Recent content by michael.s

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    Lubricating Goldmund Studio Turnatble

    Never too late - thanks for responding! I gave up on the idea of lubricating it, especially as the factory advice was - don't. It still works perfectly but I don't use it as much these days. My CD playback system has been gradually improving over the years, thanks to many upgrades, and now I...
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    iFi audio ZEN Stream - The Official Thread

    This was most helpful, thank you!
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    iFi audio ZEN Stream - The Official Thread

    I'd be interested to know this also, and is there indeed any benefit in adding a DDC to the chain? Also interested to know how to change the buffer setting on the Zen (not that I need to at present!)?
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    iFi audio ZEN Stream - The Official Thread

    I've just upgraded my DAC to a much more expensive one which includes a Streamer. This new DAC / Streamer keeps on dropping the signal momentarily as if there is no FIFO buffer. My iFi Zen never does this. Does the iFi Zen in fact have a FIFO buffer? Either way I'm certainly not parting with it!
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    Electa Amator damaged terminal - binding post

    Thanks for your very pragmatic comments - you've made me rethink this, and my new plan is to make the best of the situation by trying to repair the thread as best I can from the outside, and forget about trying to get inside the box!
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    Electa Amator damaged terminal - binding post

    I'm in Australia, thanks for your input - I'll check with the local distributor first, if its easily removable then should not be a problem even if I have to use non standard fittings
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    Electa Amator damaged terminal - binding post

    I understand that this would fix the thread, but ruin the gold plating. Not the best thing for connectivity. I'd like to replace the binding posts but don't know how to access them. For example, would I remove the woofer and be able to reach and remove / replace the binding posts?
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    Electa Amator damaged terminal - binding post

    Thanks for the reply - speakers are bi-wired, not jumped. Only damaged one, but even connecting with jumpers would pose the same problem! Agree, great speakers, and definitely benefit from bi-wiring.
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    Electa Amator damaged terminal - binding post

    Can anyone advise me how to access the terminals on my Mk1 Electa Amator? I was over-enthusiastic in tightening and one has a stripped thread. How can I replace or fix it? Any advice most gratefully received!
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    Lubricating Goldmund Studio Turnatble

    I have a Goldmund Studio Turntable which I bought new about 30 years ago. It works perfectly still, but I've never been able to lubricate the bearing, which of course is a direct drive motor. I feel that it should have fresh oil by now, but have no idea how to go about it. Thanks and grateful...
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    iFi audio ZEN Stream - The Official Thread

    Yes definitely connected to the ethernet - white light showing fast connection speed. Since posting above I find that sound does after all stop when I disconnect the ethernet, so clearly this is the pathway for streaming. What has been concerning me is that I believed my mobile phone was doing...
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    iFi audio ZEN Stream - The Official Thread

    This video shows wi-fi turned off. When doing this, then neither Tidal Connect nor mconnect can see the iFi Zen streamer.
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    iFi audio ZEN Stream - The Official Thread

    Thank you for your reply, yes my Dac can do the full MQA unfold. But if I turn off the WiFi (is that what you mean?) then how can the app (iPhone) connect with the streamer? Does the iFi Zen Streamer connect automatically to the WiFi without there being a way to input the network password to it?
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    iFi audio ZEN Stream - The Official Thread

    Just connected my iFi Zen Streamer - really easy to connect & works beautifully. I'm using TIDAL exclusively, but a couple of questions however. When connected via TIDAL Connect my DAC shows OFS 96khz (on this track), but using mconnect (dlna) it shows MQA. Is there any difference? My interest...
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