I like the idea of the Calibre offering up more standard axle spacing tbh, plus easier to upgrade wheels in future. Plus im secretly hoping the large version will be s fluroescent as the medium..

it’s still a relatively new advancement in technology and they are cramming a lot of gubbins into a tiny tube – whilst still keeping it at a price point that most can manage.

So I guess it stands to reason they cover their asses with such a service schedule.

Ever read your car/motorbike recommended servicing schedules? You’d have a lot less time to do your driving if you followed them to the letter..

I havent managed to find an answer or get a respons yet – I’m keen on the Dune in its supposed new large sizing but have no idea if there has been an update on release date yet?

Whilst the O-O fatty is currently 25% off i’d like to get a better idea of timing..

great response

‘cept they’re serial number marked – and that’d be fraudulent n’all

O-O Inbred 853 and Cotic Soul both came close, minor tweaks to bars and stem required though.
Ironically, the closest I came to perfect was a darkside purchase, PX SL Pro carbon – felt spot on during first ride and ended up riding it further than any bike ive ever owned with none of the usual back pain. Have been chasing the same fit on other road bikes since.

Just had to blow £500 on keeping the car on the road otherwise I’d probably have dropped £750 on a fatty. Shame

In some ways, that’s pretty funny

I was at the cinema once and this guy was eating a curly wurly so brazenly that I was forced to cut his throat with my Leatherman.

“HOW ABOUT SOME BLOOD PUDDING WITH THAT?!” I shouted, as his short remaining life ebbed away onto the crushed velour upholstery.

God knows how they get the stains out.

Acsevens – does your XL still come up feeling slightly short?

I’m bang in the large category for my height but would never go that short on TT, the XL looks much better on paper

I’ll decant crisps into a bowl

#1 middle class quote of the day.

Yeah that’s where I got my plinths from

Ha! Yes, there’s quite a bit to shift..

Need to find a happy compromise with speaker positioning.

Sitting hear listening to Bill Callahan/Dream River on the RP6.. It’s bloody brilliant. Bongo drums floating in front of me and bass guitar plucking away and delivering some rich bass.. I think the amp may be loosening up

Cheers Rusty. Have just played around with speaker positioning and that’s instantly added more depth to the bass and seemingly prolonged the duration of each bass ‘note’. I have some granite slabs to play around with so will have a go under each speaker and keep trying minor adjustments over the course of the weekend.

Interesting to hear about the Dali range, may look into it

/\ 🙂

Thanks for the advice guys. Some going straight over my head but I’m in awe of how much detail some of you go into. In hindsight I think the construction of my living room is having a huge bearing on the sound. I will go away and play with speaker positioning, and look into possibly insulating the floor as it’s currently suspended over the subterranean garage space. When I’m in the garage I can hear every note and best of the stereo playing above!

Yes, I feel that I’ve gained the tightening up, rythm is improved and detail is exceptionally clear. I guess my main grumble is the sense of a lack of power – whatever that means.
I think the short of it is that despite appreciating quality sound reproduction I’m probably spoilt by years of concerts/gigs/clubs/car stereo where you can really feel the air pressure changes and the deep bass notes – which according to most snobby audiophile descriptions is completely uncouth of me to desire.

Now I don’t expect an 1000 giga watt concert in my living room, but at the moment I’m missing the low rumbly bass notes that I’ve heard much more humble systems at least attempt to reproduce in the past.
For example, playing Prodigy’s Poision (a system tester for me) – I can barely detect the opening sub bass line, in as much as I can hear it, but there’s no gusto behind it. Cypress Hill Black Sunday on vinyl I was expecting big things – but again, very modest bass at the lower end – backed up by Mrs Slim who far from usually being bothered by stereo set up expressed herself that the bass seemed flat.
Kate Bush Hounds of Love, James Gold Mother – exceptional clarity and stereo imaging, but instead of worrying about it being too loud I’m left wanting to turn up the volume in order to feel the complete package

I’d have to agree that as far as I can work out, in audiophile terms bass is a bad word that needs to be controlled.

I prefer controlled BASS

Yes they are ported. It was a smaller room and they were connected to a home made amp so no idea what was driving them exactly.. They kicked butt though, but yes I’m sure the room dims played a part

Thanks for the input.
Relatively speaking this amp is several steps up the ladder, I’m sure it’s capable in the right hands

Cambridge was bass light too, IMO. The old Marrantz was better in that respect but would lose composure when driven harder.
Room is approx 5m x 6m. Carpeted, curtains

Granted, it’s not set up on a great stand. It’s on a modular shelving system but isolated by granite plinths, and the CDP has those spongy feet that came highly recommended on an old hi-fi thread.
Turntable is isolated via dedicated wall bracket, living room floor is suspended with garage void underneath. Unfortunately.

I thought you’d left Al? 😉

See, this is where I lose my mind with hi-fi. Change one component and a hundred voices tell you the fault lies in another component. Change that component..

What makes a flabby speaker?
Is my amp not capable of handling current and exuding control?

I’m matching my system based on recommended complimentary components. But of course one mans meat etc..

I want great bass, but I also want great control and separation. Discuss

ouch, spent £1600 and even then can’t persuade yourself it is any good? can you take it back!?

£1600 is new price, I paid a LOT less than that from an old rich fella who bought it and replaced it almost immediately when realising it had no tone controls..
It is good, very very good, I’m just trying to work out how good it should be. Currently too lean to consider it as amazing, but suspect running in – or lack of – to be part of the problem.

Aren’t they small speakers? Are they difficult to drive?

For floor standers, they are fairly diminutive. Did hear them connected to a juicy amp before I bought them though, and the bass had me grinning like a child, so far I’ve not been able to replicate that. I honestly don’t know if they are difficult to drive but I’d assumed that an Elicit could handle those duties?..

I had the same problem initially recon it took close to 100 hours to reach it full potential. I almost went down the Sub route but the wife wouldn’t play, as it turns out it wasn’t necessary just needed more running in.

Fingers crossed it comes to life then, will be great to hear it open up. Thanks

Cheers Ben, I’ll likely drop you an email. Remind me what the contraption is called again?

Anyone?

I’m on the South Downs

Can I learn to drum, well, at 37?

Always wanted a practice kit. Dabbled with a kit as a teenager but never had lessons. Seem to be able to grasp a rythym though.

I have a bucket list wish to drum in a band to a crowd that actually enjoy the experience.

Nobody?

Can someone imbed the video on this link please?

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/arcade-fire-thank-david-bowie-for-making-the-band-possible-a6808851.html

That song and performance makes every hair on my body stand up.

If Bowies good enough for my favourite band of the century, he’s good enough for me.

Any word on when the large version is due out?

*Arcade Fire

Stupid iPhone

Did anyone enjoy Bowies cameo on the last Arcard Fire album as much as me?

I remember hearing his voice on the track for the first time and a wry smile breaking on my face, it’s an album I particularly love and his presence just added to its cool in spades IMO. Story goes he was passing by the New York recording studio that day and had heard AF were in session. Went in to check it out and was duly invited to contribute, and of course obliged.
He loved Arcard Fire (have you seen his collaboration on the live version of Wake Up?, it’s awesome). Sums him up nicely for me, finger always on the pulse, contributions always adding to the mix!

It’s easy for some to forget his production credits also. His work with Iggy, and particularly with Lou Reed is some of my all time favourite material.

Agreed with earlier posts, I think only Dylan will have as significant an impact to me when he passes. Closely followed by Bob Plant, then perhaps Jagger and Keef.

I think the whole world will collectively mourn Dylan on a bigger scale than even Bowie perhaps.

Part of the shock and sadness to Bowies death has to surely be attributed to the suddenness of it, and unlike a heart attack, the knowledge that he knew he was dying and worked to the end.

Will miss you Mr Bowie!

Patronising bell eh? Who’dve guessed

With all due respect – get a **** grip.

You can do one too

Do one OP.

If the passing of Bowie isn’t culturally significant enough to stir the media for hours/days – then nothing really matters.

Yeah I did see evidence of a fairly narrow gauge pipe at the back of the drier in the bottom corner, possibly same thickness as yours. Thanks again, will definitely use that option for collected water

That bit I figured. It was ‘the point’ that I can’t figure

Good shout Graham, I’ll check the model and if so, route the water outlet next weekend.
Re extra cupboard, I’m using the 2x cupboard legs for support (as well as extra side panel) so unfortunately there’s no space below for slidey drawer. There is however bunches of space above the tumble drier that I’ll make good use of on next project.
There’s also a shelf in the cupboard now so good useable space in there.

Mrs Slim is loving her ‘laundry room’ already. Top banana

Getting there!