What's yer bits'n'bobs ?

[karlsushi]

Wow, they make that speaker look tiny.

I thought the same thing. Looks like a Boenicke or something.

 

[Idlewithnodrive]

I've put the N.E.W. back in the system for a bit -

 

[Idlewithnodrive]

Getting there How we're looking at the moment -


There's a matching speaker the other side

 

[Idlewithnodrive]

OK, last bit for now -

ifi Zen phono.

Let's see how this all pans out.

 

[DomT]

Now that I have everything in one home in Portugal I am working out which amp and streamer and DAC will stay in the lounge. No room for all of the DACs though in this photo nor the phonostage!

 

[maddog_007]

Now that I have everything in one home in Portugal I am working out which amp and streamer and DAC will stay in the lounge. No room for all of the DACs though in this photo nor the phonostage!

I like things a bit simpler...dac/streamer in one box...is that an AR pre?.

 

[DomT]

I like things a bit simpler...dac/streamer in one box...is that an AR pre?.

Yes it’s Audio Research. The Auralic Altair G1 is an all in one but I prefer to use the Innuos Zen Mini with an external DAC either the Auralic, Benchmark or Luxman.

 

[maddog_007]

Yes it’s Audio Research. The Auralic Altair G1 is an all in one but I prefer to use the Innuos Zen Mini with an external DAC either the Auralic, Benchmark or Luxman.

My first exposure to equipment like LP12/AR was at a party about 1974...DSOTM on the deck in QUADROPHONIC sound...both made a big impression on me especially these BIG AR pre/power with rack handles!.
Never been the same since!

 

[DomT]

Currently the combo of Innuos Zen Mini/power supply and Benchmark DAC2 HGC with Wave cable into the Audio Research is my favourite setup at the moment with the Harbeth P3ESR. With the ATC SCM11 I slightly preferred the Luxman DA100 although in @TheFlash ‘s system with his SCM40s I also preferred the Benchmark. As always it just depends on the whole chain. But as I own everything already it doesn’t really matter which is best but it might be useful to someone.

 

[DomT]

But alas the P3ESR was needed back in the studio and the Neat Iota Alphas are back in the lounge.

So here is my second system sitting in the corner where I have a desk. The IsoAcoustics stands are much better than I had expected. They replaced Auralex foam supports and the bass is really tightened up. And you may have noticed that I changed the Quadraspire feet for wheels! There was no way I was lifting 27kg of Marantz into a tight corner!

 

[TIU]

But alas the P3ESR was needed back in the studio and the Neat Iota Alphas are back in the lounge.

So here is my second system sitting in the corner where I have a desk. The IsoAcoustics stands are much better than I had expected. They replaced Auralex foam supports and the bass is really tightened up. And you may have noticed that I changed the Quadraspire feet for wheels! There was no way I was lifting 27kg of Marantz into a tight corner!

I know what you mean. Alison helped me carry my PM11 onto the bottom shelf but I usually have the amp on a higher shelf.

The castors look wheely good.

 

[DomT]

I know what you mean. Alison helped me carry my PM11 onto the bottom shelf but I usually have the amp on a higher shelf.

The castors look wheely good.

The casters are a very serious upgrade. I also fitted them to my Hutter rack. Very easy to pull out for swapping kit and cleaning. Highly recommended.

 

[Speedracer]

I have been casually looking for a cartridge to take some of the load off my Urushi Vermillion & came across this vintage cartridge. I knew nothing about it but thought it looked so unusual it piqued my interest so I asked for a home loan from the seller & my wish was granted. Well, what a beauty, it has far exceeded my expectations in every way, so she is now my new "precious".

It is a Clearaudio Delta MC, from around 1987 to 1994, & has had a recent re-build by Goldring.

 

[TIU]

I have been casually looking for a cartridge to take some of the load off my Urushi Vermillion & came across this vintage cartridge. I knew nothing about it but thought it looked so unusual it piqued my interest so I asked for a home loan from the seller & my wish was granted. Well, what a beauty, it has far exceeded my expectations in every way, so she is now my new "precious".

It is a Clearaudio Delta MC, from around 1987 to 1994, & has had a recent re-build by Goldring.

How did you casually look? I can't get the hang of it.

 

[Speedracer]

How did you casually look? I can't get the hang of it.

Easy, I always look around & see what is out there, & if I see something interesting that I don't know much about I research it to build up my knowledge & see if it would be compatible with the rest of my kit, & if it is & if I can afford it. If at that point casual interest turns into something I want to have. Plenty of things don't make it to that point, this did. It's rather simple to understand in my view.

 

[TIU]

My humour is wasted on here.

 

[Andy Stephenson]

My humour is wasted on here.

Maybe you were too subtle

Andy

 

[TIU]

It missed the target altogether. (Everyone says at once, 'it missed the target')

 

[antonio66]

A very unexpected purchase had to be collected yesterday, a pair of recently refurbished Quad ESL 57's, and as you will realise they haven't had time to fully warm up yet but I really like them, never owned a pair and it is years since I last heard them. I was a little concerned my 7 watt amp may struggle, but this is not the case since it drives them with ease well above my normal listening levels.

 

[gninnamag]

Out of the garage came my trusty Audiolab 8000A bought new in '85
Sounding bloody good to my ears