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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2010 22:46:14 GMT
can't moan at that price guys, looks a decent bit of kit, its hard to make out the chips especially for the analogue section, nice to see the ESS hardware for the video section looks to have a proper 4pin XO for the clock too, better not mention mods just yet eh   Keep us updated how she goes after more run in time Would you like to see some real "close up" shots Leo? If it's a nice day tomorrow I'll pop the hood and take her outdoors for a photo shoot  Mike I would be interested in seeing some close up shots too, if you can stop those hands from shaking !  Serioiusly though, if you get a chance, connect your DMM on the AC range between the earth side of an RCA output socket and something that is earthed properly. Alex |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2010 22:48:04 GMT
Thank god my wife and kids don't read this, I'd be 200 notes lighter for sure ;D (zero appeal to me function wise)
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2010 22:59:28 GMT
Will do, but if you want one making let me know, but honestly, its got a lot of "burning in" to do before it comes close to what i`m familiar with listening to.
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Post by PinkFloyd on Feb 19, 2010 23:00:08 GMT
Would you like to see some real "close up" shots Leo? If it's a nice day tomorrow I'll pop the hood and take her outdoors for a photo shoot yes please, you should know by now I'm an old perve for close up shots ;D No probs mate will have her with "no knickers" on this time tomorrow....... be sure to tune in  |
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Post by insomniac on Feb 19, 2010 23:01:50 GMT
Thank god my wife and kids don't read this, I'd be 200 notes lighter for sure ;D (zero appeal to me function wise) 50 notes and I won't tell them about it |
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Post by PinkFloyd on Feb 19, 2010 23:03:40 GMT
Will do, but if you want one making let me know, but honestly, its got a lot of "burning in" to do before it comes close to what i`m familiar with listening to. Mick. Mick, me too but for those who have a £199 budget it's a "kick ass" bit of kit Let's not forget that this forum is all about finding the best VFM at "all budgets" Mike. |
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Post by PinkFloyd on Feb 19, 2010 23:16:30 GMT
By the way...... that was one of the best transactions I have ever had online (apart from the one to one personal types) Audio Affair UK delivered big time. Their online "parcel tracking service" is pretty on the ball, as are their customer service "Agents"..... I will definitely deal with them again  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2010 23:17:17 GMT
Thank god my wife and kids don't read this, I'd be 200 notes lighter for sure ;D (zero appeal to me function wise) 50 notes and I won't tell them about it I'm all for bribery....   |
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Post by PinkFloyd on Feb 19, 2010 23:22:26 GMT
50 notes and I won't tell them about it I'm all for bribery.... Not when it comes to audio I hope? |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2010 23:31:15 GMT
Could not agree more, hence my love of the Bravo, and the Cmoy i have purchased recently, both mind blowing SQ "FOR THE BUCK" just giving my Honest SQ impressions thus far of the NAD.  |
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Post by insomniac on Feb 19, 2010 23:38:59 GMT
50 notes and I won't tell them about it I'm all for bribery....  Of course you are.... you're Married  |
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Post by toad on Feb 20, 2010 10:31:24 GMT
A quick update.
I left the NAD cooking overnight and it's starting to make the right noises. There's a bit more weight and impact to the bass and the treble has lost it's sibilance and gained some sparkle. The mids are still a little recessed. It's still a good way behind my Arcam but it's sounding to my ears like it might get there in a few more days. This morning I found myself getting into the music... Always a good sign.
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Post by PinkFloyd on Feb 20, 2010 10:54:53 GMT
Yes, a good sign Toad...... I was actually "tapping my feet" last night listening to Kraftwerk "minimum / maximum" which is always a good sign! I left her on standby overnight but have got her playing again now so will put another 12 hours on her today....... Will try the DVD later and see how it fares |
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Post by PinkFloyd on Feb 20, 2010 11:33:00 GMT
Maybe I'm thick but how the FCK do you connect this thing up to the TV? I've got it connected with a SCART lead at the moment and it's working but want to use a composite cable......
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2010 11:43:03 GMT
Maybe I'm thick but how the FCK do you connect this thing up to the TV? I've got it connected with a SCART lead at the moment and it's working but want to use a composite cable...... Mike Why on earth would you want to use composite video ? I assume that as it can use a SCART cable, that if set up correctly in the menu, it is most likely using RGB,(component video perhaps as another possibility?) which is better than SVHS, and even better than composite video.You would need to check both the player's manual and the TV manual to confirm this capability. Alex |
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Post by PinkFloyd on Feb 20, 2010 12:13:28 GMT
Maybe I'm thick but how the FCK do you connect this thing up to the TV? I've got it connected with a SCART lead at the moment and it's working but want to use a composite cable...... Mike Why on earth would you want to use composite video ? I assume that as it can use a SCART cable, that if set up correctly in the menu, it is most likely using RGB,(component video perhaps as another possibility?) which is better than SVHS, and even better than composite video.You would need to check both the player's manual and the TV manual to confirm this capability. Alex Sorry Alex, I have ordered "1m PURE OFC Component Video RGB Cable" I am VERY new to this "visual" stuff and the instructions are bamboozling me somewhat (plus I need new glasses ) Right, off to hunt down the instructions for the TV ;D |
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Post by XTRProf on Feb 20, 2010 12:31:40 GMT
Perhaps I can help: Composite video - Chroma and Luma signals mixed togather. Will need a very good 3D comb filter to separate it before the signal can be used properly by the TV. SVHS - Chroma and Luma already separated. Just input into TV. Using the composite video or SVHS output will depend on which comb filter is better. If TV comb filter is better, use the composite video. If player comb filter is better use the SVHS. Component video - broken down into even better RGB signals. As Alex had said, even better than the composite and SVHS. DVD signals are natively RGB unlike LD and earlier formats. SCART, if I'm not wrong, is already component RGB video signal. So you don't need the component cable. SCART is the European version of component video. There are adapters to convert from SCART to component and vice versa. I'm not sure about whether SCART carries audio signals as well like HDMI. HDMI - Carries all digital video and audio signals in a single cable. Should be the ultimate std for HT except for the high jitter which the std conglomerate is trying to reduce. SCART is analogue signals for video. Does it carries analogue audio signals? That I'm not sure. DVI - An "older version" of HDMI without the digital audio carrier. My zero cent worth here .................. |
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Post by PinkFloyd on Feb 20, 2010 12:38:16 GMT
AHA! Sussed it out Off to watch a music DVD |
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Post by XTRProf on Feb 20, 2010 12:43:13 GMT
Off to watch a music DVD Care to share which concert? |
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Post by robertkd on Feb 20, 2010 13:07:20 GMT
gee lost me when you didn't use HDMI ;D
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Post by PinkFloyd on Feb 20, 2010 13:15:03 GMT
Off to watch a music DVD Care to share which concert? Kraftwerk "minimum / maximum" |
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Post by PinkFloyd on Feb 20, 2010 13:16:22 GMT
gee lost me when you didn't use HDMI ;D Robert, I've only just got the damned thing and, unfortunately, it doesn't come "bundled" with a whole host of exotic cables..... I will purchase them ASAP, once I get used to the machine and it's functions ;D |
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Post by robertkd on Feb 20, 2010 13:25:45 GMT
No worries the machine sounds interesting and I suspect it's more a conspiracy that these cables are not included so that we're tempted to buy really expensive cables.
waiting to hear your report on the video playback preformance
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2010 15:32:48 GMT
Had mine on loop now for 15hrs hooked up to my XCAN V3, started to "wake up" now, and smells like its "burning in", producing a more lively SQ, i`m a happier bunny now, yet to try DVD |
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Post by PinkFloyd on Feb 20, 2010 16:17:20 GMT
Damned decent picture quality even with the supplied piece of string.... can't wait to see it in it's full 1080p glory.... have ordered a decent HDMI cable |
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