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Post by rexton on Nov 13, 2022 19:29:03 GMT
I use Seismic Platforms under all my TT's, a really good piece of kit. I'm even thinking about one under the valve amp.
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Post by stevew on Nov 13, 2022 19:44:56 GMT
So at the Scottish holiday cottage we are staying at they said put out an egg and cake (we didn’t have peanut butter) and you might tempt a Pine Martin. Well… hello Percy Pine Martin  So… Percy and Petunia Pine Martin have a table booked for 8:15. Peanut butter and raspberry jam (it is Scotland after all) has been purchased at great expense. No.. Acharacle village stores know how to maximise profits from customers with bugger all options. Anyway.. plus 2 raw eggs and butties made. We all dine together. |
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Post by stevew on Nov 13, 2022 20:54:44 GMT
So Percy turned up for the amuse bouche.
How do I stick video on here? Tapatalk won’t do it.
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Post by pete on Nov 13, 2022 21:12:44 GMT
So Percy turned up for the amuse bouche. How do I stick video on here? Tapatalk won’t do it. Video! I struggle with photos!🤣 |
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Post by stevew on Nov 13, 2022 21:34:37 GMT
I’ll try this..,
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 13, 2022 21:51:17 GMT
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Post by stevew on Nov 13, 2022 22:09:37 GMT
I Know!!!
But hang on…
There is an unexpected twist..
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 13, 2022 22:20:11 GMT
I Know!!! But hang on… There is an unexpected twist.. What! |
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Post by stevew on Nov 13, 2022 22:28:29 GMT
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 13, 2022 22:43:51 GMT
Hahaha, badgers. Badgers Nearly destroyed an entire sandy hill side development where my mom moved to.. They had to pump expanding concrete into the holes and routes they had dug underneath the bungalows to save the hill from becoming condemned. |
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Post by jandl100 on Nov 14, 2022 8:16:43 GMT
I wish I could get the Townshend bar things. But the footers stick out too far and we'd be continually tripping over one of them.
Still, my makeshift speaker supports make the speakers go all wobbly and provide a noticeable sonic improvement, and no broken toes and swearing!
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Post by mikeyb on Nov 14, 2022 10:35:41 GMT
Today........ I'm on oven repairs, element needs replacing and of course it's screwed in from the back behind a cover so instead of 6 screws you need to remove 16. Fingers crossed the new element fixes it.   |
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Post by antonio on Nov 14, 2022 14:44:36 GMT
I wish I could get the Townshend bar things. But the footers stick out too far and we'd be continually tripping over one of them. Still, my makeshift speaker supports make the speakers go all wobbly and provide a noticeable sonic improvement, and no broken toes and swearing! We've had the Townshend bars for approx 9yrs, never kicked our toes once. The bars are adjustable in length so they don't stick out too much, although if you are in the habit of walking over to your speakers to give them a 'hug', I could see it would only be a matter of time before stubbing your toe.  |
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Post by jandl100 on Nov 14, 2022 15:13:44 GMT
One of the footers would stick out into a high traffic area.
Just trouble waiting to happen.
Although I am pleased that you haven't broken any toes.
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Post by stevew on Nov 14, 2022 16:33:14 GMT
I’ve often wondered why Townshend didn’t offer a threaded version so that you could replace spikes on speakers with an isolation pod
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Post by antonio on Nov 14, 2022 16:38:54 GMT
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Post by hifinutt on Nov 14, 2022 16:59:40 GMT
said goodbye to my INCREDIBLE impulse taus today. took 2 very strong men to get them down from third floor attic . they deserve a medal !!! sad to see them go as they were probably as good as the martin logan for incredible imaging . hope someone else can enjoy them for a while now . had a wonderful 4 and half years with them . now got to find a smooth sounding standmount or small floorstander . smooth being the word . maybe a boenicke  anyway the amphion argon one will suffice for now |
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Post by stevew on Nov 14, 2022 17:14:30 GMT
Funnily enough I’d actually ordered these and then Hi-Fihouse cancelled the order when I said they were for speakers. This was the email- to be fair he did me a cracking deal for the bars. Probably go back to him if I need higher rated bars or podiums Hi Steve Thanks for the info. Pods are designed for components and not speakers (too unstable for speakers). What you need is a set of Seismic Bars (probably size 1) - please let me know the the width and depth of the base of the speaker stands and I can then confirm that size 1 bars will be suitable. Kind regards Russ |
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Post by jandl100 on Nov 14, 2022 17:23:34 GMT
.... now got to find a smooth sounding standmount or small floorstander . smooth being the word . maybe a boenicke anyway the amphion argon one will suffice for now I've only heard Boenicke speakers twice, both at the Wigwam show and I have to confess that I found the high frequencies a little troubling and over exuberant. But then we seem to usually have diametrically opposite preferences when it comes to speakers so they will probably be ideal for you! |
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Post by firebottle on Nov 14, 2022 17:35:00 GMT
said goodbye to my INCREDIBLE impulse taus today. took 2 very strong men to get them down from third floor attic . they deserve a medal !!! sad to see them go as they were probably as good as the martin logan for incredible imaging . hope someone else can enjoy them for a while now . had a wonderful 4 and half years with them . now got to find a smooth sounding standmount or small floorstander . smooth being the word . maybe a boenicke anyway the amphion argon one will suffice for now I have these up for sale if they are of interest Phil: audioaddictsforum.com/thread/2630/fs-thiel-cs-floorstanding-speakers |
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Post by macca on Nov 14, 2022 18:28:36 GMT
.... now got to find a smooth sounding standmount or small floorstander . smooth being the word . maybe a boenicke anyway the amphion argon one will suffice for now I've only heard Boenicke speakers twice, both at the Wigwam show and I have to confess that I found the high frequencies a little troubling and over exuberant. But then we seem to usually have diametrically opposite preferences when it comes to speakers so they will probably be ideal for you! They were the W8 I think, I have heard them a couple of times also. They would not be my recommendation for someone looking for a smooth-sounding speaker! Not as rough as a badger's arse, but deffo not smooth. I suppose if someone likes those Impusle speakers they would like the W8 too. Both are too uncouth for my taste. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2022 19:36:13 GMT
Today I was amused to see that you can’t comment on a sales thread, unless you are interested in the item, but you can wish GLWS.
Does that imply that the item is crap, and you will need luck selling it?
I have never seen the need/use of such a comment myself. Good gear sells itself, apart from these strange times we are going through right now.
Personally, I think positive comments should be allowed to support an item that is for sale.
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 14, 2022 21:06:28 GMT
Today I was amused to see that you can’t comment on a sales thread, unless you are interested in the item, but you can wish GLWS. Does that imply that the item is crap, and you will need luck selling it? I have never seen the need/use of such a comment myself. Good gear sells itself, apart from these strange times we are going through right now. Personally, I think positive comments should be allowed to support an item that is for sale. Wishing someone well in their endeavours to sell an item has never been frowned upon, on this or any forum. If there is a continuation of the public "pot shotting" at me, which seems to be your main motivation to post in recent days/weeks, I'll simply "pot shot" you out of the door....which would be a shame and totally avoidable. But, a line has to be drawn after the now deleted thread, and this is it. I imagine the interpretation of that won't be misunderstood? |
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Post by jandl100 on Nov 15, 2022 4:14:59 GMT
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Post by Pigmy Pony on Nov 15, 2022 7:26:47 GMT
A lot more hair than at your average bake off. |
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 15, 2022 8:37:50 GMT
The price of leaves are soon to rocket in the chimp community!!! Mad isnt it......if we evolved from primates, our ancestors are apes. Explained some things I suppose lol |
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Post by mikeyb on Nov 15, 2022 9:41:38 GMT
Evolved you say....... Charlie here still can't decide if he prefers Analogue or Digital 😂  |
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Post by hifinutt on Nov 15, 2022 10:09:30 GMT
.... now got to find a smooth sounding standmount or small floorstander . smooth being the word . maybe a boenicke anyway the amphion argon one will suffice for now I've only heard Boenicke speakers twice, both at the Wigwam show and I have to confess that I found the high frequencies a little troubling and over exuberant. But then we seem to usually have diametrically opposite preferences when it comes to speakers so they will probably be ideal for you! thanks . will remember that carefully |
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Post by hifinutt on Nov 15, 2022 10:10:42 GMT
said goodbye to my INCREDIBLE impulse taus today. took 2 very strong men to get them down from third floor attic . they deserve a medal !!! sad to see them go as they were probably as good as the martin logan for incredible imaging . hope someone else can enjoy them for a while now . had a wonderful 4 and half years with them . now got to find a smooth sounding standmount or small floorstander . smooth being the word . maybe a boenicke anyway the amphion argon one will suffice for now I have these up for sale if they are of interest Phil: audioaddictsforum.com/thread/2630/fs-thiel-cs-floorstanding-speakersthanks FB . i need something smaller now as it was a nightmare getting them down the narrow loft stairs !!!! |
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Post by jandl100 on Nov 15, 2022 10:28:15 GMT
I've only heard Boenicke speakers twice, both at the Wigwam show and I have to confess that I found the high frequencies a little troubling and over exuberant. But then we seem to usually have diametrically opposite preferences when it comes to speakers so they will probably be ideal for you! thanks . will remember that carefully I'm sure you will.  |
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anyway the amphion argon one will suffice for now 
