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  1. GradoMan

    Prepaid electricity problem again

    We had the same issue with the plugin type unit.  I had to walk down to a neighbours house closets to the electrical box and ask to plug in at his house to load electricity.  Got gatvol of doing that and called the guys everyday until they came out to swap it for a wireless unit with which I had...
  2. GradoMan

    Office collection so far

    Eagerly awaiting your thoughts\impressions on this one.
  3. GradoMan

    Post-office thieves

    Only thing you can do is to simply not make use of SAPO.  There are alternatives, such as Postbox Courier, Viabox, Postnet (Aramex) etc. It's a pricier alternative, but atleast you receive your goods and service paid for.
  4. GradoMan

    DAC options

    The NAD D1050 is currently on special. You should be able to pick it up for under 7k.
  5. GradoMan

    New addition to the collection: GRADO PS1000e

    Thanks. All my previous Grado purchases have been through Roy from High-end Audio. I'm familiar with Audico, but haven't bought anything from them yet. Prices and reviews seem good.
  6. GradoMan

    New addition to the collection: GRADO PS1000e

    Where did you buy from and what was the damage?
  7. GradoMan

    Laptop to DAC with Coaxial Connection

    With DACs of today, these converters are certainly becoming rarer. It's a shame really, cause these were real good value for money and there are still some great older DACs that may not have USB or capable of Asynchronous USB.
  8. GradoMan

    Laptop to DAC with Coaxial Connection

    ...and some of these (the likes of Bel Canto for example) will set you back more than what you paid for your DAC, at which point you should probably be looking at a better DAC. I still have in use a Music Fidelity V-Link 24/96 that I bough here on the forum a few years back.  Most of my digital...
  9. GradoMan

    Laptop to DAC with Coaxial Connection

    You'll need a USB to SPDIF converter.
  10. GradoMan

    Within Temptation

    One of my favorite bands. Sharon den Adel. If you like Within Temptation, give Delain a listen too.
  11. GradoMan

    Greatest cover versions revisited...

    Huge Joy Division fan and when it comes to covers, there's been many a band that has done "Love will tear us apart", but my favorite has to be by a band called Flowing Tears (...and withered flowers). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9JC7Y41r6I Another would be the NIN version of "Dead Souls"...
  12. GradoMan

    Artists that grounded your musical palette

    Many of the above, such as Alphaville, Beatles, Guns N Roses, Simon & Garfunkel etc. So, just a few not already mentioned and off the top of my head, I recently revisited: Bauhaus Manowar Kraftwerk Joy Division Johnny Cash The Breeders Sonata Arctica A Flock Of Seagulls The Sisters of Mercy...
  13. GradoMan

    Crazy Ripoff Shenanigans

    I use them frequently.  Haven't had any issues other than them having once been too slow with processing an order and the item ordered sold out on Amazon.  In that case they will give you option of credit or refund.
  14. GradoMan

    Crazy Ripoff Shenanigans

    R1745 at Take2 with free delivery. http://more.take2.co.za/moreusa-bic-america-dv62si-bookshelf-speakers-pair-black-b00006jpdi.html
  15. GradoMan

    Choice of gadget for music server setup

    Cheaper at Have2Have.
  16. GradoMan

    MP3 Quality

    Replay Gain perhaps? What CD ripping software are you using.  I certainly don't notice any difference between CD and EAC or dBPowerAmp (no Replay Gain) rips.
  17. GradoMan

    Small form factor PC's

    Since we're on the topic of SFF PC's, have a look at http://www.aleutia.com/
  18. GradoMan

    Small form factor PC's

    I always look to www.silentpcreview.com when looking at building a new rig.  Check out the HDPLEX Mini-ITX fanless case and ASUS MB on front page.  Bit pricey and would probably cost to ship to SA, but if you can build something like that...
  19. GradoMan

    What Browser do you use?

    FireFox 4 on Win7 Ultimate 64-bit. Been using ImageZoom add-on since FF3.  Allows you to set zoom text only or both text and images, as well as image\text reset. 
  20. GradoMan

    FLAC Files!!

    I think I've asked this on the forum before and I'm no expert on PC as source, but why is it that there's not more mention of WASAPI on here?
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