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by savvypaul
Fri Feb 04, 2022 12:02 pm
Forum: NVA Reviews
Topic: NVA Reviews (THIS THREAD IS ONLY FOR STASHING REVIEWS)
Replies: 377
Views: 386137
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Re: NVA Reviews (THIS THREAD IS ONLY FOR STASHING REVIEWS)

Richard, by email: Hi Paul WOW and I mean WOW! The amp was bigger than I expected so I had to reconfigure a bit. But I cannot believe the difference it has made! I have identified that the initial issue I had was the phono interconnects being too close to other cables. But with the S150 and the Klip...
by savvypaul
Thu Feb 03, 2022 5:11 pm
Forum: NVA Discussions
Topic: Looking for a system upgrade (if possible)
Replies: 7
Views: 7963
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Re: Looking for a system upgrade (if possible)

I'd be looking to change the speakers first - for best sound quality. Away from low efficiency slimline ported / transmission line speakers. To medium efficiency sealed box speakers with 12" or bigger woofers. Or to high efficiency designs. This would be at the expense of losing the fashionabl...
by savvypaul
Thu Feb 03, 2022 4:44 pm
Forum: NVA Discussions
Topic: Looking for a system upgrade (if possible)
Replies: 7
Views: 7963
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Re: Looking for a system upgrade (if possible)

Here's a review by a guy who usually uses (and builds his own) single-ended triode amps... https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/9647/5187/files/NVA_amplifiers_review.pdf?v=1605524248 He was not paid, in any way, for the review, and we give no money in advertising to the WAM forum. Another guy has ...
by savvypaul
Thu Feb 03, 2022 4:05 pm
Forum: General Audio
Topic: The state of the UK Hi-Fi Industry...and what might be done
Replies: 67
Views: 12842
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Re: The state of the UK Hi-Fi Industry...and what might be done

I think the very budget end has sailed (on a slow boat to the far-east). That is all about very low cost of labour, the cheapest parts possible, questionable build quality and ethics (in a few cases) and production line techniques. Made by hand, in the UK, doesn't stand a chance at £200 a box. The S...
by savvypaul
Thu Feb 03, 2022 1:25 am
Forum: Admin-Intro-Chitchat
Topic: The Rise & Fall of Boris Johnson
Replies: 127
Views: 31389
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Re: The Rise & Fall of Boris Johnson

Nandy destroys Gove's half hearted plan...

by savvypaul
Wed Feb 02, 2022 3:56 pm
Forum: General Audio
Topic: The state of the UK Hi-Fi Industry...and what might be done
Replies: 67
Views: 12842
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Re: The state of the UK Hi-Fi Industry...and what might be done

I'm going to ask everyone to stay on-topic, in this thread, as I am promoting this debate across social media.

And, if you want to share this debate on other forums (subject to their rules), please feel free to do so.

Many thanks, guys.
by savvypaul
Wed Feb 02, 2022 11:09 am
Forum: NVA Announcements & Information
Topic: NVA Blog
Replies: 719
Views: 408195
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Re: NVA Blog

On Cubes... tweeter at ear height is how they are designed. That doesn't mean it's wrong to prefer to have them slightly lower or slightly higher, but you will hear a slightly different sound. In such circumstances, I try to ask myself whether that is a genuine personal preference or whether I am us...
by savvypaul
Tue Feb 01, 2022 5:09 pm
Forum: Admin-Intro-Chitchat
Topic: The Rise & Fall of Boris Johnson
Replies: 127
Views: 31389
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Re: The Rise & Fall of Boris Johnson

The pretence of decorum is required to prevent the whole thing from collapsing...
by savvypaul
Tue Feb 01, 2022 11:12 am
Forum: Admin-Intro-Chitchat
Topic: The Rise & Fall of Boris Johnson
Replies: 127
Views: 31389
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Re: The Rise & Fall of Boris Johnson

What i find interesting is that people think boris days are numbered. That teflon coated thatch haired pompous lying bastard isnt going anywhere. Because he is surrounded by pompous lying bastards and it is not in their interests that he goes If the polls stay as they are - big lead for Labour - he...