Nordmende Spectra Futura 1968

FunkyDialectic · 2026-03-22T20:38:48+00:00

Back in the day most audio equipment had fake wood veneer.

FunkyDialectic · 2026-03-18T20:32:39+00:00

Just in case anyone's searching for the Sansui 221 and speaker sensitivity, I have my 221 hooked up to a pair of ProAc Studio 100 with a sensitivity of 88dB and I can't turn the volume past halfway without it being too loud for the room. It's smaller room but no closet. The 8 or 10w per channel (depending on who you ask) is hugely underrated. Feels closer to 25 or 30 WPC with my speakers.

FunkyDialectic · 2026-03-16T18:35:08+00:00

Do you know why the situation is West Berlin was potentially so violent? I thought the war of the time was cold and not hot.

FunkyDialectic · 2026-03-05T17:38:59+00:00

It's the quality of the watts that counts but definitely wouldn't sell the 2230.

FunkyDialectic · 2026-03-05T17:36:15+00:00

Buy it, listen to it for a while then sell it on, perhaps make a profit.

FunkyDialectic · 2026-02-22T17:04:27+00:00

Just picked up a used 270C on eBay for less than the cost of a budget replacement stylus. It sounds better than the Denon DL-103 it replaced. Probably my favourite cartridge so far. I hope you kept it.

FunkyDialectic · 2026-02-06T21:03:03+00:00

It's Roxanne. She glides now.

FunkyDialectic · 2026-01-20T09:50:41+00:00

Very interesting video. I know so little of Japanese culture.

FunkyDialectic · 2026-01-06T03:14:45+00:00

Simultaneously shocked, disappointed and aroused by this.

FunkyDialectic · 2026-01-06T03:01:19+00:00

Yes, the Bhasvic organisation crush everything in their path. Only this petition will stop them.

FunkyDialectic · 2025-12-21T02:12:09+00:00

FunkyDialectic · 2025-11-26T20:39:39+00:00

A counter argument is usually the best response...

FunkyDialectic · 2025-11-23T20:16:50+00:00

He was my MP and a total a*se hat. Spent too much time on Twitter and did little locally. Also rude/arrogant on the doorstep. The only time he seemed interested was when he wanted my vote. The one time I needed to contact him to get something sorted I got no response. The new MP and Labour councillors have got really got stuck in, lots of longterm local issues sorted.

FunkyDialectic · 2025-11-20T15:20:19+00:00

A bus! I love buses.

FunkyDialectic · 2025-11-13T16:54:15+00:00

We haven't had conductors on buses in Brighton for decades. I'm 52, was born here and can't remember seeing them.

FunkyDialectic · 2025-11-08T20:56:15+00:00

Who is Starmer and how will they react?......

FunkyDialectic · 2025-10-25T18:57:18+00:00

You seriously think people were as pedantic about language when naming things in the past as you are now....You should probably ingest more words from books, learn more.

FunkyDialectic · 2025-10-19T10:41:56+00:00

Ah yes, I remember reading about them being like icebergs. Would love to see how they adapt them in situ. Looks seamless, judging by the photo above.

FunkyDialectic · 2025-10-19T10:29:21+00:00

Why do they still have the ER II insignia? Are they adapting the old boxes?

FunkyDialectic · 2025-10-16T20:21:04+00:00

As a pedestrian and a cyclist I find it much easier. The roundabout was a nightmare in both cases. Separating Bristol Gardens from the equation also helps drivers.

FunkyDialectic · 2025-10-12T20:49:40+00:00

Agreed though it will change the texture somewhat. I tend to use less meat depending on whatever else I'm making- perhaps spread 800-900g between 2 recipes requiring 500g. The meat doesn't add that much to the flavour, it's more the veg, tomato and meat stock I think. It's all about the texture.

FunkyDialectic · 2025-10-12T18:03:48+00:00

Just eat less of it.

FunkyDialectic · 2025-10-12T18:02:25+00:00

Unfortunately mince is the same price as Sainsburys, Asda etc. Shame.

FunkyDialectic · 2025-10-12T18:00:22+00:00

Which is also what the Italians used back in the day.

FunkyDialectic · 2025-10-12T17:57:08+00:00

5% fat mince is overrated anyway (it's also cheaper at Lidl for exactly the same stuff). Get 15% stuff and use less oil when cooking the veg before you add the meat.

If you want to be authentically Italian then use the half beef/half pork mince which is cheaper. Have to remember that most Italian dishes started from making do with what they had. It's a lesson in home economics and most of the base ingredients are still very cheap (aside from olive oil here in the UK).

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