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Post by MartinT on Jan 20, 2015 22:31:09 GMT
I have a copy of the Japanese SHM-CD of 'There's the Rub' it sounds pretty good to me - the growl of Martin Turner's bass guitar at the beginning of 'FUBB' is quite something to behold. That's good news, Chris. The Japanese SHM-CDs are very good indeed and it's most likely the same mastering as for the SACD. |
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Post by Stratmangler on Jan 21, 2015 0:40:50 GMT
Speaking of The Police, I searched for Outlandis d'Amour and found it on SACD in Amazon.co.jp! Then, blow me if I didn't find Wishbone Ash Argus on SACD. Never even knew it existed. That's two SACDs winging their way from Japan  Is the Argus SACD taken from Martin Turner's remix, or from the Paschal Byrne remasters? Martin Turner's remix is an abomination! |
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Post by MartinT on Jan 21, 2015 5:02:25 GMT
That I don't know, and probably won't until I receive the disc.
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Post by MartinT on Jan 21, 2015 13:43:07 GMT
Sorbothane versus Ecstasy Prop footers: there seems to be less sibilance with the Ecstasy sprung feet. Is sibilance a characteristic of sorbothane? It feels good to have eliminated sorbothane from the system but I'm still listening to the admittedly small differences between them.
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Post by MartinT on Jan 22, 2015 18:34:24 GMT
At the risk of sounding like a broken record (!), I put one more SR Red into the Ayre SACD player and moved the SR-20 down to the VIDA phono pre. Now both sound better and are competing for most solid image away from the speakers.
I can only surmise that standard fuses must be really really crap non-linear devices because this shouldn't be audible to the extent that it is. |
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Post by jandl100 on Jan 23, 2015 8:28:38 GMT
Oh god - do hush up, Martin! You're starting to get me interested in trying a godamned £57 fuse!  
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Post by MikeMusic on Jan 23, 2015 9:31:10 GMT
Sorry
I have to report they are good .........
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2015 9:48:54 GMT
Why not go Schuko or old style Uk round pin plugs into a suitably equipped BMU or distribution block? Then you only need one 13 amp fuse at the wall plug. This is perfectly legal and eliminates fuses (almost). Better still a dedicated spur (15 amp) using the old round pin plugs and sockets - No fuses. Not tried it but it makes more sense than fancy fuses as no fuse in theory should be the best solution. Perhaps someone could tell me what is actually different internally with these fuses that is likely to make a real difference if they are rated at standard 13 amp.
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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on Jan 23, 2015 10:28:06 GMT
Yes, going round pin would be a good move I think, eliminate the fuse altogether.
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Post by John on Jan 23, 2015 10:50:30 GMT
Yes that sounds a interesting option for people to explore
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Post by MartinT on Jan 23, 2015 11:35:09 GMT
Why not go Schuko or old style Uk round pin plugs into a suitably equipped BMU or distribution block? Then you only need one 13 amp fuse at the wall plug. This is perfectly legal and eliminates fuses (almost). I've thought about it, honestly. The problem is the lack of flexibility and need to alter all my cables. Keeping them UK standard helps a lot to explore different cables with different equipment quickly and easily. It also makes selling them an awful lot easier. Also, my P10 is UK spec with UK sockets (replaces the need for distribution). I would need to sell it for a Euro spec one.
You're quite right, eliminating the fuse must be the best solution. However, I don't want to do all that modification and these fuses are giving me the level of transparency I want, for not too much money (in comparison with the cost of the cables). There's also the question of equipment fuses like the rear panel P10 fuse. I'm not bypassing that!
As for a dedicated spur, that's planned for my next house for sure. I will also explore a BMU at some future point.
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Post by John on Jan 23, 2015 11:55:25 GMT
I recommend the dedicated spur and sorting the earth
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Post by Sovereign on Jan 23, 2015 13:30:35 GMT
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Post by MartinT on Jan 23, 2015 14:11:27 GMT
I have an earth spike, John.
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Post by BilliumB on Jan 23, 2015 15:54:58 GMT
Have any of you guys gone any further than just an earth spike for earthing? I'm on a TT electrical supply and considering the options.
Cheers. Bill
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2015 16:47:31 GMT
Just to clarify no fuses is fine as long as you are on a spur. Connections to ring mains must have a fuse.
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Post by MartinT on Jan 23, 2015 17:25:44 GMT
Thanks for the safety reminder. Whatever we do, please be safe and don't invalidate your home insurance.
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Post by Sovereign on Jan 23, 2015 19:34:38 GMT
Just to clarify no fuses is fine as long as you are on a spur. Connections to ring mains must have a fuse. You should be on a radial, as a spur is off a ring. |
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Post by MikeMusic on Jan 23, 2015 21:01:06 GMT
Think we need a really clear definition on Ring, Spur and Radial Confess to mixing spurs and radials in my head at least  And then there is 3 phase. Who would go there I wonder.......... |
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Post by John on Jan 24, 2015 12:37:23 GMT
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