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    I was joking.......
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    Just like Ashley does when he 'kids on' that 'legacy hi-fi' is crap?

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    Not like that Marco. I NEVER mean anything maliciously as hopefully you know - I've heard too much myself.....
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    I know - *I* was only joking this time!

    Marco.
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    Turntable: Heavily-modified Technics SL-1210MK5G [Mike New bearing/ETP platter/Paul Hynes SR7 PSU & reg mods]. Funk Firm APM Achromat/Nagaoka GL-601 Crystal Record Weight/Isonoe feet & boots/Ortofon RS-212D/Denon DL-103GL in Denon PCL-300 headshell with Funk Firm Houdini/Kondo SL-115 pure-silver cartridge leads.

    Paul Hynes MC head amp/SR5 PSU. Also modded Lentek head amp/Denon AU-310 SUT.

    Other Cartridges: Nippon Columbia (NOS 1987) Denon DL-103. USA-made Shure SC35C with NOS stylus. Goldring G820 with NOS stylus. Shure M55E with NOS stylus.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DSJR View Post
    Marco, you're quite wrong you know..................

    Running in indeed - never heard such nonsense

    Had me fooled too! Was just about to write a post of incredulity, so I'm awfully glad you quickly exonerated yourself.

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    Dave was joking ?

    The only thing that needs burn-in is marital relationship...
    Dimitri.

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    We have a nine year old Philips 14" TV/Vid and the tube (a valve derivative) has changed in characteristics (in a good way - I doubt it's the driving electronics), the "dynamic range" between dark and light seemingly larger. I'm sure it's not imagined and even at its age (not been used hugely), it's a great little picture..

    I'm one of those who can laugh at a joke, yet am totally unable to convey one, even with smilies..............

    As for marital relationship needing to burn in - for some of us it takes a bloody long time.... Burn-out is often the result.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DSJR View Post
    As for marital relationship needing to burn in - for some of us it takes a bloody long time.... Burn-out is often the result.
    Dimitri.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Themis View Post
    Dave was joking ?

    The only thing that needs burn-in is marital relationship...

    Anything that volatile will stunt your marriage (or is it growth?????)

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    My bint burns me dinner in all the time....

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