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    cassette deck advice please..

    my son (who's got a nice little system of my hand-me-downs at Uni ) wants to dip his toes into the world of cassette decks.. Can anyone recommend any makes/models to keep an eye out for (bearing in mind this is on a students budget)?? I have no idea so all help appreciated.. festive thanks in...
  2. C

    Speakers for Audiolab 6000 series

    Good evening all, Wonder if I could ask for some recommendations, please. I've recently bought the Audiolab 6000a and the accompanying 6000cdt. I've been running it through some KEF R100s - which are great little speakers - but I need a bit more scale, insight and separation in a 4.5 metre...
  3. Elite Audio

    The Team Grows

    Hi all, Our team at Elite has grown and we welcome from part-time to full-time, Rachael who works in accounts. Never one to shy from rolling up her sleeves and trying something new, she will also be assisting with sales, as her knowledge and love of hi-fi has grown since joining the team. ...
  4. WristyManchego

    Seeking amp advice - New to vinyl system

    Hi guys, I've come to the forum for advice after recommendations of being one of the best UK hifi/audio forums around. I'm finally looking to join the vinyl gang, it's been a long time coming. A lot of gear has changed since I first did some research on this so I'm brushing up on what might be...
  5. O

    Naim Aro and sKale set up

    I have just acquired a sKale for my Aro but no notes Googled it and found a set-up clip on U-tube, All seems straightforward until the guy says to add .2 gm to the manufacturers'' rec tracking weight???  There is no mention of this in my Aro owners manual so is this peculiar to the sKale or...
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    System Upgrade Advice Please

    Hi all,I hope you can assist me & offer some advice. I am looking to upgrade my current system, my set up is:-Amp: Cyrus IIIiTurntable: Rega RP1 (standard with Carbon stylus).Speakers: B&W CDM1 SEI also hook up a Nakamichi Cassette Deck 2 and an Astell & Kern AK70 for lossless...
  7. Spider

    What is best format to rip to?

    Hi What s best format to rip to? My aim is to rip all my CD's and future purchases to a NAS drive and have a go at streaming. BUT I don't want to compromise SQ. So is it, Flac, lossless, or what? Also best software to do the rip with on a MAC. Cheers
  8. insider9

    What speakers to turn active?

    Hi All, I'm in the hunt for 3-way (or just 3 drive units design) speakers. Looking for suggestions of speakers than can be had for no more than £400 second hand that will have a decently designed, sturdy cabinets and good drive units. Specs wise I'd like them to go down to 40 Hz in room so...
  9. Spider

    How to connect and stream to a DAC?

    I have acquired a cheap DAC that has had a few good reviews around the forums. It is a Xiang Sheng 01bii. I think Sera used one very similar at Scalford. It has an RCA coax input, a usb input and a optical input.  I want to experiment with digital streaming and playing files from my wireless...
  10. Spider

    What speakers would work?

    Looking for a bit of advice and opinion I sat listening to music last night and the little Royd's seemed to be struggling, I missed what my big Kef 104/2's do. So I wheeled them back into the living room. They give so much more than the Royd's which you would expect. I really like what they do...
  11. Spider

    New tubes in valve amp or phono stage

    Hi I am considering some tube updates for my amp and or phono stage. A couple of questions. 1. When putting in brand new tubes is there anything to consider? (As in when turning on for the first time, or a running in procedure, or the best way to handle them) 2. How long does it take for...
  12. Spider

    Cartridges that suit Alphason HR100S mcs

    Just got Alphason HR100S MCS back from AO having had new cart tags fitted and a clean bill of health declared. I've spent the evening fitting it to my Acoustic Signature Challenger. Since I've never owned one of these before I was wondering if any of you have experience of this tonearm and in...
  13. Spider

    Centre point of ittok?

    Eyup Thought about checking alignment of cart used on my ittok with my brand new Dr frieckert protractor. Just to check it as I didn't set that up in the first place and I'm interested to see how accurate it is. Now most other tonearms I've experienced have a centre point marked on the bearing...
  14. Spider

    Garrard 401 plinth question

    Hi I'm formulating a plan for a layered plywood plinth for a 401 I've recently purchased. What is the best glue to glue the layers together with? Any advice on layered plinths appreciated. I plan on veneering it, so any advice there is appreciated too as I've never done anything like this...
  15. Spider

    Adding Super tweeters?

    Hi I am currently using Kef reference 104/2 speakers. I recently rebuilt the tweeters with new ferrofluid and I like what the Kef's do. I have recently seen a pair of super tweeters for sale and it made me wonder if they could add something to improve the sound quality and presentation of my...
  16. Spider

    Audiomods series V arm lift issue

    Hi all I've got an AudioMods series V micrometer tonearm on my TT. At my bake off at the weekend the stylus kept catching on the vinyl as the arm lift was used, I hadn't noticed that happen before. last night while playing records I realised the arm lift was not staying locked at the top of...