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Post by Pigmy Pony on Dec 4, 2022 15:51:56 GMT
I wouldn't be averse to spending a bit on a DAC, indeed I almost did recently, until my mechanic decided my van needed the money instead.
But I wouldn't be spending fortunes on one. I mean, a well engineered precision instrument (turntable, tonearm and cartridge) is one thing, while a tin box (aluminium) of electrical bits (DAC) is another. Not comparable imo, and prices should reflect this.
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Post by lurch on Dec 4, 2022 16:05:49 GMT
And hid some of the shite.
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Post by electronumpty on Dec 4, 2022 16:38:30 GMT
Seems we are in danger of repeating well rehearsed arguments, which is fine but it doesn't seem fair to do it on a new members welcome thread. 😉
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Post by Bigman80 on Dec 4, 2022 16:59:25 GMT
Seems we are in danger of repeating well rehearsed arguments, which is fine but it doesn't seem fair to do it on a new members welcome thread. 😉 Yeah, let's stay on target here and help this fella get his existing setup singing nicely. |
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Post by stevew on Dec 5, 2022 8:48:24 GMT
macca Buy yourself a pouffe or a recliner chair.  Dave .. you should know better. It’s a gender fluid foot stool. |
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Post by macca on Dec 5, 2022 10:01:33 GMT
macca Buy yourself a pouffe or a recliner chair. Dave .. you should know better. It’s a gender fluid foot stool. No, it may look like a foot stool but it's only a foot stool if it self-identifies as a foot stool. It may self-identify as a chaise-lounge, in which case we need to respect that. |
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Post by dwaindibly on Dec 5, 2022 14:04:24 GMT
Table ,footstool or puffe 😜?  |
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Post by antonio on Dec 5, 2022 14:34:44 GMT
stevew Now don't you get me started on political correctness  My other hate is women presenters on men's sports.
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Post by Pigmy Pony on Dec 5, 2022 16:11:28 GMT
stevew Now don't you get me started on political correctness My other hate is women presenters on men's sports. That is so sexist! I have no problem with women sports presenters, as long as they look nice  |
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Post by antonio on Dec 5, 2022 17:29:52 GMT
@pigmy pony Me sexist, never I'm happy for them to be on the tv, but let them stick to their own sports, women's football, women's cricket and women's rugby.  Now you on the other hand, you wanting them to 'look nice'  |
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Post by Pigmy Pony on Dec 5, 2022 17:54:04 GMT
@pigmy pony Me sexist, never I'm happy for them to be on the tv, but let them stick to their own sports, women's football, women's cricket and women's rugby. Now you on the other hand, you wanting them to 'look nice' Women playing football?  What will they think of next? |
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Post by lurch on Dec 5, 2022 21:30:50 GMT
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Post by dwaindibly on Dec 6, 2022 9:05:45 GMT
Thanks lurch just registered and enquired bargain they are !!😜😁
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Post by dwaindibly on Dec 6, 2022 9:06:25 GMT
How many audio forums are there blimey !!!!😲
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Post by dwaindibly on Dec 6, 2022 9:21:09 GMT
Been looking at swapping the duvets in the near future as they look naff to foam tiles or making my own panals from 50mm rockwool might be able to get some cheap or for free !! but I'm struggling to find cheap fabric and would panels be better ? as the cost is around the same
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Post by lurch on Dec 6, 2022 9:43:23 GMT
For cheap fabric, use the larger charity furniture warehouses for old curtains, sheets and towels.
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Post by Bigman80 on Dec 6, 2022 10:09:20 GMT
Been looking at swapping the duvets in the near future as they look naff to foam tiles or making my own panals from 50mm rockwool might be able to get some cheap or for free !! but I'm struggling to find cheap fabric and would panels be better ? as the cost is around the same I used burlap. Massive sheet for £20 off eBay. Made four 1200x600 panels. |
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Post by antonio on Dec 6, 2022 10:20:35 GMT
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Post by dwaindibly on Dec 6, 2022 12:25:18 GMT
Cables purchased!!! 😜 nice timing as I had just sold some stuff I removed from the loft when I cleared it !!!
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Post by Bigman80 on Dec 6, 2022 12:27:09 GMT
Cables purchased!!! 😜 nice timing as I had just sold some stuff I removed from the loft when I cleared it !!! What did you end up with? |
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Post by lurch on Dec 6, 2022 12:54:38 GMT
Cables purchased!!! 😜 nice timing as I had just sold some stuff I removed from the loft when I cleared it !!! What did you end up with? The 4mm² VD HIFI Series I highlighted above. |
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Post by Bigman80 on Dec 6, 2022 13:18:01 GMT
What did you end up with? The 4mm² VD HIFI Series I highlighted above. Oh, ok ....didn't see that. |
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Post by dwaindibly on Dec 9, 2022 7:44:48 GMT
Grrrr☹️had to remove my amp and speakers out the loft due to this cold snap as temperatures up there were getting cold 2°as it's not insulated 😕 had to do some measuring and some hard maths to work out best option for retro fitting insulation. costs are going up for my little cheap project !!! I've stated so I'll finish I guess
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Post by Pigmy Pony on Dec 9, 2022 8:47:12 GMT
Sh#t, we didn't see that one coming! And you just know that prices of insulation products are gonna be through the roof, pardon the pun. Might be cheaper to stick with the duvet-walls and throw more money at heating the space until spring comes. Good luck Dwain |
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Post by Bigman80 on Dec 9, 2022 9:08:03 GMT
I never buy solid fuels or insulation in the winter. It's always at a premium.
Maybe switch it all off and wait until the spring? Attack the loft with gusto then and spend from now until then with some Bluetooth headphones. I'm told they are better than ever now.
Just a thought.
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Post by dwaindibly on Dec 9, 2022 11:35:37 GMT
I've had to raid the piggy bank😕 Managed to get the insulation for a good price so it's costing me £160 Inc delivery for 50mm battens then I'm gonna get a 120w tube heater what would be the min temp for the amp and speakers 10 to 15 deg ? Or less
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Post by Pigmy Pony on Dec 9, 2022 11:44:23 GMT
I've had to raid the piggy bank😕 Managed to get the insulation for a good price so it's costing me £120 Inc delivery for 50mm battens then I'm gonna get a 120w tube heater what would be the min temp for the amp and speakers 10 to 15 deg ? Or less I wouldn't worry too much about the equipment, should be fine, more important to have your listening room comfortable. And it's no good if you can't hear the music properly over the sound of your chattering teeth. |
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Post by jandl100 on Dec 9, 2022 11:45:13 GMT
I shouldn't worry about minimum temperature for your gear, you'll freeze before it does.
If you had a turntable the cartridge suspension might stiffen up and sound sub optimum.
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Post by dwaindibly on Dec 9, 2022 13:07:47 GMT
I've got a heater up there but it guzzels the juice so any insulation will save me some cash in the long run
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Post by Pigmy Pony on Dec 9, 2022 13:14:37 GMT
Get yourself one of these, it'll double as additional room treatment  |
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What will they think of next?