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by Michael L
Sun Nov 14, 2021 9:48 pm
Forum: CD
Topic: Dac for an arcam delta 170.3 transport
Replies: 66
Views: 64542

Re: Dac for an arcam delta 170.3 transport

I dont do streaming it does nothing for me tbh I dont want to pay for another subscription service either My first love is vinyl and I have to admit that when I visited Scalford some years back and saw people playing music files from their MacBooks I was very dismissive. Nowadays I like the sound a...
by Michael L
Sun Nov 14, 2021 8:47 pm
Forum: CD
Topic: Dac for an arcam delta 170.3 transport
Replies: 66
Views: 64542

Re: Dac for an arcam delta 170.3 transport

Could be an AK4393 Ant, I have one I made some years ago, it's in a Modushop case. And another one (can't remember the chip) in a World Designs case. I must try my old DACs and see how they sound. I think Nick said (recently) that a proprietary chip (like the AK range) with a decent output stage wa...
by Michael L
Tue Nov 02, 2021 3:55 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: Nothing In Particular
Replies: 16439
Views: 4661209

Re: Nothing In Particular

I thought a 300b amp with transformer coupling to the o/p stage would sound better than one with capacitor coupling all else being equal. I'm thinking about a single ended amplifier like my Border Patrol SE300B. I realise component quality and circuit design are key.
by Michael L
Tue Nov 02, 2021 2:39 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: Nothing In Particular
Replies: 16439
Views: 4661209

Re: Nothing In Particular

Nick wrote: Tue Nov 02, 2021 11:20 am Looks simple enough, Cap coupled, tent labs heaters/
I thought the amps would use transformer inter-stage coupling. Am I mistaken in believing they perform better?
by Michael L
Tue Nov 02, 2021 10:30 am
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: Nothing In Particular
Replies: 16439
Views: 4661209

Re: Nothing In Particular

I was very impressed by the cases though I agree with Ant on the glossy finish. Would rather have a matt finish. It would have been interesting to see the subsequent stages of construction.
by Michael L
Sun Oct 31, 2021 8:59 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: Nothing In Particular
Replies: 16439
Views: 4661209

Re: Nothing In Particular

Production of plinths for SJS amplifiers.

by Michael L
Mon Oct 04, 2021 5:09 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: Nothing In Particular
Replies: 16439
Views: 4661209

Re: Nothing In Particular

We are 50,000 drivers down and the govt. says there is no crisis. 750 army drivers are to be drafted in. How's that going to help? Honest Johnson being grilled (surprisingly well) by Andrew Marr yesterday on labour shortages https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0010bbd/the-andrew-marr-show-031020...
by Michael L
Sun Aug 29, 2021 7:58 am
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: E10 fuel.
Replies: 13
Views: 3788

Re: E10 fuel.

I read somewhere that owners of petrol powered lawn mowers and similar should check combatibility with E10.
I hadn't noticed until reading about it that our local Asda petrol station were already supplying E10.
by Michael L
Sat Aug 14, 2021 9:37 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: Zero emission road vehicles.
Replies: 912
Views: 398228

Re: Zero emission road vehicles.

Yesterday I watched a program with Guy Martin on Channel 4 (UK) about electric vehicles (EVs). He did a long distance journey in the UK to see how easy it was to charge the car. His ‘range anxiety’ was not put to rest. I was surprised to see that apart from chargers not working, it could be expensiv...
by Michael L
Thu Jul 15, 2021 9:43 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Our friend Nick Baker
Replies: 25
Views: 10815

Re: Our friend Nick Baker

That's terribly sad. I only met him once - at Owston. I remember he had a very warm manner. My condolences.
by Michael L
Wed Jul 14, 2021 11:12 am
Forum: Jokes
Topic: A little light humour
Replies: 2698
Views: 1173425

Re: A little light humour

Apologies in advance - Two prawns were swimming around in the sea. One called Justin and the other called Kristian. The prawns were constantly being harassed and threatened by sharks that inhabited the area. Finally one day Justin said to Kristian, "I'm fed up with being a prawn; I wish I was a...
by Michael L
Mon Jul 05, 2021 10:54 am
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: Interesting (non musical) YouTube videos.
Replies: 413
Views: 149174

Re: Interesting (non musical) YouTube videos.

It's very very impressive but I wonder how it handles and if he's done anything to improve the frame rigidity. I can't remember if the 2 strokes were like
the early 4 strokes ie Z1 ie dire. Good to see it has dual front brakes.
I wonder if it sounds as good as the triples.
by Michael L
Sun Jul 04, 2021 9:53 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: Nothing In Particular
Replies: 16439
Views: 4661209

Re: Nothing In Particular

Thanks for the birthday wishes. 2 years to go to my state pension.
by Michael L
Sun Jun 27, 2021 1:31 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: The Audio-Talk Motorcycling thread.
Replies: 1451
Views: 578905

Re: The Audio-Talk Motorcycling thread.

https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auct ... 4a01175f4f

Does anyone dream about a bike they owned? If only I'd been able to afford to keep my '81 bevel 900ss Ducati when I was buying my first house. A nice investment to be sure.
by Michael L
Sun May 23, 2021 10:21 am
Forum: Buying and Selling
Topic: IRFP450 Power FETs
Replies: 15
Views: 10882

Re: IRFP450 Power FETs

Nick I PM'd my address yesterday. Would you please let me have your Paypal details. Ta