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    Quote Originally Posted by Macca View Post
    Yes, would be ideal for something like that and look good too.
    Yeah, that's what I was thinking. Not that I have any major issues in that respect, sonically, but it would be my first active foray into experimenting with 'room treatments'.

    Marco.
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    Tube Distinctions digital noise filter. VPI HW16.5 record cleaning machine.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Marco View Post
    Those were from a small trader here on AoS, mate. Used to be active in the early days. Think he might've been based in the US

    Marco.
    Oh, I just remembered. ‘Diffraction-be-gone”. I wonder what happened to them?

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    We use panels from GIK when I help out Nick at shows, they really do help.

    https://gikacoustics.co.uk/product-c...4aAuSrEALw_wcB
    “Music has always been a matter of energy to me, a question of fuel. Sentimental people call it inspiration, but what they really mean is fuel. I have always needed fuel. I am a serious consumer. On some nights I still believe that a car with the gas needle on empty can run about fifty more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio”

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    Quote Originally Posted by Filterlab View Post
    Oh, I just remembered. ‘Diffraction-be-gone”. I wonder what happened to them?
    Yeah, that was the one! Dunno what happened to them.... Very small business though, so doubt that was his only source of income.

    Marco.
    Main System

    Turntable: Heavily-modified Technics SL-1210MK5G [Mike New bearing/ETP platter/Paul Hynes SR7 PSU & reg mods]. Funk Firm APM Achromat/Nagaoka GL-601 Crystal Record Weight/Isonoe feet & boots/Ortofon RS-212D/Denon DL-103GL in Denon PCL-300 headshell with Funk Firm Houdini/Kondo SL-115 pure-silver cartridge leads.

    Paul Hynes MC head amp/SR5 PSU. Also modded Lentek head amp/Denon AU-310 SUT.

    Other Cartridges: Nippon Columbia (NOS 1987) Denon DL-103. USA-made Shure SC35C with NOS stylus. Goldring G820 with NOS stylus. Shure M55E with NOS stylus.

    CD Player: Audiocom-modified Sony X-777ES/DAS-R1 DAC.

    Tape Deck: Tandberg TCD 310, fully restored and recalibrated as new, by RDE, plus upgraded with heads from the TCD-420a. Also with matching TM4 Norway microphones.

    Preamps: Heavily-modified Croft Charisma-X. LDR Stereo Coffee. Power Amps: Tube Distinctions Copper Amp fitted with Tungsol KT-150s. Quad 306.

    Cables & Sundries: Mark Grant HDX1 interconnects and digital coaxial cable, plus Mark Grant 6mm UP-LCOFC Van Damme speaker cable. MCRU 'Ultimate' mains leads. Lehmann clone headphone amp with vintage Koss PRO-4AAA headphones.

    Tube Distinctions digital noise filter. VPI HW16.5 record cleaning machine.

    Speakers: Tannoy 15MGs in Lockwood cabinets with modified crossovers. 1967 Celestion Ditton 15.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Ali Tait View Post
    We use panels from GIK when I help out Nick at shows, they really do help.

    https://gikacoustics.co.uk/product-c...4aAuSrEALw_wcB
    Cheers, mate. That's useful

    Marco.
    Main System

    Turntable: Heavily-modified Technics SL-1210MK5G [Mike New bearing/ETP platter/Paul Hynes SR7 PSU & reg mods]. Funk Firm APM Achromat/Nagaoka GL-601 Crystal Record Weight/Isonoe feet & boots/Ortofon RS-212D/Denon DL-103GL in Denon PCL-300 headshell with Funk Firm Houdini/Kondo SL-115 pure-silver cartridge leads.

    Paul Hynes MC head amp/SR5 PSU. Also modded Lentek head amp/Denon AU-310 SUT.

    Other Cartridges: Nippon Columbia (NOS 1987) Denon DL-103. USA-made Shure SC35C with NOS stylus. Goldring G820 with NOS stylus. Shure M55E with NOS stylus.

    CD Player: Audiocom-modified Sony X-777ES/DAS-R1 DAC.

    Tape Deck: Tandberg TCD 310, fully restored and recalibrated as new, by RDE, plus upgraded with heads from the TCD-420a. Also with matching TM4 Norway microphones.

    Preamps: Heavily-modified Croft Charisma-X. LDR Stereo Coffee. Power Amps: Tube Distinctions Copper Amp fitted with Tungsol KT-150s. Quad 306.

    Cables & Sundries: Mark Grant HDX1 interconnects and digital coaxial cable, plus Mark Grant 6mm UP-LCOFC Van Damme speaker cable. MCRU 'Ultimate' mains leads. Lehmann clone headphone amp with vintage Koss PRO-4AAA headphones.

    Tube Distinctions digital noise filter. VPI HW16.5 record cleaning machine.

    Speakers: Tannoy 15MGs in Lockwood cabinets with modified crossovers. 1967 Celestion Ditton 15.


    Protect your HUMAN RIGHTS and REFUSE ANY *MANDATORY* VACCINE FOR COVID-19!

    Also **SAY NO** to unjust 'vaccine passports' or certificates, which are totally incompatible with a FREE society!!!


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    Quote Originally Posted by Ali Tait View Post
    We use panels from GIK when I help out Nick at shows, they really do help.

    https://gikacoustics.co.uk/product-c...4aAuSrEALw_wcB
    Yup when I get to sorting out my play room I will buy a few with my photos on.

    They are pricey, though, for what they are.

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    Quote Originally Posted by User211 View Post
    They are pricey, though, for what they are.
    Thing is they do work, I used to use Artnovion which is sold in the uk via Audio Technica https://distribution.audio-technica.eu/en/artnovion/ none of this stuff is cheap but if you have issues that it can fix then it’s worth it I guess.


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    Much cheaper pro stuff on Studiospares if you don't care what it looks like. That's where I got mine although not put it up yet. Does the exact same thing.
    Current Lash Up:

    TEAC VRDS 701T > Sony TAE1000ESD > Krell KSA50S > JM Labs Focal Electra 926.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Macca View Post
    Much cheaper pro stuff on Studiospares if you don't care what it looks like. That's where I got mine although not put it up yet. Does the exact same thing.
    Unfortunately corporate clients don't like egg boxes stuck to the walls with marvin glue for some reason


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    Quote Originally Posted by Jac Hawk View Post
    Unfortunately corporate clients don't like egg boxes stuck to the walls with marvin glue for some reason
    Maybe not but can't say it bothers me. Bit of extra insulation too, handy at this time of year.
    Current Lash Up:

    TEAC VRDS 701T > Sony TAE1000ESD > Krell KSA50S > JM Labs Focal Electra 926.

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