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by Brutus1968
Thu Feb 13, 2025 5:41 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Pairing modern speakers with vintage amp??
Replies: 10
Views: 570

Re: Pairing modern speakers with vintage amp??

Thanks for all reply i will look into those lonpoo speakers, I see Amazon only, will they perform well as they 4ohm with 2x35w amp??? Although there is no impedance graph for the Lonpoo, their stated impedance is 4-8Ohm. Considering the target of those speakers I guess they are an easy load for any...
by Brutus1968
Tue Feb 11, 2025 7:28 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Pairing modern speakers with vintage amp??
Replies: 10
Views: 570

Re: Pairing modern speakers with vintage amp??

I forgot to add that you could also buy the cheaper Lonpoo lp42 speakers, that received a brilliant review on tnt-audio.

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by Brutus1968
Tue Feb 11, 2025 6:49 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Pairing modern speakers with vintage amp??
Replies: 10
Views: 570

Re: Pairing modern speakers with vintage amp??

Things will definitely improve using modern speakers in place of the Kenwood ones, but I am afraid you will soon realise the amplifier is the bottle neck at that point. Anyway, if it a trial to test your son interest in hifi, then I would give it a try: I guess most of us have started in a similar w...
by Brutus1968
Wed Feb 05, 2025 5:12 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Record player suggestions
Replies: 16
Views: 19433

Re: Record player suggestions

Hi. It came fitted with a Rega Elys 2. I’ve moved all the switches to the opposite side and the music has livened up. Might just be a case of using a process of elimination to determine the best setting and then leave it at that. Ricky. Hi Ricky, on the bottom of the Vanguard you should have 2 line...
by Brutus1968
Tue Feb 04, 2025 11:44 am
Forum: General
Topic: Record player suggestions
Replies: 16
Views: 19433

Re: Record player suggestions

Actually didn’t realise this reply stretched to two pages, so apologies for the lack of interaction. And thank you page 2’ers for your suggestions. Actually have just plumped for a Rega Planar 3 and a Trigon Vanguard II phono stage. Have it all up and running and have been playing some old vinyls a...
by Brutus1968
Thu Jan 30, 2025 11:18 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Gigs & Concerts in Ireland
Replies: 15
Views: 28769

Re: Gigs & Concerts in Ireland

Ryley Walker will perform on the 13th of February at Bellobar, Dublin.

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by Brutus1968
Fri Jan 24, 2025 10:42 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: What music are you listening to currently?
Replies: 723
Views: 272721

Re: What music are you listening to currently?

I thought this would just be appropriate today

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by Brutus1968
Thu Jan 09, 2025 8:34 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: DIY signal cable - Sold
Replies: 1
Views: 2751

Re: DIY signal cable

These are sold now. Thanks.

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by Brutus1968
Thu Jan 09, 2025 2:53 pm
Forum: Reviews
Topic: ART Impression Diamond Reference Loudspeaker
Replies: 4
Views: 11765

Re: ART Impression Diamond Reference Loudspeaker

Yes, the Dunlop Systemdeck is much more familiar to me, and I think the Audio Note (UK) turntables are even today based on that design. The Art speakers are a bit far from my possibilities, but I hope I will have the possibility to test them sooner or later. Thanks.

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by Brutus1968
Thu Jan 09, 2025 12:39 pm
Forum: Reviews
Topic: ART Impression Diamond Reference Loudspeaker
Replies: 4
Views: 11765

Re: ART Impression Diamond Reference Loudspeaker

Thanks for your review, I didn't know this brand before.

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