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I recall the Quad 22 valve amp had an input sensitivity of 0.63V. Most modern amps need 1.0 to 2.0 volts to attain maximum output. Several CD players I had over the years had an output of 4 volts Using these with a pre-amp with a specified input signal of 1 volt didn't make a great degree of...

My neighbour works for Chelsea Travel in Wynberg. We are flying from Cape Town to Windhoek in September, so I asked her to get some prices The best economy return she could get was R13650,00 for 2 of us via Airlink I looked at Travelstart and the same flight there was R11808,00 That is...

Short answer = nothing

Motor workshop owner friend has a HAVAL SUV and a Chery for his wife. He is most impressed with the build quality and robustness of the body and suspension. Prior to this he had a Discovery and a Nissan SUV.

Maybe consider Planar or Electrostatic speakers? Mangeplanar (some for sale on this forum) Martin Logan QUAD ELS None local of course

Sounds (?) to me that the bean counters have a larger contribution to an audio manufacturer than the engineers This applies especially to the motor industry, who of course have millions invested in their car plants. Some of the Toyota plants in Japan are said to be worth $250bn

From 1955 (approx) to 1980, there was no substitute for open reel tape. Looking back, early digital sound was not good. I had a friend who ran Paul Bothner Music, one Keith Twine and he said right at the outset in 1985 that DAT and digital recording and editing systems would improve beyond all...

The YouTube report is pretty comprehensive. Looking at the multiple rooms, hundreds of exhibitors makes me realise that we are in the backwoods as far as variety and exposure of equipment is concerned I'm reminded of a conversation with a Japanese manufacturer, Daikin. He remarked that South...

Especially when the sun is shining... There is really no audible difference. Prior to using the inverter for everything, there was a "whine" in the background. Only noticeable if you listened for it

Entering the show Aries Cerat Wilson Audio Contriva G3 speakers YG Acoustics

My answer is: No I don't power condition in as much there is nothing between the wall socket and the equipment, bar a MOV in the multi-plug which is a n industrial power distribution array with proper sockets, not a cheapie plastic affair. I got it from SCOOP distribution However, the house...

Used to do this years ago Got 2 sheets of plate glass 300mm square Heated oven to 150 degrees Cleaned the LP surface thoroughly (meths and water) Inserted LP between the sheets Placed a small paving stone on top 15 mins in the oven A day to cool down

Achim. Leo Bischof (Esoteric Audio, Camps Bay)

Some pics so far DynAudio 7.1.4 system

Any car repair costs an arm and a leg today Generally speaking, I prefer Japanese cars. Have had 6 Hondas since 1984. Nothing ever went wrong with any of them Daughter has a Suzuki Jimny. Also well built and reliable. Neighbour has 2 Suzuki Swifts and has the same opinion

There is a 2019 Jazz at Honda Mekor for R209k with 48 000km

Its a lot of work getting an organisation like Amazon going. Seeing it is only the second day, I am quite prepared to wait Takealot was pretty poky when it took over from Kalahari. Really, only when they opened this gigantic distribribtion centre in Montague Gardens did it take off. In any...

Honda Fit -or- Honda Jazz (prior to 2023)

I'd suggest that anything to isolate your gear from the mains is money well spent A few years back, lightning hit the overhead electricity pole nearly opposite me in the street. The top of the pole fell off, allowing live wires to hit the street with the resultant blue flashes, sparks and...