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Is anyone here running an Ortofon 2m Blue cartridge on a turntable? I'm just running mine in at the moment - biggest change in sound I've experienced on my very basic little setup.

I've been on the same search & tested a few at Superfi last weekend. (I own a pair of Dali sensor 1s but wanted to see if anything around that price range would be an upgrade). I tried the Monitor Audio Bronzes, Dali sensor 3s & B&W656 s2. Dali sensor 3s were the clear winner but be wary that they are quite large so might not suit a every room (aesthetically), I didn't really like the bronzes as they were a bit metallic sounding in comparison. Ended up realising my little zensor 1s are brill for the buck & investing in a cartridge upgrade would be the way to go.

To sum - I'd say try and listen to some Dali Zensors if you can vs the bronzes...

Thanks - good tips. Yeah I was prepared for that... was going to treat it as a bit of a project.

Hmm, if it's purely a trade off on aesthetics then probably not worth it... Think I'd be better saving & going for something like a newer arcam FMJ A19? Might be overkill for the rest of the components.

So I've been lusting over an Arcam A&R60 that is currently on the 'bay and is close to me. I ended up with a Project Essential III which I'm enjoying a lot, but I'd love to get a replacement for my Cambridge 640a which sounds fine, but is nowt spesh. Everything is hooked up to my Dali Zensor 1s.

I'm going to try and get the seller to give me a listen this weekend - what should I be looking out for when I go to look at it? @chrisbmx116 still enjoying yours?

We had an offer accepted on a new place last week... 2 bed flat with a garden in Honor Oak- well chuffed! Has anyone used a surveyor recently that they would recommend?

Oh okay - I think the difference we are looking at is nearly 7K (2% fee...) so it's worth a try.

Which agent did you use out of interest?

Has anyone here sold using one of the fixed fee online estate agents & if so how was it? Me and Mrs. Seb are looking to put our flat up for sale soon & could really do with not giving our hard earned dollar over to a slick haired property professional.

Yorkshirist.

Just spotted this... looking great! Definitely go 32 (or higher)

All gone.

I guess I've been unlucky then!? I'll stick with them for the moment and try to avoid rogue shards.

I'm a bit disappointed with the puncture protection on my Michelin Pro4 Endurance V2s. I'm getting a puncture every couple of weeks... usually a bit of glass getting embedded and working it's way in through the ride. Can anyone comment on the protection of the gravel king road tyres or am I best going back to the gp4000s for riding through the rivers of glass on the A1000?

This is looking rad, I'll be stopping by for a test ride if I'm ever in Poland!

So I've finally got some pennies put aside for a turntable. I've seen a second hand project debut carbon for £250 in an unused condition vs getting a project essential II from RS for about £190. Is the Debut Carbon worth the extra spends or should I be putting this into a higher quality phono pre amp?

Groupset pictures & CX expert Callipers added. Askium Discs still available....

Apple TV now gone.

I've literally just picked up a pair of these from Richer Sounds as I was sick of my crappy apple in-ears at work. As you would expect a world of difference!

Rotors yes, cassette no. I have someone lined up to take these after the weekend - let me know if you'd like to be second in line?

Apple TV & Groupset added. The latter requires a a good clean and I'll put up some pictures.

^Followed that procedure to the dot. I even did a slightly awkward shoulder tap to say 'that was daft, don't do it again, I'm sorry I just swore, you are a moron' etc etc.

Bad ride in - I managed to hit a pedestrian as they decided to run through traffic to catch a bus... I passed on the inside of the bus on the downhill of New North Road where it meets Essex road and before I knew it a lady was running across infront of me with a wheelie case. What is the correct etiquette where someone does something very stupid & dangerous but you are just glad that everyone still has all their limbs ?

Conti Ultras & BR 451 awaiting collection. CycloX-Kings sold.

Challenge Roubaix tyres & Askium Discs still available :)

Sure are. Drop me a PM.

Swrves & Cinelli Stem and Bars now sold.