MargieH 7,599 Posted August 28, 2021 Report Share Posted August 28, 2021 ….and here you are, Ben, as chirpy and bright as you always were! I think it would take more than a laryngectomy to drag you down for long. I know there were some dark days along the way but you’ve made it…. Well done x . 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,411 Posted August 28, 2021 Report Share Posted August 28, 2021 8 hours ago, DJ360 said: There could of course be all kinds of psychological and biological reasons..to do with 'body clocks' etc. For various reasons I would rule out any theory that blames the electrical supply and go with the above. It's the end of the day, all chores are done and it's relaxation time. A late listening session is I suspect rarely a spur of the moment thing. It's planned and anticipated so the listeners 'mood' is likely to be right for appreciating the music, plus the pleasure audiophiles gain from the ritual of operating high-end equipment. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,464 Posted August 28, 2021 Report Share Posted August 28, 2021 1 hour ago, benjamin1945 said: 3 Years ago today i was ''Laryngetamised''.....Quite a day........ Not only are you still here and thriving, but you appeared in person on Tuesday to prove it. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,305 Posted August 28, 2021 Report Share Posted August 28, 2021 Ben's indestructible. X thousand women can't be wrong! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted August 28, 2021 Report Share Posted August 28, 2021 You are doing well Benj. Your recovery and frame of mind, are brilliant and an inspiration to anyone facing similar illnesses. Keep going in the right direction Mi Duck, and when my latest health scarey problem is better I will look forward to seeing you and the other Nottstalgians again.x 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,151 Posted August 28, 2021 Report Share Posted August 28, 2021 20 hours ago, radfordred said: Deadman’s shoes You can’t beat crisp brand new fresh out the bag Bought some lovely Italian shoes for £30..a few years ago...in a charity shop up Mapperley top.........the lady who served me more or less told me she knew the man who they belonged to who was deceased........ Best shoes i've ever owned...even had them repaired 3 or 4 years ago..........Danced from Nerja to Nottingham in them....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 807 Posted August 28, 2021 Report Share Posted August 28, 2021 He's a Dedicated Follower Of Fashion. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,895 Posted August 28, 2021 Report Share Posted August 28, 2021 Ben is it really 3 yrs ago? It doesn’t seem possible but glad you are getting back to normal and looking good. As regards to electricity aiding pleasant music listening, I wouldn’t know as I listen to day time music but I have noticed if I do my ironing in the evening it always turns out better and smoother. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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DJ360 6,728 Posted August 29, 2021 Report Share Posted August 29, 2021 15 hours ago, Brew said: For various reasons I would rule out any theory that blames the electrical supply and go with the above. It's an interesting one. As far as I know most solid state stuff runs at about 20 volts, so that the mains is cut from 220v or thereabouts via a transformer. So as long as there is enough current, you'd imagine that dips in the voltage wouldn't make much difference, assuming voltage regulation is 'correct'. Valve kit of course uses big transformers and carries much higher internal voltages, but so long as trannies can avoid/minimise 'saturation'..it shouldn't be an issue. Also, though there's little doubt that the mains is often far from being a pure 50Hz AC.and carries all sorts of other 'crud'.. including 'spikes' and digital signals..the question is whether that can 'break through' into the audio circuits of your kit and degrade the sound. There's no doubt that I used to pick up 'clicks' from the fridge, before I installed a dedicated mains circuit for the hi-fi. That said, my Innuos Zen Mini music server sounds better with the optional outboard power supply, which is supposedly a 'stiffer' more 'robust' supply than that fitted to the basic unit. There are two ways of looking at that. One. It's just a con. 2. The 'basic' power supply is adequate for the 'base model', but the 'better' power supply takes the unit closer to what is delivered by the next model up.. for less money. I'm no expert but I believe that power supply design can have a big influence on the sound of kit. Basically all it needs to do is deliver enough current to cope with big 'transient' signals, such as bass thud or whatever... and also to recover quickly. So.. a lot of designers put in massive capacitors, sometimes 'bypassed' by smaller ones in parallel to deal with alleged stuff going on at higher frequencies. On an instinctive level.. big capacitors acting as a current 'reservoir', sort of makes sense. Except.. the last amplifier I listened to with massive capacitors etc.. was a Sonneteer model which totally failed to control the 'soundstage' in my system. It produced a massive, but very vague soundstage, with no real information as to where instruments and vocals were located in 'the mix'. By contrast, the more expensive amp I eventually purchased has a physically much smaller mains transformer and no big capacitors...and yet it is able to cope with all the music I throw at it without 'wallowing' or ever sounding like it is running out of steam. 15 hours ago, Brew said: It's the end of the day, all chores are done and it's relaxation time. A late listening session is I suspect rarely a spur of the moment thing. It's planned and anticipated so the listeners 'mood' is likely to be right for appreciating the music, plus the pleasure audiophiles gain from the ritual of operating high-end equipment. Partly true I think Brew.. though my late evening sessions are rarely planned. I snatch the opportunity when I can. There's no doubt that the 'ritual', especially with playing vinyl.. adds to the pleasure.. but for me the ritual happens whatever the time of day. Putting it another way.. I often have music sessions in the afternoon..especially in the winter months.. but there's no doubt in my mind that the late evening sessions always sound better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
letsavagoo 963 Posted August 29, 2021 Report Share Posted August 29, 2021 What amplifier do you use Col. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,728 Posted August 29, 2021 Report Share Posted August 29, 2021 An LFD Zero MkV. Simple six input integrated amplifier with about 60 watts RMS per channel. LFD is a company created by Dr Malcolm Hawksford, Professor of Audio Engineering at university of Essex, and Dr Richard Bews. LFD stands for 'Low Fuzzy Distortion', 'Fuzzy Distortion being an effect seemingly identified by Hawksford. I wouldn't know. All I know is that the LFD is the best sounding integrated amp I could find for my budget..according to my ears, and in my system. LFD is a low volume..almost 'cottage industry' company which doesn't advertise and sells via a very small dealer base. However..very highly regarded world wide. Link here to the next product up in the range.. a bit out of my price range but I've had one here and it is even better..basically offering 'more of everything'., but mostly the link includes lot of info on Hawksfords thinking about audio kit. My amp is identical in appearance except for a less deep case. https://dougbradyhifi.com/collections/lfd/products/lfd-ncse Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Engineer 614 Posted August 29, 2021 Report Share Posted August 29, 2021 I am with the biological/psychological school of thought on improved hearing late on. I have definitely noticed that a comfortable volume level on the TV during the day is too loud for me in late evening (and I don't live in a particularly noisy street/area). Maybe our ancestors evolved more sensitive hearing (or a different frequency response) as the daytime wanes to be more aware of predators? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,305 Posted August 29, 2021 Report Share Posted August 29, 2021 I don't have a tv but I'm highly sensitive to noise and if I have the radio on or CD, I have it very low, so much so that other people comment that they can't hear it! Many years ago, my hearing was tested as part of a medical examination and I was told I could hear unusual frequencies! The doctor said I should have been a dog! Cheek! I hate loud noises. Children screaming, shouting, fireworks, cars backfiring, etc. It's painful. Now, I'm going to dig up that Bonio I buried last night! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 807 Posted August 29, 2021 Report Share Posted August 29, 2021 Sounds like the other Jill in Canada Jill she was told when she was very young that her hearing was sensitive sounds exactly like you are all Jills the same? Going to put my hearing aid in to listen to the news. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,305 Posted August 29, 2021 Report Share Posted August 29, 2021 Can't she find her Bonio, either? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 807 Posted August 29, 2021 Report Share Posted August 29, 2021 Still looking Jill. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,151 Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 This morning in Costa Coffee'' Bulwell......... Lady...I know your face....... Me......I know yours Lady...Did you go to Padstow ? Me......I did...and you ? Lady.....youre (my name) Me.........yes and you are (her name) Amazing 'bump into'....Not seen since 1960 but still recognised each other....Had 10 minute chat..made each other laugh with a couple of memories...then she had to go...Life is full of surprises... What a lovely encounter............... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,151 Posted September 2, 2021 Report Share Posted September 2, 2021 Got me new suit this morning......crossed the border into Derbyshire and went to Moss Bros. at Mcarthur Glen retail Park...only a ten minute drive away.................. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted September 2, 2021 Report Share Posted September 2, 2021 On the bus to town bumped in to LizzieM ! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,138 Posted September 2, 2021 Report Share Posted September 2, 2021 Was she collecting fares CF.? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted September 2, 2021 Report Share Posted September 2, 2021 No BK like us enjoying a bit of freedom after a long lockdown. Enjoyable chat though. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,138 Posted September 2, 2021 Report Share Posted September 2, 2021 I'd like a bit of freedom CF, think I might have a word wiv me parole officer. They might even take me tag off for a couple of hours. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,507 Posted September 2, 2021 Report Share Posted September 2, 2021 It was good to see you and Mrs Catfan, hope you enjoyed your wander around town 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 807 Posted September 3, 2021 Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 No Beekay she was driving. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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