Search found 57 matches

by Marcus
Fri Aug 24, 2012 10:01 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: quad system on donedeal
Replies: 14
Views: 1102

Re: quad system on donedeal

Don't tell me! I used to love the Alectos staring up at me when I was in the chair - replacing them with the Carys (SS, not Valve), was a big come down in looks, despite the milled plate! Mind you they couldn't compare in sound. I usually listen to music with my eyes closed anyway - not sure what th...
by Marcus
Wed Aug 01, 2012 8:40 am
Forum: The Hi-End Bar
Topic: Phelps is a machine..!!!!
Replies: 2
Views: 512

Re: Phelps is a machine..!!!!

A great result for him last night, well deserved and well done!
by Marcus
Wed Feb 22, 2012 6:26 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Naim XPS service in Ireland?
Replies: 4
Views: 435

Re: Naim XPS service in Ireland?

Thanks all for your comments,
I'm sending this over to Witch Hat, so I'll let you know how I get on.
by Marcus
Tue Feb 07, 2012 4:34 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Naim XPS service in Ireland?
Replies: 4
Views: 435

Naim XPS service in Ireland?

Hi, I am looking for someone who can service my Naim XPS PSU. There isn't anything wrong with it, but it is well over 10 years old and I would like to renew the caps and have it bias checked etc. I know that there are a good number of service alternatives in UK to Naim, such as Witch Hat and Avondal...
by Marcus
Sat Dec 17, 2011 5:01 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Get the most from your HiFi ...
Replies: 3
Views: 414

Re: Get the most from your HiFi ...

Ideally, two Christmas trees in mono trunk configuration with 'Chord Christmas Anthem' tree lights, bi-wired 240x240. Also, you'll need to think about a tree isolation platform, at least aluminium buckets with spikes...and forget soil, you'll be needing lead shot mixed with sand to retain substance ...
by Marcus
Sun Nov 27, 2011 1:43 pm
Forum: General
Topic: pre amp to work with gamut D200 Mark 3
Replies: 6
Views: 1141

Re: pre amp to work with gamut D200 Mark 3

I am also looking for a pre-amp that will match my Cary monoblocks, with balanced output, so these might help. Those I am shortlisting so far are: E.A.R 868 (with phono stage) Cary SLP-05 Audio Research REF3 All are Valve and all have Balanced Out. I've also heard great things about the Modwright, I...
by Marcus
Wed Nov 23, 2011 8:46 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Michell Pre/Powers for sale -SOLD-
Replies: 8
Views: 2489

Re: Michell Pre/Power for sale - interest check. Carys withd

Michell Pre/Powers now sold.
by Marcus
Tue Nov 22, 2011 7:07 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Wilson Benesch Chimera NOTE THIS IS A SPAMMER!!
Replies: 12
Views: 1275

Re: FS: Wilson Benesch Chimera

Ivor wrote:Who said there were no girls here?
Well, this is a stoning isn't it?

Come on. Who threw that? Who threw that stone? Come on.
She did, she did, he, he, he, him, him, him, he did.
by Marcus
Tue Nov 22, 2011 6:22 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Wilson Benesch Chimera NOTE THIS IS A SPAMMER!!
Replies: 12
Views: 1275

Re: FS: Wilson Benesch Chimera

I've seen that ARC REF3 advert on various UK advertising sites at different prices, I recognise the quilt! - I think the lowest was £1700.
by Marcus
Thu Nov 17, 2011 9:31 pm
Forum: The Hi-End Bar
Topic: PC Registry Cleaners
Replies: 2
Views: 719

Re: PC Registry Cleaners

DancingPriest wrote:I use http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner

The IT lads run it on our machines at work every month as well.
I can vouch for ccleaner as well for redundancy etc - I run it quarterly - very good.