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Post by orbscure on Feb 19, 2016 18:12:44 GMT
Much missed here too... famously played the whole of side one of Tubular Bells when it was released and his comments on the album (which can be heard here) made the subsequent music press adverts. Can't believe its 12 years since his untimely departure
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Post by orbscure on Jan 3, 2016 13:31:22 GMT
I've been a prime member for ages and the Sunday delivery along with email confirming despatch/delivered is all part of the service. Don't forget to take advantage of Prime Video and Prime Music too
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Post by orbscure on Jan 2, 2016 20:15:07 GMT
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Post by orbscure on Jan 2, 2016 15:38:06 GMT
I think it one of those things you have to try for yourself and see if it works for you +1... in exactly the same way that some cables, interconnects, valves or even isolation feet can make a difference. Trust the appendages on the side of your head and try not to get bogged down in the science
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Post by orbscure on Jan 2, 2016 13:08:47 GMT
Of course its to do with NVA, your original post was posted in the BMU thread and its aim was simply to incite and inflame the discussion. +1 for the mods for seeing that, splitting it away from the BMU thread and thus showing you up for who you really are. No matter how cleverly you think you are at dressing up your questions (or back tracking after being rumbled), you have more than enough previous with NVA kit for anybody the ability to use the grey matter between their ears to clearly see you have a cross forum vendetta against the manufacturer. Its as simple as that my friend...
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Post by orbscure on Jun 10, 2015 19:48:09 GMT
I was using a SoundStyle rack and to be honest James, having only had the new rack arrive today, its far too soon for me too say if there is any noticeable differences...
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Post by orbscure on Jun 10, 2015 18:47:55 GMT
Thanks Martin... I had kittens when I looked at the cost of a well known brand of rack, not too dissimilar from what I had made. So just under £600 for both is superb value. The fact that they almost match with their finishes is a Brucie bonus though
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Post by orbscure on Jun 10, 2015 17:12:44 GMT
appreciate the kind words... it now looks as good as it sounds, so very happy indeed!
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Post by orbscure on Jun 10, 2015 16:35:03 GMT
Many thanks James As an aside, I forgot to mention in my previous post that the heavyweight oak speaker stands were sourced from Custom-AV-Furniture's eBay portal, which can be found via the link below: www.ebay.co.uk/usr/custom-av-furniture
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Post by orbscure on Jun 10, 2015 15:01:51 GMT
It seems like ages since I started this thread, but today, I finally took delivery of the bespoke rack I'd always wanted, but at a fraction of the cost of similar racks command. After extensive email discussion, I had hoped that James/Sovereign was going to provide the services to built it, but unfortunately, as a result of his workload etc, I ended up dealing with Alistair at Woodendal. The finished rack was based around his oak AV rack and built with the addition of rosewood spikes/shoes and stainless steel floor spikes which I sourced myself from eBay. The completed racks dimensions are 1040mm wide by 430mm deep with slightly inset legs. The shelf heights are as follows: Under bottom shelf - 100mm First shelf - 180mm Top shelf - 160mm It was then finished with several coats of Danish oil. The finished cost was £400 delivered. The first two images show the rack in situ, prior to the addition of equipment. ...and here she is fully loaded: As well as James being able to produce bespoke racks of this type, Alistair can be contacted via his website www.woodendal.com and although I'm not on any commission etc (honest guv) please just mention that you heard about his services from me via TAS Incidentally, the oak speaker stands seen in the same images were sourced from eBay seller Rich @ custom-av-furniture and the top plate was sized specifically for the JBL4311's. Cheers Pete
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Post by orbscure on Feb 12, 2015 20:34:26 GMT
Yep...it arrived today and although it is a bit cheap and cheerful, it works and treat, so thanks again to everybody who helped Cheers Pete
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Post by orbscure on Feb 8, 2015 21:21:22 GMT
You must have read my mind, I ordered one of these from the same seller last week and am just waiting for it shipping all the way from Colombia
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Post by orbscure on Feb 3, 2015 17:03:17 GMT
Just in case anybody is watching this, I managed to source a nice cheap Goodmans remote, but unfortunately it doesn't work. Now trying to source a cost effective Marantz or Philips remote...
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Post by orbscure on Feb 1, 2015 16:49:39 GMT
I've had all of their studio albums on my HD for quite some time but hadn't made the effort to sit and listen to this particular album from start to finish, giving it my undivided attention. Given that they are cited as a major influence on quite a few of the electronic acts/albums I listen to today, I'd always planned to see what all the fuss was about and I have to say that its not bad at all. Given that it was released in 1978, I'd expected it to have dated more than it actually has. I've even uploaded it to my iBasso DX90 for the commute to work tomorrow. As I don't have much experience of their total catalogue, I've given it 7/10...
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Post by orbscure on Feb 1, 2015 16:19:46 GMT
Many thanks chaps, plenty of good suggestions there so off to eBay to see what I can find
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Post by orbscure on Feb 1, 2015 12:45:41 GMT
Many thanks Craig Short term, I've just found that my heavyweight Moon CDP remote works it, so perhaps that might be a clue for somebody who knows these things...
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Post by orbscure on Feb 1, 2015 11:54:11 GMT
Hopefully this is a nice easy one, but does anybody know of a good value non OEM remote which would operate all or just some of the basic functions (play - stop - fwd - rev - etc) on my Meridian 206 CDP?
Cheers Pete
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Post by orbscure on Jan 31, 2015 23:18:37 GMT
As long as the figures add up James, I'm really looking forward to realising this project I may have to make a few changes to the upright dimensions as I haven't taken into account the dimensions of the ebony or rosewood spikes and shoes I plan to use... but we can cross that bridge later...
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Post by orbscure on Jan 31, 2015 22:48:53 GMT
Many thanks James, I wait with baited breath
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Post by orbscure on Jan 29, 2015 21:08:42 GMT
I hadn't thought of it like that Gordon, although it does also give you the flexibility to add a new tier or take one out, depending on the gear being used
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