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14-08-2022, 09:47

Alex_UK replied to a thread Happy Birthday Marco in Abstract Chat

Happy birthday Marco, hopefully see you back soon

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14-08-2022, 06:33

The Black Adder replied to a thread Happy Birthday Marco in Abstract Chat

Happy birthday to the big 'M'.... Hope you have a lovely day. Sent from my 9001X using Tapatalk

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13-08-2022, 14:58

The Black Adder replied to a thread Looking for a new amplifier - Luxman or maybe Quad... or something else? in Blank Canvas

Still not cheap but this is something at a more sensible price...

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13-08-2022, 14:51

The Black Adder replied to a thread WTD Allo Katana DAC in Private Exhibitions

Hi Ahto. For more information on both the Katana and Revolution DACs. Take a look at my website. WWW.TANNOYISTA.COM I've owned both and I'd...

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13-08-2022, 14:28

Alex_UK replied to a thread Crap Weather For August. in Abstract Chat

31c, clear blue sky and a gentle breeze, another gorgeous day. Off on leave next week, so the rain is bound to come then, but we had the driest July...

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12-08-2022, 11:41

The Black Adder replied to a thread Spinning Today - What Are You Listening To Right Now? (Part 3) in Musical Compositions

Oh aye.... break out the acid.

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12-08-2022, 08:01

The Black Adder replied to a thread FS: Croft Epoch Elite preamplifier with internal phono stage - Monstrously upgraded in Private Exhibitions

Thanks Grant. It is certainly a one-off. The sound from this pre is simply astounding. I've been asked a few times since this listing went up...

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11-08-2022, 13:46

The Black Adder started a thread FS: Croft Epoch Elite preamplifier with internal phono stage - Monstrously upgraded in Private Exhibitions

It's unfortunate, but things have changed for me and I'm looking to offload some of my kit. I know I'll regret this decision one day, but life...

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11-08-2022, 08:43

The Black Adder replied to a thread Looking for a new amplifier - Luxman or maybe Quad... or something else? in Blank Canvas

LOL... the VU meters are irrelevant unless you're recording. Luxman seem to enjoy putting meters on things for sure. LOL... PPMs would be more useful...

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10-08-2022, 18:14

Edward replied to a thread Wanted: MC Stepup. Ideally a HEAD TX4 or a TX103 (MF, Bent Audio) in Private Exhibitions

Somewhat left field and different to a Head TX4 or S&B but Denon AU-340?

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10-08-2022, 16:39

Edward replied to a thread FS Chevron Audio Paradox NDF DAC in Private Exhibitions

Indeed, same experience here. I'm kicking myself for not originally ordering his DDDac implementation. By all accounts it was a world beater....

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10-08-2022, 14:55

The Black Adder replied to a thread Looking for a new amplifier - Luxman or maybe Quad... or something else? in Blank Canvas

Hi Grant. Yeah, that does look lovely. But... I'm going Luxman. First time for everything n all that. So I'm going to push the boat out on a...

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10-08-2022, 14:35

Edward replied to a thread FS Chevron Audio Paradox NDF DAC in Private Exhibitions

Colin definitely prefers initial email contact. I have always found that he responds quickly to emails. Bear in mind that Colin only started...

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10-08-2022, 13:24

The Black Adder replied to a thread Looking for a new amplifier - Luxman or maybe Quad... or something else? in Blank Canvas

Hi all. So many excellent suggestions, thank you it's much appreciated. Although the Neurochrome amps look totally crazy value I've decided to...

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10-08-2022, 07:50

The Black Adder replied to a thread Military aircraft classics in Abstract Gallery

When I was young, my father took me to RAF Finningly AirShow... They had the Nimrod there and you could go inside it an take a look. The pilot was...

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09-08-2022, 21:16

Edward replied to a thread FS Chevron Audio Paradox NDF DAC in Private Exhibitions

Here you go - see below. By the way Colin is now not building DACs but in a recent email said that if I had any problems with my DAC he would fix...

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09-08-2022, 20:44

Edward replied to a thread FS Chevron Audio Paradox NDF DAC in Private Exhibitions

I have one of Colin's Paradox DACs. Love it. Wide open clean sound, massive amounts of detail, totally engaging and natural sounding. Steve, if...

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08-08-2022, 16:37

Firebottle replied to a thread Looking for a new amplifier - Luxman or maybe Quad... or something else? in Blank Canvas

Definite vote for the Neurochrome 686 or the 286 mono blocks Jo.

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08-08-2022, 10:35

The Black Adder replied to a thread Looking for a new amplifier - Luxman or maybe Quad... or something else? in Blank Canvas

Thanks for the links, chaps. As for Meridian. I've never been a fan of the signature of them. Krell.... oooh, looks like it could be a monster....

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07-08-2022, 08:57

The Black Adder replied to a thread Looking for a new amplifier - Luxman or maybe Quad... or something else? in Blank Canvas

Hi Geoff. They do look good. I did try a class D amp a while ago. It was a cheapo SMSL amp at about 15wpc...i was quite surprised to be honest. It...

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07-08-2022, 08:44

Alex_UK replied to a thread Anyone keen on watches? in Abstract Chat

Wore this on Thursday to see a client, he commented that I must be charging him too much if I could afford such a nice watch! :lol:

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06-08-2022, 19:19

The Black Adder started a thread Looking for a new amplifier - Luxman or maybe Quad... or something else? in Blank Canvas

Hi all. I'm looking to get a solid state amplifier for my Tannoy Monitor Gold speakers. Although I have tried a Quad amp, namely the 306...

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06-08-2022, 06:24

Firebottle replied to a thread Car and Bike Chat in Abstract Chat

Isn't that called a beauty spot? I'm covered in them..

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