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Post by macca on Jan 22, 2022 17:06:01 GMT
so now we know.
My brother has a similar thing that he insists on deploying when we have a barbeque. It's diabolically bad, I mean unlistenable. No idea what make it is.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2022 11:59:24 GMT
had to then switch off and convert to listening from YouTube through a Anker Soundcore Flare Mini.I've no idea what that is but I'm guessing it's bad. I believe you can get a good cream for that from the local pharmacy. |
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Post by antonio on Jan 23, 2022 15:53:02 GMT
You need someone to rub it on for you since it's in an awkward place.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2022 18:18:02 GMT
You need someone to rub it on for you since it's in an awkward place. I am sure that if you pay enough, you will find someone to do it for you.  |
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Post by antonio on Jan 24, 2022 1:47:24 GMT
True, it's a dirty job, but money get's it done.
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Post by antonio on Jan 24, 2022 3:23:02 GMT
Well I've asked Oli to post another pic for me so you can see the the Flare Mini in action, sounds bloody good listening to this from YT you will also note you get a sneaky look at my fancy speaker cables, eat you heart out diy'ers   |
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Post by Bigman80 on Jan 24, 2022 22:02:19 GMT
Well I've asked Oli to post another pic for me so you can see the the Flare Mini in action, sounds bloody good listening to this from YT you will also note you get a sneaky look at my fancy speaker cables, eat you heart out diy'ers Sorry, forgot. I'll do it tomorrow lol |
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Post by antonio on Jan 31, 2022 7:21:19 GMT
My photo you put on for me has disappeared from easy viewing, can still click on the tiny box and see it though, just thought I'd let you know just in case you wanted a second look at how sexy those speaker cables are, and also to ogle the mini flare Just seen this today for anyone interested in a bluetooth speaker, and this is really a bargain price www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325012496321?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item4bac411fc1:g:WtMAAOSwWell took my speakers and cable to the guy repairing the amp for checking, and he says it is fine, he has changed the resistor again just in case. I've been listening for a couple of hours and it sounds great, really am pleased with these 6550 tubes, sweet, detailed and everything I hoped they'd be. |
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Post by antonio on Feb 23, 2022 19:30:05 GMT
Well I can certainly say I've enjoyed this small system I've put together over here, but tomorrow the amp and speakers are to be boxed up and taken to Fed Ex for them to look at. They have asked if there are any batteries inside these items, I have said no, the only concern is the magnet in the speakers, they say one airline refused speakers because of this. May I ask someone with more knowledge than me how strong will the magnets be inside these small speakers kjfaudio.com/product/cesti-mbr/ I got turned down at the Post Office (EMS) because of the magnets, and Thailand would most likely refuse them at the airport? they would have been the cheapest. I am however still awaiting a quote from UPS, DHL are unbelievably expensive. |
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Post by antonio on Feb 24, 2022 3:24:02 GMT
Anyone any clue regarding the strength of the magnets inside speakers?
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Post by electronumpty on Feb 24, 2022 4:00:42 GMT
Anyone any clue regarding the strength of the magnets inside speakers? They are the only things that keep the earth in orbit, that strong. |
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Post by antonio on Feb 24, 2022 4:24:59 GMT
But are they going to cause a problem, these things must get air freighted sometimes, not everything going by sea or land. I had them shipped here by UPS, air freight.
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Post by macca on Feb 24, 2022 8:48:18 GMT
They won't cause any problem but if they want the strength in Gauss or something I've no idea how you would get that info.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2022 14:27:12 GMT
I would contact Mark Audio and ask. They may have already done air freight, and they may have the supporting documentation already available.
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Post by antonio on Feb 24, 2022 16:23:07 GMT
Thanks Kevin, never thought of that, the only problem is it is 4.20pm, in the uk. I have sent them an email, they may or may not see it, but I have made an appointment with Fed Ex for tomorrow morning.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2022 17:13:56 GMT
The speakers do not have a massive throw, and use lightweight drivers, so they should be ok.
How do the courier companies measure the strength?
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Post by antonio on Mar 7, 2022 12:04:51 GMT
Well I've had a busy few days sorting out everything for my return to the uk. Luckily a friend is storing some stuff for me under his bed, simply got too much to bring home in one go. My speakers were sent by FedEx and arrived in the uk earlier today, not bad 9 days from Cambodia to the uk, unfortunately they would not accept my amplifier, this as to be shipped using a cargo plane which means using DHL. The cost is too great from Cambodia, $720, but the price from Thailand would be $350 so when I come back here I will have to return via Thailand, travelling overland, and have it shipped from there. Looking forward to hearing my brothers system again and also listening to some vinyl through my NVA kit, what I'm not looking forward to is the bloody weather and the continuing bad news you get every day on the tv.
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Post by misterc on Mar 7, 2022 12:16:10 GMT
When are you due back in the UK Dave?
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Post by antonio on Mar 7, 2022 13:00:41 GMT
I arrive at Heathrow on Thursday at 7.10am.
Phnom Penh to Singapore 2hrs 15mins
Singapore to Dubai 8hrs
Dubai to Heathrow 7hrs
Nearly 3hrs in Singapore and just over 2hrs in Dubai so not too bad.
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Post by misterc on Mar 7, 2022 13:08:11 GMT
Are you flying back home (internally) or is it taxi/ train?
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Post by antonio on Mar 8, 2022 2:51:08 GMT
My brother has volunteered to pick me up at the airport, long drive there and back so very good of him.
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Post by brian2957 on Mar 8, 2022 7:29:04 GMT
Have a safe journey mate. It's a 'summery' 8 degrees here in Scotland today  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2022 10:15:04 GMT
Have a safe journey mate. It's a 'summery' 8 degrees here in Scotland today  |
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Post by brian2957 on Mar 8, 2022 10:37:12 GMT
Have a safe journey mate. It's a 'summery' 8 degrees here in Scotland today Hahaha....now that's a troo Scotsman. Anything above 10 degrees is a heatwave I lived in Bristol for two years and had to move back to Scotland because the weather was too good there |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2022 11:48:15 GMT
I moved from Bristol to Toulouse as the weather was sh#t in Bristol.
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Post by macca on Mar 8, 2022 12:42:39 GMT
Geordie of The Antartic:
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Post by antonio on Mar 10, 2022 17:19:22 GMT
Very funny Macca, can't remember seeing that sketch before
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2022 9:55:42 GMT
Are you now "a lot closer to home"?
If you are, you will need a new thread. 🙃
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Post by robbiegong on Mar 11, 2022 10:05:00 GMT
Are you now "a lot closer to home"? If you are, you will need a new thread. 🙃 lol, indeed ! We await the 'Back 'ome' thread |
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Post by Bigman80 on Mar 11, 2022 10:34:30 GMT
We can edit the title!
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