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  1. J

    Anyone using the Altech Node?

    Thanks for this mate, some good points, but I am on satellite Internet  due to being remote, so bandwidth is expensive. So Netflix etc, won't work for me unfortunately. Dstv is a waste and cancelled it months ago, as decoder was giving issues and was not interested in investing any more money in...
  2. J

    Anyone using the Altech Node?

    What is involved in the setup? Have a Dstv hd pvr first gen with four tuners hooked up via a dual lmb to multi switch. Can one of these feeds simply be used. No need to keep the Dstv decoder operating anymore. Also if you use the iPad app, can the node be in the cupboard out of rf line of...
  3. J

    Anyone using the Altech Node?

    I am wanting to get a media player, as the TV does not support all the mov files and using  the Samsung blue ray DVD player seems a bit dodgy and freezes etc. so we need a media player. I back in the day had a HTPC, but that's a headache. I hate Altech as they own Autopage whom I have had the...
  4. J

    dixon prices

    They are taking advantage of the consumers who don't know. I just had a issue where a friend bought a cheap and nasty Dixon system for her movies. They told her it was 500watts of power?!?!?? It is so bad, doubt it makes 5 watts a channel, it is cheapest of the cheap and is not passable on any...
  5. J

    Quick question: Can UPS battery get damaged when drained

    :banned: Agreed, it likely has an auto off when the battery hits a certain voltage, what type of battery is in the unit?
  6. J

    Devialet 200/ Vivid B1/JRiver Impressions

    20K for the Rotel, I paid 9k I think, brand new, not even two years ago!! Wow, I got a deal. I think overpriced Hi-Fi has desensitised us to the value of what we are getting. The reality is that it is ALL exorbitantly priced, including the gear I own, and then those that are slightly less...
  7. J

    Devialet 200/ Vivid B1/JRiver Impressions

    I have that d class Rotel in a storage unit, not impressed with it or D class for that matter.. And I really wanted to be, as the power consumption fits into my of grid requirements..Also tried the wyred 4 sound, to me sounded exactly the same as the rotel. I would hope the Devialet would be a...
  8. J

    Advice on DSTV switch (5-2) and multiple Exploras

    I hear you brother, hope you come right.
  9. J

    High end speakers

    I second the vivids. Value wise, and sounds wise. I love my summits but at a retail price of 200k plus it's just insane. just not sold on the giya line looks. Prefer the k1 look. I would love to do a side by side with the summits and the k1 or smaller giya..
  10. J

    Anthem Power Amplification

    I auditioned the d class amps I think. Thin chassis, and another I don't remember the model. They were not great, there is a lot better for a lot less. Just my  :2c:
  11. J

    Advice on DSTV switch (5-2) and multiple Exploras

    I think you need less TV in your life.  :flame:
  12. J

    How to isolate Cdp

    If I had to guess, I would say resonance from the unit, but, I may be wrong. Will try some of the tricks mentioned , then I will discover the answer.
  13. J

    How to isolate Cdp

    Here is a pic, Cdp is the on the bottom left. http://s1265.photobucket.com/user/Jemplyr/media/imagejpg1_zps1f1a9b99.jpg.html
  14. J

    How to isolate Cdp

    CDP is only a couple of years old, and have NO issue at lower level ever, only when there is a lot of base energy!! If I turn it down a bit stop skipping immediately. Def gonna try the brick on top tip, will let you guys know if that helps. The stands very sturdy, was customer build from 50mm...
  15. J

    How to isolate Cdp

    The base pressure from my ML summits base drivers are causing my Cdp to skip. Is there a fix to isolate the player more from these vibrations. In fairness only happens at high volume, but I like it loud and full of dynamics.. Ideas??
  16. J

    Could it be this simple?

    Per watt price seems high for the panel...is this from MLT drives in George? Have a look online, there are a few good suppliers one being solarsolved.co.za (not affiliated in any way). They had a special recently at 7,90 per watt excl vat. There are also other online guys, have a look around and...
  17. J

    Paradigm Speakers

    I auditioned this 100s  speaker in my quest a few years ago. Very good, but in the end the ML summits just was quite a bit more of what I wanted...also heard some psb's and Proac that were vey nice as well.
  18. J

    Could it be this simple?

    Yup, pretty easy, use the grid to charge batteries during the day and you have your self a nice back up.  Charger needs to be able to provide current of min C8 of the battery amp hour rating to charge fla deep cycle batts. And must be atleat a two stage charger, I.e.  bulk and absorb modes. I...
  19. J

    Why I love B&W

    Not saying B&W are bad speakers, but Anyone stop to consider the reason they do these "gestures" is that there is such a massive profit margin, and they can afford to do this as its built into their costs 100 times over? And it builds good will, so that they sell another hefty price tagged...
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