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by gninnam
Thu Nov 28, 2024 9:09 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Colin (Toppsy) Rest In Peace
Replies: 35
Views: 27742

Re: Colin (Toppsy) Rest In Peace

Andrew wrote: Wed Nov 27, 2024 8:38 pm Very nicely said Scott.
+1
by gninnam
Sun Nov 17, 2024 4:16 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Colin (Toppsy) Rest In Peace
Replies: 35
Views: 27742

Re: Colin (Toppsy) Rest In Peace


I have thought about offering to finish those speakers but given that the bit Colin did that was special was to a large amount the veneer I don't think any third rate finish would be a tribute.

Fair comment and it would have to be exceptional to be a fitting tribute - I know my veneering skills ...
by gninnam
Sun Nov 17, 2024 1:14 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Colin (Toppsy) Rest In Peace
Replies: 35
Views: 27742

Re: Colin (Toppsy) Rest In Peace

Ray P wrote: Sun Nov 17, 2024 12:53 pm I hope someone can pick up the speaker build he recently started, it would be great to see his ideas come to fruition as a tribute to the man.
I agree - I think he was close to finishing the cabinetry
by gninnam
Sun Nov 17, 2024 10:39 am
Forum: News
Topic: Colin (Toppsy) Rest In Peace
Replies: 35
Views: 27742

Re: Colin (Toppsy) Rest In Peace

Still in shock now - he was a brilliant guy and good company
Will be massively missed - thoughts are with Lynn and the family
by gninnam
Thu Oct 10, 2024 8:54 pm
Forum: Speakers
Topic: A new development of my 'SWANSONG' speakers
Replies: 32
Views: 23073

Re: A new development of my 'SWANSONG' speakers

Toppsy wrote: Wed Oct 09, 2024 9:36 pm You'll certainly get an invite when they are finished. I'm sure Lynn will keep us well fed and watered in her usual way.
Appreciate and I am sure she will 8)
by gninnam
Wed Oct 09, 2024 9:16 pm
Forum: Speakers
Topic: A new development of my 'SWANSONG' speakers
Replies: 32
Views: 23073

Re: A new development of my 'SWANSONG' speakers

I hear you Colin :lol:
Enjoy working on the speakers and I hope I get to hear them once up and running!
by gninnam
Wed Oct 09, 2024 7:11 pm
Forum: Speakers
Topic: A new development of my 'SWANSONG' speakers
Replies: 32
Views: 23073

Re: A new development of my 'SWANSONG' speakers

Nice to see you are 'tinkering' again and looking forward to where you get with this new project :D
by gninnam
Sat Aug 31, 2024 9:06 pm
Forum: Buying and Selling
Topic: Would Like to Borrow - Phono stage
Replies: 2
Views: 6249

Re: Would Like to Borrow - Phono stage

I have a VSPC type MM battery powered stage somewhere you are welcome to borrow.
by gninnam
Sat Aug 10, 2024 11:23 am
Forum: Your Fave Artists
Topic: What Are You Listening To Right This Minute?
Replies: 6261
Views: 2462974

Re: What Are You Listening To Right This Minute?

Rush – Archives

Label: Mercury – 6641 799
Format: 3 x Vinyl, LP, Compilation
Country: UK
Released: May 1978
Genre: Rock
Style: Hard Rock, Prog Rock

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by gninnam
Wed Jun 26, 2024 6:42 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: Cranage 2024
Replies: 29
Views: 34570

Re: Cranage 2024

I went to the show and agree about most systems being played too loud which makes it very difficult to judge.
One guy apologised for not playing loud (RAM loudspeakers or some such) but at least I could hear how his rig actually sounded (not to bad to be honest).

Nick's system surprised me at how ...
by gninnam
Sat Feb 17, 2024 11:13 am
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: Zero emission road vehicles.
Replies: 941
Views: 592200

Re: Zero emission road vehicles.

Took deliver of my first BEV a few days ago (BMW i4).
Loving it so far (can charge free at work which is a bonus) and the handling is very similar to an ICE powered BMW 3/4 to be honest.
The preheating of the car is great (can be done whether it is plugged in or not which is good) and driving using ...
by gninnam
Sat Feb 17, 2024 11:07 am
Forum: Your Fave Artists
Topic: What Are You Listening To Right This Minute?
Replies: 6261
Views: 2462974

Re: What Are You Listening To Right This Minute?

Betty Wright – Danger High Voltage

Label: RCA – SF 8408
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: UK
Released: 1974
Genre: Funk / Soul
Style: Soul, Disco

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by gninnam
Sun Feb 11, 2024 12:34 am
Forum: Your Fave Artists
Topic: What Are You Listening To Right This Minute?
Replies: 6261
Views: 2462974

Re: What Are You Listening To Right This Minute?

Submotion Orchestra – Colour Theory


Label: Counter Records – COUNT076
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: Europe
Released: 4 Mar 2016
Genre: Electronic, Jazz
Style: Downtempo, Future Jazz


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by gninnam
Sat Feb 03, 2024 8:09 pm
Forum: Your Fave Artists
Topic: What Are You Listening To Right This Minute?
Replies: 6261
Views: 2462974

Re: What Are You Listening To Right This Minute?

Paul Weller – Stanley Road

Label: Go! Discs – 828 619-1
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition
Country: Europe
Released: 15 May 1995
Genre: Rock
Style: Rock & Roll, Indie Rock, Britpop

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by gninnam
Fri Jan 26, 2024 6:53 pm
Forum: Your Fave Artists
Topic: What Are You Listening To Right This Minute?
Replies: 6261
Views: 2462974

Re: What Are You Listening To Right This Minute?



Went to see an orchestra tonight at Huddersfield Town Hall.

Symphonie Fantastique, including Ravel's Rapsodie espagnole. Also, catch previous Leeds International Piano Competition winner, Artur Pizarro, as he performs Saint-Saëns' ever-popular Piano Concerto No. 2 with the world-class Orchestra ...