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by ConorW
Wed Jun 24, 2020 10:31 pm
Forum: General
Topic: My new hifi journey
Replies: 31
Views: 1801

Re: My new hifi journey

Would like to hear the Hana, nothing but great reviews. Must drop by sometime Ivor.
Using a Benz Micro Glider low and be interested to compare.

Happy listening Dave.
by ConorW
Thu Jun 18, 2020 10:02 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Building some speakers
Replies: 60
Views: 2977

Re: Building some speakers

Looking fantastic . Some of the very, very expensive AudioNote speakers have external crossovers. Bet yours sound just as good!
by ConorW
Sun Jun 14, 2020 8:36 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Building some speakers
Replies: 60
Views: 2977

Re: Building some speakers

They are coming on very nicely. Sounds like a thoroughly planned and researched project.
How will you finish the veneer - will you use shellac?

I veneered and shellacked my Lenco project plinth. Finish looked great. Really brings out the veneer grain and patterns.
by ConorW
Mon Jun 08, 2020 7:43 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Building some speakers
Replies: 60
Views: 2977

Re: Building some speakers

Fran - very nice work getting that tweeter in snug and flush. Looks great.
Having done my Lenco plinth in several layers of MDF I know how difficult it can be to get the cutting done accurately. Nice that the supplier did the first cuts well.
Good luck with it.
Conor
by ConorW
Wed May 27, 2020 10:21 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Tom Evans Phonostages-Experiences?
Replies: 16
Views: 807

Re: Tom Evans Phonostages-Experiences?

Dave I had the same Tom Evans that Ivor had, an entry level ~2005 Microgroove. The sound was good for its price but not exceptional. I believe the bigger and current Groove+ Model very good. Cloney had one for sale last year but I didn’t get to audition it. I ended up buyImg a pre owned Audio Resear...
by ConorW
Sun Oct 06, 2019 9:33 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Grado PS500e Headphones
Replies: 2
Views: 3350

Re: Grado PS500e Headphones

Bump
Price drop to 335euro
by ConorW
Wed Sep 25, 2019 8:29 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Collectible vinyl records - jazz, pop rock, soul, funk, easy listening
Replies: 14
Views: 2087

Re: Collectible vinyl records - jazz, pop rock, soul, funk, easy listening

Hi Adrian If the following are available still I would take them. Mundell Lowe – Blues for a Stripper and other exciting sounds – Charlie Parker Records AJS 11 (Egmont UK mono) – EX/VG Ornette Coleman – Skies of America – CBS 65147 (UK) – EX (sticker residue on front)/EX John Coltrane – Reflections ...
by ConorW
Tue Aug 06, 2019 11:52 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Grado PS500e Headphones
Replies: 2
Views: 3350

Grado PS500e Headphones

Hi
Very rarely used, mint condition, Grado Professional Series 500e earphones. Excellent reviews.
Comes with ~3m Grado extension cable and original box.

Price 335 Euro.

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by ConorW
Wed Jun 12, 2019 7:38 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Tom Evans Micro Groove+
Replies: 2
Views: 2755

Re: Tom Evans Micro Groove+ : Sold

Now sold.

Nice to meet you John. I hope the MicroGroove works well in your system.

A pleasure doing business with you.
Safe travels.
by ConorW
Fri May 24, 2019 9:44 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Road to Audio Hell
Replies: 3
Views: 786

Road to Audio Hell

An old one, so you may have already come across it but some food for thought and largely true.

https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/3e7c3b_5 ... a6c0a5.pdf