Recent content by liquidman101

Hi Robin L - hope you don't mind me asking you a question. Agree with your post re: the advantages of cds - although one day when I can afford it I will subscribe to a decent streaming service I guess. I was in a store recently that sells LPs that are for the most part in very good condition. I...

I agree with a most of the statements in this thread. It's very much a matter of each to their own. I am just super grateful for this site - where I can exchange views and get advice from people who have a wealth of knowledge about audio and are happy to share. It is also a joy to listen to...

Thanks greatly for your reply. I agree on the whole 'ripping' term thing. I think I am like you as in I don't currently stream music. Not to say I won't in the future. I was thinking of getting one of the DACs recommended on the ASR site (maybe a Topping or Gustav) in order to get music from...

Does anybody still use cd players? I still have a heap of cds I need to rip to a HD. I notice Amir doesn't review cd players?

I must admit I did not know that cds can deteriorate. I thought they were more or less bullet proof. I guess it just goes to show everything is ephemeral. I remember going a bit nuts once trying to work out how to archive music, photos etc. (most of which I never look at or listen to of...

I actually did ring Edward at Adelaide speakers about 6 months ago re: speakers and found him to be so generous with his time. A hiccup in my finances has prevented me from ordering the speakers at this time but I will be doing so soon. I will buy them sans a listening test, which is heresy I...

He has ' a lot of ideas' like Einstein had 'a few interesting theories'. That website scared the hell out of me - I'd have no chance of doing any of that. I just have to bow down in awe of his work. :)

Wow! I'm constantly amazed at what clever types can achieve. I guess I should challenge myself and give something like that a go.

Thanks for that advice - yes the shipping costs might mean I have to look locally for a a speaker kit but then again - the cost of some high-end bookshelf speakers may mean that it is still cost effective to get them shipped over here to Oz.

Thanks for your input on the Elacs - I think I need to go hear them for myself, as you say that is the only way to know. Can I ask - what do you mean when you say speakers are 'fatiguing'? Thanks.

Thanks for the heads up on the Elacs. Any idea what you are going to replace them with? I am thinking of going with the Revel M16s or maybe even a good speaker kit from CSS or GR Research - but I'm worried I might stuff it up :)

I wish Ikea would do a speaker kit - if you could put it together with an Allen Key I might have a chance......... My head is spinning with what you are saying about putting amps in passive speakers - guess I'll have to google that one. Hope I have more success than I did the time I tried to...

Bit late to this party - I just discovered CSS on the web - but I am in Australia and not sure if they ship here. I discovered them after becoming interested in DIY speakers after watching a guy from GR Research take apart a pair of $3000 speakers and show how poor quality were the components...

So JCVan - are you saying the NADC368 is not quite up to scratch? What would you use instead an AB amp? I'm getting confused again :) Thanks for your input though - much appreciated before I take the plunge so to speak. Would like to get it right as I'm scratching round for pennies to buy this...

Would this amp drive the Elac Debut reference dbr62s? Thanks if you have time to reply.