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Post by tony on Sept 10, 2014 18:03:10 GMT
I love music and really enjoy the hobby of HI FI. I run a battery powered system, always with an eye on bang for buck improvement. I am fortunate to have like minded friends in the local area that are generous with help and advice, we get together when shifts and family allow.
New to this forum but like the whole ethos.
My computer skills stink but my involvement in other forums has let me discover some great music and make some great friends---oh and improve my hi fi!!!!!
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Post by MartinT on Sept 10, 2014 18:07:51 GMT
Hello Tony and welcome to TAS!
I'm intrigued by the battery system: do tell us more.
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Post by ChrisB on Sept 10, 2014 18:11:21 GMT
Hi Tony, welcome to TAS.
(Wondering whether we know you - you don't happen to have a pair of Spendor SP1's powered by some little amps do you?)
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Post by John on Sept 10, 2014 18:29:06 GMT
Hi Tony
Welcome to TAS
I tend to use battery power when I can its a cheap way of overcoming power issues
Like Martin very interested in your system
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Post by tony on Sept 10, 2014 18:34:39 GMT
Aye, the very man.
Had a couple of chaps across yesterday that gave me the heads up regards the forum.
Delighted to to be a part.
I aint too techy but love trying unconventional approaches. They enjoyed the noise a couple of mini t amps made velcroed on the back of the spendors fooled into thinking they were mono blocks- and some doubled up speaker wire split to do the business.
I have a lovely noise in my listening room but always looking to make the most of what I have.
Quite a few of the troops on here have helped me down the road,,,,seems a fine place to hang out.
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Post by ChrisB on Sept 10, 2014 18:51:15 GMT
...and it's nice to see you here Tony.
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Post by tony on Sept 10, 2014 19:03:35 GMT
Thanks, I have had an inordinate amount of help and support from others-hopefully I can reciprocate.
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Post by ChrisB on Sept 10, 2014 19:04:30 GMT
Excellent!
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Post by MikeMusic on Sept 11, 2014 7:22:48 GMT
Hi Tony
Welcome to TAS.
I have a battery running my DAC. Made a staggering improvement
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Post by MartinT on Sept 11, 2014 17:14:46 GMT
Same here, and another running my streamer. Both give great results.
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Post by tony on Sept 11, 2014 18:22:03 GMT
I power my dac and two temple mono blocks off a car battery. Solar power does the business to a point but once a week I top the battery up with a car charger. If I unplug the lap top Im completely off the grid. Sounds pretty good to my ears and anyone else that hears it.
I like my t amps.....
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Post by John on Sept 11, 2014 18:25:32 GMT
I like the temple mono blocks off battery gives a great sound. A friend use a similar set up with open baffles and they always sound engaging and let you into the music without any strain
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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on Sept 12, 2014 14:19:25 GMT
Hi mate, Ali here, nice to see you joining up.
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Post by tony on Sept 12, 2014 15:24:08 GMT
Thanks Ali,
Brian and Gary were across at my place the other day and gave me the heads up. Forum looks a goodun...look forward to finding new ways to squander my pocket money!!!
Looking forward to the Scottish boys getting together for a natter/good tunes/play with stuff.
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Post by Chris on Sept 14, 2014 7:15:15 GMT
Hello Tony!
I've had loads of help off this forum - Eduardwobblechops has just (very kindly)modded my amp. I'm not very up on the techy stuff but if I can help in any way I will. I'm also a Scot and bide in Edinburgh.
All the best!
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Post by brian2957 on Sept 14, 2014 7:46:00 GMT
Hello mate you found TAS then . I could tell it was you when you described your system  |
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Post by gazjam on Sept 14, 2014 8:21:24 GMT
Hey Tony, good to catch up the other day mate, glad you found the forum. Your System was sounding great (as usual) and always good to hear it, but visits to yours ALWAYS cost me money! But hey, hearing new music is kinda what its all about? Planning a board meeting at mine in October, Chris..your just along the road fancy nipping across the border to Glasgowshire? |
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Post by Chris on Sept 14, 2014 9:28:09 GMT
Due off the rig Oct 9th mate. If it's after that then yeah,that'd be great!
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Post by tony on Sept 14, 2014 10:57:46 GMT
Look forward to a get together...shifts allowing!
Always good to get another opinion regards the sound of your system. Had a bit of a swap with speaker wires to find a balance between the two set ups we listened to.
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Post by topalwaysdown on Sept 14, 2014 14:00:14 GMT
Hi Tony, another newbie here.
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