Bell wire and wet spaghetti.Quote:
Originally Posted by Box13
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Bell wire and wet spaghetti.Quote:
Originally Posted by Box13
Have a look at either of these .
http://www.referencefidelitycomponen...rhodium-twist/
http://markgrantcables.co.uk/shop/in...ex&cPath=46_21
Both are members on here and are excellent to deal with .
I just found this on the net, do you agree?Quote:
Originally Posted by Xapito
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The best small speakers I heard? A pair of Castle Trent II. I was floored when I first heard them, and my jaw fell to the ground . The bass is hard to understand, coming from these tiny speakers, and the clarity and detail, are quite simply amazing. So is the build quality. NEVER EVER EVER selling these, and I actually got me another pair recently.
Are the white cables okay, friends have told me white is the poorest sounding, are they being real?Quote:
Originally Posted by brian2957
I have a pair of Van Damme inter connects, this is very tempting.
Thank you for the recommendations sir you are a gent.
Sorry , I've been into hifi for over 30 years and I've never heard anything about the colour of cables affecting their sound quality . Rest assured that both these sellers know exactly what they're doing and wouldn't sell anything that didn't sound excellent and provide good VFM . Why not contact them ?
In the spirit of getting back to the thread topic, this ends in ten mins.
no idea if it's any good or not but seems like it was a top end cdp...
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...803169&alt=web
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Originally Posted by brian2957
Thank you Brian, I will be sure to let you know how I get on.
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Originally Posted by Box13
If you are on a budget, you could consider looking at cheaper Audioquest cables. They tend to sound decent. Not that common used though.
Or terminated Van Damme cables, they can be very good and decent value. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/van-damme-...item25a9e9d461
I've also found Merlin cables to sound good: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Merlin-Cab...item4aed5388b8
Please do , we all like to get feedback when someone fits something new into their system .
Good price for one of thoseQuote:
Originally Posted by rdpx
What are you referring to Brian?Quote:
Originally Posted by brian2957
Should have quoted Geoff :doh: See post 3454 mate .Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
It ended at £275Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
That's twenty quid less than an Apollo-R fetched early this evening...
I've got a 10% PayPal voucher, am considering buying summat!
If I had been looking for one I'd have been tempted at that price, but tbh I dont play cd's as much now due to the RPI and I have a good pioneer transport anyways(2 actually):eyebrows:
Burning a hole in yer pocket Robert :lol: What you gonna buy then :popcorn:Quote:
Originally Posted by rdpx
Maybe I should post a thread...?Quote:
Originally Posted by brian2957
I want to upgrade my Rega Brio 3, but is annoyingly good.
I'm thinking maybe a Creek Destiny 2, or a Croft PI. I thought about the Claymore on here, but I think not being able to switch source without the remote would get on my nerves...
Reality is I probably can't afford any of them, so that's why I'm looking idly at CDPs, though meanwhile I ordered a new laser mech for my CD6000 KI...
Have you heard the Brio R , that's what I use and it's very good indeed ( IMO of course :) )
Ah. Got it. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by brian2957
I keep getting an annoying urge to slot one of these into my system. I don't need it, but I want it. Just as a back-up you understand. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by rdpx
If the Brio does what you want. You could just keep it.
Not next to the 3... Maybe I should?Quote:
Originally Posted by brian2957
scary but I am enjoying my proarts so much I'm thinking of leaving them in and selling the wad....they've taken on a new life since running with the tvcQuote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
The Brio R is a very different animal to the earlier Rega amps which I heard ( and weren't keen on ) . They can be bought second hand at reasonable prices these days .
When I upgraded some cables, I got a huge jump. I'm looking for a similar jump with an amp. If I can't find it I'll stick with the brio, but as you imply "I want" is a powerful urge..Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
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Get a Pioneer Stable Platter, cheap as chips and great through a decent dac. I sold a Perreaux CDt and kept a Pioneer PDS703 as neither me, nor half a dozen other geeky hifi mates, could tell which was playing through my MDAC.Quote:
Originally Posted by rdpx
Can you change the power lead in the Brio 3 . The Brio R does react very positively to the right power cable .
Very true. I've got a couple of PD-S505 Precision players and they sound so musical. They are brilliant as a transport into a good DAC.Quote:
Originally Posted by killie99
You should hear one of these driven by a TVC pre.Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
http://i61.tinypic.com/2rn9ai8.jpg
Grant, I'm thinking that you're looking to knock Jerry off the top of the box swappers premier league table.:stalks: :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
I did actually pick up a fancy-ish one from Olivier on the for sale thread. No great change...Quote:
Originally Posted by brian2957
I also have a Clearaudio Nano Phono on loan, and it's not much better than the Brio stage...
an old apprentice Paul :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by hermit
No. Shane is box swapper champ here. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by hermit
will possibly be swapping out the speaks shortly;) .....AGAINQuote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
Sugden A21P. Simply, the ''power amp'' version of the great A21a. Some prefer the the P version.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sugden-A21...item20ff2f294e
S.
Have a fancy for one of those Shane. maybe when I sell the wad, that will be my next targetQuote:
Originally Posted by southall-1998
sure is :)Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
bumpQuote:
Originally Posted by Box13
They are rather good and they have great presence and sound stage, no doubt about that, but they aren't in the same league as the best small speakers out there, not worth £280 in my book at least...
I've heard Castle Trent pitched against Wharfedale Diamond IV - preferred the Wharfies by a margin. The Castle are too warm and cuddly for me and their power handling ability is pretty low. Even if you have heard them and like them they are still not worth more than fifty quid in today's market.
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Originally Posted by Macca
Martin,
Are you talking about the Castle Trent from the 80's?
S.
I can't believe this hasn't been snapped up yet... a superb amp for the money..
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1718577942...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Put off by the idea of nailing it to the wall to use it :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by Ninanina
A?? :scratch: did I miss something ?Quote:
Originally Posted by mikmas
Check its orientation Bev... the photo that is... ;)
I know Pete it's a very bad eBay listing as it is so easy to correctly place pics within eBay.... however if you can ignore the poor pictures it is still a bargain price for the quality of amp on offer..Quote:
Originally Posted by orbscure
I have an Oto and wouldn't part with mine for that sort of price..
I really don't understand why this amp hasn't sold as yet....
It's a bargain for sure Bev, but it's orientation is what Mikmas nail comment was about :)
might be his attitude re cash only. folk like a bit of security and for that matter , respect
That might be right Grant, however I think he will also take a bit of an offer if I read his listing correctly...Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
If someone is close by in Lincolnshire and can get a listen to the amp I think they will be getting a complete bargain..;)
The Oto sells for about £2,400 new so anything close to £850 is a bargain... but then I guess I am biased...:D
Bit like this bargain :)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-EX...item33a6177cbd
Only joking !!