Recent content by rodwsmith

Thanks Tony and apologies. I found the old thread informative and useful, hence adding to it, but I dod not mean to open a can of worms for anyone else.

Thank you Electron, very helpful indeed, I appreciate it. In fact, after a couple of day's extensive researching I have done exactly as you did, and ordered a new Audio Technical AT33EV, which includes fitting (checking the VTC and everything else). This was the best reviewed of everything...

My Xerxes/Artemiz/Shiraz, all original, started to act up. It began to skate and jump, although I thought the sound was still good. I took it to the only registered repairer /dealer I could drive to (in Nice), and they gave it an overhaul, and fixed the anti-skate spring, but said that this...

True story (if a bit of an aside). A good friend of mine was a huge Diamond Head fan. He was visiting his aunt, sady in a hospice, on a hot summer day. It got so warm he removed his jacket, only for someone to point out that the newly exposed t-shirt could be considered somewhat insensitive...

Well it's all so subjective isn't it? But one of my fave albums is "Booth and the Bad Angel" by Tim Booth (singer with James) and Angelo Badalamente (Twin Peaks et al). Their talents suit the other's style brilliantly, it has some strong melodies and is wonderfully produced. So, if you like any...

Michael Nyman's Double Concerto for Saxophone and Cello is rather good, if you like that sort of thing (which I do). It's the longest piece on this Cheers Rod