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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2018 15:19:59 GMT
Every once in a while I get completely pissed off with the size of my sound system. Happened recently whist tracking down the cause of mains hum through the speakers. Managed to sort that today (after days of ffing about) but when it doesn't go my way then the teddy is out the pram. Well, at one point is was going to bin the lot and start again with my little AP20, Cambridge Audio CD5, LS6, TIS and a pair of small diy semi omni speakers.
Ever since the hum got evicted I am no longer going to chuck it all in the bin but still hanker after something simple. Less space taken up, less to go wrong, cheaper (probably). There is something very satisfying about an amp, source and speakers. But then I have found out that (1) adding more psu gives me better music (2) multiple amps (one for each driver) does the same (3) I cant live with one source (miss LP) (4) getting distance between transformers and sensitive circuitry removes fog - often means larger boxes or psu remote from amp/source.
Some day I will get a grip.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2018 16:33:26 GMT
Well i like separates, something fuks up just replace/repair the one box.
12 boxes on me main system rack at present.
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Post by macca on Sept 12, 2018 18:03:46 GMT
You can never have enough boxes. Elegant simplicity is for boring bastards. A good system should be so Heath-Robinson that no-one else in the house would ever be able to work out how to switch it on.
Plus a couple of racks full of kit makes it look like you're taking it seriously. I've had a few visitors comment that my living room reminds them of a recording studio. I see it as a compliment.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2018 18:44:25 GMT
Heath Robinson - you obviously have not seen my diy threads on hfs. No cases, wires everywhere and speakers made out of old ikea furniture.
Jammy, thats a healthy collection of boxes. Do you have to dust them ? Dare not dust mine without turning them off first or get the leaf blower out (and yes i have done that before).
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2018 18:56:01 GMT
Aye Stu i have a feather duster..........
Your kit makes the oil rigs, drill floor dog house look tidy. 😁
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2018 18:59:31 GMT
A good system should be so Heath-Robinson that no-one else in the house would ever be able to work out how to switch it on. Exactly! The more bits, the merrier. Bring it on! (said the bloke who swore to rationalise his system and cut down on gear  ) |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2018 19:06:37 GMT
Kind of fun when someone comes in and says "wow, what are all those boxes for then" ?
Im always lost for words.
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Post by macca on Sept 12, 2018 19:48:34 GMT
Heath Robinson - you obviously have not seen my diy threads on hfs. No cases, wires everywhere and speakers made out of old ikea furniture. . On the contrary I've read them with interest  |
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Post by Bigman80 on Sept 12, 2018 21:34:14 GMT
Might be ironic coming from someone who has just increased their box count, but I prefer simple every time if you can get the same sound.
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