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by Lee S
Thu Apr 10, 2014 8:17 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: Poet's Corner
Replies: 24
Views: 14451

I'm not a pheasant plucker,
I'm a pheasant plucker's mate,
an' I'm only plucking pheasants,
'cos the pheasant plucker's late !!

:lol: :lol: :lol:
by Lee S
Tue Feb 18, 2014 6:20 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: NixiSat nixie clock restored to health...
Replies: 6
Views: 4432

VERY cool !!! I want it !!! :twisted:
by Lee S
Tue Feb 04, 2014 10:06 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Nicks moving forward News, public discussion if desired.
Replies: 62
Views: 27073

I don't post here that often, but I do read and watch most days. I agree that things should be left as is and DtB's words are indeed wise words. I don't think moderation does anything other than ruin the atmosphere. If someone gets under your skin, it is MUCH less hassle to ignore them than to rise ...
by Lee S
Wed Sep 18, 2013 7:28 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: Coffee machines
Replies: 43
Views: 19824

We have a De Longhi Nespresso machine that takes the Nespresso capsules and makes Ristretto, Espresso, Lungo, Cappuccino and Latte... We never bother with the milky things, but the espresso are nice. Not particularly cheap but it works for us.... My Mrs also uses a caffetierre thing and makes 2 cups...
by Lee S
Thu Jun 27, 2013 12:44 pm
Forum: Valves
Topic: New production 2A3
Replies: 7
Views: 6004

Hi Greg. I used Shuguang 2A3Cs in my amp a while ago (I think they also do 2A3Bs and a model with graphite or tungsten plates too... cant remember now). They certainly sounded as good as the Sovteks with no issues at all. Not sure if they are still available or not though. eBay is your friend... Shu...
by Lee S
Mon Jan 28, 2013 11:38 am
Forum: Computer Audio
Topic: Squeezebox Touch Rebuffering
Replies: 18
Views: 12383

Try ripping them at a lower FLAC level (typically 4 or 5). This will make the physical file sizes smaller and easier to transport over the network without buffering, possibly.
by Lee S
Thu Nov 01, 2012 3:45 pm
Forum: Computer Audio
Topic: Raspberry Pi Squeezeslave and LMS
Replies: 46
Views: 24622

Nice work Izzy! Our daughter has bought a full starter kit from Maplins and wants to get to grips with Python and explore P for its animation capabilities (she says!). She's a freelance Digital Animator by trade but it was funny seeing her playing with a cct board..... :) DTB Right, so you have a d...
by Lee S
Tue Oct 30, 2012 12:43 pm
Forum: Everyones Projects
Topic: IEC Mains Inlet Socket for Wad 300b Push Pull Clone
Replies: 7
Views: 5114

Just get one from any of the hundreds of eBay sellers for a couple of quid all in and don't bother giving your money to RS... The P&P is a rip off IMO. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10A-fused-IEC-inlet-socket-/170891929166?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Valves_Vacuum_Tubes&hash=item27c9f3e64e http://www.eba...
by Lee S
Mon Oct 29, 2012 4:03 pm
Forum: Everyones Projects
Topic: IEC Mains Inlet Socket for Wad 300b Push Pull Clone
Replies: 7
Views: 5114

It was "RS 489-122" over at t'other place Greg.
by Lee S
Fri Sep 14, 2012 3:17 pm
Forum: Computer Audio
Topic: Squeesebox
Replies: 43
Views: 23319

Dave the bass wrote:JTS is getting a SB radio for her Birfdee.
I have one of them.... They're really nice... Great in the kitchen.
by Lee S
Wed Sep 12, 2012 12:59 am
Forum: Computer Audio
Topic: Squeesebox
Replies: 43
Views: 23319

Dave the bass wrote:Any other SB Touch's for sale yet? :) £100 quid-ish?

DTB
Oi.... Get to the back of the queue !! Me an David are in front of you !!! :lol:
by Lee S
Mon Sep 10, 2012 9:41 pm
Forum: Buying and Selling
Topic: Downshifting Yard Sale
Replies: 9
Views: 5583

Baahhh !!! Missed it AGAIN !! :evil:
by Lee S
Mon Sep 10, 2012 2:42 pm
Forum: Buying and Selling
Topic: Downshifting Yard Sale
Replies: 9
Views: 5583

Damn... Missed that !!! :cry:
by Lee S
Fri Sep 07, 2012 4:03 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: Exhibition : 'Fracturescape' - Llanberis
Replies: 14
Views: 5978

Interesting. I am off up to N. Wales next Saturday evening, so I may set off earlier and take a detour and go have a look. I like this kind of stuff. Cheers.
by Lee S
Thu Aug 30, 2012 1:24 pm
Forum: General Vinyl
Topic: Unipivot
Replies: 15
Views: 10102

Looks like it's been knocked up in a shed with some old motorbike bits and a bit of spray paint....... :shock: