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I realised that my system was NOT high-end when I had the opportunity to listen to Francois' system,and Eben's and Johnny Rotten's and Marius' system and numerous other forum members rigs. It was an amazing experience, each of the many systems I heard had a sound signature that suited the...

@ Jozua,  My friend, which Tannoy speakers were you refering to?                 The more modern Tannoys ( MX series etc ) are nothing like the older and more top of the range Tannoys , like the D900's  TD series and even the small Kingdoms. If you have spent any time listening to Jazzy's...

Yesterday Francois arranged a "listen to some exceptional speakers" day trip. We heard some of the most expensive most modern design and technologically advanced speakers. To put it in a nutshell, if technology has advanced so greatly in this modern age of computer aided design, etc, should we...

Just check and see if these speakers need the Bose equaliser amp thingy, because without it they sound very "thin". but otherwise I remember these speakers being very good allrounders in their time

@ Timber MG again, I sent the post too soon, I dont want the speakers, only the amp and cabinet if possible.

@ TimberMG, what would you want for the grundig stereo receiver that needs some recon or is it irreparable?

Jazzy, the sandstorm and the tremor which was felt in the outskirts of Centurion, the Richter machine was switched off at the time, so no reading was recorded. Fortunately Francois only "half killed" himself.

Does anyone have a set of Teledyne Acoustic Research  model AR11 bookshelves? I had a set of these and a set of NS 1000's and as bookshelf speakers they really moved the air and moved me. The more modern multidriver "fast" bass speakers are not up to the real bass that a nice fat 12' driver...

@ DeonC If ever you get the opportunity to meet my friend Francois ,of this forum, then you will have found that one friend who is very passionate about music and about good kit. Last night Francois visited me and I played him a system consisting of a Sansui AU 111 vintage valve amp, a basic...

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Francois ,  I am so disappointed that I will be unable to be present on that day, I had it earmarked sooo well on my calender when suddenly, my diary gets blown away by a blindside attack. Prof Pixie is taking me on a week long holiday on that day. I know the steaks will be the best ever I...

@ Francois, What speakers are you looking to install for her? What about those Martin Logans seeing as you have sold the Tympani's?

@ Jozua, maybe I didnt say it correctly.What I meant was that the other digital systems I had previously listened to were not as overwhelming as my hosts system. I must improve my English. Sorry.

This past saturday, I was privileged to be invited to join Francois on his "digital" listening mission in VDByl. Our host greeted us with such enthusiasm and seemed as though he couldn't wait to show us his gear. He was not boastful but seemed as though he wanted to show us the sound which he...

The word of God says "Revenge is mine,says the Lord"

@U235    That limerick you posted earlier has a very "dated" sound to it. It takes me back to my youth which is so far back I cant remember it anymore.

Have you ever looked carefully at a banana plug and noted just how little contact area there is between the banana "leaves" and the plug onto which they are attached? The springy "leaves" make good contact with the inside of the binding post but the side of the leaves connecting to the actual...

There is a forum member who has done more for me and my hobby than anyone else on the earth. This member trusted me with some of his best and crazy expensive kit in order to educate me in the appreciation of music and the reproduction thereof. As an example, he let me borrow (to be used in my...

Where does Dianna Krall fit into that "anatomy" ? Piano intro....wheezey vocals...........some sax solo more wheezey vocals ....................piano chord fade out.

Over the years that I have been a forum member, I have spent many hours reading the threads, sometimes I have been annoyed at some of the idiotic (to me) questions asked by some of the obvious "newbies", however, there is one member who has consistently and patiently answered all questions in a...