audio-talk

I too bought one of the Maplin SMPS' for my S-Box. Definite marked improvement on the standard PS. I also have a PowerOne regulated linear PS (I think you can get these from RS and Farnell) that a friend in the States gave me and which I've rewired for 240v. I've AB'd this with the Maplin and I doub...

Paul
many thanks for that and I will be delighted to demo it at a Yorkshire meet at some point in 2008 assuming I can translate my respect for fast moving electrons into common sense (Did you see the page on his website about his monster prototype 833 amp - 1500v !)

Ian

I've been poking around on the net trying to decide which SET kit I should build for my first DIY amp project. I was going to go for the Lux from diyhifisupply but I've now settled on the above. This appeals to me for a number of reasons: - you can configure it for several different types of valve; ...

Nick wrote: Iansr heard it the other week, he seemed to think it sounded ok.

Nick is being modest. As I told him, I thought it sounded really very good indeed. I reckon its a cracker.

Ian

Good news, bad news (geddit?): the reviews are unanimous, they were just fantastic. So, the bad news - I'm now even more sick I wasn't there. Good news - combination of the amazing reaction from everyone (including all the critics) and the fact that they had such a great time means they might tour. ...

I think it was the 3rd November 1971 (I'll check later) when a friend of mine from up the road knocked on my door and explained that he had a ticket to see Led Zeppelin in Manchester the following night but that he couldn't now go and would I like to buy the ticket. This turn of events was so overwh...

I would like to come. The curry is a great idea especially if preceeded by some Timmy Taylors. (For non Yorkophiles, just read as, best beer in the world.)

Paul I will get back to you re the pm6a. I will ask a fair market price for it - its just that I have no idea what that is! I have thought about using the other pair for OBs and I migh well try that at some point. However, I've taken a bit of a flier and bought a pair of vintage Altec Biflex full ra...

I have probably got this wrong but I thought the first watt doctrine was based on the argument that with reasonably efficient speakers one watt was all that was being used for most of the time; all those extra watts that you might have at your disposal only come into play fleetingly on high energy t...

Paul If you are interested I have a vintage PM6a sitting in a box doing nothing. Not sure whether its 8 or 15 ohm, will check if you are interested? I also have a pair of Accoustas with vintage PM6a units. Cabinets are probably not worth much but the drivers clearly are. John Howes gave them new sur...

I want to try making some OBs as some folks reckon that well implemented OBs can outperform ESLs, which I currently use. I'm thinking of some vintage Altec Biflex for the "full range" drivers supplemented by my Velodyne DD12 sub and a quality ribbon tweeter such as the Raven 2. Anyone got ...

I'm very intrigued by the QNAP + SBox idea - much better than having to boot up your computer. However I have a question for those who know about this stuff: I've already got a shed load of my music stored on an external HDD (in apple lossless). If I buy the QNAP can I hook up the HDD to it so that ...

ed wrote:congrats to Nick for stealing the show..again, I thought the 2A3 was fantastic, and with your usual modesty we nearly didn't get to see it. It seemed like you only just remembered it was in the car when the party was nearly
Ed

Damn! Sounds like I missed something special.

Steve C.

Just to say thanks for the hospitality and I was well impressed with your P2 amp. I had a really interesting day and it was great to meet y'all.

Cheers
Ian

David I'm sorry but my love has waned, I preferred you as a blonde. I'm fickle like that. Samantha: at risk of being accused as a sexist git, its refreshing to to hear of a female of the species who knows a baffle from a buffer. Now if you tell me you like science fiction as well I may just have to ...