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

I would add that if you do hear an improvement, stay with it for a few days, then revert back to situation before you made the change. If you hear a...

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11-08-2022, 20:11

Barry replied to a thread FS Musical Fidelity A3 cr Power Amplifier £450, Upgraded by John Sampson in Private Exhibitions

Here are the required photos of the rear of Colin's Musical Fidelity A3 Dual Mono Power Amplifier:

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11-08-2022, 18:00

Barry replied to a thread Jokes & Funnies in Abstract Chat

Haha! Love it!

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11-08-2022, 17:42

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

If the mains plug is used in a wall socket, the fuse will be vertical so gravity will help the electrons move more easily. :lol:

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11-08-2022, 17:13

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

Me! Well OK, four knobs and four switches. :lol: I also admire the minimalist aesthetics of the Croft integrated amplifier - truly a black...

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11-08-2022, 16:41

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

The same argument applies to "directional cables", especially speaker cables. (However so-called semi-balanced signal cables are directional.)

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11-08-2022, 14:03

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

Feeling you want to sleep all the time is just as bad as suffering from streaming-eyes and congestion. And you can still feel drowsy but be unable...

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11-08-2022, 13:04

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

And I'll help you out with the 'by proxy' moaning! :D If I had my way, I would have all the doors and windows open - but my partner suffers badly...

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11-08-2022, 12:11

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

Fair enough, but my comments concerning possible household contents insurance still apply. Insurance companies will do anything to limit any claim,...

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11-08-2022, 10:18

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

It's 26.5C indoors - goodness knows what it is outdoors. Forecast to reach a maximum of 31C at 3pm this afternoon.

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11-08-2022, 10:04

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

Excellent! :)

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11-08-2022, 08:35

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

A couple of good ones there. :)

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11-08-2022, 08:24

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

Yes, I have one, but is a power amplifier: it needs an preamp with balanced outputs. Josie's Luxman amp is an integrated amplifier. (And...

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11-08-2022, 08:13

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

If you have a balanced mains supply (presumably by using a 1:1 transformer with a centre tapped secondary), you have two 'live' or phase lines...

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11-08-2022, 08:00

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

Sounds like you have a TN-C-S arrangement. https://electricalapprentice.co.uk/an-introduction-to-earthing-and-bonding/

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09-08-2022, 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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09-08-2022, 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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09-08-2022, 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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09-08-2022, 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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09-08-2022, 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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09-08-2022, 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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09-08-2022, 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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09-08-2022, 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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09-08-2022, 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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