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by Lindsayt
Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:20 am
Forum: General Audio
Topic: Ethernet Cables
Replies: 5
Views: 263
Nauru

Re: Ethernet Cables

That Melco webpage is annoying. It doesn't state what Cat cable it is. I'd find it difficult to believe that even the swankiest Cat 5e or Cat 6 cable is better for data transfer than a Farnell's sourced Cat 8 cable (at a fraction of the price). And what sort of NIC's (Network Interface Cards) to Mel...
by Lindsayt
Sun Mar 24, 2024 12:28 pm
Forum: Multichannel and Movies
Topic: Moving to 4.0 or 5.0 or 7.0 from 2.0
Replies: 101
Views: 81239
Nauru

Re: Moving to 4.0 or 5.0 or 7.0 from 2.0

Seems like one has to pay a premium for Atmos functionality. Your S660H may well be better than my 3500H in a few respects. Since getting the 3500H I've watched a few films (only 1 of them Atmos), and the first season and half of Better Call Saul on Blu-ray. Plus some TV - mostly football. It's one ...
by Lindsayt
Sat Mar 23, 2024 2:07 am
Forum: General Audio
Topic: Royd A7
Replies: 8
Views: 400
Nauru

Re: Royd A7

How does that speaker sound? If it sounds OK carry on using it and enjoying it for what it is. If it sounds pants either repair it or replace the driver or buy another speaker or pair of speakers. It's just a tool for a job. I'm pretty sure that Richard would encourage you to use your ears and to pr...
by Lindsayt
Thu Mar 21, 2024 11:51 am
Forum: Admin-Intro-Chitchat
Topic: Jokes & Funnies
Replies: 3524
Views: 1094778
Nauru

Re: Jokes & Funnies

Here's an infamous video that's both funny and shockingly scary at the same time. Where a car theft suspect is handcuffed, searched and placed in the back of a police car. And then as one of the arresting officers is walking back to his car, an acorn falls on the roof. So quietly it's not picked up ...
by Lindsayt
Sun Mar 17, 2024 8:16 pm
Forum: General Audio
Topic: hi-fi stand
Replies: 5
Views: 458
Nauru

Re: hi-fi stand

Here's a few photos of a custom sized shelving project I did for my mum. It's much larger than a hi-fi rack, but should give you an idea of what can made from timber and glue. I used 18mm plywood for the shelves. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1byetXQCXA-xmMu-sLF3QWVOtKnMRxt0q/view?usp=drive_link h...
by Lindsayt
Sat Mar 16, 2024 1:39 pm
Forum: Admin-Intro-Chitchat
Topic: Taking the piss out of politics
Replies: 601
Views: 185755
Nauru

Re: Taking the piss out of politics

One only has to look at history to see what can happen when the government starts setting the agenda on what's extreme: Neroist Rome: anyone believing in Christianity Medieval Europe: anyone not believing in the papist version of Christianity Stalinist Soviet Union: people that exercise their sense ...
by Lindsayt
Fri Mar 15, 2024 1:32 am
Forum: Admin-Intro-Chitchat
Topic: Taking the piss out of politics
Replies: 601
Views: 185755
Nauru

Re: Taking the piss out of politics

Michael Gove announced a new definition for extremism. The new definition will define extremism as "the promotion or advancement of an ideology based on violence, hatred or intolerance, that aims to: 1. negate or destroy the fundamental rights and freedoms of others; or 2. undermine, overturn o...
by Lindsayt
Thu Mar 14, 2024 2:07 am
Forum: General Audio
Topic: New Adventures in Chi-Fi
Replies: 41
Views: 63423
Nauru

Re: New Adventures in Chi-Fi

Jack and the Crosstalk.

Feeo Fiiio Fo Fum, I smell the DAC up my English bum!


...And the Hi-fi Walker, is that like a Zimmer Frame for audiophiles?
by Lindsayt
Tue Mar 12, 2024 1:07 am
Forum: Admin-Intro-Chitchat
Topic: Stu
Replies: 185
Views: 315103
Nauru

Re: Stu

With steel that thick and wide, does it take a lot of force or hammering to get it shaped round the wooden former? I'd also expect a bit of springback. But then I guess we're not looking at ultra-accuracy here. Some sort of (CNC) flame or plasma cutter would save a lot of time, but cost ££££'s. Or e...
by Lindsayt
Mon Mar 11, 2024 12:50 am
Forum: Admin-Intro-Chitchat
Topic: Stu
Replies: 185
Views: 315103
Nauru

Re: Stu

What tools have you been using to cut and bend the new metal?