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  1. Nikkel

    Yamaha A-S501 issues!

    Been without tunes for 3 weeks now! The power led light flashes and I had it looked at. Tech sais components are fine but can't get it to reset even after following the steps in the service manual countless times. Anyone out there that can help please? I'm considering selling as is and...
  2. Nikkel

    .....1+1=2x4=*8x .......=∞!

    Got home from work on Thursday and after a good scrub made a cuppa, got to lounge, switched on everything and the power LED on my amp is blinking... googled and went through unplugging process and still blinking... after 9 years my Yamaha A-S501's gave me the finger:cautious::cry: Got on the...
  3. Nikkel

    Mixing subwoofers...?

    I have an SVS SB12-NSD... Can get a 2 year old Monitor MRW10 for just under R1k... I know this is their bottom of the barrel range but its cheap enough to play around with... The SVS will be left front corner of the room and the MA will be rear right. SVS is sealed and MA ported Is it worth...
  4. Nikkel

    What's wrong?

    You've been through your favorite streaming playlist/s + the "audiophile playlists"... even let the streaming service's A.I take you through it's "new discovery" path but you still find yourself just skipping tracks? You resort to your local files but still the same... Is it your setup that...
  5. Nikkel

    TV and Music apps are here for Windows 11

    https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/hell-freezes-over-apple-tv-and-music-apps-are-here-for-windows-11-and-dont-disappoint
  6. Nikkel

    Smart TV Apps via optical...

    I run a stereo 2.1 setup so no AVR with HDMI ARC functionality etc. TV connected via optical to DAC and from DAC its RCA to stereo integrated. Sound is ok to good but when I play the same movie or tv series via JRiver (USB to DAC via RCA to amp) I have to turn volume down quite a bit as via...
  7. Nikkel

    Best 4k movie visually...?

    Since I got a 4k TV I've hunted for the "best" 4k visual experience... there's quite few worthy contenders but all of it narrowed down to The Matrix Resurrections! Yes I know the storyline is crap but it's the most stunning 4k movie I've watched visually! There's something about it that makes...
  8. Nikkel

    Skyline Diffuser DIY - A question...

    I got a scrap piece of 18mm plywood measuring 1220mm x 410mm and will use 38mm x 38mm pine PAR I have left from a previous structural build... Acoustic Calculator gives me these measurements on a 400mm x 400mm ground plate or backboard... I'll cut the blocks on lengths of 50mm (50/100/150/200)...
  9. Nikkel

    Sonor Audio

    Oom @Schalk VA in system #3 👌
  10. Nikkel

    Amazon Prime Music 4 month free trial!

    I've signed up already 🤟 https://www.amazon.com/music/prime
  11. Nikkel

    Dual 10" vs single 12" subwoofers

    I'd like to add another 10" to my current setup but also would like to know which route would be better...? Dual 10's or one 12" I know a 12" can go lower.... need some input please kind Sirs Preference would be sealed enclosure as it only does stereo duties. I have a single B7W ASW600...
  12. Nikkel

    Why you can't trust audio measurements

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fa1y9JRip68
  13. Nikkel

    Pi-Fi! A $200 TOUCHSCREEN streamer for Spotify, Tidal & Roon

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksy5nQJxq_0
  14. Nikkel

    What's the best tweak you made...?

    ...in your setup? Whether it be stereo, home theatre, headphones, bluetooth, AV software etc. Please don't just say "I changed a cable" I want explanations please... placebo? I don't care... what changes made YOU happy and why? Lots of non posting lurkers MIGHT just participate...
  15. Nikkel

    John Heisz - I Build It

    Not sure if his channel was linked here yet but I can watch his vids all day long! :2thumbs: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjA8vRlL1c7BDixQRJ39-LQ
  16. Nikkel

    Who here can make speaker cables ?

    Make speaker cables? Or do I have to attempt it myself? I'd like Mogami 3103...2 x 2m lengths terminated with banana plugs...? Preferably Cape Town Does anyone know if https://www.nxtleveltech.co.za/product/mogami-w3103-superflexible-studio-speaker-cable/ is legit?
  17. Nikkel

    Is it time for proper room treatment?

    ...a less disruptive post, but here we go :angel: Long story short, I basically have the setup I've wanted, within budget, bucket list items will have to wait but for now I'm happy...or am I? 85% yes but the other 15% makes the chase even harder... I've been fine tuning and playing around...
  18. Nikkel

    CD-quality BLUETOOTH streaming is COMING SOON (via aptX LOSSLESS)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vlKP-Owyco
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