Human sacrifices, bestiality, summoning of the devil and his satantic hordes, and rudeness.Originally Posted by Sand Dancin Donkey Walker
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Human sacrifices, bestiality, summoning of the devil and his satantic hordes, and rudeness.
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That's fine, Ian - it's a personal thing. I don't dislike it; I just find it a bit bland and 'soulless'. And then there's the bleached out smileys and lack of avatars (which IMO give more of a 'relaxed' and friendly atmosphere). I find the PFM aesthetic somewhat 'formal', however, it is very practical and functional, and I'm sure that's what matters most to Tony.
I prefer the richer, warmer, colour palette we use here, complete with colourful smileys and avatars. Different strokes for different folks...
Marco.
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Turntable: Heavily-modified Technics SL-1210MK5G [Mike New bearing/ETP platter/Paul Hynes SR7 PSU & regulator mods]. Funk Firm APM Achromat with Nagaoka GL-601 Crystal Record Weight. Isonoe feet & boots. Ortofon RS-212D tonearm with Denon DL-103GL, in a Denon PCL-300 headshell, fitted with Funk Firm Houdini and Kondo SL-115 pure-silver cartridge leads.
Paul Hynes MC head amp/SR5 PSU. Also modded Lentek head amp and 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. 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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Indeed, in no way is it bad, just a little plain for me.
Oi loike colour!
I should add that I intentionally opted for large avatar file size limits, large text limits in the signature field, large file size limits on the profile pictures and a high limit on image attachment quantities to give this place an open feel. Tiny (or no) avatars always look a bit limiting to me. Lots of colour and lots of pictures make a forum look cheery.
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I agree. I like the word "cheery", and IMO it's what PFM isn't - it's more dreery than cheery, purely in a visual sense. I hope no-one minds the constructive criticism!
Marco.
Main System
Turntable: Heavily-modified Technics SL-1210MK5G [Mike New bearing/ETP platter/Paul Hynes SR7 PSU & regulator mods]. Funk Firm APM Achromat with Nagaoka GL-601 Crystal Record Weight. Isonoe feet & boots. Ortofon RS-212D tonearm with Denon DL-103GL, in a Denon PCL-300 headshell, fitted with Funk Firm Houdini and Kondo SL-115 pure-silver cartridge leads.
Paul Hynes MC head amp/SR5 PSU. Also modded Lentek head amp and 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. 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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PFM is understated, which is (IMO) better than over-stated. But there's room for both on t'internet.
BTW, for a 'closed' thread that one about the Sony CDP is getting lots of postings to it!
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LOL. If you've got something you'd like to say, Iain, I'll open it up again for you
Marco.
Main System
Turntable: Heavily-modified Technics SL-1210MK5G [Mike New bearing/ETP platter/Paul Hynes SR7 PSU & regulator mods]. Funk Firm APM Achromat with Nagaoka GL-601 Crystal Record Weight. Isonoe feet & boots. Ortofon RS-212D tonearm with Denon DL-103GL, in a Denon PCL-300 headshell, fitted with Funk Firm Houdini and Kondo SL-115 pure-silver cartridge leads.
Paul Hynes MC head amp/SR5 PSU. Also modded Lentek head amp and 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. 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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Raising this thread from the dead.........
Here's what I do with some components:
The frame from a big old mains transformer plonked on top with some little cork pads stuck onto the corners to act as anti-scratch feet. I've used one on the top cover of my ARC SP8 for years & another on the Stan-dac for a few months.
It looks rough as a bears arse, but I feel I can hear the benefit of having it there.
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Are you sure the 'sculpture' to the left doesn't have more effect? Nice tuner/receiver!Raising this thread from the dead.........
Here's what I do with some components:
The frame from a big old mains transformer plonked on top with some little cork pads stuck onto the corners to act as anti-scratch feet. I've used one on the top cover of my ARC SP8 for years & another on the Stan-dac for a few months.
It looks rough as a bears arse, but I feel I can hear the benefit of having it there.
Barry
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That's my new experimental FM aerial!!!!
I love my Yamaha receiver - big 'n bouncy, I listen to it every day. It stays with me till I die!
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I can't see too clearly, but the design ought to pick up FM after they switch it off!
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