Tír Na HiFi

Ok, so this one is probably loooong overdue, but please post your useful and interesting links in this thread.


Please lets keep it relatively clear of clutter, so to make it easy to find stuff later could we stick to the following format:

Link:

Brief explanation:

And unless they're different places within the same site, lets keep it to one post per link.

Link: http://www.lencoheaven.net



Explanation: a link to all things lenco, advice, modifications, steel top plates and more. Replaced the old lenco lovers forum.

Link: http://www.quadesl.org/

Explanation: Basically a site about the Quad ELS loudspeaker with lots of stuff on how to repair it, the best amps to use etc ... [there is also a http://www.quadels.com site which is by an enthusiast -- Sheldon -- who repairs the speakers.]

Link : http://www.neilmcbride.co.uk/

Explanation : A fairly dated site with details of how to modify naim amps [everything before the nac-52 / nac-82 -- it IS quite old] which gives a good idea of the naim design philosophy .. e.g. which pre-amps use two voltage rails; which power amps have regulated power supplies.

[The various edits are because I could not get the www.... to work. Explanation ... leave a gap after "Link:" and instead of "Link:www..." put "Link: www....].

Link : http://www.tnt-audio.com

Explanation : hi-hi on-line magazine which does reviews and DIY projects. Totally voluntary and runs without ads. I read it every week.

Terrific idea for a thread Fran :-)

Link http://www.diyaudio.com

Explanation: Probably well known to members but worth a mention, great resource for anyone interest in building or modifying their own kit

Link http://www.decdun.me.uk/

A good site for projects and clear explanation of function of components, power supplies etc..

link : http://www.computeraudiophile.com/

Explanation : Using your computer [rather than a CD player] as a source ...

http://www.soundfountain.com/amb/tonearm2.html

Explanation: DIY examples, classical and jazz recordings stuff, label history, nostalgia ...

http://www.theanalogdept.com/

Explanation: Lots of info and galleries for Thorens, Garrard and Lenco mods and repairs ....