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Post by electronumpty on Nov 12, 2021 23:33:14 GMT
I have just put a cheeky offer in on one....  Late night drinking and forums don't mix.  I expect it to be refused, but you never know... Pissed + Ebay = disaster!! I should know, lol. ☺ good luck! |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2021 23:35:23 GMT
The guy is asking €250. I offered him €200.
He is French. He will say no...
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 12, 2021 23:41:07 GMT
I have just put a cheeky offer in on one.... Late night drinking and forums don't mix. I expect it to be refused, but you never know... Nothing ventured! |
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Post by gninnam on Nov 12, 2021 23:44:50 GMT
Talking about purchasing while drunk - last weekend I bought 2 albums from Discogs and had no idea I had done it until Monday when I checked my emails..............
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2021 7:57:27 GMT
I have just put a cheeky offer in on one.... Late night drinking and forums don't mix. I expect it to be refused, but you never know... Nothing ventured! Everything gained… Offer accepted. It was one with the upgraded clock. |
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 13, 2021 8:11:59 GMT
Everything gained… Offer accepted. It was one with the upgraded clock. Ha! Excellent. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2021 8:18:13 GMT
Everything gained… Offer accepted. It was one with the upgraded clock. Ha! Excellent. We shall see, but if lurch is enjoying it, then I hope it will work out for me. For €200, I am not risking much. I now need to think about rearranging the rack to make it fit. |
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 13, 2021 8:23:07 GMT
We shall see, but if lurch is enjoying it, then I hope it will work out for me. For €200, I am not risking much. I now need to think about rearranging the rack to make it fit. Yeah, there is always the chance that things don't work, but €200 isn't gonna break the bank and should be easy enough to move on if need be. Sometimes you have to just find out for yourself. |
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Post by lurch on Nov 13, 2021 8:41:47 GMT
We shall see, but if lurch is enjoying it, then I hope it will work out for me. For €200, I am not risking much. I now need to think about rearranging the rack to make it fit. Brilliant, I love it when a bit of cheek works out. Not sure how you're connecting your digital chain but I'm using Belden 1694A coax with Canare plugs (2x 0.5M) Node2 to 2014 & 2014 to Jolida. All I would say is let it warm up for an hour or 2 before making any sort of judgement, especially if it's not been used for a while like mine. Yes it made a small but discernable difference from the outset, but it really opened up and did its thing after being on for an hour or so. If it does nothing for yout rig, give me a shout as I wouldn't mind cascading it with mine (as some of the Mutec boys are doing) to see what if anything happens. Would also be interesting to play with inter-unit connection types. |
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Post by optical on Nov 13, 2021 9:37:40 GMT
We shall see, but if lurch is enjoying it, then I hope it will work out for me. For €200, I am not risking much. I now need to think about rearranging the rack to make it fit. Brilliant, I love it when a bit of cheek works out. Not sure how you're connecting your digital chain but I'm using Belden 1694A coax with Canare plugs (2x 0.5M) Node2 to 2014 & 2014 to Jolida. All I would say is let it warm up for an hour or 2 before making any sort of judgement, especially if it's not been used for a while like mine. Yes it made a small but discernable difference from the outset, but it really opened up and did its thing after being on for an hour or so. If it does nothing for yout rig, give me a shout as I wouldn't mind cascading it with mine (as some of the Mutec boys are doing) to see what if anything happens. Would also be interesting to play with inter-unit connection types. Nice work, Already thinking about daisy chaining them, I like it. |
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Post by macca on Nov 13, 2021 9:45:46 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2021 10:34:48 GMT
 I have spent more on a meal… I will try it, and if it is not good, sell it without making a loss.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2021 10:36:00 GMT
We shall see, but if lurch is enjoying it, then I hope it will work out for me. For €200, I am not risking much. I now need to think about rearranging the rack to make it fit. Brilliant, I love it when a bit of cheek works out. Not sure how you're connecting your digital chain but I'm using Belden 1694A coax with Canare plugs (2x 0.5M) Node2 to 2014 & 2014 to Jolida. All I would say is let it warm up for an hour or 2 before making any sort of judgement, especially if it's not been used for a while like mine. Yes it made a small but discernable difference from the outset, but it really opened up and did its thing after being on for an hour or so. If it does nothing for yout rig, give me a shout as I wouldn't mind cascading it with mine (as some of the Mutec boys are doing) to see what if anything happens. Would also be interesting to play with inter-unit connection types. Only issue will be postage, vat and customs fees making it unattractive financially… |
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Post by lurch on Nov 13, 2021 10:47:54 GMT
Brilliant, I love it when a bit of cheek works out. Not sure how you're connecting your digital chain but I'm using Belden 1694A coax with Canare plugs (2x 0.5M) Node2 to 2014 & 2014 to Jolida. All I would say is let it warm up for an hour or 2 before making any sort of judgement, especially if it's not been used for a while like mine. Yes it made a small but discernable difference from the outset, but it really opened up and did its thing after being on for an hour or so. If it does nothing for yout rig, give me a shout as I wouldn't mind cascading it with mine (as some of the Mutec boys are doing) to see what if anything happens. Would also be interesting to play with inter-unit connection types. Only issue will be postage, vat and customs fees making it unattractive financially… There's more than one way to skin a cat. Let's see what happens should the need to sell arise. |
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 13, 2021 11:01:25 GMT
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Post by optical on Nov 13, 2021 11:11:42 GMT
Yeah glad I passed on that Bitcoin nonsense a few years ago too.... |
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 13, 2021 11:18:34 GMT
Yeah glad I passed on that Bitcoin nonsense a few years ago too.... Yeah me too. |
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Post by macca on Nov 13, 2021 11:20:37 GMT
How did you make out with your Enron shares? |
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Post by optical on Nov 13, 2021 11:46:02 GMT
How did you make out with your Enron shares? Win some, lose some..... If you're playing! |
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 13, 2021 11:55:11 GMT
How did you make out with your Enron shares? Nearly as well as with my blockbuster shares 🤣 |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2021 12:02:13 GMT
Having read up on these, this should remove any noise from the PC reaching the DAC.
That can’t be a bad thing, and to think I almost bought a cable costing as much as this…
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Post by brucew268 on Nov 13, 2021 12:12:53 GMT
You know, a few days ago, the only link in my entire system that doesn't have Belden shielded mains cable was the link from wall socket to distribution block. It's about 7" in length and as part of my efforts to get the system complete, I bought the materials to make the last link. I did so, using the same plugs as every other cable I have made, plugged it in and I can't listen to the system. There is a really prominent change to the bass. Like someone is stamping in the floor boards at the same time as every bass note is played. I thought I was imagining it, but putting my big standard kettle lead back in returned things to normal. If I were to measure that cable, Vs the Belden one...I suspect there would be a nothing to explain it, but I have swapped back and forth a fair few times and the effect really is very real and very easy to hear. If anyone has any insight, I'd be happy to hear it. Also, if someone knows of a Measurable test I could perform, id happily publish the results. If you have a space heater you can connect it to and run that for 24 hours, then pop it back in to see if there is any difference. I threw one of these on a 1000-1800W portable ceramic heater and connect to a new mains lead for a day or two before putting into my HiFi.
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 13, 2021 14:12:12 GMT
You know, a few days ago, the only link in my entire system that doesn't have Belden shielded mains cable was the link from wall socket to distribution block. It's about 7" in length and as part of my efforts to get the system complete, I bought the materials to make the last link. I did so, using the same plugs as every other cable I have made, plugged it in and I can't listen to the system. There is a really prominent change to the bass. Like someone is stamping in the floor boards at the same time as every bass note is played. I thought I was imagining it, but putting my big standard kettle lead back in returned things to normal. If I were to measure that cable, Vs the Belden one...I suspect there would be a nothing to explain it, but I have swapped back and forth a fair few times and the effect really is very real and very easy to hear. If anyone has any insight, I'd be happy to hear it. Also, if someone knows of a Measurable test I could perform, id happily publish the results. If you have a space heater you can connect it to and run that for 24 hours, then pop it back in to see if there is any difference. I threw one of these on a 1000-1800W portable ceramic heater and connect to a new mains lead for a day or two before putting into my HiFi.
Yeah, not a bad idea. It seems slightly better today. Played a bit of vinyl and it seemed to have calmed down, but it was Sh#t yesterday. Maybe it needs a bit of time. |
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 14, 2021 8:34:52 GMT
I am not feeling flush at the minute.... certainly not Triple C flush lol |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2021 18:26:54 GMT
And meanwhile back at Lurch towers..... I neither know nor care how this Audio-GD DI-2014 does it's thing, it could transport the signal on thixotropic cheese sauce or a chain of chickens armpits for all I know. What I do know is, it was £170 well spent and I'm thoroughly enjoying the sonic effect it appears to have had on my system. I know you're a man of fine taste, so this gadget excites me a lot. £170 seems like peanuts for something in this domain. Must admit, I have a hankering to try an PI2AES too. Although it appears they are no longer being made. Well done for diving in and having a blind punt. I love that sort of thing. Not seen this? Don’t click here….. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2021 18:27:35 GMT
Just noticed, it is sold….
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 14, 2021 18:58:08 GMT
Just noticed, it is sold…. Yeah, but they have a new gadget coming out and from what I hear it is better equipped as well as keeping its performance level. I'll be keeping a watchful eye! |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2021 19:05:29 GMT
Well, the muted did not come out well in his review.
I would be tempted, depending on if the Audio-GD does something.
The original plan was to buy the cheap one to investigate, and upgrade to the DI-20HE at some point…
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Post by brucew268 on Nov 14, 2021 19:09:03 GMT
Well, the muted did not come out well in his review. Whose review? |
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