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Recently upgraded at work . That's not the true throughput, as its managed locally for "fairness" , so that's just my symmetrical slice o'the pie, but that is a tasty ping.

Couldn't decide if this belonged here or in Deals Welcome to the auction for my beloved Audio Stoat 01 integrated "amplifier." Audio Stoat may be a new name to many, but in audiophile circles the name is already causing something of a rustle. The "amplifier" is "carefully" hand built in rural Brittany, France by experienced artisans and the quality of this unit shines out from the crowd like a glimmering beacon of aural hope in a sea of audio detritus. Lavishly constructed from a cardboard box the "amplifier" is veneered in a *prime finish which is usually 75pence extra over the normal price of the amplifier and, put quite simply, it exudes quality, luxury and exclusivity rarely seen in an amplifier at this price point. In short every expense has been spared and no attention to detail has been taken, resulting in a true highish fidelity product with real pride of ownership value if you like that kind of thing. The "amplifier" is sure to take pride of place on the new owner's hi-fi rack! Technical Gubbins The "amplifier" boasts an enviable zero feedback circuit resulting in impressive zero distortion - not many hifi amplifiers on the market can boast figures as good as these! Output would be a healthy 60w if it worked and the **BOS output "valves" are at least 50% guaranteed Morissons own brand, with markings still clearly visible on one of the tubes. In its present configuration the amplifier boasts a huge zero watts per channel but can be reconfigured to deliver an even more impressive nowt in ***PPPPS configuration. The "volume" knob is handcrafted using reclaimed materials which of course should ensure that the green credentials of this "amplifier" are beyond reproach and it is bolted onto the chassis so it turns and everything. Inside the chassis everything has been left to chance and every component is of the very highest quality. High quality audiophile products such as a metal nut and bolt have been used. *Packing Tape Brown **Broken Old Stock ***Push Push Push Pull Shove Anything made from the sale of this unique piece of hifi audio history over and above the postage costs will be given to a UK chariddy after payment has been received! Audio Stoat have secured a world first review of the Audio Stoat 01 amplifier with Hifi Pig on the 1st of April ("snoofling out what's hot in Hifi") The unit has no plug and no attempt should be made to connect it to the mains or any other source of electricity as this will result in death if not something much worse!! Anyway plugging it in to anything would be downright stupid!!! Don't do it!! We cannot guarantee that the "valves" won't be smashed to bits but we'll pack them as best we can. COMING SOON -THE AUDIO STOAT DAC http://www.ebay.co.u...em=120877686384 The Q&A's are fun http://contact.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ShowAllQuestions&ShowASQAlways=1&frm=284&iid=120877686384&ssPageName=PageAskSellerQuestion_VI&redirect=0&requested=linette_56

Happy Birthday Larry. Have a .50 Cal for your 50th. Not too Blingy?

^Oblig Bill Hicks (NSFW) on subject. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J10w3FuCwfQ

OK Then, epicaricacy

Diminutive form of oops

well played sir, well played.

Enjoyed a touch of schadenfreude reading up on MS's leap-day oopsie

That was one good looking car, and the lads gave the Bently the "respect" it deserved.

But, This is HC FTFY But it can be argued you were correct, first time

Have a Happy Birthday, Fitz, Hope U can has

^ Also approve.

Some say, "stretching your Stig" will make you go blind All we know is .... http://www.shinyshack.com/product.php?prid=213315&pn=Stretchy-Stig-Stress-Toy Via http://www.reghardware.com/2012/03/10/car_week_ten_in_car_gadgets_and_accessories/page5.html

^ Approve.

Plenty of info on ArcAttack on their webpage. double geek win video from Maker Faire 2011

Suprised the chaps haven't been taking the piss out of this. A Bentley SUV. I kid you not. http://www.bentleymo...xp_9_f_concept/ sorry, folks, but the head of Bentley has confirmed this monster will make it into production in 2015 http://www.reghardwa...eva_motor_show/ EDIT: Anyone for a picnic?

http://www.theonion.com/articles/this-article-generating-thousands-of-dollars-in-ad,27564/

^ OK

^ So you missed the April 19, 2011 milestone. Slacker.

Possibly , for those that need it ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XosLiCgulIw http://www.dollarshaveclub.com/

It's definitely fabulous

^ Bruce Springsteen let you go?

Oh dear, don't annoy the nerds, it only makes them mad .. http://people.xiph.o...neil-young.html Articles last month revealed that musician Neil Young and Apple's Steve Jobs discussed offering digital music downloads of 'uncompromised studio quality'. Much of the press and user commentary was particularly enthusiastic about the prospect of uncompressed 24 bit 192kHz downloads. 24/192 featured prominently in my own conversations with Mr. Young's group several months ago. Unfortunately, there is no point to distributing music in 24-bit/192kHz format. Its playback fidelity is slightly inferior to 16/44.1 or 16/48, and it takes up 6 times the space. There are a few real problems with the audio quality and 'experience' of digitally distributed music today. 24/192 solves none of them. While everyone fixates on 24/192 as a magic bullet, we're not going to see any actual improvement. There is some sensible advice (shock horror) http://people.xiph.o...ung.html#toc_bh Finally, the good news What actually works to improve the quality of the digital audio to which we're listening? Better headphones The easiest fix isn't digital. The most dramatic possible fidelty improvement comes from a good pair of headphones. Over-ear, in ear, open or closed, it doesn't much matter. They don't even need to be expensive, though expensive headphones can be worth the money. Keep in mind that some headphones are expensive because they're well made, durable and sound great. Others are expensive because they're $20 headphones under a several hundred dollar layer of styling, brand name, and marketing. I won't make specfic recommendations here, but I will say you're not likely to find good headphones in a big box store, even if it specializes in electronics or music. As in all other aspects of consumer hi-fi, do your research (and caveat emptor).

There's a thread for that. recent stuff is towards the end. obviously.