Vector? Cart is the MusicMaker III, which I'm having trouble getting to sing on my Rega RB250. The deck is a delicate, wobbly sort, and my fists are of the ham variety, so I'm leaning towards the OL (also, no need to change arm board). Would be a no-brainer...

Caught a few scenes from a Led Zep concert DVD at a hifi show last year. Truly excellent. I think it was the Legendary Performances set, but not sure. Must get my hands on it... Dunc

Agreed - I have THIS recording of it and, despite the mixed reviews on the Amazon page, I really like it. Would be interested in trying other recordings if there are better though...

And here's the Cello Concertos: Vivaldi - Cello Concertos

Ah, found it! Was DG after all. And not as cheap as I remember it... but still worth it. It's absolutely fantastic for making long plane/bus trips bearable as it all comes in a neat little box that slips easily in a pocket or backpack, and contains hours of wonderful music. Vivaldi -...

I have an excellent 5-CD compilation with Trevor Pinnock and the English Concert, can't remember which label... It was pretty cheap (the discs each come in a little cardboard slip rather than a proper case, which I imagine keeps costs down) and the music's fantastic (as is the sound quality)...

Bub, Vivaldi's always been one of my favourites - he was a great introduction to classical music for me cos his stuff is so accessible, but he's also got great staying power (he's still one of my very favourite classical composers after 7 or 8 years). I'll bring a bunch of Vivaldi round for the...

I'm always surprised at the number of fantastic bands/artists on XL Records. For instance (these might be a bit mainstream for you esoteric types, but I think they're great :) ): Prodigy The Avalanches Gotan Project The White Stripes Basement Jaxx Badly Drawn Boy Mull Historical...

Van the Man - Baby Please Don't Go Here's a controversial one (and a painful one to admit): Kylie - Can't Get You Out Of My Head Dunc