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  1. johan.pretorius

    Whats on the TT...

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    The forum's new look

    Resizing images is a very good idea, easy to do as described.
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    Buying and selling cars privately

    Check out the Sunday market (Auto Fair) at Menlyn Retail (Pretoria). Here is their web site: Autofair
  4. johan.pretorius

    FTGH - Maria Callas box set (3 cassette tapes)

    As per the title, FTGH. For the Maria Callas fans. Includes a beautiful booklet with lyrics. Collection in Pretoria, or R100 for PostNet
  5. johan.pretorius

    Whats on the TT...

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    The Rugby Championship

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    Vinyl Dealers List

    Another vouch for John Hough (Music On Wax) for new vinyl. Great service, and if you are looking for something specific, he'll try to source it. His pricing is all inclusive (international shipping, import taxes, etc), a seamless experience. ps - he uses Courier Guy for the last mile (local)...
  8. johan.pretorius

    Cape Town High Fidelity Experience - 15 Oct 2022

    Absolutely, yes! Cassette tape and some people still do R2R as well. But as Stefan has said, only a few enthusiasts are using it, not really worth the effort to integrate that into the event.
  9. johan.pretorius

    Whats on the TT...

    Interesting, will explore a bit. Must admit, had to Google the genre: Neue Deutsche Welle (NDW) - New German Wave
  10. johan.pretorius

    Whats on the TT...

    Ten Years After - Recorded Live Drum solo on side two (Hobbit) is as good as it gets.
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    Trying to get used to the new look;

    Indeed, give it a go.
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    Audiophile-only tracks

    One of my favorite (CD) test tracks is "Christmas" from the 2nd disk of The Who, Tommy (SACD Deluxe Edition). Disc 2 contains out-takes and demos, and that specific track is out-take #3. Other test tracks include these (not quite related to the theme of hidden gems, but nonetheless): Flight of...
  13. johan.pretorius

    SonoNix – Nixie Tube Turntable (KickStarter)

    Wait for it, a turntable with a nixie tube clock. But this is not just any turntable, it will solve all your turntable related issues. Quoting from the KickStarter site: SonoNix is not bound to any single genre, of pop, rock or heavy metal. Simply turn the knob, SonoNix supports the three...
  14. johan.pretorius

    Whats on the TT...

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    CAN TURNTABLES COPE WITH LARGE CLASSICAL WORKS

    Indeed. So, has modern turntable systems evolved to the extent that a good recording on a pristine vinyl record can be played without any audible distortion at high volume?
  16. johan.pretorius

    Whats on the TT...

    The Police - Regatta de Blanc
  17. johan.pretorius

    What is on your Santa Claus vintage wish list?

    For me, it would be an integrated valve amplifier, such as the Marantz 8B Marantz 8B Stereo Tube Amplifier Review - HIGHLY Collectible Marantz Model 8B Stereo Tube Amplifier - Highly Collectible (A)
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    Macbook Pro 13" (2012) battery

    So, I also bought the battery from Takealot (sold by PartMasters), Installation was rather simple thanks to this YouTube video: How to Replace the Battery in a 13-inch MacBook Pro 2012 The video also has a section on calibrating the Power Management System. There is a rather nifty utility...
  19. johan.pretorius

    No response to my vinyl sales?

    It's either your pricing, or a lack of interest in the specific records you are selling. But since you've done the grading already, simply post on other platforms as well. A couple of other factors: - it's tough out there (from an economic point of view), priorities have shifted - with Covid...
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