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Yesterday, 16:26

Barry replied to a thread Couple of bits in The Gallery

Don't worry Roy, the only items that have remained unchanged in my system from 1974 are the turntable and pickup arm and the speakers.

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Yesterday, 16:11

Barry replied to a thread St Lucia July 2022 in Abstract Gallery

Yes, the airport was Maun, and now you mention it the 'dugout' was a Mokoro. I used the term 'Pygmy' as a lazy shorthand to describe Daniel's...

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Yesterday, 15:35

Barry replied to a thread Music.... Wow, why is it getting worse? in Blank Canvas

A lot of the choices posted on the 'Spinning Today ...' thread I think are rubbish, but recognise that I am in the minority. Likewise I'm sure that...

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Yesterday, 15:29

Barry replied to a thread Quantum Science fuses. in The Artist's Palette

So was mine. At least our household insurance providers will be happy.

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Yesterday, 15:27

Barry replied to a thread Quantum Science fuses. in The Artist's Palette

How is the neutral connected to earth?

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Yesterday, 15:18

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

Misty this morning (~ 06:00), but cleared by 08:00. Now it is unbearably hot, so staying indoors where it's a mere 27C.

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Yesterday, 15:14

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

Hmmm! - never seen one with a zip! :eek: :D

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Yesterday, 15:13

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

I'm always doing that! :doh: Usually take the surplus copy to a charity shop, or give it to a friend who I think might like it. Not a bad CD by...

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Yesterday, 15:10

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

Good one! :)

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08-08-2022, 22:03

Barry replied to a thread Quantum Science fuses. in The Artist's Palette

I have a dedicated ring of 16 sockets for my audio system. This dedicated ring is protected by a Hager RCB consumer unit which is independent of the...

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08-08-2022, 15:50

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

I used to be a big Nice fan and saw them a couple of times. I have all their LPs (with the exception of Elegy), but now find their work very dated...

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07-08-2022, 19:26

Barry replied to a thread Pair of SEAS w22 ex001’s in Private Exhibitions

As the asking price is over £250, we need full size photos. Since you are a relativly new Member, I'll do it for you: Preferably we would...

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07-08-2022, 19:20

Barry replied to a thread St Lucia July 2022 in Abstract Gallery

Wow - that was indeed frightening! I can't match that, but I have flown in a twin engined Cessna. I had flown in to Botswana from Windhoek,...

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07-08-2022, 13:11

Barry replied to a thread St Lucia July 2022 in Abstract Gallery

True, current airframes are capable of doing long-haul fights in one go; and making the experience a lot more comfortable. My experience of...

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07-08-2022, 12:44

Barry replied to a thread What Jazz or Blues are you spinning? in The Jazz 'n' Blues Club

Another good choice. :)

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07-08-2022, 12:43

Barry replied to a thread What Jazz or Blues are you spinning? in The Jazz 'n' Blues Club

Yes - I have a few of Otis's LPs.

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07-08-2022, 12:38

Barry replied to a thread Don't You Believe It in Analogue Art

Probably a suitable point with which to end this thread. (I was always impressed by Robert Redford' statement that he would eschew all forms of...

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07-08-2022, 12:34

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

My African shirts are 'louder' than that. :lol: Your shorts look similar, save mine are kahaki-coloured. I used to have a pair of white shorts,...

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07-08-2022, 12:29

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

Excellent suggestion, thanks Geoff. I have just bought a can of air duster, and will try out your idea when the temperature cools down. Apropos...

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07-08-2022, 12:22

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

That's the way to do it - monoblock amplifiers close to the speakers using short speaker leads, with balanced-line cables back to the preamp etc. ...

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07-08-2022, 12:14

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

:lol: No the whole shirt is of African design and was bought in Cameroon.

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07-08-2022, 12:11

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

I have it on LP, one of the first few LPs I bought on its release.

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07-08-2022, 12:07

Barry replied to a thread Audio Technica ATP-12t in Private Exhibitions

It's a good arm and a good match for an SPU. GLWS

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07-08-2022, 12:05

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

Absolutely cloudless sky. Around 27.5C (maybe a bit more) and without any breeze, so for me it's pretty insufferable. Forced to retreat indoors...

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06-08-2022, 20:36

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

Does anyone here have problems with spiders who live in the side mirrors? Regardless of whether the car is garaged or left outside, the side mirrors...

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06-08-2022, 20:29

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

Perfect sunny day here.

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06-08-2022, 20:26

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

I use a pair of Quad 510 monoblock amplifiers, having a nominal power output of 135W. They have a balanced input, and a transformer coupled output,...

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06-08-2022, 20:17

Barry replied to a thread For sale Sony das r1 dac in Private Exhibitions

And here.

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06-08-2022, 12:58

Barry replied to a thread St Lucia July 2022 in Abstract Gallery

Well at least we agree on LHR to Namibia using Lufthansa. When we travel to Cameroon (my partner is Cameroonian, and we have a house there) we fly...

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06-08-2022, 12:49

Barry replied to a thread What Jazz or Blues are you spinning? in The Jazz 'n' Blues Club

Superb LP! :)

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