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So I tried it again this morning and it played the burnt discs. What do ya know?

tweber wrote: Hi Critical Mass, I have a 640c V2 and never have any issues with burned cds. Is it happening with all non-original cds? Maybe a dodgy cd?

Hi tweber. I tried 4 or 5 cdr's and none of them would play. Thanks all, I might try a better quality cdr.

I bought a 2nd hand Cambridge Audio CD player recently. I just noticed that when I put a non original cd, ie burned copy or a download burned onto a cdr,into the tray, it won't play it. The machine tries to read it but eventually the display says "no play" not "no disc". It sugge...

JFK wrote:Hi Critical Mass , You interested in speakers ?

Making a trip to Cloney next week. Will know more after that. Not meaning to string anyone along, just want to see a few options before buying.

Thanks.

JFK wrote:Hi , What type of Budget ? to get you started on the speaker front ,have a pair Denon MC73 (Basically Made by Mission) , No grilles , Beech colour , Fairly good sound of them .. 50 quid .. Cheers John

Any chance of a pic and some specs on these speakers. I can't find any info on them.

Thanks again Ivor. Cosmetically I would prefer floor standers but for where I'll be setting up the system, they may not work. I plan on taking a trip to Cloney in the next few weeks.

"I suspect you could do better for that money.... for not much more (relatively speaking) you could buy a new Project or similar without worrying about an abused cartridge or replacing a belt" Cheers Ivor. My gut feeling is it is a bit over priced. Thinking about the Project Debut S/E3. Ma...

Fran wrote:Don't know it tbh. Most likely it's a respectable performer but built to a price. I'd be happier with a price more around 80-90 depending on condition.

Cheers. Thanks for your opinion. I will give it a bit of thought.

There's a Dual 1254 TT offered for €120. From what I've googled, it's not one of there best but decent nonetheless. Anyone familiar with it?? How does the price sound??

Hi, budget is in and around the €1500 mark. I am advised my speakers need to be front ported.