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by Ciaran
Fri Apr 12, 2024 8:02 pm
Forum: Classical
Topic: What are you listening two?
Replies: 4059
Views: 144560

Re: What are you listening two?

Accentus: Transcriptions [Equilbey] https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61eAjOsWqwL._UF894,1000_QL80_.jpg Some years ago I went through a phase of collecting recordings made by Laurence Equilbey. I liked his style and I really liked the sound of the ensemble Accentus. However, this particular CD wa...
by Ciaran
Fri Apr 12, 2024 8:01 pm
Forum: Classical
Topic: RIP Pollini
Replies: 2
Views: 217

Re: RIP Pollini

Sad to hear that, he is a favourite pianist of mine. I had a ticket to hear him live once, but the concert was cancelled.
by Ciaran
Tue Jan 16, 2024 9:28 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Time to say...... Goodbye?
Replies: 59
Views: 5422

Re: Time to say...... Goodbye?

That's great! Thaanks to Fran and Hudo!

I'm making a belated New Year's resolution to post more!
by Ciaran
Mon Jul 18, 2022 9:20 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Computer guidance needed
Replies: 14
Views: 626

Re: Computer guidance needed

Congratulations on taking on this ambitious project - you had hinted at it here a while ago. I would share your reluctance to buy a (shudder) Mac, but I have nothing useful to contribute, I fear! I feel sure it must be possible with Windows, but if there's an easy well-travelled route the Apple way,...
by Ciaran
Fri May 06, 2022 10:28 am
Forum: General
Topic: Room treatment
Replies: 22
Views: 1329

Re: Room treatment

I moved to my current house 18 months ago. I have too many books, and I decided to get a built-in bookcase made which would entirely fill one wall of my living room. It took a long time to persuade the carpenter who had agreed to make the bookshelves to actually come and measure up, so it was about ...
by Ciaran
Tue May 18, 2021 8:29 pm
Forum: General
Topic: How to Wash Records according to Discogs
Replies: 9
Views: 485

Re: How to Wash Records according to Discogs

This is timely. I have one or two REALLY filthy records and I'm not sure what to do with them. I'm tempted by the warm and soapy water for those... As I seem to remember somebody saying on here few years ago: "Get a CD player! Problem solved! Next!" Wow that's quite an involved process. I...
by Ciaran
Tue May 11, 2021 11:08 pm
Forum: The Hi-End Bar
Topic: Making a £13000 Turntable
Replies: 28
Views: 2238

Re: Making a £13000 Turntable

Diapason wrote: Tue May 11, 2021 9:03 pm
Ivor wrote: Tue May 11, 2021 8:45 pm Si, seriously consider the pre loved, pre proven market.
Get away with your sense.
I didn't get the hi-fi gear I have today by using sense!

Sorry to hear of your accident, Ivor! Hope it heals well and soon!
by Ciaran
Tue Apr 20, 2021 9:30 pm
Forum: General
Topic: What's the difference between a digital coaxial cable and a standard rca interconnect?
Replies: 7
Views: 410

Re: What's the difference between a digital coaxial cable and a standard rca interconnect?

The digital cable theoretically needs to support a wider bandwidth than the analogue cable, but I'm sure the analogue cable would work. Would you hear a difference? I wouldn't put money on it! The longer it is the more difference it will (would theoretically) make.
by Ciaran
Fri Apr 16, 2021 10:23 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Quiet competence or occasional magic?
Replies: 57
Views: 2840

Re: Quiet competence or occasional magic?

Interesting development! Enjoy the new beast!
by Ciaran
Mon Apr 12, 2021 10:16 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Get a cat, they said..
Replies: 22
Views: 926

Re: Get a cat, they said..

The fascination with turntables is a little hard on the nerves! And you've only just got your TT!