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Alex_UK
26-08-2011, 22:12
Not for the first time, the boys from the East (ok, so that's just myself and Dave R – DSJR) yesterday ventured into deepest darkest Essex to spend the day with hifi_dave, to chew the cud on all things hifi, enjoy a nice pub lunch in a rural idyll, and above all, listen to some music and play with some of hifi_dave’s toys!

For those that don’t know, hifi_dave (Dave W) is a long established hifi dealer, (Radlett Audio) currently running his business from “the barn” at his home address, not far from Saffron Walden. Dave has dealerships for a lot of the top brands including Naim, Rega, Sugden, Harbeth, Nottingham Analogue, LFD and Albarry (amongst others), as well as having a fine collection of vintage equipment for his own (or should I say OUR amusement!)

Here's some of Dave's collection of stock and museum pieces: there's far more, but I screwed up some of the pictures! :doh:

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu259/Alex_Steel1969/hifi%20daves%20Cave/IMG_6057.jpg

Having spent the last visit mainly playing with speakers, this time we focused on amps. As part of my indoctrination (sorry, education! ;)) DSJR suggested that now I have sorted my speakers, I should maybe look at my amp. Yes Master, Grasshopper is all ears! ;)

So, first off, the main source of the day was the excellent Rega Apollo CD player via the new and equally superb Rega DAC. (Occassional vinyl via a NAS & Decca.) Dave W has been praising the new Rega Brio R amplifier, and I was particularly interested in hearing it, considering the press buzz it has also been generating. Well, all I can say is his is an absolutely fabulous amplifier – not just for the money (though it is a bargain at under £500) but I dare say well above that price point. We compared it to my Creek which I took along – and let’s just say that I am still trying to figure out how I broke it on the journey there… :scratch: Seriously – if anyone is looking for an amplifier under a grand, you just MUST listen to a Brio R…

Ok, so on to the fun… :) Dave has copious amounts of kit knocking around, a lot of which he has never tried… mainly because you really don’t want to put an untested eBay bargain on the end of a nice pair of speakers… Step forward the “sacrificial lambs” – a pair of Wharfedale Diamond IVs won off eBay for just 8 of your English pound… Cute though they are, if we fry them, it isn’t the end of the World…

So, first chance for DSJR to electrocute himself was with a Crown pre-power combo – the IC150/D150A (I’m reliably informed!) Dave W had lusted after these way back when, and was really looking forward to seeing how they sounded. DSJR didn’t look too enthusiastic… :lol: So, we hooked them up... The Wharfedales didn’t launch themselves off the stands, so time to get brave and connect them to some proper speakers… I’ll let the Two Daves (four candles, anyone?) expand on this, but by crikey, this sounded good! (Especially after we realised the "mono" switch was engaged, which explained why I was scratching my head on the imaging of a particular track!)

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu259/Alex_Steel1969/hifi%20daves%20Cave/IMG_6085.jpg

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu259/Alex_Steel1969/hifi%20daves%20Cave/IMG_6081.jpg

And so, a quick break to investigate Dave W’s cupboards…

Here’s a few cartridges that we found in a box… :stalks:

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http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu259/Alex_Steel1969/hifi%20daves%20Cave/IMG_6068.jpg

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu259/Alex_Steel1969/hifi%20daves%20Cave/IMG_6071.jpg

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu259/Alex_Steel1969/hifi%20daves%20Cave/IMG_6073.jpg

Any NOS valves, anyone? (Don’t wet yourself, Marco! ;))

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu259/Alex_Steel1969/hifi%20daves%20Cave/IMG_6076.jpg

I’ve also heard “good things” about Radford & Leak valve amps, although Dave wasn’t confident we could fire up the Radford and get out alive – so being a bit of a wuss, I opted for the Leak Stereo 20. Well… I can certainly see what the fuss is about… one of the valves was looking a bit “dodgy” so we didn’t play it for very long, but long enough to tell that this is a great little amp (it has been suitably upgraded/fettled, DSJR feels, upon examination.. :))

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu259/Alex_Steel1969/hifi%20daves%20Cave/IMG_6083.jpg

Here's one Andre will like...

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu259/Alex_Steel1969/hifi%20daves%20Cave/IMG_6061.jpg

One for Barry (a "nuded" EMT cartridge that Dave created)

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu259/Alex_Steel1969/hifi%20daves%20Cave/IMG_6066.jpg

and finally Dave's lovely looking TD124, re-plinthed and sunbathing whilst patiently awaiting the fitting of a Fidelity Research arm...

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu259/Alex_Steel1969/hifi%20daves%20Cave/IMG_6078.jpg

I’ve probably missed stuff out that we tried, and to be honest it will take several more visits before we even get close to playing with all Dave’s toys, but a great day was had by all 3 of us (and it was a shame that the others we hoped could be there were unable to make it.)

At the end of the day, it was quite clear that there were two clear winners no matter what equipment we played with - music, and friendship. :)

The Grand Wazoo
26-08-2011, 22:41
Lotsa luvverly clobber there guvnor

Second shelf up from the bottom looks familiar to me. I've realised there ain't no way I'm going to find some Eico amps to create my dream sixties sytem with, so my Radford is going to have to go side by side with the Goldring, just like the one in your photo.
Hmmm.the Yamaha on the bottom shelf and everything on the top shelf are no strangers to me either!
As I said, lots of crackin' stuff, & a great day - I wish I'd taken that job in Thetford now!

Barry
26-08-2011, 22:59
Excellent write up Alex.

I have visited hifi_dave's barn and like you was amazed by his collection of such enviable goodies: the Radford and Leak tube amps, the valved Series 6 Ferrograph, the Crown/Amcron amps and that amazing double Transcriptors 'disco' turntable. :eek:

I didn't get to see the cartridge collection, but there are some nice pieces there: the Ortofon SPU, Koetsu, the Deccas and of course the 'nuded' EMT. I have a 'nuded' EMT - unfortunately one of the fine wires that run from the coils to the solder terminals has broken. It could be repared (at a price!), but I have three others to tide me over.

Clearly, you too were inclined to be impressed - as indicated by your first photo! :lol:

Regards

Alex_UK
26-08-2011, 23:10
Clearly, you too were inclined to be impressed - as indicated by your first photo! :lol:

AND I was using a tripod, which has a spirit level built in! :doh: Hamish will slap the back of my legs! ;)

The Vinyl Adventure
27-08-2011, 00:33
I was just thinking that first photo must have been after the pub lunch!!

Tim
27-08-2011, 02:40
Maybe Dave's house is built on a hill ;)

Themis
27-08-2011, 08:06
Nice writup and photos, Alex ! :)

And, above all:


At the end of the day, it was quite clear that there were two clear winners no matter what equipment we played with - music, and friendship. :)
:cool:

John
27-08-2011, 08:45
Sounds like you had a great time

Macca
27-08-2011, 09:12
Outstanding write-up Alex:)

hifi_dave
27-08-2011, 09:19
Good pics Alex, especially the one of Dave R's head. As I recall, he had his head buried in goodies for most of the day..:scratch:

When the extension to the dem room is finished, I'll have more room to display all the real goodies which are, at present, in the store room. I must also find the 'select' cartridge selection for photography.

I learnt yesterday, that the Rega Brio R is a very old design that Terry Bateman has had on the back-burner for years. Now that better components are available, he has been able to put his ideas into production and the Brio R is the result.

It was a fun boys' day out. Thank you Alex and Dave R..:cool:

DSJR
27-08-2011, 09:20
Typed an essay about the wonderful day we three had, went to do a spell check and switching on iespell wiped the whole post :( Ah well, never mind.

Two "equipment" high spots were the Crown pair, which despite the very hard lived D150, sounded incredibly good and far better than I thought they would (the IC150 has had bad press on some US websites - totally undeserved I think). T'other was the Leak Stereo 20, which looked to have been re-capped underneath at some point - cheeky little thing it is, with a huge heart :lol:

Continued thanks to Alex and Dave for their friendship and great company. The great thing for me is that rather than making me want to upgrade all my "stuff," I appreciate it all the more.

Hey, the Rega RS5's continued to impress, being a bit "raw," but easy to live with. Perfect for vinyl setups. I reserve judgement on the RS7's as it was a bit too much of a good thing IMO :)

keiths
27-08-2011, 13:09
Looked like a great way to spend a day. Nice write up and photos Alex.

Alex_UK
27-08-2011, 14:05
Typed an essay about the wonderful day we three had, went to do a spell check and switching on iespell wiped the whole post :( Ah well, never mind.

Dave - if I ever intend doing a long post or review I always do it in Word (or similar - with autosave on!) then copy and paste onto the forum... I know its a bit late for that now, of course!

And I'm pretty sure it was the Rega RS3 floorstanders we liked, with the RS5's being the bigger pair we tried (Dave W can confirm I hope, but I don't think we tried the RS7.) One thing is for sure, though - Rega are doing a lot of things right with their current offerings across the spectrum.

Next time I'm determined we will play with the Harbeth Monitor 40's - if we don't give ourselves hernias or slipped discs getting them on the stands!

Thanks everyone for your kind words and for reading!

Wakefield Turntables
27-08-2011, 14:53
Simply awesome thats a real nice collection!

hifi_dave
27-08-2011, 16:37
And that's only part of it. I just love all this old gear and a lot of it is equipment I couldn't afford back in the day. Now it's mine, all mine..:eyebrows:

Alex, you are correct - we used the Rega RS3 and the RS5. The RS7 is a much larger speaker.

Barry
27-08-2011, 17:46
....it was a shame that the others we hoped could be there were unable to make it

Had I known about the get-together in my neck of the woods, I would have come along :( (assuming of course I had been invited).

Alex_UK
27-08-2011, 17:54
I didn't even think, Barry, that you're not that far away! :doh: Please don't take it personally!

phoenixpete
27-08-2011, 22:02
Looks like you guy's had a great time:) I love a lot of the early stuff,especially the big receivers of the 80's like the Yamaha's,Sansui's and Pioneer's.

I used to live in Radlett and worked at L.A.P Motor's just down the road from "Radlett Audio" I used to regularly look in the window and dream of owning some of the high end gear on offer then.
I remember the shop closing and being sad at the loss of a good local shop.

Married a policemans daughter and moved to Hemel.:doh:

DSJR
27-08-2011, 22:05
All your local dealers have gone, or gone all B&O now :rolleyes:

I think you have a Naim dealer locally in Snorbens if you're still in Hemel, but gawd knows what's happened to Bedford, which is looking more like Lu'on every time we pass through :(

phoenixpete
27-08-2011, 22:38
All your local dealers have gone, or gone all B&O now :rolleyes:

I think you have a Naim dealer locally in Snorbens if you're still in Hemel, but gawd knows what's happened to Bedford, which is looking more like Lu'on every time we pass through :(


In Bedford now Dave.
We only had Sevenoaks I think it was up until recently and now even they seem to have dissapeared.

The town centre is pretty crap, rarely venture in nowaday's.
Honestly wouldn't know where to go for specialist hi/fi now.
I tend to do most of my hi/fi shopping on ebay or maybe the odd mail order from someone like Doug brady who has some nice secondhand gear at times.

MK and Dunstable just have "Technosound" places like you say B&O and if your lucky a few other brands.

There used to be a nice shop on the high street in Dunstable, bought a pair of Jamo concert 7's and a micro mega "leader" cd player then.
I still have both of them and the Yamaha 970 av amp I bought as well, all going strong and in daily use.

IHP
28-08-2011, 15:05
Lovely write up and photos. May I ask is that Radford a 12, 15 or 25 ?

DSJR
28-08-2011, 15:14
I think Dave said it was a 25,but with crumbling bits of resistor falling out the bottom, so best not to use it. Mine sounded like a Naim CB NAP160, but it too may have needed a service ;)

Alex_UK
28-08-2011, 22:30
I think Dave said it was a 25,but with crumbling bits of resistor falling out the bottom, so best not to use it.

My bet is that it was a 15 - agree on the crumbly resistors, though! ;)

Barry
28-08-2011, 22:52
My bet is that it was a 15 - agree on the crumbly resistors, though! ;)

If it uses a GZ34 rectifier valve in the power supply, it's an STA15.

hifi_dave
28-08-2011, 22:54
It is an STA-15 with crumbly bits..:eek:

It's on my loooong list of things to do.

Alex_UK
11-03-2013, 20:33
With apologies for the delay, here's a few thoughts and piccies from our latest get together a couple of weeks ago.

DaveR has already posted about the phono stage fun (http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=24052) we had, so I'll gloss over that, but this session ended up being more vinyl oriented than usual with some turntable experimentation as well - but we started with me inflicting some of my current favourite CDs on the fellas whilst our ears recovered from the car journey.

First up, was a comparison between the little Rega Apollo R and the Puresound A-8000 CD players.

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu259/Alex_Steel1969/hifi%20daves%20Cave/DSCF2534_zpsf9c4ff10.jpg

The Apollo is a great little spinner, and the differences to my ears weren't massive - where the Rega is possibly a bit more detailed the Puresound is a tad warmer - as you'd expect with the valve output stage, and the soundstage was a little bit bigger. The final clincher for me though is the valves can be seen through the little window on top, illuminated by some fabulous blue LEDs!

We used the Rega Brio R, before moving on to the phonostages, as per the other thread, but here's a few snaps.

All three contenders together first:

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu259/Alex_Steel1969/hifi%20daves%20Cave/DSCF2548_zps1519dace.jpg

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu259/Alex_Steel1969/hifi%20daves%20Cave/DSCF2535_zps9bcd4ecd.jpg

Here's the diminutive ifi phono...

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu259/Alex_Steel1969/hifi%20daves%20Cave/DSCF2538_zpsd835cd3b.jpg

...and the Croft phono stage - though to be honest, once you've seen one Croft box you've seen them all! :D

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu259/Alex_Steel1969/hifi%20daves%20Cave/DSCF2547_zpse226eb7d.jpg

We used one of the Nottingham Analogue turntables for the phono stage comparison - sorry, a bit sketchy on the details.

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu259/Alex_Steel1969/hifi%20daves%20Cave/DSCF2546_zps922c4f2e.jpg

Here's one of the others that we didn't get time to try

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu259/Alex_Steel1969/hifi%20daves%20Cave/DSCF2543_zpscec3d747.jpg

Dave's got the new Funk Firm turntable in, though unfortunately not yet setup - looks very nice, though.

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu259/Alex_Steel1969/hifi%20daves%20Cave/DSCF2540_zps65d9c4ad.jpg

The New Rega RP8 was setup though, and very fine it sounded. Can't remember the Cartridge, but it sounded very Decca like - one of the Two Daves can hopefully elaborate:

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu259/Alex_Steel1969/hifi%20daves%20Cave/DSCF2539_zpsd728fbd9.jpg

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu259/Alex_Steel1969/hifi%20daves%20Cave/DSCF2550_zps0b60c93f.jpg

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Here are a couple of pictures of some of the racks - Dave's changed the entrance to the cave so had a bit of a move around

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu259/Alex_Steel1969/hifi%20daves%20Cave/DSCF2544_zps1e8a4380.jpg

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu259/Alex_Steel1969/hifi%20daves%20Cave/DSCF2545_zps9b7c6209.jpg

And a nice new sofa for me!

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu259/Alex_Steel1969/hifi%20daves%20Cave/DSCF2542_zps54f00eaa.jpg

I'm going to have to leave the Dave's to comment on the Croft amps - but we basically went through the range, ending up with a pre/power combo which costs over £5k if I recall - the differences between each level being noticeable but as is often the case in this game - subtle.

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu259/Alex_Steel1969/hifi%20daves%20Cave/DSCF2549_zps904e1feb.jpg

As far as speakers go, for the most part, we used our known reference and well-loved Harbeth SHL5s - but we did try the Kudos Super 10(?) which are exquisitely finished and sounded very good.

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu259/Alex_Steel1969/hifi%20daves%20Cave/DSCF2553_zps3196c4ba.jpg

And how did my £8 pair of Wharfedale Diamond IV's sound on the end of over 5 grands worth of Croft amps? Well, they're not quite Harbeths, but these little fellas truly punch way above even their original price tag!

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu259/Alex_Steel1969/hifi%20daves%20Cave/DSCF2554_zpsf25a8494.jpg

And finally just to prove Dave W isn't a vampire (hang on, its mirrors not cameras, he might still be a vampire...) Not sure why we've both got our arms folded - nothing personal Dave R!

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu259/Alex_Steel1969/hifi%20daves%20Cave/DSCF2541_zpsb9d5a030.jpg

Another great day with the two Daves and a fab lunch as always at the Fleur de Lys Village Pub, in Widdington (http://thefleurdelys.co.uk/) - well worth a visit if you are ever in the area. (See, I don't just shill hifi! :D) Thanks chaps for continuing the indoctrination and look forward to the next time. :)

Barry
11-03-2013, 20:52
Rotters! I only live a few miles away - you should have said you would be visiting Hi-Fi Dave, I would have come along. :(

Although I have visited the 'Dave Cave', I didn't get hear any of his fantastic collection of gear.

Alex_UK
11-03-2013, 20:57
Sorry Barry - I didn't think! Would be good to have you along at one of our get togethers.

julesd68
11-03-2013, 21:15
Not sure why we've both got our arms folded

That's the "serious audiophile look" we all take up when evaluating new gear ... ;)

hifi_dave
11-03-2013, 21:15
Not sure where I was when you were taking all those pics ?

As for the 'arms folded' stance - I was demonstrating to Alex how to hold onto his wallet..:rolleyes:

Alex_UK
11-03-2013, 21:18
As for the 'arms folded' stance - I was demonstrating to Alex how to hold onto his wallet..:rolleyes:

:lol:

Rare Bird
11-03-2013, 21:19
Dave:
I'll take the Truvox, Revox & Luxman tuner, while i'm at it i'll have the Keesonic/Accuphase Amp & Tuner aswell as the Michell 'Prisma' vinyl grinder :eyebrows:

hifi_dave
11-03-2013, 21:40
Is that all ?

What about the Michell double deck..:scratch:

Rare Bird
11-03-2013, 21:41
Go on then deal :lol:

walpurgis
11-03-2013, 22:37
And I thought I had too much gear!

Hang on, what's too much gear?

Ali Tait
12-03-2013, 09:34
When you can't get in the door.

Macca
12-03-2013, 10:18
Great write up and pics - love the 'serious listening' poses :) All the hi-fi fun is down south, no wonder it's so expensive to live there. No surprise for me that the Diamond IV held their own, one of my favourite minatures, Wharfedale got it just right with that one.

wiicrackpot
12-03-2013, 12:02
Diamonds are great fun, my favourite tiny speaker is the RCL 'the small loudspeaker',
solid oak cabs and dinky SEAS drivers laughs at the ubiquitous LS3/5a and wannabe speakers such as Maxims and the like,
had mines at the end of a KEL84 and very good it was too, wonder if they still reside in Fife where i sold them to, 2nd fav is the Beovox 2200.

DSJR
12-03-2013, 13:12
The LS3/5A has had a very chequered history and I have to say that a GOOD pair is still a great thing. Sadly, no two batches of KEF bass/mid units was the same and even within a batch, the variations were alarming (I have firm memories of Robin Marshall doing his nut when a whole batch of Audiomaster LS3/5A's returned from testing out of spec and he spent many hours adjusting each sample to bring them into line). By now, I doubt many 3/5A's would be within spec and anyway, I'm reliably informed the Stirling replacement is better in every way (and that largely includes the non BBC-licences version Stirling do at an attractive price.

By the way Barry, it seems Dave and I are apparently still having to finish training Alex in the "art of shilling." Despite his having a highly successful but stressful job, he's just not good enough to "graduate" yet, so you'll have to wait for your training :rofl:

Oh Mr Dunn, you'd better add Funk, Icon Audio, Albarry, Naim, PMC, Kudos, LFD, Puresound, Something Solid, Ortofon, London (Decca) and others to your motley roll-call of products we're supposed to be shilling, apart from the usual three suspects :lol: :rolleyes: It's an old joke now...

wiicrackpot
12-03-2013, 13:16
The LS3/5A has had a very chequered history and I have to say that a GOOD pair is still a great thing. Sadly, no two batches of KEF bass/mid units was the same and even within a batch, the variations were alarming (I have firm memories of Robin Marshall doing his nut when a whole batch of Audiomaster LS3/5A's returned from testing out of spec and he spent many hours adjusting each sample to bring them into line). By now, I doubt many 3/5A's would be within spec and anyway, I'm reliably informed the Stirling replacement is better in every way (and that largely includes the non BBC-licences version Stirling do at an attractive price.


Very interesting and informative Dave, just imagine all those out of spec LS3/5a stacked up in the homes of my countryman. :mental:

Richiebuoy
12-03-2013, 13:31
A very enjoyable read and nice pics too, thanks Alex and of course Dave and not forgetting Dave.....:)

jollyfix
12-03-2013, 14:07
Yes i agree , enjoyable read and nice pics, particularly the 'and a nice new sofa for me' pic, not just because of all the great gear, but because it looks like Alex has had a mug and some fingers sewn to the left side of his head :lol:

hifi_dave
12-03-2013, 18:04
That's definitely one of my mugs but I can't work out the 'fingers' bit..:scratch:

Mr Kipling
12-03-2013, 18:44
You didn't really think we'd fall for it, did you? The three of you getting together to ogle and listen to some vintage gear? Couldn't you be a bit more imaginative than that?

It's patently obvious to me, and anyone with a vivid enough imagination, that the reason given was nothing more than a smokescreen to divert attention away from the real reason - a grooming session for the young Alex in the Black Art of Schilling. You cunning buggers! You Dastardly Duo!

Knew something was afoot. As soon as I open the thread the needle on me "Shill-ometer Alert" nearly bent at 90% as it hit the end stop.

Bounders. . . Absolute Shower. . .

julesd68
12-03-2013, 19:06
Apparently they all met up in Shillingford. ;)

DSJR
12-03-2013, 21:11
Very interesting and informative Dave, just imagine all those out of spec LS3/5a stacked up in the homes of my countryman. :mental:

Remember their age and the varied use many of them had. Also, if a Rogers 3/5A suffered a blown driver, one was shipped out without recalibrating - and believe me, the capacitors were individually measured and selected for fine-tuning on the best ones.

kenworthy100
13-03-2013, 10:20
Lovely array of photos and equipment, an enjoyable read

DSJR
13-03-2013, 13:12
Glad you like this. There have been other visits, usually in school holidays, but Alex and especially myself, have been reluctant to mention anything, let alone take any pics for general consumption. Recent beligerance on my part against and regarding a certain spoil-sport has somewhat changed our minds.

Next up, I think it's time the Albarry power amps were given another spin (I do feel they work well with the Croft R and hopefully RS preamp, at least into the Harbeths) and I definitely want to spend some more time with the Icon Audio Stereo 60 in present form, since it sounds so bass-neutral, but with the involvement and lack of "grain" we all? appreciate from valves. Also, I hope the Funk deck will at last be in sellable condition, since the one we saw on the day wasn't "quite right" just yet - apparently it is now. That Funk arm is fascinating and I have very high hopes for it :)

wiicrackpot
13-03-2013, 13:24
Remember their age and the varied use many of them had. Also, if a Rogers 3/5A suffered a blown driver, one was shipped out without recalibrating - and believe me, the capacitors were individually measured and selected for fine-tuning on the best ones.
Thanks muchly again Dave, never knew the selective nature of the LS3/5a being. :cool:

Loads of lovely kit from the other Dave's place, i spot a LFD phonostage like mine in the same case except mine's is the older black lettering on silver plaque,
i rather like the Blue lettering of the newer kit.:)

RichB
13-03-2013, 15:46
Phwoor, look at that lovely rack of HiFi!

Smashing thread chaps and nice to see the men behind the messages.

Did I see a Rega Isis/Osiris combo on those shelves? Silly sheep that I am I've always fancied those.

Christ I wish I was capable of thinking for myself ;)

Alex_UK
13-03-2013, 15:50
Did I see a Rega Isis/Osiris combo on those shelves? Silly sheep that I am I've always fancied those.

I wouldn't bother - they're complete rubbish. ;)

(I only have to shill 14,000 more Brio-R's and Dave will give me them!)

RichB
13-03-2013, 15:52
I wouldn't bother - they're complete rubbish. ;)

(I only have to shill 14,000 more Brio-R's and Dave will give me them!)

Seems fair, I might have to sign up for some of this shilling myself if that's the spoils:lol: