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by valvesRus
Tue May 22, 2018 4:09 pm
Forum: General Audio
Topic: My hifi is a disaster 1 problem at a time .
Replies: 943
Views: 226338
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Re: My hifi is a disaster 1 problem at a time .

Well done DQ.

I'm sure the majority on here will be pleased with your progress.
:grin:
by valvesRus
Wed May 09, 2018 3:10 pm
Forum: DIY
Topic: Fane 12-250TC Full Range Speaker
Replies: 110
Views: 51490
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Re: Fane 12-250TC Full Range Speaker

Karnevil9 wrote: Wed May 09, 2018 2:43 pm Ok Cheers. Us blokes from South Yorkshire are not only sex gods but have good ears too.. so i full trust your judgement over the sound of em..

:grin:
As you are South Yorkshire, why not ask Steve if you can go round to his for a listen ?

Then you would know exactly what to expect.
by valvesRus
Tue May 08, 2018 8:36 pm
Forum: Bake-Offs
Topic: DAC Bake-Off - Durham - March 31st
Replies: 98
Views: 37663
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Re: DAC Bake-Off - Durham - March 31st

This may be the offending statement ?

"That's Smart. Proper transformer not those Plastic encapsulated ones."
by valvesRus
Sun Apr 29, 2018 7:36 pm
Forum: DIY
Topic: Fane 12-250TC Full Range Speaker
Replies: 110
Views: 51490
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Re: Fane 12-250TC Full Range Speaker

I have found I can get there on advance booking for about £50, which day is best? Obviously by train I am not bringing anything unless it goes in a carrier bag. Saturday is the best day, but Friday night and Saturday night are rewarding, if only for banter. An overnight stay at the hotel would give...
by valvesRus
Fri Apr 20, 2018 12:41 pm
Forum: DIY
Topic: Another DIY SS Amplifier with NVA Boards
Replies: 372
Views: 152259
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Re: Another DIY SS Amplifier with NVA Boards

Classicrock wrote: Fri Apr 20, 2018 12:30 pm The only valve amps that sound any good are really expensive and certainly not the 300B variety. Even then they struggle to do bass properly.
Let's just say that statement is a bit simplistic, and not necessarily correct.

But then I am biased. (get the pun ?) :lol:
by valvesRus
Tue Apr 17, 2018 1:35 pm
Forum: General Audio
Topic: SMSL Q5
Replies: 13
Views: 6240
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Re: SMSL Q5

slinger wrote: Tue Apr 17, 2018 1:33 pm
Chunk McDaniel wrote: Tue Apr 17, 2018 11:03 am Next we will be hearing of your steam powered amplification Savvy. : :mrgreen:
The valves are dimming! Quick! Throw more coal on the recti-fire! :lol:
If you sat on it perhaps rectum-fryer would be more apt. :lol:
by valvesRus
Sat Apr 07, 2018 4:22 pm
Forum: Admin-Intro-Chitchat
Topic: Defending your home.
Replies: 119
Views: 35077
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Re: Defending your home.

What is the Marxist way of dealing with such crimes ?
by valvesRus
Sat Apr 07, 2018 3:33 pm
Forum: Admin-Intro-Chitchat
Topic: Lancs collection.
Replies: 14
Views: 6885
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Re: Lancs collection.

valvesRus wrote: Sat Apr 07, 2018 1:25 pm Is it anything delicate or fragile ?

Do you need it collecting and then sent to you by courier ?
The reason I ask is that I pass that way occasionally, in fact I was up there a few days ago.

Not quite sure when the next trip is.
by valvesRus
Sat Apr 07, 2018 1:25 pm
Forum: Admin-Intro-Chitchat
Topic: Lancs collection.
Replies: 14
Views: 6885
Great Britain

Re: Lancs collection.

Is it anything delicate or fragile ?

Do you need it collecting and then sent to you by courier ?
by valvesRus
Wed Apr 04, 2018 3:44 pm
Forum: Admin-Intro-Chitchat
Topic: Defending your home.
Replies: 119
Views: 35077
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Defending your home.

Should this 78 year old man be accused of murdering one of two burglars ?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43639183