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  1. engelbma

    Twitch & YouTube

    Hi all, Anyone on Twitch & YouTube? I have been playing around and learning a lot. Please share your experiences... do's and dont's...etc Feel free to watch / follow / subscribe ... https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqQnZb0SWnfStqLDZot3rNA Cheers
  2. engelbma

    What Budget AVR would you Recommend for PS5?

    Hi all, I need to upgrade my HK AVR151 asap for PS5. PS5 HDMI to AVR to 4K Capable TV. 4 HDMI inputs minimum needed for some other stuff as well. 5.1 only needed. Amazon Echo / FLAC / Bluetooth capabilities will be a bonus. Which route would you go? Cheers !!
  3. engelbma

    BBC Archive 1959 Audiophile

    So it started way back then  :clap: https://youtu.be/T9o_eZGaaMk
  4. engelbma

    Reel to Reel Sony TC 630 Value?

    A buddy of mine wants to sell this. Anyone knows what he should ask? The play does not work but FFD and RWD does. I have someone willing to look at it to fix. I want it as it is freaking beautiful !
  5. engelbma

    Eva Cassidy - Songbird

    Ok, I was sure there was a discussion around her somewhere but I can't seem to find it. Last week I walk into Musica in Centurion Mall and heck there are quite a few copies of this available for a mere R79. A light goes on and I say to myself "buy it and find out what all the fuss is about" as...
  6. engelbma

    Who is the best Guitar player?

    Seeing the discussions about artists etc. it got me thinking.... I enjoy a good guitar but my knowledge is very limited on this topic. I have always liked Gary Moore and Bryan Adams, can't think of others now. Who do you rate as the best artist and song? If you can explain why that will be...
  7. engelbma

    Considering you own Home Recording Studio? A Guide to it all.

    http://ehomerecordingstudio.com Enjoy !
  8. engelbma

    DIY Advise: Wall mounting

    Hi all your DIY'ers, I have this plan to wall mount my vintage Pioneer System in my study. (AMP, Tuner, Tape Deck) The idea is to put all the components next to one another and not on top of each other. The length would be max 2m. I am thinking brackets connected with steel,  flat bar? Feel...
  9. engelbma

    13 Types of Audiophiles - Which are you?

    C'mon which are you? I think i'm a 12 for now !! http://audio-head.com/13-types-of-audiophiles/ We decided to do a bit of a fun piece to shake up the momentum of this week. This is intended to be just that, fun. I think all audiophiles are all guilty of one or more of these mannerisms at one...
  10. engelbma

    Musicard one sided 7"

    Found this at a friend. Seven single "musicard" only "one sided" and very thin. I want to give it a wirl on the TT after I cleaned it, but it is very flimsy. Will it damage my stylus? This looks old and must have been expensive? Inside View Front View
  11. engelbma

    LF: Illustrated History of High-End Audio Volume One: Loudspeakers

    Hi all, Anyone knows if this is available locally? https://store.theabsolutesound.com/products/TAS_BOOK_1/
  12. engelbma

    Service for HK HD710

    Hi all, My harman kardon HD710 CD player is starting to act up CD tray closes by itself and gets lots of "error" readings from cd's it used to play fine. I opened it up and gave it a good "air can" clean which resulted in it working fine for a couple off days. Where can I take it for a...
  13. engelbma

    ps4-first-inclusion-dts-hd-decoding

    http://m.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/ps4s-inclusion-dts-hd-decoding-proves-just-looks/ Your views on this?
  14. engelbma

    DIY Equipment Stand.

    I would like to build my own equipment stand. Are there any quick assembly kits available somewhere? I would prefer wood, 5 to 7 components. Will builders be an option? Wood type? Which treatment should I use? My Carpentry skills are very basic.  :facepalm:
  15. engelbma

    Wharfdale Diamond 10.1 vs Diamond 10.6 for Stereo

    I am trying to get a stereo set-up going and need some speakers.. I found a site where there is like R1 100 difference between the10.1 and 10.6. Should I go for the 10.6's rather? My logic tells me 10.6 is bigger and cost more so it should be better  :clap: As this will not be my primary...
  16. engelbma

    Harman Kardon DVD31

    So I am thinking that the more I play around with my set-up the closer I will get to "audio nirvana". A fellow forumite (orior) mentions in passing that there is HK DVD31 available for R550, I never even heard of the unit but heck what have I got to lose, i'm planning for a separate stereo...
  17. engelbma

    Freespeakerplans.com

    Anybody tried one of these? http://www.freespeakerplans.com/
  18. engelbma

    Pioneer 80's Stack System

    I managed to get hold of the Pioneer System that introduced me to the "world of music" in the '80s. To say I am happy on this beautiful day would be an understatement. Consists of: Pioneer Stereo Amplifier SA-408 Pioneer Stereo Tuner TX-408 Pioneer Stereo Cassette Tape Deck CT-506 (x 2 units)...
  19. engelbma

    Kalahari.com selling Vinyl?

    I went there to browse a bit and see there is Vinyl. Since when?
  20. engelbma

    DIY video: How to fix a dented speaker.

    Earbud + Super Glue?  :thinking: Let me know if this works http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39-57599764-285/how-to-fix-a-dented-speaker/
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