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Post by firebottle on Oct 13, 2021 15:24:41 GMT
Maggies?
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Post by macca on Oct 13, 2021 15:28:27 GMT
Maggies that are bigger than a doorway?
This we have to see.
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Post by optical on Oct 13, 2021 16:01:51 GMT
Maggies that are bigger than a doorway? This we have to see. Similar ballpark chaps.... Definitely bigger than a lot of doorways out there... |
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Post by robbiegong on Nov 4, 2021 18:07:18 GMT
Any BT2 behaviour on the horizon Olster ?  |
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Post by optical on Nov 4, 2021 18:20:43 GMT
Any BT2 behaviour on the horizon Olster ?  |
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 4, 2021 18:35:02 GMT
optical lol......i certainly am not slacking! robbiegongI have two BB3's to finish building and then i will be building the BT2....which sold yesterday lol. I won't even get to keep it. Price of a BT2 is £1500 for anyone wondering  I will post pics of that build when i do it and hopefully have a few favourable pictures of its appearance for you eager beavers.
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Post by optical on Nov 4, 2021 18:38:37 GMT
optical lol......i certainly am not slacking! robbiegongI have two BB3's to finish building and then i will be building the BT2....which sold yesterday lol. I won't even get to keep it. Price of a BT2 is £1500 for anyone wondering I will post pics of that build when i do it and hopefully have a few favourable pictures of its appearance for you eager beavers. Always in jest sir, I don't know how you keep this many balls in the air to be honest. Coincidentally I was actually going to enquire about a preamp the other day but slipped my mind with everything. Will message you anyway mate. |
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Post by robbiegong on Nov 4, 2021 20:37:32 GMT
One of these has to come my way for evaluation sir
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 4, 2021 21:01:07 GMT
One of these has to come my way for evaluation sir It can, when I have one that manages to survive a visit from enthusiastic audiophiles! |
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Post by robbiegong on Nov 4, 2021 21:14:24 GMT
One of these has to come my way for evaluation sir It can, when I have one that manages to survive a visit from enthusiastic audiophiles! I resemble that remark  |
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Post by lurch on Nov 4, 2021 21:24:30 GMT
And I want to put it up against my MFA Baby Reference V1.
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 4, 2021 21:44:45 GMT
And I want to put it up against my MFA Baby Reference V1. Yup, I know. I'm working as fast as I can! Lol |
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Post by macca on Nov 5, 2021 8:24:53 GMT
And I want to put it up against my MFA Baby Reference V1. I predict you'll be selling the MFA and pocketing the difference. |
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 5, 2021 23:40:31 GMT
I said I'd keep updating this thread as things develop, and today things have certainly developed! After receiving some enquiring questions about the BT2, it became clear that the lack of remote control (for volume adjustment) was a stumbling block. I have been using the Angus made AWM Stepped attenuator, and we won't budge, because it's bloody awesome. .....so after some emails too and from the USofA, we have found a small manufacturer who will supply us with a motor assembly & remote control for the AWM Stepped attenuator! A deal has been struck, and initially 5 units will be on their way to the UK next week. 4 of these are already spoken for! Lots happening here at the minute. Motor assembly and remote (aluminum body):   |
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Post by optical on Nov 6, 2021 7:30:58 GMT
I said I'd keep updating this thread as things develop, and today things have certainly developed! After receiving some enquiring questions about the BT2, it became clear that the lack of remote control (for volume adjustment) was a stumbling block. I have been using the Angus made AWM Stepped attenuator, and we won't budge, because it's bloody awesome. .....so after some emails too and from the USofA, we have found a small manufacturer who will supply us with a motor assembly & remote control for the AWM Stepped attenuator! A deal has been struck, and initially 5 units will be on their way to the UK next week. 4 of these are already spoken for! Lots happening here at the minute. Motor assembly and remote (aluminum body): Awesome, getting serious Gale 401s vibes from that remote too! Also has a touch of 80's Hitachi about it. I like it. |
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 6, 2021 7:36:53 GMT
I said I'd keep updating this thread as things develop, and today things have certainly developed! After receiving some enquiring questions about the BT2, it became clear that the lack of remote control (for volume adjustment) was a stumbling block. I have been using the Angus made AWM Stepped attenuator, and we won't budge, because it's bloody awesome. .....so after some emails too and from the USofA, we have found a small manufacturer who will supply us with a motor assembly & remote control for the AWM Stepped attenuator! A deal has been struck, and initially 5 units will be on their way to the UK next week. 4 of these are already spoken for! Lots happening here at the minute. Motor assembly and remote (aluminum body): Awesome, getting serious Gale 401s vibes from that remote too! Also has a touch of 80's Hitachi about it. I like it. Ha, I thought similar about the remote. Should be a very worthwhile addition to the pre. |
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Post by firebottle on Nov 6, 2021 7:48:42 GMT
Excellent addition.
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Post by gninnam on Nov 6, 2021 9:41:09 GMT
I am not a fan or remote anything in hifi - just get off of your fat arse and do it yourself |
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Post by macca on Nov 6, 2021 10:12:37 GMT
The odd times I have had remote control pre-amps I find I end up riding the volume a lot and it gets on my tits. I like to stick an album on, set and forget. Having remote control will deffo increase sales though. So many bone idle bastards out there  |
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Post by antonio on Nov 6, 2021 10:28:09 GMT
Aayup, I resemble that remark Macca, and I don't even have a remote control.
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 6, 2021 10:55:56 GMT
FFS.....lol, you lot crack me up.
BREAKING NEWS!
"Remote control volume assembly causs outrage in the local community: Calls of "get off yer fat arse" and "nothing but a tweakery device" echo through the halls of popular forums across the country"
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 6, 2021 10:58:06 GMT
The odd times I have had remote control pre-amps I find I end up riding the volume a lot and it gets on my tits. I like to stick an album on, set and forget. Having remote control will deffo increase sales though. So many bone idle bastards out there In fairness, our community is an ageing one, and with mobility and accesability being such a big factor, the remote unit was a wise choice for those who may need it. However, if you don't need it, you don't have to have the remote. It will be an optional extra. |
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Post by gninnam on Nov 6, 2021 11:02:09 GMT
But how will that reflect in the resale value as the audience will be less for a none remote unit....... (only kidding)
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Post by optical on Nov 6, 2021 11:16:31 GMT
But how will that reflect in the resale value as the audience will be less for a none remote unit....... (only kidding) "Resale" - good one.... Wouldn't have a preamp without it now. The dynamic and SPL contrasts, not just between albums and genres but between tracks, can be significant as my system allows huge volume swings. Don't like being shocked out of my seat at 00:54 when I could be lightly grasping a glass of decent single malt and gently nodding off in a daze..... |
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Post by macca on Nov 6, 2021 11:20:17 GMT
I think it's mainly the youngsters who regard remote control as a necessity. Most of us are old enough to recall when you had to get up and walk over to the telly just to change channels.
I can even remember when you had to manually tune in the channel to watch it, and pre-tuned channel selector switches were the big leap forward. Seems unimaginable now.
Obviously anyone under 45 is a youngster as far as I'm concerned.
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Post by gninnam on Nov 6, 2021 11:24:46 GMT
I think it's mainly the youngsters who regard remote control as a necessity. Most of us are old enough to recall when you had to get up and walk over to the telly just to change channels. I can even remember when you had to manually tune in the channel to watch it, and pre-tuned channel selector switches were the big leap forward. Seems unimaginable now. Obviously anyone under 45 is a youngster as far as I'm concerned. Anyone under 55 is a youngster to me |
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Post by optical on Nov 6, 2021 11:26:26 GMT
I think it's mainly the youngsters who regard remote control as a necessity. Most of us are old enough to recall when you had to get up and walk over to the telly just to change channels. I can even remember when you had to manually tune in the channel to watch it, and pre-tuned channel selector switches were the big leap forward. Seems unimaginable now. Obviously anyone under 45 is a youngster as far as I'm concerned. Yup I think you're right to a certain degree there. I was fine for years manually changing volume until I happened ed to get a pre with remote, just found it incredibly useful. It may be an age thing, case in point a lad I work with (he's like 20!) Goes to the gym 3-5 times a week, treadmill weights, all that Sh#t. Then drives 500yrds down the road to buy his lunch, drives back and eats it. I've pointed this out to him but he does not see the irony, it's just how people are conditioned I guess. "Youngsters" dont tend to question much these days. |
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Post by macca on Nov 6, 2021 11:54:08 GMT
lol - yes I know people who drive two miles to the gym, do four miles on the treadmill, and then drive home.
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Post by macca on Nov 6, 2021 11:59:58 GMT
But how will that reflect in the resale value as the audience will be less for a none remote unit....... (only kidding) "Resale" - good one.... Wouldn't have a preamp without it now. The dynamic and SPL contrasts, not just between albums and genres but between tracks, can be significant as my system allows huge volume swings. Don't like being shocked out of my seat at 00:54 when I could be lightly grasping a glass of decent single malt and gently nodding off in a daze..... yes there are huge differences but I find I recall what volume each album needs to be at pretty easily so I just set it as appropriate and go and sit down. Of course I have to get up to pick a cd and put it in the player so I'm already up and at the rack anyway, if you have this streaming thing then I suppose you are picking the music without having to move from your chair / chaise-lounge /day bed / bed /mattress on the floor. I do have remote control of volume on the TV system, tried doing without that and it got old real quick. |
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 6, 2021 12:26:18 GMT
Convenience sells....hence the boom in streaming.
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