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Method to upload photos to site...
Click on your username at top. On next page down left hand side there is a section called albums. Click on more, then on create album. Give it a title and description, leave it public and save.
Then click upload pictures, the add files. Add files which should show in a row below. Once you have the ones you want in that row, click done at bottom right. Then save changes button.
Now when you click on that pic, you willl receive a bb code at bottom.. post that directly into your post( no brackets are needed at they have been added).
Done...
Just tried this, it works fine and is a lot less hassle than using an image hosting site.
jandl100
02-07-2017, 08:36
Awesome!
Let's see, my old Integra XLM, now Grant's ...
http://theartofsound.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=20673&d=1498984461
Wow. :)
Awesome!
Let's see, my old Integra XLM, now Grant's ...
http://theartofsound.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=20673&d=1498984461
Wow. :)
nice cart... still to fine tune it tbh but will when my hip allows. its not bang on yet
Awesome!
Let's see, my old Integra XLM, now Grant's ...
http://theartofsound.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=20673&d=1498984461
Wow. :)
That photo not showing on Tapatalk or web?
( In case you were testing Grants upload method 😉 )
no it wont, but shows on TAoS where its supposed to;) its an internal photo
this one I have uploaded to site in an album to prove the system works and can be used by members
http://theartofsound.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=20657&d=1498905170
they have not taken this down yet(photobucket)
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/LYJWmwdlHBkvDBzeK_FdBv20hr49D08CerMdJuAukQo6qNzNXN-M0GyG6nXxHg7v68gUo9Osd__RfuYnMij81T8Ebgthbo2JLqGkg AYLycCqOam4P5fPqnqVfK86nFenV7KcL4OOnQgwmAa6OVE-7puO8kzjkSEfN8ZJ5P2u2w18T-m95UnvWtmqo8m7PYkrh4PFg6E5aLeOKSDI0iXuSTHpUeIM7HRh Ia6cUL9GOLp-BjS5x4EZJod3Ql97q5Ie-2BwZEyxrEV8_MRsgFgKJnYsXCAMnaWoQ0m0Okwmey2HqqcYDxH rETcU7uIwS0TL1XscDUSWaMNTKRWxDjr5mbkCC9TJ9wV0ce0vL CppQsekqPnaJGwhif6u7bpnRp942Frv1S4aIaCbW69fekAc9ym oHYs5gyMNhqTdGfhDIYbvkAO8Xr70mEUkoRrjrYjQRDTLk6uCx 2MEs8VksuqEsHciio5ttLENor-SyM47dC6SzhYLAVvECYTBwU9GMod066zPqNsikUSo-TOZB18rZYDAZrk92KwDZCM72RwRNKFn93wm03Kj-Xmr8CStiVk4NJaMW59uyXgtwTfXF1S373P1tpuDGY2J-BpYu65ySmdu9jPr_8Ic=w1229-h691-no
Current system picture.. it has stretched to now take up whole wall doh!
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170702/cde8cfe149cbc7067e35610d1bee3bb3.jpg
A twin system now which can be used in so many ways
2 new members of the family.. Alexa and her little sister
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170713/232159c048690a3c1584592ce14573d6.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170713/93e0c4aa2ae748cca3c6a1ce442b1bbb.jpg
Little sis has a line out so connects up to my system easily. Sound is great and i dont have to even pick anything up...lol
The big lass is heavy suggesting a decent magnet in there. Sound from its omni speaker is excellent and powerful.
They are both fairly smart but will no doubt get smarter
walpurgis
13-07-2017, 09:47
I don't actually know what those do Grant. Too lazy to Google it. :D
smart speakers mate;) probably smarter the me... she thinks im sexy :ner:
walpurgis
13-07-2017, 09:59
she thinks im sexy :ner:
Are you sure it was delivered to the right address? :D
Are you sure it was delivered to the right address? :D
hey, she is here now and possession in 9/10ths the law :D might add some lights and sockets at a later date.
2 new members of the family.. Alexa and her little sister
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170713/232159c048690a3c1584592ce14573d6.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170713/93e0c4aa2ae748cca3c6a1ce442b1bbb.jpg
Little sis has a line out so connects up to my system easily. Sound is great and i dont have to even pick anything up...lol
The big lass is heavy suggesting a decent magnet in there. Sound from its omni speaker is excellent and powerful.
They are both fairly smart but will no doubt get smarter
Updating after use for a few days is positive. They are both very good and the ability for the sall Dot to connect to your stereo is great. It plays spotify really well.
The big Echo is a standalone unit and has an amazingly good output and tone.... on request she gives me most things I ask for:eyebrows:......News, weather, wiki, alarms, reminders, takes notes; pretty much a polite secretary who plays music on request. can even give her a line from a song and she will find and play it.. as it grows it will be excellent for disabled folk, as you can add lights, coffee machines etc and doorbells soon.
Got the chance of a new stylus for my cart so it came today.
A jico sas for my shure m55.
Now fitted and playing some beatles(the new love double).
Tracking at 1.3 gm it is silent; no background at all(even on headphones). Music is lovely. Great bass, great everything really.
Nice clean record helps lol
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https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170816/5241acb0d6a9185aea9055943300e75b.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170816/361a98e0e50162e910a15ba09b10a580.jpg
Wont be eating much this week but worth it.
brian2957
16-08-2017, 15:39
Very nice mate :)
cheers Brian. its a very delicate thing.
walpurgis
16-08-2017, 15:48
I wonder how it compares to the surprisingly decent sounding M75 ED II I picked up recently?
Gonna be hard to beat this anywhere near price I paid. It seems to have gone up in price
https://www.lpgear.com/product/eSHN055E.html
£220 for stylus and say another 40 for a good cart...
walpurgis
16-08-2017, 15:56
£220 for stylus and say another 40 for a good cart...
Blimey! Didn't realise they were that dear these days.
the sas's were always dear, but have gone up. PS, the marks on record are reflections and lens aberrations:eyebrows:
walpurgis
16-08-2017, 16:30
As long as it's sounding good mate! :)
Updating after use for a few days is positive. They are both very good and the ability for the sall Dot to connect to your stereo is great. It plays spotify really well.
The big Echo is a standalone unit and has an amazingly good output and tone.... on request she gives me most things I ask for:eyebrows:......News, weather, wiki, alarms, reminders, takes notes; pretty much a polite secretary who plays music on request. can even give her a line from a song and she will find and play it.. as it grows it will be excellent for disabled folk, as you can add lights, coffee machines etc and doorbells soon.
And now M6 is spying on everyone through these devices! I saw a video online, the owner asks, "do you always tell the truth?", and the device says, "I always tell the truth as best I can". So then he asked," are you connected to the CIA?", and the device immediately cut itself off! Funny stuff
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walpurgis
17-08-2017, 09:50
Smart device vulnerability? https://www.bitdefender.com/box/blog/iot-news/vulnerable-smart-devices-also-used-cia-british-spies-collect-user-data/
The 'powers that be' will of course deny this, but then, I wouldn't believe them even if they said they were lying! :eek:
i get a warning if anything tries to join my network, that hasnt before. i tried a unit never before used and was informed
walpurgis
17-08-2017, 10:21
I don't want a 'smart' anything (including women :D).
as I get dimmer it looks smarter ;) as to security, my bb is as secure as its likely to be without spending cash. if cia or whoever are following what I say etc they will be bemused and bored in equal measures
walpurgis
17-08-2017, 11:02
They (whoever 'they' may be) can hack away at my PC as much as they like. As I'm still using 'timefreeze', anything changed or added to the computer by the bad guys will automatically be erased once I turn off.
as I get dimmer it looks smarter ;) as to security, my bb is as secure as its likely to be without spending cash. if cia or whoever are following what I say etc they will be bemused and bored in equal measures
I feel the same. They can look at my computers all they want, nothing interesting in there but my latest band recordings. And I'd be pleased if they would listen to them! I think it was Nixon that was supposedly having the CIA looking into TV's that were looking back into everyone's living room. At that time they told him it was an insurmountable task. But now thanks to Slodon, we know the NSA is listening to every cell phone and email on earth! I can't imagine the tedium of that job.
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With ref to the SAS stylus, ive been trying various weights and came down on the minimum permissible.. IE 1 gram. seems light but sounds good. its spec says 1.25 +_ .25 so im at the very bottom
brian2957
18-08-2017, 11:30
What's it supposed to track at Grant ? I heard one of these , on a GL75 , down at James place and it sounded excellent .
What's it supposed to track at Grant ? I heard one of these , on a GL75 , down at James place and it sounded excellent .
1 g to 1.5 g with rec of 1.25g Brian. There was a very slight creak in the cantilever at higher weights(cantilever is incredibly thin) suggesting it wanted a lower level. its silent now.
Yes it sounds remarkably good.
Decided to completely re set up the cart. Not easy when you can only stand over unit for 2 mins at a time lol.
Still I found a couple of issues and have sorted them. I hope. Retracked it at its desired 1.25 gm give or take a hundredth. Seems to be behaving at moment. It does show up any dirt or flaws though due to its low track weight and profile.
walpurgis
19-08-2017, 17:49
Is this the Shure or Acutex grant?
Shure 55 sas stylused Geoff. I don't have an acutex.
Just re cleaned record
walpurgis
19-08-2017, 17:54
Ah. Somehow I had it in mind that you had both.
Got an adc xlm integra as well and a at95 shibata
ADC! Now that's a name I haven't heard in a while. I had an ADC 'table back in the 70's. With ADC cart. An awesome combination in its day! Any day, I'd love to have it back.
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ADC! Now that's a name I haven't heard in a while. I had an ADC 'table back in the 70's. With ADC cart. An awesome combination in its day! Any day, I'd love to have it back.
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Great cart. Quite sophisticated yet has a good output. The integra shell is carbon fibre and give bi direction setup. Mines a mk1 but might get a mk 2 stylus for it later. Supposed to be interchangable and give it a good lift
Great cart. Quite sophisticated yet has a good output. The integra shell is carbon fibre and give bi direction setup. Mines a mk1 but might get a mk 2 stylus for it later. Supposed to be interchangable and give it a good lift
That sounds like a great upgrade path that won't break the bank. I'm forever worrying about where I will go next, nice to know you can change the stylus and get an upgrade! I wish I could hear it!
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jandl100
21-08-2017, 08:47
Great cart. Quite sophisticated yet has a good output. The integra shell is carbon fibre and give bi direction setup. Mines a mk1 but might get a mk 2 stylus for it later. Supposed to be interchangable and give it a good lift
Nope, not ime! :nono:
If the arm is happy with the high compliance XLM mk1 then the mk2 will be a major disappointment!
I think they only brought out the lower compliance mk2 as the mk1 didn't suit a lot of arms.
The mk1 sounds way better, imo.
if i get one jerry i will let you know :D happy enough with it as is, and it will go back on in nearish future
walpurgis
21-08-2017, 09:10
I had several ADC Integra's. Three XLM III and an XLM I if I recall correctly.
Added some cd storage as im using them more
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170920/666b49934750c7fea21876025dab43c8.jpg
got one of these to try today. it will eventually be connected to my stereo so it all comes on and off with a verbal command, but is on test and setup on a light for handiness.
http://brain-images.cdn.dixons.com/8/3/10161338/u_10161338.jpg
Once I got the right app it set up fairly easily and seems to work with Alexa voice command or with the iphone app.
Job done.
brian2957
30-09-2017, 19:22
Flippin eck !! You're goin all '' high tech '' mate . Female robot next :eyebrows:
walpurgis
30-09-2017, 19:24
That looks a good idea Grant.
I've got a set of remote control gizmos for the mains. Never tried them though! :)
Yes I'm moving into 21 century. Voice control is great. Probably get more and maybe bulbs eventually too.
Less moving I do the better lol
walpurgis
30-09-2017, 19:41
Does it get annoyed if you swear at it Grant? :D
Does it get annoyed if you swear at it Grant? :D
she has a sense of humour built in for some occasions . not swore at her tbh. its good fun too ;grandkids love it
just giving the little chromecast a run through to the dac via toslink from the ipad with spotify have to say it sounds damn good on cans. A very underestimated way of working running off an ankler battery pack
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171001/90b8c634a0fd826eb7b3d259e50375be.jpg
got one of these to try today. it will eventually be connected to my stereo so it all comes on and off with a verbal command, but is on test and setup on a light for handiness.
http://brain-images.cdn.dixons.com/8/3/10161338/u_10161338.jpg
Once I got the right app it set up fairly easily and seems to work with Alexa voice command or with the iphone app.
Job done.
tHIS HAS NOW BEEN INSTALLED INTO STEREO SO i CAN NOW POWER IT UP AND OFF VIA VOICE COMMAND VIA THE ECHO DOT. Very handy when Im struggling. :eyebrows:works too
walpurgis
02-10-2017, 15:18
Very handy.
Does it go all coy if you talk dirty to it Grant? :D
Very handy.
Does it go all coy if you talk dirty to it Grant? :D
She is a lady and i treat her that way :D
pgarrish
02-10-2017, 17:32
These connected gizmos are a huge security hole. I'm assuming it works via your main wifi router, if so, you should do some research for how to keep it isolated from everything else as they tend to connect using plain text and basically share your wifi network with anybody nearby.
These connected gizmos are a huge security hole. I'm assuming it works via your main wifi router, if so, you should do some research for how to keep it isolated from everything else as they tend to connect using plain text and basically share your wifi network with anybody nearby.
As far as i can see they are safe enough i think. No worse than a mobile phone. Probably better
New jumper leads lol
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170405/80e80b5b6dbdbadc5c8c8d369c5f5f5f.jpg
ressurected these cables as I forgot to try them due to ill health. found them upstairs and as i was in mood thought I would give them a try with the monos. Took the old cable off and found that the plugs were failing with cracks etc. never really been out much so may have been when I had the accident.
anyway think there is a distinct improvement
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171004/1a4d53a87b7ba23445327b9e1bd40baf.jpg
Will replace all plugs as these were good cables. Sure that will have affected sound somewhat
These new ones have an increased Capacitance; highs seem a bit more extended. :)
brian2957
04-10-2017, 15:46
You needing any help with these Grant ?
You needing any help with these Grant ?
Hi Brian. Dunno yet mate. Need to see if I have any Shrink left and any better plugs. was thinking of cutting them as these days I really only need a couple of feet each as amps are on speakers:)
Hows you doin' anyways. never seen ya for long time, or Gaz.
amps are on speakers:)
I was using that configuration Grant but got this advice elsewhere against putting power amps on speakers -
'The Tannoys will vibrate (all speakers do) and that will feed back into the electronics (in the amps) which will be microphonic to a degree. This will cause some low level smearing.'
I'm currently using them on chopping boards on footers on the floor but have to say I've not noticed much (if any) difference.
I was using that configuration Grant but got this advice elsewhere against putting power amps on speakers -
'The Tannoys will vibrate (all speakers do) and that will feed back into the electronics (in the amps) which will be microphonic to a degree. This will cause some low level smearing.'
I'm currently using them on chopping boards on footers on the floor but have to say I've not noticed much (if any) difference.
Interesting notion Roy I guess. cant say Ive noticed anything different. worth a thought tho/
brian2957
04-10-2017, 16:18
Hi Brian. Dunno yet mate. Need to see if I have any Shrink left and any better plugs. was thinking of cutting them as these days I really only need a couple of feet each as amps are on speakers:)
Hows you doin' anyways. never seen ya for long time, or Gaz.
You have PM mate .
Been Thinking of making up some single s speaker cables for a project as I want to daisychain some speakers. Feel in a mad mood
Had Gary and Brian through today for a mini sesh. thoroughly enjoyed it. thanks lads :)
brian2957
07-10-2017, 16:40
Thanks for the hospitality Grant . Really enjoyed the music , and the pizza , and the coffee and the cakes :D
I thought your system was sounding very musical and could have sat for a longer listening session . Unfortunately family matters meant I had to go home .
Good to see you too mate :)
walpurgis
07-10-2017, 16:40
That's good Grant.
You should have given me a shout, you're only seven hours away! ;)
Good day had by all by the sounds of it :)
That's good Grant.
You should have given me a shout, you're only seven hours away! ;)
he did but you obviously never heard it :lol:
That's good Grant.
You should have given me a shout, you're only seven hours away! ;)
:lol:
Good day had by all by the sounds of it :)
good to see folk again.:)
Good time had by all...
Been too long Grant.
Your getting a bit of a flash git by the way with your Amazon based "Hal 9000 setup" :)
"Alexa...switch off stereo"
"Alexa...play some blues"
"Alexa...get the guys a cup of coffee."
(I may have made that last one up...)
Systems sounding mighty fine, good scale with the big speakers though thought the Q Acoustics running with the big'uns gave the best balance, maybe opened up the top end an appreciable bit?
Thanks again for looking after us, as I said having a soiree again at mine soon.
Be there or be square Daddio.
You can get coffee machines that work with her told [emoji23]
Good seeing your Alfa too. Mate came over. Woke me up and said. Did you see that Alfa
As for using the actives along with the big uns I may be only one doing that It's is crazy but works
Oh,
and thanks for the wee gift. :)
Car was manky and in need of a bath, looks far better shined up.
Tends to get that reaction, but hey...these things are sent to try us...
Brian enjoyed the trip home, think I made him seasick.
brian2957
07-10-2017, 19:29
Oh,
and thanks for the wee gift. :)
Car was manky and in need of a bath, looks far better shined up.
Tends to get that reaction, but hey...these things are sent to try us...
Brian enjoyed the trip home, think I made him seasick.
More like '' speed '' sick . Haven't moved at that speed for a long time :eek:
More like '' speed '' sick . Haven't moved at that speed for a long time :eek:
:lol: take it you'll be driving if there's a next time.
brian2957
07-10-2017, 21:21
Yup . Much longer journey though :eyebrows:
Decided to try and repair the feet on the tt. A spot of glue and rebuilt as good as new. Fitted slate under too as the table is hollow and thus resonant. Slate cleaned and polished looking good.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171009/1bb5f02cd84c6beba0e5bfdc2e11b9dc.jpg
Platter is a decent weight at about 2kg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171009/aae19dcebe1d1f9e091d46ed69113904.jpeg
Arm is going to need setting up again so will leave that. Not risking another disaster cart wise. Tt is perfect tho. These old micro seki feet are really good and although old, are hard to beat.
Got it all together and tested the speed. fairly steady at 98.8(over 3 mins). a fraction slow but 95% of folk wont notice it including me. Really need to get the psu serviced as the pots are dodgy and sure caps need replacing.(it is closing on 40 years old). Need to find someone tho as I m not up to it at moment. Feet are fine now, and all looks good. Wont set up the arm again as Im not really going to use it(dont trust myself):eyebrows:
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171010/f2dec610f95c473b5ddd3c2a8a20b580.jpg
have to say it looks better in the flesh.
Great you brought her back to life Grant, vinyls worth having and worth the effort.
was in bed all night after doing feet. lol
Got a fancy Bluetooth receiver coming tomorrow. Avantree long range low latency Will allow near cd quality transmissions to my main system as I have a transmitter already. Like the one Ive got it does toslink and also pass through
A present from the boy
https://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTAyNFgxMDI0/z/630AAOSwkVZZ3ja6/$_58.JPG
arrived this morning. a very nice bit of kit this and works great: :D
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brian2957
12-10-2017, 10:05
You've got more gadgets than Amazon Grant :D
You've got more gadgets than Amazon Grant :D
just a couple mate :o
Quite impressed with this AVANTREE TRANSMITTER/RECIEVER. Took another free month of tidal for testing it against spotify. Now I can use tidal without having to get up on main system
The Avantree class 1 bluetooth. Can go a fair distance and even though a wall. Touch screen, Adj vol, a passthrough and toslink in and out as well as 3.5mm.
. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171016/5770ffe2a7fa4462b2842604d01a484a.jpg
Wee mad mental daisy chain speaker cable. I think it's right lol
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171018/82dbce07190f6cca61e81de06e1cf19b.jpg
6 runs all told
brian2957
18-10-2017, 16:41
Looks interesting . What's the grey wire Grant ?
it was a different gauge so used it tripled up, so should be close. they are short and start the chain from amp to big speaker. its just a bit of fun really but you never know it might sound ok. need to wait til i can move the speakers about tho, but at least cables are done:)
brian2957
18-10-2017, 16:59
Aye , everything's worth a try mate .
Aye , everything's worth a try mate .
course it is :D I will try it one side first and see what I can perceive. If its good I might move speakers etc over to window
walpurgis
18-10-2017, 17:17
everything's worth a try
That's what I tell the girls. Get a slap now and then! :eyebrows:
brian2957
18-10-2017, 17:43
That's what I tell the girls. Get a slap now and then! :eyebrows:
:D
Replacement stylus for my xlm. Hoping it will work
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jandl100
28-10-2017, 10:48
What is it?
A ii or a iii?
I know which I'd prefer... the i!!
Arm dependent, though, possibly.
didnt say but think its a 2. other one the tip came off. see how it works out.
jandl100
28-10-2017, 11:35
Oh no. :(
What happened?
i had an accident and fell through tt damaged a few things. Not used it since, and probably wont now. not steady enough at moment. leg keeps collapsing without notice lol. safer streaming. Just thought it a shame for the cart not to have a tip on it. Will get someone to try it sometime. Might sell the lot including all my lovely black stuff.:(
jandl100
28-10-2017, 12:39
Ah. :(
It's good to have streaming as an easy to use option.
I prefer it anyway.
Ah. :(
It's good to have streaming as an easy to use option.
I prefer it anyway.
Yes I like it. Maybe not quite vinyl but it has its charms too. I am on Spotifys beta testing program and still trailing tidal. I like both but think Spotify will overall continue to win out
Framed up an old record cover. Looks ok
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brian2957
04-11-2017, 18:56
Aye , that looks very nice mate :)
Did you see this BTW ? http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?33544-Bargains-on-ebay-(Part-2)/page812&highlight=bargains
The load of plugs I got for 1.50
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walpurgis
06-11-2017, 10:58
You've been in my parts box again haven't you? :lol:
Aye , that looks very nice mate :)
Did you see this BTW ? http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?33544-Bargains-on-ebay-(Part-2)/page812&highlight=bargains
sorry Brian I missed this.. ah well gone now
You've been in my parts box again haven't you? :lol:
they were out of someones ;) old but look fine
walpurgis
06-11-2017, 11:06
http://i64.tinypic.com/2zzp5qp.jpg
http://i64.tinypic.com/2zzp5qp.jpg
lol, mine is not so comprehensive. need to bring it in along with some tools as its too cold to work out in shed now
Some relaxed lighting for a session
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Women like it too...got them popping in all the time lol
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/924/fiy8CD.jpg
and a bit darker... who needs to paint a room.:eyebrows:
walpurgis
26-11-2017, 17:07
Ah. A hint of 'brothel' there Grant. Most tasteful! ;)
I knew you would lower the tone :D
walpurgis
26-11-2017, 17:13
:lolsign:
brian2957
26-11-2017, 17:32
Yes I think that's the ambience Grant is trying to create Geoff :D
Will I have the residents association round soon lol
walpurgis
26-11-2017, 18:41
Vice squad more like! :D
I can change it at a touch. Can switch whole downstairs on or off at a touch or word. Well 2
brian2957
26-11-2017, 21:09
Can it close the curtains and play Barry White records :smoking:
Fortunately not [emoji23]
Some relaxed lighting for a session
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Women like it too...got them popping in all the time lol
Snap! I've the same light by the look of it Grant. I'm using a Philips living colors lamp. It produces so many different colors it's unreal. (Excuse the state of the walls. It's decorating time)
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They are great. Mine isn't a Philips but works without the need of an extra hub so handy. Ive got a few around house. Any colour or brightness u want
When does the hooker in black basque and fishnet stockings enter to administer 'extras'? :D;)
Marco.
When does the hooker in black basque and fishnet stockings enter to administer 'extras'? :D;)
Marco.
she got barred for dropping her r's:lol:
System update....no change! ... was going to list my vinyl for sale as i dont use it but when i opened the boxes i couldnt bring myself to sell any... how silly is that:rolleyes:
System update....no change! ... was going to list my vinyl for sale as i dont use it but when i opened the boxes i couldnt bring myself to sell any... how silly is that:rolleyes:Not silly at all, I've looked at mine the same way lately, then I put an LP on and I know why I don't [emoji6]
jandl100
05-12-2017, 13:57
I just dumped mine at the Oxfam charity shop.
Good riddance. :wave: :lol:
walpurgis
05-12-2017, 15:15
System update....no change! ... was going to list my vinyl for sale as i dont use it but when i opened the boxes i couldnt bring myself to sell any... how silly is that:rolleyes:
Good for you Grant. If it makes you happy having it there, it doesn't matter how rarely it may get played.
I just dumped mine at the Oxfam charity shop.
Good riddance. :wave: :lol:
Argh!
walpurgis
05-12-2017, 15:24
Argh!
Don't worry. He only had three records and two of them were Max Bygraves.! :eek:
jandl100
05-12-2017, 15:27
About 400 mostly minty classical LPs, actually. :)
The Oxfam shop concerned is one of their specialist book & music branches and they were very pleased to get them. I saw them on sale there for between £3 and £6 each. Fine by me.
While I admire your generosity I shall pass a small tear.
jandl100
05-12-2017, 16:07
Let's just hope they went to people who appreciated them more than I did.
I expect they did.
About 400 mostly minty classical LPs, actually. :)
The Oxfam shop concerned is one of their specialist book & music branches and they were very pleased to get them. I saw them on sale there for between £3 and £6 each. Fine by me.
Oxfam always have had a bizzare pricing policy. :scratch: I guess it come down to the person who values the stock: whether he consults the record buyer's guide, ebay etc., but round here most classical LPs are priced at £5 or more, and if it's a Decca SXL pressing then at least £10 regardless of condition! :doh: Even the staff think the prices asked are absurd.
Suffice to say if they had adopted a more sensible pricing policy, I would have spent many hundreds of pounds there.
jandl100
05-12-2017, 16:16
Absolutely! I wouldn't buy them at that price, even in my mad vinyl days.
But, strangely, they do sell at those prices at that shop. I think crazed classical vinylists (?) come from many miles away to that Hereford Oxfam.
Decided to make up a small set of those cables brian linked to. 1.25 m set
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Small for my Amps on the speakers. Gave them a little extra in case I use them in another configuration
Next is waiting til in fit enough to bend round back of the gear
got these on and working now. quite pleased with them. first impressions are better placement and better/cleaner top end. a little more depth.:cool:
of course i'm imagining it :D
edit.. am I hell ;) quite holographic actually
walpurgis
12-12-2017, 11:32
Good. I always like a bit of slack in speaker cables. Better to have them longer than too short, makes it easier to adjust speaker positioning.
Yup 1.25 m is plenty long These were the ones brian tried and liked
brian2957
12-12-2017, 14:02
I've still got these in my system Grant and I'm quite happy with them :)
I've still got these in my system Grant and I'm quite happy with them :)
THINK I WILL BE KEEPING THEM TOO MATE.. :D Still got 7 metres plus left if I need longer ones later.
brian2957
12-12-2017, 22:25
Yup it's cheap enough to buy a little extra :)
Was feeling fit so did some alterations to the hifi. Altered wiring and disconnected the Belkin filter/distribution box. Also the chromecast and battery and a coax to tos convertor. TT preamp now wired into same line with the Alexa switch gear so it comes on without a fiddle as it has no switch on it. Tape deck also disconnected. Both it and the Belkin . Will be up for sale sometime.
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It's a bit tidier too
walpurgis
15-12-2017, 14:02
Ah. Glad you're having a good day Grant. :)
Ah. Glad you're having a good day Grant. :)
Wot he said. +1 :)
wee tee cee
15-12-2017, 15:10
Its good to hear you've had a productive day with some hi fi play......kick back with a tipple of your choice and enjoy.
Cheers.. just finished tidying up and cleaning and putting away the belkin.(nice unit)
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wee tee cee
15-12-2017, 15:33
What is the tt.....just out of interest?
Last time across you had one floating on magnets.
What is the tt.....just out of interest?
Last time across you had one floating on magnets.
JBE series 3 slatedeck with SME 3009mk2,imp. tonearm Tony.. :)
wee tee cee
16-12-2017, 11:28
Looks crackin....
Looks crackin....
It has a look Tony. Its nice to use as well.
Still need to get the psu pots replaced. Im not up to it these days
wee tee cee
18-12-2017, 15:20
think you had a garrard with sme arm last time i was over.....awaiting the lenco doctor to do a home visit and administer some surgery!
tts are like voodoo majik to me....just finding my feet!
think you had a garrard with sme arm last time i was over.....awaiting the lenco doctor to do a home visit and administer some surgery!
tts are like voodoo majik to me....just finding my feet!
yeah, ;last one was a thorens Tony. it was nice too but different. this one is better for old dotters like me:eyebrows: brian and gaz will keep u right
brian2957
18-12-2017, 16:01
I'll catch up on all my visits when the seasonal '' madness '' is over :)
wee tee cee
18-12-2017, 16:32
Thanks doc.......
Same here.
Have the Troops over at mine again soon, some....interesting.....developments. :eyebrows:
(Keep schtumn Brian!)
brian2957
18-12-2017, 19:34
Ma mooth is zipped mate :lol:
Same here.
Have the Troops over at mine again soon, some....interesting.....developments. :eyebrows:
(Keep schtumn Brian!)
How's the new cinema going Gary?
Really enjoying the big Sony Grant,
Able now to dip my toe into 4K offerings from Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, a massive improvement even over 1080p.
Happy as a bug in a rug (as they say) :)
wee tee cee
19-12-2017, 13:39
Spill it Brian....
brian2957
19-12-2017, 14:22
Nope :ner:
wee tee cee
20-12-2017, 09:55
Im going to buy loads of sticky buns and fill you full of sugary tea when you are over--you will burst under the pressure-they always do (pecan pastries are more effective than sodium pentathol as a truth syrum)
Im going to buy loads of sticky buns and fill you full of sugary tea when you are over--you will burst under the pressure-they always do (pecan pastries are more effective than sodium pentathol as a truth syrum)Or you could just tell him you've found a new cable that beats everything you've heard so far lol
New interconnects are involved...
brian2957
20-12-2017, 10:41
Im going to buy loads of sticky buns and fill you full of sugary tea when you are over--you will burst under the pressure-they always do (pecan pastries are more effective than sodium pentathol as a truth syrum)
I'm just off to the dentist :(
wee tee cee
20-12-2017, 12:30
New interconnects are involved...Is it one of Brian's new concoctions?
Or something a bit salty dough wise?
Cmon, throw us a bone!!!
wee tee cee
20-12-2017, 12:31
I'm just off to the dentist :(
The marathon man.....now theres a film!!!!
The marathon man.....now theres a film!!!!
Is it safe....?
Not Brian's cables, something a bit further afield.
New bit of kit too.
Anything more will require multiple pecan pastries... :)
Is it one of Brian's new concoctions?
Or something a bit salty dough wise?
Cmon, throw us a bone!!!
wee tee cee
20-12-2017, 15:27
Now you have me intrigued.....might have to bring across chirizo fish stew in a pot-nuke rice and were in business!
Now you have me intrigued.....might have to bring across chirizo fish stew in a pot-nuke rice and were in business!
That'd hit the spot!
had a few more vinyl plays with the sas stylus on the m55. finally settled on 1.1g for vtf. sounding very good, and although it rides low, this is apparently the norm. got another m55 with a nos tip still on so between the 2 will last me out, far less still having the ADC integra with a the new mk2 stylus , although not tried that yet
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Also a nice JVC cart which is a reworked atechnica one..atn12e i think
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that speaker cable was this for anyone unawares... top stuff for little outlay
oh and merry xmas to all:eek:
Looks like daughter has got me a record for xmas. Hope it's not the pet shop boys [emoji23]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171224/970d31deae2a21f3170fa43e081e23ac.jpg
Resurrected this big scanning record box. With top off it works well, and will be able to use bottom in same way if I want. You get quite a few in and it's easy to see each cover
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Was it the Pet Shop Boys on vinyl Grant? :)
latest release of The Good the bad and the ugly Gary:eyebrows:
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Nice.
Have about 3 versions of that one Grant, but not on vinyl.
Great music.
Just arrived is the Italian version of Duck you Sucker aka fistful of dynamite on orange and gold vinyl. lovely matt cover too...
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Just cleaned it
Officially jealous now.... :)
Youve lots of cool vinyl Gaz... [emoji3] bought a few for xmas to cheer myself up. Nowt better than a vinyl for xmas...... except 2 [emoji12]
Youve lots of cool vinyl Gaz... [emoji3] bought a few for xmas to cheer myself up. Nowt better than a vinyl for xmas...... except 2 [emoji12]
:thumbsup:
I like this colour. Its very relaxing
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walpurgis
04-01-2018, 17:03
Good grief! :eek:
:D
brian2957
04-01-2018, 17:04
Any more relaxed and you'll be horizontal matey :p
Happy New Year BTW :D
When you holding an audience :)
this hifi brothel is always open:lol:
HNY to you Brian
brian2957
04-01-2018, 17:14
You should put an advert in the local paper , although if you leave your blinds open ....:eyebrows:
I dont need to come here to get insulted....:steam:
I can get that anywhere;)
brian2957
04-01-2018, 17:22
If I was insulting you you'd know about it :lol:
If I was insulting you you'd know about it :lol:
ah yes, ;like the time I laddered your fishnet stockings :ner:
just had a visit from Gazjam and better half:eyebrows: he brought me 2 xmas pressies
a turntable
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And.
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walpurgis
05-01-2018, 16:18
HaHa. The cushion's great! What's the box with the buttons? Very nice of him whatever it is. :)
Other side
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[emoji4] yay [emoji4]
brian2957
05-01-2018, 16:29
Oooh...I know what this is :)
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Stonking picture have to say...
Why dont we have a smug emoticon?
Top prezzie - where's mine then Gaz?
Good Cd players too those Oppos, give it a try.
Not had chance to try s cd. Pic and audio from blue ray is excellent at 1080p and sound through my Q's
coolblue
05-01-2018, 19:59
Very good transport for digital music, if you use with external dac .
Still not got round to playing cds on this but it's damned good with blurays
Mechanism is super quiet and think Gary added something inside as it weighs a ton
Lovely bit of kit and as always a good looking setup Grant.
I suspect the weight is mainly due to the Oppo being of superior quality to your Pioneer chap.
Still not got round to playing cds on this but it's damned good with blurays
Mechanism is super quiet and think Gary added something inside as it weighs a ton
Yup,
I've modded the player with some extra bits n bobs inside as well as damping the chassis and the mechanism itself.
Quite a bit heavier and more solid feeling than the standard box.
This improved the picture and audio quite a bit actually especially the Darbee processing.
brian2957
08-01-2018, 16:29
And there was me thinking it was the bricks you put inside it :)
Very high quality bricks. Lol
i will give the oppo pass marks with cd's :rfl:
very good indeed :guitar::kiss:
As a transport Grant or from the analogue outs?
i will give the oppo pass marks with cd's :rfl:
very good indeed :guitar::kiss:
As a transport Grant or from the analogue outs?
transport Gary, out into my dac (coaxial)at 96khz i think. crystal clear and a big deep soundstage
wee tee cee
09-01-2018, 15:20
Which dac are you using grant?
How did you rate the oppo dac ...just out of interest!
Which dac are you using grant?
How did you rate the oppo dac ...just out of interest!
not tried oopo's dac yet. im using a XIANG SHENG DAC\PRE\HEADPHONE AMP for music from a coax.. hdmi to tv and tos to actives so not tried the oppo one as of yet
wee tee cee
09-01-2018, 16:41
be interesting to hear your take on things dac wise....oppo is building a formidable reputation in the cans community!
I spent very modest money at richer sounds for a sony blu ray player and was flabbergasted at the jump in picture quality....the digital game moves quickly.
The oppo is rather special in that arena..
Picture at 1080p is superb with the darbee processors added. Sound through my bt3 actives is excellent too. Transport is very quiet. Will need to alter wiring to try oppos own dac
Grant,
Have you had a chance to have a play with the Oppos media streaming features at all?
Using the Oppo control app for your Ipad its a great streamer for hires into your dac.
Plays all music formats.
Give it a whirl. :)
Nope. I must have missed that chapter doh.
Have a look here Grant, good info on all the good stuff it can do:
http://watershade.net/wmcclain/BDP-103-faq.html
Looks a bit beyond me mate. I will study it tomorrow
Does that mean if I put a hdd in back and download app I can play the files as I would on an rpi and get the metadata as well?
Does that mean if I put a hdd in back and download app I can play the files as I would on an rpi and get the metadata as well?
yup!
downloads metadata from the web and stores it in app.
Where do you store your music files you play on the Pi?
Can access those from the Oppo app too, or any other network shares you have.
Another top tip is to use the HDMI input for a TV box to take advantage of all the Oppos video processing gubbins and send the audio from it to your dac?
I run an Nvidia Shield android TV streamer through mine, can watch Netflix, Amazon, Youtube etc in best video and sound quality.
Your Firestick would be perfect for it. :thumbsup:
The pi has a hdd plugged into it so can't share that I guess It is a phantom drive on network tho no idea how to share it.
Your knowledge of these matters exceeds mine by a few light years
Easier just to plug a hard drive with media to one of its usbs, no difference in quality.
Ive a spare with most of my music on it. Can try that[emoji4]
Kinda like that?
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Would I just
Plug the firestick into the hdmi socket on the oppo and it will just work through it?
If so would zn apple box work too?
Would I just
Plug the firestick into the hdmi socket on the oppo and it will just work through it?
If so would zn apple box work too?
Yup.
you just tell the Oppo to output whatever s plugged into it by hitting the ‘source’ button on the remote, a list pops up and select Hdmi input.
The video output from your firestick is then passed thru the oppo and display out to your tv, audio to your dac.
Simples. :)
Anything you plug into it should work Grant.
Cool. Will try tomorrow. Back in bed at moment lol
had some issues with network connection when plugged into the oppo but amazon is working now cheers gary
had some issues with network connection when plugged into the oppo but amazon is working now cheers gary
:thumbsup:
Got the Amazon stick in back and a hdd in back too. The oppo can also see and pull files from the pc but I cannot push files to it or see the attached hdd on pc. I can on the rpi but not on oppo Sound from files in oppo were very good
The picture from Amazon is a bit sharper I think and seems to process faster
I was wondering if there was any benefit in extracting audio from the hdmi signal?
I was wondering if there was any benefit in extracting audio from the hdmi signal?
Played with HDMI audio extractors Grant,
Its worth it, as due to licencing restrictions the 103 outputs up to 48Khz via coax, but a different story from HDMI.
24/96 instead of 16-24/48, a good thing
Not done it with my own yet, need to get around to it.
Can you hear the difference, maybe but subtle at best imo.
Played with HDMI audio extractors Grant,
Its worth it, as due to licencing restrictions the 103 outputs up to 48Khz via coax, but a different story from HDMI.
24/96 instead of 16-24/48, a good thing
Not done it with my own yet, need to get around to it.
Can you hear the difference, maybe but subtle at best imo.
cheers, was considering it but would likely need to use coax out of the extractor. there is a nice Neet one although not cheap
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00DZIXIMQ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=AI6P4RPFKRC7W&psc=1
or maybe
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00H8T1DJ8/ref=ox_sc_act_title_6?smid=A1T39SA8AUFT6J&psc=1
Good read on it here Grant.
http://www.sa-cd.net/showthread/130773/130773
Ive got the second one Grant, works a treat.
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or maybe
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neet one then... thought it would end up being the expensive one lol
Came quick.
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Lots of buzzing so far. Must be on wrong digi output.
got it working. excellent sound from it.:eyebrows:
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got this cable coming for the front port so it doesnt look so sticky-outy, and its for the apple tv box.
High speed transfer rate, support 4096×2160 high definition video with 5.1 dolby digital sound. Audio Return Channel (ARC) approved, combines HD audio & video (up to 2160p ) into 1 cable for many home theater need.
Smoothly Vision Experience without Flicker: Triple Shielding, Gold-Plated lead with Zinc Alloy Connector Shell, 19 Full Pin jointed and 30 AWG Copper Conductors for avoiding signal loss, PVC jacket for durably use.
Cable came and fitted. Looks excellent watching salazars revenge.
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A little tidying and you hardly see it
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hifi_dave
21-01-2018, 15:41
Disappointed not to see the mood lighting..:(
Disappointed not to see the mood lighting..:(
was nice and bright at time. getting very dark now tho so...
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hifi_dave
21-01-2018, 15:49
Thanks.
Nice and relaxing.:comatose:
walpurgis
21-01-2018, 15:55
Not too sure about that. It's gonna make yer dinner look a bit funny. :)
Not too sure about that. It's gonna make yer dinner look a bit funny. :)
all right for pea soup maybe:D but im not in love with it either
walpurgis
21-01-2018, 16:00
:D
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Setting sun pinky red
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Lol. Nice warm colour
brian2957
26-01-2018, 16:35
Oooh... like the blue . Very relaxing :D
Oooh... like the blue . Very relaxing :D
had a lot of inquiries for a "nice time";)
brian2957
26-01-2018, 16:46
Wot .. from the people in your street :eyebrows:
polis will be round next :D
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