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  1. Rodney Gold

    South African produced TT .. REVOLVE

    Have a look at this , a locally produced high end TT .. some pics and info .. no idea of price REVOLVE turntable project. I love turntables! All those of you that grew up in the initial vinyl era will understand exactly what I mean when I talk about turntables, how they...
  2. Rodney Gold

    Trinnov ..anyone using it?

    I pulled the trigger on a pre owned Trinnov St-2 , intending on using it purely as a room correction device in the digital domain to replace my miniDSP dirac box (DDRC -22d) Anyone here used one or is running one?
  3. Rodney Gold

    Vivid Giya G1 vs G1 Spirits

    I'm pretty much a Vivid audio fan..I have heard almost their whole range and all are impressive . The company treat customers well and are a pleasure to deal with. I'm just a happy customer - so view my ramblings in that light This is a comparison of the Giya G1's and the new G1 Spirits and...
  4. Rodney Gold

    Went to the audiologist

    Went to see the optometrist last week and saw that an audiologist had set up shop nearby so I decided to book an appointment to have my hearing tested .. just for interests sake. I think these folk are more into hearing devices etc rather than testing an OCD audiophile.... but it will be...
  5. Rodney Gold

    Geez Gents

    One has to keep one's head down these days , what with all the daggers and shrapnel flying around .....
  6. Rodney Gold

    My spirits have been lifted

    Vivid audio Giya G1 spirits in my front door entrance ...awaiting uncrating..tomorrow should be exciting....
  7. Rodney Gold

    My stack .. my rack

    Squeezebox touch / dirac miniDSP/Devialet Stack Indonesian coffee table rack.. Currently driving Vivid Giya G1's .. but my G1 spirits should be here this week... sorry bout the poor pics.. cell
  8. Rodney Gold

    Dodged a bullet

    2 weeks ago had a massive heart attack.. resulting in an open heart quad bypass a few days later. Prognosis for me looks very good , I am out the hospital tommorow. I feel like I have been hit by a truck tho .. and have to spend a month at home. Im moving into my music room for the month ...
  9. Rodney Gold

    What to do first

    I have DIRAC that sees my system with 4 subs as a whole and I can use DSP on the 4 subs as a stand alone system via a miniDSP4x10 Currently I set everything to flat , including the subs , then DIRAC the whole thing and only then tweak the subs for flatter room response and to taste Should I...
  10. Rodney Gold

    what's your focus on ?

    We all focus on various parts of our hifi as to improve or change or whatever Mine at the moment is advanced bass control and digital room correction what's your focus on right now?
  11. Rodney Gold

    Tweaking spend

    I reckon that tweaks from the absurd to the really useful , do well sales wise because of price Compared to a major gear purchases they are normally "pocket money" buys. (yes, I know , some stuff costs a gazillion $) I have often bought or implemented tweaks with the attitude "well why...
  12. Rodney Gold

    Mind blowing and surreal music experience

    We are in Ennis , Ireland for a wedding , in this old and rickety but charming hotel.. The Old Ground.. travelled 6000 miles from South Africa to be there Couldnt sleep well last night and went downstairs and outside to have a fag at 3 am .. maybe 2-3 people in a lounge off the lobby...
  13. Rodney Gold

    cost per hour

    Assuming a system cost of $100k Assuming 2 hours a day listening amortised over 5 years = 3600 hours $28 an hour BUT you can get at least 1/2 back for your stuff after 5 years So lets say $13.50 an hour I listen to about 4-5 hours a day My $ cost is $6 an hour.... IMO , its worth it for me...
  14. Rodney Gold

    The rarity of privilege....

    I consider myself a very lucky audiophile... I listen to at least 6 hours of music a day I am able to afford relatively good gear (tho my G1's and Devialet stretched me quite far) I have my own 8m x 6m dedicated purpose built and fully treated music room and can play as loud as I like at...

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