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  1. Thread: Transformer hum

    by swampy
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    If it is mechanical hum and not mains DC then the...

    If it is mechanical hum and not mains DC then the only solution is TX isolation. I have experienced exactly the same thing in DIY builds and it all came down to the quality of the transformer used....
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    That's exactly were I started. WAD KT88. I think...

    That's exactly were I started. WAD KT88. I think we met a few times many years ago at some of the meets.
  3. Price drop to £725. No offers at this price....

    Price drop to £725. No offers at this price. Cheap for a mint pair.
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    I have had many valve amps over the years from...

    I have had many valve amps over the years from 300B SE, 2A3, KT 88 Push-Pull, countless tube pre-amps and an 845 power amp. The 845 was by far the best valve amp I ever had. The 300B with all the...
  5. Thats odd, The photo was on yesterday. I use the...

    Thats odd, The photo was on yesterday. I use the embed photo option with a shared to anyone link from my google drive.

    This forum does not link links to photos on google drive. Anyhow I have done...
  6. FS : Sennheiser HD800 Silver Headphones (Like New)

    I have hardly used these so I cannot really justify keeping them. Less than 100 hours use. I used them for a while when I was more into listening music but shortly after buying them I got into synths...
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    Still around. Had a rough time last year. Don't...

    Still around. Had a rough time last year. Don't use my main hifi much these days. 99% use my 2nd system with a DAB tuner for Radio 6. Keep thinking of selling off the main system but I know most of...
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    I mostly listen to electronica and from all the...

    I mostly listen to electronica and from all the valve amps I have had, from WAD kits, 2A3, 300B and finally and 845 (all with various tube pre-amps), only the 845 SE could do electronic music any...
  9. WTD : Partington Super Dreadnought Speaker Stands - Black

    I need some speaker stands for my Dali Ikon mk2 Black

    speakers are 10 x 6 inch

    In good clean condition. Any suggestions on alternatives ?
  10. Grant... The pictures are on my google drive in...

    Grant... The pictures are on my google drive in the two links I provided. They did not embed into the post even though they are shared out to everyone.

    Sold anyway to Andy

    OK figured it out....
  11. FS : Graves Audio Coalesce Speaker Cable. 2.4M Pair. 16.5mm Diameter. Never Used.

    I bought these some years ago when the company was selling off all its stock. I paid £250. They were supposed to retail over 1K which I think is why they went bankrupt tbh trying to compete with well...
  12. Ecc83's sold. the 6 x Nuvista tubes £15. These...

    Ecc83's sold.

    the 6 x Nuvista tubes £15. These make an amazing pre-amp. Check lampizator site.
  13. £10 for both of the Ecc83 tubes. The lot for...

    £10 for both of the Ecc83 tubes.

    The lot for £30. The nuVista tubes alone cost more. eBay next I guess.
  14. Sold I think to Lawrence. If you want to make...

    Sold I think to Lawrence.
    If you want to make one and why you should...

    http://www.dms-audio.com/bucking-transformer-diy
  15. Bucking Transformer - Lower Mains Voltage by 20v

    This is useful on most vacuum tube amps from China. Most are rated 220V even though they state can be used on 240V UK. Measure your internal heater voltage and it will be typically 6.8v for regular...
  16. ECC83 Tubes x 2 (1 Mullard 1950) + 2 x 6H1N NOS + 6 x Nuvista Tubes

    1 Mullard ECC83 Short Plate late 1950
    1 ECC83 Long Plate (The brand name has worn off with just the ECC83 12AX7 so I am not sure of the brand.
    Both are used but very good.
    £15 including postage.
    ...
  17. Quote : Tonight at Modul 303: 4 hours of...

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    Tonight at Modul 303: 4 hours of music only from SynGate artists.

    http://www.modul303.com/syngate-records-winter-special-25-…/
    During this time from 8 p.m. CET until Midnight there...
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    Have you considered tube rolling ? Also most...

    Have you considered tube rolling ?

    Also most tube gear from china tend to use basic coupling caps of the smallest value they can get away with such as wima mk. Sometimes changing these for a...
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    Spotify

    Another option I forgot to add... there is a Syngate records artist list on spotify I made which helps to find new music and you can branch off from this list to find other artists.
    You can listen...
  20. Syngate records are running a christmas promo (3 Days)

    Kilian who runs Syngate records just posted this info elsewhere.. Not sure if it was worth bothering repeating here but....

    Dear Syngate fans, thank you for your loyalty and interest in our ...
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    schallwen awards 2018 - electronica artists

    Syngate have been around for a very long time 10+ years and do lots of electronica, not just berlin school (luna and wave label cover other styles) but most artists here originate from Berlin style....
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    Thx, andy.. BTW, Most of the reviews on Synths...

    Thx, andy..

    BTW, Most of the reviews on Synths and Sequences have helped me discover some great artists on Bandcamp that would never be found in hmv or any high street store.
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    Full Review of the album here.

    http://synthsequences.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/dask-liquid-decimation-2017.html

    Berlin School influenced Electronica with other elements.

    Even if this is not your thing you guys should checkout...
  24. Thread: Yamaha A-s3000

    by swampy
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    I have the AS-1000 and think it is a very...

    I have the AS-1000 and think it is a very underrated amplifier.
  25. Lets just hope its not a Full Monty style one for...

    Lets just hope its not a Full Monty style one for all our sakes !!
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