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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2021 16:08:16 GMT
Projects for 2022. Looking out for some new phonostages and then maybe finishing off my Thorens TD160 mini project. I am looking out for one too, but not in a positive sense (for my bank account). I am going to try and avoid hearing one for as long as possible…. |
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Post by Bigman80 on Dec 12, 2021 17:05:41 GMT
Plans for 2022 so far are: Build a LPSU for the 2541 Create the "Kraken" power strip that i have been thinking of for a few days. Name may change. Acquire a wooden HiFi Rack Re-box my BT2 preamp and fit the new motorised attenuator  Rebuild my 686 or sell my 686 and do a build from scratch. Create the Bigbottle Website Try some SAEC SPC-850 speaker cable ......and thats it. |
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Post by lurch on Dec 12, 2021 17:32:05 GMT
2022. Hopefully sell my Icon Audio MB845SEs (if not already gone) a Koetsu Black and Very early (April 63) Garrard 401 so I can recoup some money. It would be nice if I could then actually keep hold of the money and have the system settle for a year, but not sure I'm that disciplined especially with the BBu tempting me. Slight change to my original 2022 plans. The Icons are staying, the Nords are out on loan/audition so wi hopefully sell, and the Koetsu Black is already sold. This leaves me auditioning the BBu and probably the BT2 (so possibly the MFA Baby Ref going), additionally I'd like to go some basic hifi diy and assemble a 1 make full Loom. I will ask advice on this once my wallet recovers, as can't sell my assorted branded kettle leads, Chord Signature SCs or Audioplan Musicable ICs until I have replacements. Hopefully my soldering skills are up to the task, well I can make loading plugs so how hard can it be for an electronics muppet?? |
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Post by Bigman80 on Dec 12, 2021 20:37:04 GMT
2022. Hopefully sell my Icon Audio MB845SEs (if not already gone) a Koetsu Black and Very early (April 63) Garrard 401 so I can recoup some money. It would be nice if I could then actually keep hold of the money and have the system settle for a year, but not sure I'm that disciplined especially with the BBu tempting me. Slight change to my original 2022 plans. The Icons are staying, the Nords are out on loan/audition so wi hopefully sell, and the Koetsu Black is already sold. This leaves me auditioning the BBu and probably the BT2 (so possibly the MFA Baby Ref going), additionally I'd like to go some basic hifi diy and assemble a 1 make full Loom. I will ask advice on this once my wallet recovers, as can't sell my assorted branded kettle leads, Chord Signature SCs or Audioplan Musicable ICs until I have replacements. Hopefully my soldering skills are up to the task, well I can make loading plugs so how hard can it be for an electronics muppet?? Be good to see you develop an appetite for DIY audio. You'll be knocking up 300B amps I'm no time lol |
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Post by rexton on Dec 12, 2021 20:51:13 GMT
Try some SAEC SPC-850 speaker cable It's very good, I can recommend it.  |
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Post by Bigman80 on Dec 12, 2021 20:52:36 GMT
Try some SAEC SPC-850 speaker cable It's very good, I can recommend it. I'm using the acoustic revive stuff and it's bloody epic, but I've always preferred stranded cables and that SAEC stuff has a slightly larger gauge |
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Post by misterc on Dec 12, 2021 21:39:12 GMT
Imho stranded cables I prefer
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Post by sq225917 on Dec 12, 2021 23:09:15 GMT
Had no plans this year and have no plans for next year. Though I did buy a new dac, two identical transports and double up on psu and 25% VA increase in my monoblocks.
I should probably sell some old stuff.
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Post by Bigman80 on Dec 12, 2021 23:12:05 GMT
Imho stranded cables I prefer Yeah, I agree but have no technical excuse for why. In fact, in the Allen wright tube cook book, he specifically states that solid core should be used......what does he know ay ,🤣 |
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Post by Bigman80 on Dec 12, 2021 23:12:56 GMT
Had no plans this year and have no plans for next year. Though I did buy a new dac, two identical transports and double up on psu and 25% VA increase in my monoblocks. I should probably sell some old stuff. I haven't seen one of those transports come up. You must have bought them all lol |
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Post by pete on Dec 12, 2021 23:39:20 GMT
Plans for 2022 so far are: Build a LPSU for the 2541 Create the "Kraken" power strip that i have been thinking of for a few days. Name may change. Acquire a wooden HiFi Rack Re-box my BT2 preamp and fit the new motorised attenuator Rebuild my 686 or sell my 686 and do a build from scratch. Create the Bigbottle Website Try some SAEC SPC-850 speaker cable ......and thats it. Oh, a 686, that may be part of my mulling agenda for next year! |
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Post by Bigman80 on Dec 12, 2021 23:40:41 GMT
Plans for 2022 so far are: Build a LPSU for the 2541 Create the "Kraken" power strip that i have been thinking of for a few days. Name may change. Acquire a wooden HiFi Rack Re-box my BT2 preamp and fit the new motorised attenuator Rebuild my 686 or sell my 686 and do a build from scratch. Create the Bigbottle Website Try some SAEC SPC-850 speaker cable ......and thats it. Oh, a 686, that may be part of my mulling agenda for next year! Wow! Big moves then! |
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Post by antonio on Dec 13, 2021 2:55:26 GMT
It's very good, I can recommend it. I'm using the acoustic revive stuff and it's bloody epic, but I've always preferred stranded cables and that SAEC stuff has a slightly larger gauge The fact the Acoustic Revive is solid core is the reason I wanted to try it, just beyond my budget but will try the OCC on Ali Express and that is stranded. I will now look forward to a review of the two triple c cables Chop chop |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2021 10:15:18 GMT
I'm using the acoustic revive stuff and it's bloody epic, but I've always preferred stranded cables and that SAEC stuff has a slightly larger gauge The fact the Acoustic Revive is solid core is the reason I wanted to try it, just beyond my budget but will try the OCC on Ali Express and that is stranded. I will now look forward to a review of the two triple c cables Chop chop Shoukd that not be Chop chop chop, for Triple C? My 2022 Hifi challenge begins today. I have bought the last pair of valves I was looking for. A matched pair if Orega CIFTE PCC88. Lets see how long I can last without buying anymore HiFi... (I guess I should stop visiting forums?). |
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Post by Bigman80 on Dec 14, 2021 11:58:06 GMT
The fact the Acoustic Revive is solid core is the reason I wanted to try it, just beyond my budget but will try the OCC on Ali Express and that is stranded. I will now look forward to a review of the two triple c cables Chop chop Shoukd that not be Chop chop chop, for Triple C? My 2022 Hifi challenge begins today. I have bought the last pair of valves I was looking for. A matched pair if Orega CIFTE PCC88. Lets see how long I can last without buying anymore HiFi... (I guess I should stop visiting forums?). Forums aren't the issue.....it eBay 🤣 |
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Post by macca on Dec 14, 2021 12:06:00 GMT
I've not bought anything since the end of September. That's 2 and a half months. Can anyone beat that?
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Post by optical on Dec 14, 2021 12:09:21 GMT
I've not bought anything since the end of September. That's 2 and a half months. Can anyone beat that? Yup . . . . oh sorry you said months, not minutes . . . . |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2021 12:32:54 GMT
I've not bought anything since the end of September. That's 2 and a half months. Can anyone beat that? Not recently, but I have gone 4 years without changing anything before. |
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Post by electronumpty on Dec 14, 2021 12:57:38 GMT
Wanted to finish my Tannoys, got then up and running so that's close enough, will need to spend time on the veneer and oiling next but that can wait.
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Post by macca on Dec 14, 2021 13:06:36 GMT
I've not bought anything since the end of September. That's 2 and a half months. Can anyone beat that? Not recently, but I have gone 4 years without changing anything before. 4 years is my record too. Not because I was happy with it but because I didn't know what to change to make it better. |
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Post by Bigman80 on Dec 14, 2021 13:36:09 GMT
I've not bought anything since the end of September. That's 2 and a half months. Can anyone beat that? Its highly unlikely I will ever go two months 🤣🤣 |
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Post by macca on Dec 14, 2021 13:39:27 GMT
I think we all knew that already.
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Post by misterc on Dec 14, 2021 13:49:46 GMT
I have kept to my goal of reducing the test equipment spend under five figures a months (thats a big thing here!)
Audio personally around 11 pieces in the last 10 days right across the price ranges and it neer ceases to amaze me how good the older stuff is!
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Post by optical on Dec 14, 2021 13:55:57 GMT
I have kept to my goal of reducing the test equipment spend under five figures a months (thats a big thing here!) Audio personally around 11 pieces in the last 10 days right across the price ranges and it neer ceases to amaze me how good the older stuff is! That's both reassuring and worrying all at the same time Tony . . . . (about the old vs new gear, you spend what you want on test equipment!) . . . |
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Post by Bigman80 on Dec 14, 2021 14:24:05 GMT
I have kept to my goal of reducing the test equipment spend under five figures a months (thats a big thing here!) Audio personally around 11 pieces in the last 10 days right across the price ranges and it neer ceases to amaze me how good the older stuff is! That's both reassuring and worrying all at the same time Tony . . . . (about the old vs new gear, you spend what you want on test equipment!) . . . Tony's yearly spend on "toys" could have bought my house lol |
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Post by rexton on Dec 14, 2021 14:30:29 GMT
It's been probably 10 years since I last had a "new" purchase, I just upgrade what I already have which is more cost effective for my wallet.
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Post by lurch on Dec 14, 2021 14:37:51 GMT
What I've spent on hifi in the last 18 months would have bought my 1st house, and covered a full rewire, new kitchen & bathroom, central heating and complete redecoration by tradesmen.
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Post by optical on Dec 14, 2021 14:40:54 GMT
What I've spent on hifi in the last 18 months would have bought my 1st house, and covered a full rewire, new kitchen & bathroom, central heating and complete redecoration by tradesmen. Wow . . . . I think this image explains it all . . .  |
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Post by lurch on Dec 14, 2021 14:54:09 GMT
To right.
I don't want some bint telling me to stick the speakers in the corner out of they way so she can have a bloody dining table & chairs sat in the middle of the room doing nothing for 99% of the year.
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Post by optical on Dec 14, 2021 14:57:22 GMT
To right. I don't want some bint telling me to stick the speakers in the corner out of they way so she can have a bloody dining table & chairs sat in the middle of the room doing nothing for 99% of the year.  Brilliant. I need to get that on a tea-towel or something. |
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Brilliant.