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FS: AR Sound Lunar DIN Interconnect

droodzilla — Thu, 17 May 2012 23:34:21 GMT

Another casualty of "Naimageddon". It's a 5 pin to 5 pin DIN interconnect, and is 75cm long. Details here:

http://www.ar-sound.com/Lunar_DIN.html

I used this between my CD5x and NAC202, and thought it better than Naim's Hi-Line.

It's in excellent condition and comes complete with original packaging, including the plastic presentation case.

�150 delivered anywhere in the UK, or make me an offer :-)

Nigel

Interlink Cables?

dcr2 — Thu, 17 May 2012 23:33:57 GMT

I�m interested in hearing opinions and views regarding interlink cables between individual components in the system. Is the standard lead that come with new kit really inferior to the more expensive cables that can be purchased, or is the general opinion the same as that of speaker cables? I appreciate that the more expensive cable may have better shielding, but I was thinking more about the difference in sound quality that may exist between them.

One for the Fink fans

myrman — Thu, 17 May 2012 23:26:30 GMT

An hour of quality footage

Donna Summer RIP

SCIDB — Thu, 17 May 2012 23:04:02 GMT

Hi,

Donna Summer, the Queen of Disco, has died at the age of 63.

Very sad news. She had an impressive string of quality disco tunes in the mid to late 70s. In fact, some of the best dance music ever.

RIP Donna

Toot Toot Hey Peep Peep

SCIDB

Binding post materials & plating

gjm — Thu, 17 May 2012 22:39:54 GMT

Why so many different approaches? I understand that copper or silver are about as good as it'll get in terms of electrical conductivity, and can understand why gold plated copper might be used, where the gold prevents the copper from oxidising and tarnishing.

But why rhodium-plated copper? Or gold-plated silver?

Artists that lived in your lifetime that you regret never going to see live...

pfc — Thu, 17 May 2012 22:34:00 GMT

Starter for 10...

John Marytn.

Quick Cable Query

phurbs — Thu, 17 May 2012 22:03:17 GMT

Guys,

I have recently got my hands on my first amp (Rega Brio-R) and I am currently speccing up cable choices and my question is;

What speaker terminations are best fit for this amp. Looking at the back of the amp, I presume the cables can go in straight in horizontally rather than having to unscrew the thread and them going in the holes on the connections points? In which case I would think bannana would be best? Or am I way off?!

avatar time

Mr Cat — Thu, 17 May 2012 21:37:01 GMT

ok chaps, I think it's time I had an avatar...please find a suitable one for me, and the most popular one I'll use :)

Riddle me this!

falcoron — Thu, 17 May 2012 21:29:55 GMT

i know feck all so can someone explain how you can tell if a pre is gonna have too much gain for your amp please?
I had a glasshouse TVC passive pre and had to use about 80% of the volume pot. I now have an active pre;
An XTC pre 1. This uses only a quarter of the pot and gets very loud with very little movement above that.
What do you look for on the amps to tell if there is going to be a gain miss match?
Thanks
Ron

Fs: Paul weller - spiritualized - jimi hendrix

bluemeanie68 — Thu, 17 May 2012 21:27:33 GMT

Hello.

I have these amazingly cool LP's for sale.

Paul Weller:

Stanley Road - Original - Mint - Never played with everything (booklet etc) - �55 + �4.99p&p
Wild Wood - Original - EX++ - Hardly played with poster - �35 + �3.99p&p
Heavy Soul - Original - Mint - Played only a couple of times - �50 + �3.99p&p

Spiritualized:

Ladies and Gentlemen we are floating in space - Original - Mint - Comes with original Ladies (a.g.w.a.f.i.s) carrier bag and two very rare prescription leaflets - This is like rocking horse poo-poo with these extras - �120 + �4.99p&p

Amazing Grace - Original - Box set - Nr. Mint - �7.99 - �20

Jimi Hendrix:

Axis bold as love - 2007 pressing 200g vinyl - Mint - Never played - Pics on a previous thread. - �40 + �3.99p&p

Pics of all LP's are available.

PM me if interested
Cheers

Sme IV or Phantom mk1

Teddyeddie — Thu, 17 May 2012 20:46:41 GMT

Had my Avid for a couple of weeks now and looking to buy a new arm, fancy either of the above any owners out there tried either of these combinations?

NAD 502 replacement needed (there is a catch...)

duncan — Thu, 17 May 2012 20:44:41 GMT

My Mum's 502 seems to be nearing the end of it's life. Faults include display bulb gone, drawer not opening and/or closing intermittently and an increasing number of discs not read. Her inclination is to buy something new. The Amp is a NAD 3120 and the CD would ideally match this.

The catch is that the Hi Fi sits in a niche in a stone wall that is precisely 420mm wide and taking a chisel to it is not an option. Current NAD range are all 435mm wide as are Cambridge Audio. Any suggestions for something moderately priced (<�300), black, and about 420mm wide? Anything second-hand NADs worth considering?

Alternatively, how easy would it be to fix? It is not too shabby a system and I'm prepared to try but it would have to be a very simple job.

Stands for ATC SCM 11

Lefty — Thu, 17 May 2012 20:02:59 GMT

I am soon to acquire a pair of ATC SCM 11 and need speaker stands for them. Do these speakers have a documented synergy with anything in particular (e.g. do they like mass), or will I be ok with any old stands?

Thanks for any help :)

Lefty

Wanted Dynaudio contour 1.1 or 1.3

Badchilli — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:45:50 GMT

Hi,
Looking for a pair of either 1.1 or 1.3 contours preferably in maple finish. Midlands area prefered as i would rather collect them.
regards,
Graham

Audio-Technica AT-F7

johnniebaby — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:43:40 GMT

Anyone tried one? How might it perform with my Pioneer PL-71?