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I've probably said it before but most of the B&O design team should be shot.
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I like it :oops:
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http://www.roger-russell.com/wire/wire.htm

Get yourself some lamp wire from B&Q
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Rossyra wrote:http://www.roger-russell.com/wire/wire.htm

Get yourself some lamp wire from B&Q
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Forgot I ordered this! It'll be interesting to see what it sounds like. Handy nonetheless, as I always sit in a different room to my stereo.
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Chord are supposed to be unveiling this at the Shard in a few days but someone jumped the gun.

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I had a pair of B&W 600 series at my parents that have somehow vanished now that I want them back. They weren't all that great, but suddenly I feel the urge to replace them from eBay because they are gone :(
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Don't do it. Get some 800 series instead. Those are some proper speakers. B&W had a model change recently and there should be some good deals out there.
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whee, the mid drivers on my £900 special edition floorstanders have eaten themselves from the inside out at the braids since they were last used. :(

I've had nothing but bad luck with these speakers. :problem:
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There was never any doubt as to what would get played first:

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Was the pic before or after? I hope it didn't all disintegrate :shifty:
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Another DAC on home demo :roll: After being initially impressed I don't think Auralic are for me, whereas Cyrus + Chord = :hinthint:

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Anodised aluminium aren't they?
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Maybe it's your monitor? They do look slightly goldish (or brass) on my monitor.
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They are gold, it's just the picture.
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I'm very happy with the sound of my vinyl and if it aint broke.... Anyway, if I was going to try a new phono stage I think you can guess what it'd be :awe:

Very happy with my digital at last too. This Hugo TT is a thing of wonder. I'll be selling my regular Hugo if anyone's interested.
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Stuck in the 90's? :awe:
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Anyone want to buy a Chord Hugo (black) before I try the usual places?
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Already got one :awe: