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Precisely what I have been saying.

Exactly what I have been experiencing.

I did in fact have Covid and did lose around 90% of my sense of smell and taste but, I fully recovered and can smell and taste things normally. The coffee thing is very specific and since I can taste a good cup of coffee made in the plunger or from a restaurant, the issue is specific to the...

@Jozua, I think in this case, it is a rather loose use of the word "image". When two mono speakers are correctly positioned in relation to the listening position, the sound will appear to come from directly in front of you, between the speakers. It is what is generally described as the speakers...

@Jozua, I am well aware of how imaging works and if you read my opening post, you will be aware that I am not obsessed with imaging and was indicating that those who are, should review their expectations. As for the live orchestra performance, should you be centrally seated, you will be clearly...

Is it just me or has anyone else noticed that all instant coffees seem to taste watered down and lacking the authentic coffee taste. Sometimes I am not in the mood to use the French Press of filter machine and just want a simple and fast option. Thus, I did a Google search to ascertain which...

Perhaps check with local B&Bs etc. Places like that prefer the older CRT TVs as they are too big and heavy and thus undesirable to be stolen by visitors.

Short answer... YES. However, 100 to 120 watts per channel, all channel driven would be better.

Absolutely correct. We have the ability to record in stereo, so why not use that feature to create something interesting. The Beatles made extensive use of the feature not to mention the helicopter flying back and forth on Pink Floyd's "The Wall" or footsteps or vehicles moving from one side of...

Just because we have two ears which allows for the mechanism by which we ascertain approximate distance and direction does not mean we should be forcing our expectations of a sound image onto recordings. To be clear, I have no issue with a good sonic image in which we can decern each musician on...

When I attend live orchestra performances, it is clear that a specific orchestral layout has been established which everyone around the world adheres to. Thus, when microphones are correctly positioned and a recording is made, that acoustic image is captured and a decent, well set up audio...

One often hears vinyl enthusiasts say "oh man, you gotta hear the vinyl version of this" alluding to the opinion that it is somehow better. Thus, I found it both interesting and amusing that on two or three occasions, folks sitting next to me were not sure whether it was a record or streaming...

A big thank you to Lance and Poppy for opening their home to a rowdy bunch of audio enthusiasts and what a lovely venue it is too. This was certainly the largest HiFi Club gathering I have attended. @Lance, best keep a close eye on Bretton. It is always the quiet, unassuming ones. :ROFLMAO:

@Richard, you call it an "architectural masterpiece" and I would call it an abortion if it was purpose built as a school. For that matter, it is a disaster even if it were built with a different use in mind, such as perhaps an art gallery. Whomever designed the structure was completely focused...

The crackle has less to do with how "clean" the record is and more to do with the inherent nature of the PVC from which vinyl records are made and its propensity for holding on to static electricity. A material called "black carbon" is added to the mix before pressings to eliminate the static...

A bit soon for this don't you think. It is like seeing "Back To School" advertising when it's not even Xmas yet. January would seem a more appropriate time to start. Just my opinion.

I don't see what the issue is. The clip is AI produced and not purporting to be anything else. AI is already operating at a level equal to the smartest humans and doing it faster and with greater precision. It will soon surpass the smartest minds since it is relentless in its forward momentum...

Much of the obsession is driven by false expectations. Perhaps you attend a hifi expo and hear something that sounds great. You then wish to have that sound produced by your system but, that same system will sound different in your room. Even in the expo room, tracks have been carefully chosen...

A sensible option would be to find something beachfront in the Tableview / Blaauberg area. That way you can enjoy the view of Table Mountain across the bay whilst being 2 minutes from the beach, a few minutes from several good pubs and restaurants, and around 45 minutes away from the CBD /...

@LIVESOUND, I think you need to adjust your expectations to more realistic levels. It does not matter how "high-end" you go with the playback equipment if the source is the problem. Vinyl is limited in terms of bandwidth and how much data can be stored and no equipment can extract what is not...