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The following links are provided for information only. No money is paid by any
of the sites in this directory, it is merely a compilation of websites designed
to provide useful information.
Although they have been carefully chosen and are considered useful and
relevant resources, we do not make any guarantees about the accuracy of the
content of these sites, nor the services which they provide.
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Broadcasters |
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BBC (British Broadcasting Company) |
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One of the best web sites in the world. Pretty
much everything is here: news, information, technology, guides,
programme details and on and on! |
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Channel 4 |
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Lots of programming promotions,
links to their other operations and a chat forum too. |
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Channel 5 |
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The fifth terrestrial channel's
page with pop-up adverts. |
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Classic
FM |
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Composer guide and
information about the most popular classical works as well as links to
buy CDs, download ring tones and so on. |
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ITV (Independent Television) |
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Portal for the ITV network in
the UK. There are pop-up adverts on this site. |
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S4C |
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Welsh station's site - choice
of two languages, with chartrooms, links and downloadable information
files. |
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Sky Television |
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The satellite broadcaster's
website with programming information and links to all their satellite
channels, plus a news page. |
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Virgin
Radio |
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With pop-up ads. |
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Information sites |
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Radio and Telly |
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Radio and Telly -
for information on digital TV and radio in the UK |
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Formats
& technologies |
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Betamax |
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A loving guide to the format and the machines
including many useful service guides, links for parts and repairs and an
open forum. Also covers Betacam and U-matic formats. |
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DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) |
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The worldwide forum for Digital Radio. Also
look at the BBC's
DAB site as this may prove more relevant. |
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Dolby Laboratories |
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The home of Dolby Noise Reduction and Dolby
cinema sound on the web, plus everything you always wanted to know about
"Dolby". |
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DTS (Digital Theatre Systems) |
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Informative site about this home cinema format
with useful downloads and a software information database. |
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DVD Audio |
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Lots of information on the format, available
titles and news, a useful glossary and format guide too. |
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Guideplus |
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EPG system for
analogue transmissions, available on an increasing number of DVD/HD
recorders and PVRs. |
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HDCD (High Definition
Compatible Digital) |
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Information about the format and a useful HDCD
disc resource. |
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ITV Digital |
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Official, commercial site of the UK's digital
terrestrial service providers. |
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MiniDisc
Community Portal |
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Brilliant Internet resource for those who love
the MiniDisc format or those who wish to discover more. Links, reviews,
cuttings and a huge amount more. |
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PDC (Programme Delivery Control) |
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This personal site contains a mass of useful
information about the PDC, broadcasters and VCRs. Sadly it hasn't been
updated for a while (as of October 2001), nonetheless it still remains a
superb resource.
Gemstar also publish a page of PDC
information. |
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RDS (Radio Data System) |
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All about this handy radio enhancement for
home and car.
The BBC has also published an RDS
guide. |
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SACD (Super Audio Compact Disc) |
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Sony's official website of the format. A
useful FAQ and a database of available/upcoming software. |
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THX |
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Lucasfilm's official THX home on the Internet
- software, hardware and cinema information are all provided. |
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Video Plus |
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Pages of the system's developer (Gemstar) with
a handy FAQ and operating tips too. |
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Manufacturers |
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Acoustic
Energy |
01285 654432 |
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16 Bridge Road,
Cirencester, Gloucester GL7 1NJ |
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Aiwa |
0870 168 9000 |
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Unit 5, Heathrow
Summit Centre, Skyport Drive, West Drayton, Middlesex UB7 0LY |
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Alchemist |
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Archive website,
supporting Alchemist products following the manufacturer's demise |
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Apollo |
0121 520 5070 |
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Castle Works,
High Street, Tipton, West Midlands DY4 8HJ |
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Arcam |
01223 203203 |
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Denny Industrial
Estate, Waterbeach, Cambridge CB5 9PB |
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Atacama |
01455 283251 |
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Sambell
Engineering Ltd, Winston Avenue, Croft, Leicester LE9 3GQ |
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Audio-Technica |
0113 277 1441 |
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Technica House,
Royal London Ind. Est, Old Lane, Leeds LS11 8AG |
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Audioquest |
01235 511166 |
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Henley Designs
Ltd, Unit 10 Moorbrook, Southmead Industrial Park, Didcot, Oxon OX11
7HR |
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B&W |
01903 750750 |
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Marlborough
Road, Lancing, West Sussex BN15 8TR |
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B-tech |
01689 848535 |
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Vulcan House,
Vulcan Way, New Addington, Croydon CR0 9UG |
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Bandridge |
0845 850 3633 |
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Topodis UK Ltd,
3a Portland Industrial Estate, Hitchin Road, Arlesey, Beds SG15 6SG |
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Beyer |
01235 511166 |
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Henley Designs
Ltd, Unit 10 Moorbrook, Southmead Industrial Park, Didcot, Oxon OX11
7HR |
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Creek |
01442
260146 |
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12 Avebury
Court, Mark Road, Hemel Hempstead HP2 7TA |
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Denon |
01753 888447 |
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Hayden
Laboratories, Hayden House, Chiltern Hill, Chalfont St Peter,
Buckinghamshire SL9 9UG |
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Epos |
01442
260146 |
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12 Avebury
Court, Mark Road, Hemel Hempstead HP2 7TA |
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Gemini |
023 9259 1771 |
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Unit C4,
Hazelton Industrial Estate, Lakesmere Road, Horndean, Waterlooville,
Hampshire PO8 9JU |
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Goldring |
01284 701101 |
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Veda Products, 5
Birchanger Industrial Estate, Stansted Road, Bishops Stortford,
Hertfordshire CM23 2TH |
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Grado |
01284 701101 |
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Veda Products, 5
Birchanger Industrial Estate, Stansted Road, Bishops Stortford,
Hertfordshire CM23 2TH |
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Hitachi |
01628 643000 |
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Dukes Meadow,
Millboard Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire SL8 5XF |
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IXOS |
01844 219000 |
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Path Group,
Dormer Road, Thame Industrial Est, Thame, Oxon OX9 3UD |
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JBL |
01908 317707 |
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Gamepath, 25
Heathfield, Stacey Bushes, Milton Keynes MK12 6HR |
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KEF |
01622 672261 |
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Eccleston Road,
Tovil, Maidstone, Kent ME15 6QP |
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Linn |
0141 307 7777 |
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Floors Road,
Waterfoot, Glasgow G76 0EP |
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Marantz |
01753 680868 |
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Kingsbridge
House, Padbury Oaks, 575-583 Bath Road, Middx UB7 0EH |
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Maxell |
01923 331000 |
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Multimedia
House, High Street, Rickmansworth, Herts WD3 1HR |
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Mission |
0845
4581122 |
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Symphonix,
Stonehill, Huntingdon, Cambridge PE18 6ED |
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MJ Acoustics |
08707
445080 |
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9 Venture Court,
Boleness Road, Wisbech, Cambridge PE13 2XQ |
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NAD |
01908 319360 |
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Lenbrook UK Ltd,
Unit 2, Old Wolverton Road, Old Wolverton, Milton Keynes MK12 5NP |
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Numark |
01252 341400 |
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Unit 9 Christy
Estate, Ivy Road, Aldershot GU12 4TX |
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One
For All |
0845 850 3633 |
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Topodis UK Ltd,
3a Portland Industrial Estate, Hitchin Road, Arlesey, Beds SG15 6SG |
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Ortofon |
01235 511166 |
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Henley Designs
Ltd, Unit 10 Moorbrook, Southmead Industrial Park, Didcot, Oxon OX11
7HR |
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Panasonic |
08705 357357 |
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Panasonic House,
Willoughby Road, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 8FP |
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Pioneer |
01753 789789 |
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Pioneer House,
Hollybush Hill, Stoke Poges, Slough SL2 4QP |
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Profigold |
0845 850 3633 |
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Topodis UK Ltd,
3a Portland Industrial Estate, Hitchin Road, Arlesey, Beds SG15 6SG |
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Project |
01235 511166 |
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Henley Designs
Ltd, Unit 10 Moorbrook, Southmead Industrial Park, Didcot, Oxon OX11
7HR |
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QED |
01483 747474 |
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Veda Products, 5
Birchanger Industrial Estate, Stansted Road, Bishops Stortford,
Hertfordshire CM23 2TH |
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Quad |
01480 447700 |
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IAG House,
Sovereign Court, Ermine Business Park, Huntington, Cambridge PE29 6XU |
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Quadraspire |
01225 333360 |
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305 Kelston
Road, Bath BA1 9AB |
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Rotel |
01903 750750 |
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Marlborough
Road, Lancing, West Sussex BN15 8TR |
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Samsung |
020 8391 0168 |
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Unit A, Stafford
Park 12, Telford, Shropshire TF3 3BJ |
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Sennheiser |
01494 551551 |
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3 Century Point,
Halifax Road, High Wycombe, Bucks HP12 3SL |
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Sharp |
0161 205 2333 |
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Sharp House,
Thorp Road, Manchester M40 5BE |
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Sony |
0870 511 1999 |
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The Heights,
Brooklands, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 0XW |
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Sound
Organisation |
01279 501111 |
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Veda Products, 5
Birchanger Industrial Estate, Stansted Road, Bishops Stortford,
Hertfordshire CM23 2TH |
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Soundstyle |
01279 501111 |
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Veda Products, 5
Birchanger Industrial Estate, Stansted Road, Bishops Stortford,
Hertfordshire CM23 2TH |
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Stands
Unique |
01933 412227 |
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70 Higham Road,
Rushden, Northants NN10 6DD |
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Tannoy |
01236 420199 |
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Rosehall
Industrial Estate, Coatbridge, Strathclyde ML5 4TF |
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TDK |
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Technics |
01344 862444 |
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Panasonic House,
Willoughby Road, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 8FP |
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Vestax |
01420 83000 |
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Unit 5, Riverwey
Industrial Park, Alton, Hampshire GU34 2QL |
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Vivanco |
01442 403020 |
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Maxted Court,
Maxted Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP2 7BY |
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Wharfedale |
0845 458 0011 |
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IAG House,
Sovereign Court, Ermine Business Park, Huntington, Cambridge PE29 6XU |
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Yamaha |
01923 233166 |
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200
Rickmansworth Road, Watford, Hertfordshire WD1 7JS |
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Online
journals & forums: |
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AV Forums |
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The
daddy of all home cinema forums. |
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DVD
Debate |
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Jam-packed
discussions, DVD disc reviews and articles. |
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Ecousitcs |
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US based online
buying guide with user reviews of products. |
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HiFi Choice |
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Lots of review
reprints and content. Also lots of pop-up and page bound adverts. Links,
buyers' guide, forum and contacts page. |
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HiFi News & Record Review |
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The contents page
from past issues and some ads. Nowt else. |
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HiFi World |
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Buying guide,
links and brief review summaries divided by category. |
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Home Cinema Choice |
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Review reprints,
bulletin board, regularly updated news section - this site has a lot to
see. Contains advertising. |
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Logo
Free TV |
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Campaign against
the use of on-screen logos on television. |
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What HiFi |
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Basic site of the
publication, with some news. Contains advertising. |
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What Video
& TV |
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Copies of
published reviews on hardware and software, featured articles and news,
regularly updated. Site contains advertising. |
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Online
suppliers: |
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Diverse
Vinyl |
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E-tailer of vinyl records.
Browsable catalogue
and news. |
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Play247 |
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Online supplier of DVDs (Region 1 & 2),
music and games. |
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Simply
Vinyl |
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180 gram special
editions of classic albums. |
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Vivante
Music |
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180 gram special
editions of classic albums. Mmmm, nice. |
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