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by Nigel
Mon Jul 22, 2013 4:35 pm
Forum: General Audio
Topic: Ask a designer
Replies: 605
Views: 180998
Wales

Re: Ask a designer

New question. For someone like myself who leaves their hi-fi switched on 24/7 will the recent hot weather stress the contained components more or are they still operating well within their specified temperature range? Thanks in advance.
by Nigel
Wed Jun 26, 2013 10:18 pm
Forum: General Audio
Topic: Hifi Racks
Replies: 64
Views: 17293
Wales

Re: Hifi Racks

Once I was in a Linn demonstration at a Hi-Fi show. They were doing an a b test for the new, at the time, Basik turntable. It was up against the top spec LP12. Anyways, from where I was sat at the back i couldn't see which turntable was playing. The Linn chap said anyone who preferred turntable numb...
by Nigel
Tue Apr 30, 2013 5:20 pm
Forum: ebay highlights
Topic: Rega Ela.
Replies: 32
Views: 10080
Wales

Re: Rega Ela.

I bought my pair in late 1989. They won on the day of the demonstration and I have used them ever since. I feel my lack of experience using other loudspeakers means I can't really comment on how good they are in the scheme of things. This doesn't stop me having the sneaking feeling in my small 12 x ...
by Nigel
Tue Apr 30, 2013 5:05 pm
Forum: ebay highlights
Topic: Rega Ela.
Replies: 32
Views: 10080
Wales

Re: Rega Ela.

Rega opted for an elementary minimalist design whereas the Royd used a more complex, 18db/octave third order type. Malcolm Steward Hi-Fi Review November 1989. Rega's literature states, "The simplicity (of the crossover design) means that bi-wiring and bi-amping will offer no advantage & wil...
by Nigel
Mon Apr 29, 2013 8:14 pm
Forum: ebay highlights
Topic: Rega Ela.
Replies: 32
Views: 10080
Wales

Re: Rega Ela.

Thought you used to have a pair?
by Nigel
Sat Apr 13, 2013 3:51 pm
Forum: ebay highlights
Topic: NVA Senior turntable
Replies: 4
Views: 2699
Wales

Re: NVA Senior turntable

Thanks Andrew. Sorry for double posting.
by Nigel
Sat Apr 13, 2013 3:00 pm
Forum: ebay highlights
Topic: NVA Senior turntable
Replies: 4
Views: 2699
Wales

Re: NVA Senior turntable

I seem to recall Ian Rankin being very positive about the turntable in Hi-Fi Review.
by Nigel
Thu Apr 11, 2013 7:16 pm
Forum: General Audio
Topic: Systems of yesteryear you still remember
Replies: 18
Views: 7865
Wales

Re: Systems of yesteryear you still remember

Looking at all the reviewers rooms on the link Daniel provided turns me green with envy. Must be a well paid job.
by Nigel
Thu Apr 11, 2013 6:36 pm
Forum: General Audio
Topic: Systems of yesteryear you still remember
Replies: 18
Views: 7865
Wales

Re: Systems of yesteryear you still remember

I want his listening room.