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by Derek
Sun Dec 19, 2010 10:19 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Blues - what are you listening to?
Replies: 503
Views: 96503

Re: Blues - what are you listening to?

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/d/df/Album_cover_james_ramey.jpg/220px-Album_cover_james_ramey.jpg Not quite blues but what the heck, a cracking soul funk recording Released on Curtis Mayfield's Custom label feathuring several of Curtis penned songs. His one and only offering, having...
by Derek
Sun Dec 19, 2010 1:02 pm
Forum: General
Topic: refurbishing a set of Quad 57s
Replies: 22
Views: 2053

Re: refurbishing a set of Quad 57s

I blagged an invite to Fran’s last night, I had to hear these. First up they are huge, standing about 6’6” in their bear feet. Fran is currently driving them with a wee 10-watt DIY valve amp that can’t be delivering any more than 6-watts in reality. The sound, sourced from his hard drive via the squ...
by Derek
Sat Dec 18, 2010 8:21 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Happy Christmas
Replies: 26
Views: 2175

Re: Happy Christmas

gee fran, the photo of that tree looks way too nice to be the one one O'connel street! happy christmas everyone! -b It's out of Focus, Camera problems Fran? :) Is it still OK to wish everyone a "Cool Yule"! http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_A8DQgmlfbWE/TPFdx4F2jDI/AAAAAAAABXg/hWvKVP0JgK8/s1600/sn...
by Derek
Sun Dec 05, 2010 1:59 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Static shocks
Replies: 6
Views: 594

Re: Static shocks

A static charge is normally transferred from you to the device and can be large enough cause damage. Several years ago anything metal I touched gave me a static shock, door handles, the car, Hi-Fi system... I traced it back to a specific pair of shoes, they got binned, I haven't had a problem since....
by Derek
Sat Dec 04, 2010 10:05 pm
Forum: General
Topic: System Gallery
Replies: 168
Views: 14404

Re: System Gallery

How do the notoriously difficult to match Elac’s work with the Modified Musical Fidelity?
Can you tell us what the mods are?
by Derek
Fri Nov 26, 2010 7:19 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Worthwhile links
Replies: 103
Views: 37503

Re: Worthwhile links

by Derek
Thu Nov 25, 2010 8:07 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: What is the worst CD/LP in your collection???
Replies: 6
Views: 742

Re: What is the worst CD/LP in your collection???

This offering scores in minus figures for sheer WTF were they thinking. Bono confirms my thoughts on his mediocre abilitiy by butchering "Halleluiah" And as for "Sisters Of Mercy" from Sting & The Chieftains well...a great Chrismas present for people you hate. http://ecx.imag...
by Derek
Wed Nov 24, 2010 10:30 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: ECM Christmas Sale 1
Replies: 12
Views: 1121

Re: ECM Christmas Sale 1

Maybe a Pre-budget spree!
by Derek
Sun Nov 14, 2010 9:20 pm
Forum: The Hi-End Bar
Topic: Recommended Beverages.
Replies: 164
Views: 20968

Re: Recommended Beverages.

Currently enjoying a wee glass...

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by Derek
Sat Nov 13, 2010 10:47 pm
Forum: The Hi-End Bar
Topic: Recommended Beverages.
Replies: 164
Views: 20968

Re: Recommended Beverages.

http://www.glenfiddich.com/the-range/18-year-old.html

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Hard to beat a good 18 year old
This is the best value for € available - no question.