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by iain
Tue Aug 23, 2016 8:28 pm
Forum: Computer Audio
Topic: Music computer advice please
Replies: 18
Views: 2007

Re: Music computer advice please

Not sure about the pico psu, but if i could do better with a scratch build, i will try and land the Lamp first.

Thanks for the advice guys. I will be back!

Cheers
by iain
Sun Aug 21, 2016 6:37 pm
Forum: Computer Audio
Topic: Music computer advice please
Replies: 18
Views: 2007

Re: Music computer advice please

The pico would be powered from a mains filter (currently in use for rest of system apart from power amp)budget max £2k in total, but would prefer to get going and upgrade later. I.e start with something cheaper and upgrade up to a £2k total, realising that likely to keep going beyond eventually! So ...
by iain
Sun Aug 21, 2016 12:15 pm
Forum: Computer Audio
Topic: Music computer advice please
Replies: 18
Views: 2007

Re: Music computer advice please

Thanks guys. Spec i3 ivy bridge, pico psu, SOtm usb, upgraded with oscon caps. 4g ddr3 ram, 500gb ssd. I have already got a 3tb hd. Made in 2014 Will take a look at those links. I suppose I am wondering if the price on the above makes it a good starting point, or a scratch build better value and eas...
by iain
Sat Aug 20, 2016 6:23 pm
Forum: Computer Audio
Topic: Music computer advice please
Replies: 18
Views: 2007

Music computer advice please

Hi, i am on the hunt for a Lampi 7 and trying to decide what to feed it with. I have seen a second hand Item Audio T1gen iv for £875. It has an intel i3. Would this be a good place to start? Or am i better off starting from scratch? If so. Where!!! I feel confident about assembly and general solderi...
by iain
Fri May 08, 2015 7:05 pm
Forum: Computer Audio
Topic: Hard Drive help
Replies: 5
Views: 768

Re: Hard Drive help

Thanks for the really quick responses. Tony: Yes was very impressed at Scalford and now need to find a friendly lamp owner in or near the Midlands to hear in a different system, particularly want to check the suggestion that it is not at its best with rock. But anyway, this is very useful feedback. ...
by iain
Sun May 03, 2015 9:01 pm
Forum: Computer Audio
Topic: Hard Drive help
Replies: 5
Views: 768

Hard Drive help

Hi My first post here. I joined after spending time with Sligolad and Tony at the Scalford Hifi show. My friend and I thought there room was a step ahead of all the others and enjoyed a good time listening to a lot of tunes. Tony mention this forum and I am now looking for some advice please? My pla...