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by Bencat57
Tue Sep 20, 2022 2:10 pm
Forum: Admin-Intro-Chitchat
Topic: Accident Prone
Replies: 16
Views: 2710
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Re: Accident Prone

Sorry to hear about your misfortune hope things heal well and quickly .
by Bencat57
Mon Sep 19, 2022 12:29 pm
Forum: DIY
Topic: The final configuration of my stacked KEF 103 Reference Speakers
Replies: 13
Views: 15240
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Re: The final configuration of my stacked KEF 103 Reference Speakers

Well time flies even if your not having any fun so this an update which will hopefully encourage those interested to visit the Wam Show in Stoke on October 2nd . About four months ago the three way active system I have went belly up and my thoughts seemed to indicate that the drivers on one of the f...
by Bencat57
Fri Sep 09, 2022 12:56 pm
Forum: General Audio
Topic: The Return of the Wam Show
Replies: 24
Views: 6908
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Re: The Return of the Wam Show

Just another update for those interested , there has been a change in the conditions on the day for the Hotel and the show now has full use of the hotel were parts of the third floor were going to used and this restricted the numbers that could attend . This has now been changed and as a result ther...
by Bencat57
Fri Aug 19, 2022 1:46 pm
Forum: General Audio
Topic: Stupid human vanity but I am thinking about it any way .
Replies: 7
Views: 1383
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Stupid human vanity but I am thinking about it any way .

Okay I admit this is just me being who I am and acting daft really . I recently had to take my used A60 Amp back to NVA for repair and while there chatted with Paul who as always was both patient and interesting . I was given a little view of the new amplifiers and the new matt cases . I have to say...
by Bencat57
Tue Aug 16, 2022 1:23 pm
Forum: General Audio
Topic: The Return of the Wam Show
Replies: 24
Views: 6908
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Re: The Return of the Wam Show

Just a mention that at the Show this year there will be both a Charity Auction and Raffle and there are already some very nice items in both . All money raised will go to a local Stoke Hospice who offer end of life help to those in the area so short term money is always welcome . Please also note th...
by Bencat57
Fri Aug 05, 2022 1:14 pm
Forum: General Audio
Topic: Quad ESL 57 buying advice, please
Replies: 66
Views: 56066
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Re: Quad ESL 57 buying advice, please

Adding this to this thread as information for those considering or interested but accept that this not probably the best place for it . As I have indicated I own and use a pair of refurbished (by AQuadThing Audio) . I have used them with a Krell KSA 50 , an XTZ A100 Class A Amp and currentky a Croft...
by Bencat57
Thu Aug 04, 2022 11:48 am
Forum: General Audio
Topic: The Return of the Wam Show
Replies: 24
Views: 6908
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Re: The Return of the Wam Show

To update those interested the show is now confirmed and booked with payments being made . There is a link to the web page here for anyone who wants details . https://show.hifiwigwam.com/ Due to fire regulations there will be only 400 tickets for the live event on the Sunday so there is a chance tha...
by Bencat57
Mon Apr 04, 2022 11:45 am
Forum: General Audio
Topic: The Return of the Wam Show
Replies: 24
Views: 6908
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Re: The Return of the Wam Show

Just as an update there is now a thread for those wanting to exhibit to at least put there names down . As per my update those already previously paid are getting preference and then those who paid but obtained a refund. After this it is first cone first served so if you want to have a room best to ...
by Bencat57
Sun Mar 20, 2022 12:49 am
Forum: General Audio
Topic: Quad ESL 57 buying advice, please
Replies: 66
Views: 56066
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Re: Quad ESL 57 buying advice, please

Hi Paul I am not the right person to be able to advise the technical details of what is fitted so I would suggest that you contact Andrew Jones of AQuadThing Audio who has done all the work on my speakers . https://aquadthingaudio.wixsite.com/5763/contact If you ask him what has been done then he ca...
by Bencat57
Fri Mar 18, 2022 3:30 pm
Forum: General Audio
Topic: The Return of the Wam Show
Replies: 24
Views: 6908
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Re: The Return of the Wam Show

My only comments on the above is that the cost of running this show is large and profits in the past have never been that much . Sadly a full return to the Scalfold ethos would need an owner that has very deep pockets and is prepared to accept a loss on the show . The number of people who would do t...