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TV sets from the eighties. Exhibition ABBA 1974-2024, from Waterloo to the world, in Waterloo Memorial 1815 Museum (Belgium)
A look inside the TV repair shop at Beamish Museum, a reminder of a time when televisions were built to be repaired rather than replaced. In the days before flat screens and streaming services, local repair shops played an important role in keeping family entertainment running, replacing valves, tracking down faults and extending the life of much-loved sets. A fascinating glimpse into a trade that was once a familiar sight on Britain’s high streets.
For some reason I imagined it being larger than it really is. Beautiful piece of hardware (of course).
For review, not sure if I will be keeping it.
McIntosh MA12000
£18,495.00
Their most powerful integrated amplifier ever, the feature rich McIntosh MA12000 offers 350 Watts per channel of clean, high performance power that produces a breathtaking home audio experience.
McIntosh has taken the wraps off its "most powerful integrated amplifier ever." The MA12000 pumps out 350 watts per channel, a whole 50 watts more than the US firm's super-sized MA9000 amp.
Oomph aside, the MA12000 offers up a tempting blend of warm analogue sound and cutting-edge tech. To that end, McIntosh has teamed a traditional preamp
– complete with four green-glowing 12AX7A vacuum tubes – with a punchy solid-state power amplifier and a Quad Balanced 32-bit DAC.
The unit boasts digital smarts, too. There's support for hi-res 24-bit/192kHz playback and seven digital audio inputs, including two optical inputs, USB and an HDMI (ARC) connection.
McIntosh has form when it comes to creating monster amps (see also: the 450W MC462) and knows a thing or two about controlling large amounts of firepower. Hence this latest effort features the company's Autoformer technology, which aims to ensure that the amplifier’s 350W are fully delivered to any speaker.
So, where do you start with raw power at your disposal? Have a gander round the back and you'll find enough connections to connect to virtually any traditional music system. There's 10 analogue inputs, including six gold-plated unbalanced inputs, two balanced inputs, plus one moving coil and one moving magnet input (meaning your vinyl collection should sound better than ever).
The whole shebang comes wrapped in McIntosh's retro-chic style, complete with black glass panels and dual "McIntosh Blue" watt meters that indicate power output in real time, so you can of see precisely how many of those 350 watts your speakers are pumping out.
Thankfully – for you and your neighbours – the MA12000 also comes with McIntosh's High Drive headphone amplifier, which can drive a wide range of audiophile headphones.
As you've probably guessed, all this headline-grabbing power doesn't come cheap. The MA12000 will be available through authorised McIntosh dealers from October, at a price of £16,500 ($14,000).
Well, it's decided that I have to take this shot every time the office changes... until I get a new table at least.
This was supposed to be a 27" i7 iMac, as I wanted to get a solid desktop machine and cannot afford a 2499.99 Mac Pro (which hasn't been updated in well over a year)
But, the iMac had a strange screen that made a buzzing noise when dimmed. That, combined with its lack of height adjustments caused me to switch it out for a 15" i7.
This thing is fast. Noticeably faster than the core 2 duos in almost every way. But, I already hate the glossy display and if it wasn't for me using it docked with a larger monitor most of the time, I would have probably exchanged this as well. (though it may have been hard to get out of the restocking fee). Oh Apple, why must all your displays be obnoxious glossy surfaces? iPhone, I can deal. iPad, yeah it's fine most of the time, but laptop...
A Macro shot of the reverse side of a printed circuit board
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The world's smallest Minidisc Player - hardly bigger than the medium it was designed to play!
An essay in "Brushed Aluminium", stylish and minimalist.
Introduced to celebrate the 10th birthday of the Minidisc format, eventually rendered obsolete by the ubiquitous "MP3 player" and relatives.
In my opinion, the sound quality of MD far outshines (in other words it still does) the MP3 offerings.
MD aficionados like me, are legendary for their obsessive views and behaviour!
These currently go for "silly money" on eBay - these were purchased when new for a very reasonable price from now defunct enterprise in Australia some years ago.
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Analfabeta di ritorno
Si definisce analfabeta di ritorno chi, pur avendo imparato a leggere e scrivere, per poca o nulla pratica ha dimenticato ciò che ha appreso nel passato.
Planned Obsolescence
The special "10th anniversary of Minidiscs" version.
A stylish unit with a major shortcoming, a built-in rechargeabl battery.
I have had this unit since new, (2003), and needless to say the internal battery is shot.
This view is looking inside the built-in battery compartment to work out how to remove and possibly replace the faulty battery.
Today begins the Droid Incredible long term test. I will be setting the Incredible up as if it were my primary phone, and using google voice to send my calls to both handsets. If anyone is interested in following my updates, I will be posting them to Twitter and at my Tech Gear Column at Examiner
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Audiolab has won more major awards in UK hi-fi magazines than any other brand of high-performance audio electronics.
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Formed in the early 1980s by Philip Swift and Derek Scotland, audiolab earned worldwide acclaim with the 8000A – an integrated stereo amplifier that became a classic ‘step-up’ from the budget models of the time.
During the ensuing years, the 8000A established itself as one of the most successful British amps ever produced, and was joined by a range of electronics including CD players, pre/power amps and an FM tuner. The brand switched hands in 1997, changing its name to TAG McLaren Audio; and it so was known until 2004 when audiolab became part of the International Audio Group and returned to its original name.
“If ever a product defined its market, the 8000A is the one. Reliability, ease of use, engineering excellence and a well-behaved sound are the pillars supporting the justified reputation of the 8000A. Over the years, audiolab’s no-nonsense, evolutionary approach to design has widely been recognised.”
– Audiohile with Hi-Fi Answers.
8000A & P Still used to this day. Have upgraded the power supply,
Although the noise-elimination performance of this quite expensive unit is impressive, I have one or two minor "beefs" about the design.
Firstly I don't like the use of stereo 3.5mm connectors (I would have much preferred RCA/Phono connections if "domestic" connectors were to be used - professional XLR would have been better still but would probably have commanded professional prices!), and secondly I had to buy some self-adhesive feet (not shown) to prevent the unit from sliding around all over the place on my desk!
I'm not too keen on the slider switch used for the Off/On/DSP On function either.
However, most importantly, the performance is very good.
REIMAGINE THE 70s
Remember those classic loudspeakers from the 1970s? That era of distinctive, iconic cabinets and ground-breaking technologies that moved audiophiles closer than ever to the music? So do we.
RETRO MEETS MODERN
From the drawing board of audio industry veteran of 40+ years, Dr Paul Mills, the Fyne Audio Vintage and Vintage Classic Series loudspeakers reimagine those iconic years of loudspeaker design. Merging retro-inspired aesthetics with the latest developments in acoustic design and engineering, this elegant range of traditional loudspeakers shows that back in the day never sounded this good.
THE DESIGNER
Dr Paul has been at the forefront of loudspeaker design for decades, becoming one of the HiFi industry’s most respected figures since the 1990s. Bringing this unrivalled blend of heritage, experience and engineering knowledge to bear on a project close to his heart, Fyne Audio’s premium Vintage and more affordable Vintage Classic series are no-compromise designs born of Dr Paul’s passion for creating the most engaging music experience at home, sonically and visually.
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HANDCRAFTED IN THE UK
Hand crafted here in Scotland and exquisitely finished in timeless real wood veneers, each model incorporates a raft of Fyne’s latest technologies including IsoFlare point source drivers with FyneFlute roll surround and BassTrax 360 degree bass porting. From the premium curved cabinets and bespoke Presence control dial of the Vintage Series to the striking black baffle of Scottish patterned grill cloth of the more accessible Vintage Classic Series, every model seamlessly blends traditional British craftsmanship with contemporary audio performance
Share your MD player with a friend! (Dual headphone outputs is not a common feature of personal audio devices!)
a purchase from China via eBay, originally intended for use in my MZ-N10 which also has a failed internal Li-Ion battery.
This experiment appears to have been successful, so having obtained another battery with a more appropriate form factor, the experiment moves on ...
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Only 500mAh capacity versus the original allegedly 750mAh, but much better than nothing, plus it can keep the internal Real Time Clock going for a long time.
Update - Jan 2018
It still works! Clearly a successful project.
The 2023 Bristol Hi-Fi Show is in full swing. Held at the Delta Hotels Marriott, Bristol City Centre Hotel from 24-26 February and now in its 34th year, it's a welcome return after a Covid-induced absence of three years.
For UK-based lovers of quality audio and the equipment that produces it, a visit to the Bristol Show is a must. It is Britain’s biggest and longest-running exhibition event of its kind and it's certainly been good to be back.
More than 160 exhibitors are showing their wares this year, and Team What Hi-Fi? are here too, answering queries, bringing you highlights from the show floor, and giving live demonstrations of our bespoke custom-built, multi-speaker AV surround sound system incorporating the latest TV tech.
The 2023 Bristol Hi-Fi Show is in full swing. Held at the Delta Hotels Marriott, Bristol City Centre Hotel from 24-26 February and now in its 34th year, it's a welcome return after a Covid-induced absence of three years.
For UK-based lovers of quality audio and the equipment that produces it, a visit to the Bristol Show is a must. It is Britain’s biggest and longest-running exhibition event of its kind and it's certainly been good to be back.
More than 160 exhibitors are showing their wares this year, and Team What Hi-Fi? are here too, answering queries, bringing you highlights from the show floor, and giving live demonstrations of our bespoke custom-built, multi-speaker AV surround sound system incorporating the latest TV tech.