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ImpMan71
11-02-2010, 13:53
Hi,
Have finally taken some pics today of my old gear.
I haven't used photobucket before, so I hope I have done it right & the links work!!
Cheers,
Colin

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DSJR
11-02-2010, 14:05
Take good care of that Lecson and get it re-capped before it blows up... ;)

Enjoy your stuff.....
ImpMan71
11-02-2010, 14:18
Thanks Dave,
One of the AP1's has 2 completely new boards a year ago & also had a bit done on the AC1. I've just bi amped the AE's with them both. The quad is running the ls's - at the moment:)
I understand you know a fair bit about Meridian kit (your days at KJ?).
I have a question for you:eek:
I am using the 101 as a phono stage to go into the 501.
Using pins 1&4 on the tape din plug. I can only get it to work by positioning the Tape selector half way between up & down, otherwise there is nothing!
I have tried one of my other 101's & it is exactly the same - any ideas?

Cheers,
Colin
REM
11-02-2010, 16:21
Hi Colin

Jazzanova Remixes 97-00, cool:smoking::respect:.
Simon P
11-02-2010, 16:33
Hi Colin,

that's a very nice looking setup - I will have to come and listen to it some time!

Nice music selection too mate :eyebrows:

Your brother :cool:
Themis
11-02-2010, 16:41
I love the look of these Lecson amps. :stalks:

A nice site about Lecson is here http://www.lothar-kissinger.de/lecson-audio/ (with plenty of old reviews scanned)
DSJR
11-02-2010, 16:42
Thanks Dave,
One of the AP1's has 2 completely new boards a year ago & also had a bit done on the AC1. I've just bi amped the AE's with them both. The quad is running the ls's - at the moment:)
I understand you know a fair bit about Meridian kit (your days at KJ?).
I have a question for you:eek:
I am using the 101 as a phono stage to go into the 501.
Using pins 1&4 on the tape din plug. I can only get it to work by positioning the Tape selector half way between up & down, otherwise there is nothing!
I have tried one of my other 101's & it is exactly the same - any ideas?

Cheers,
Colin

try and replace the 501 with a 502 - it's FAR better.......

If you have all switch levers up on the 101 (phono), the tape output (pins 1 and 4) *should* work ok. I don't remember anything strange about the 101. may be worth a call to Meridian..

Does your 101 have separate phono and eq boards? better if so, as the IMCOS module was a cost-cutting exercise apparently and although claimed to be better, I thought it worse.
Jonboy
11-02-2010, 17:47
Hi Colin, i have a cd 72 as well in my av system, warm safe sounding but a nice up together Micromega stage 3, 5 or 6 will blow it away, when they are working that is:lol:

If you post the direct link address it should post your pics without going into your photobucket account, try it on preview first before you post proper like
ImpMan71
12-02-2010, 19:22
Lothar is very active on the Lecson Yahoo forum too!

Can't beat a bit of Jazzanova;)

I am going to get a din plug next week & make a new lead up for the 101 before I contact Meridian.
What is the difference between the 501 & 502 - I have read people rave about the 502, saying it's the best preamp Meridian ever made.
I don't find that much difference between the 101 & 501, but then praps' I'm a bit mutton :lolsign:

Simon, you know you're always welcome to come & have a listen, shame it's nearly a 200 mile trek - each way :doh:

Cheers,
Colin
DSJR
12-02-2010, 21:33
The 502 offers balanced ins and outs as well as phonos and had a sense of air and space missing from the 501 - in mk1 form anyway. I remember the 501 mk2 was much better though. I bought a Bryston instead of the 502 and, after it was powered for 24 hours, the BP25 was ok, but stone cold, the 502 creams it...
Rare Bird
12-02-2010, 21:52
Hi Colin, i have a cd 72 as well in my av system, warm safe sounding but a nice up together Micromega stage 3, 5 or 6 will blow it away, when they are working that is:lol:

If you post the direct link address it should post your pics without going into your photobucket account, try it on preview first before you post proper like

Jon i had a few different Arcam 'Diva' machines the 'CD72' was the best of em.
UV101
12-02-2010, 22:49
Nice 101 preamp!

I had one of those with a MC stage for my revolver deck with its Linn Basik LVX arm and a Denon rebuilt (tip shape changed) cartridge!

Shame the software is just not available today.

That 101 is very simple but bloody good!!!
ImpMan71
13-02-2010, 06:54
I really like the CD72's had my black one over 7 years now I think.
The 101's are good too, but the Lecson AC1 pre amp is much more 3 dimensional with space & also better sounding than the 501 to my ears. Thats even when it's fed through the 103d or the M30's!
Rare Bird
13-02-2010, 13:13
I really like the CD72's had my black one over 7 years now I think.
The 101's are good too, but the Lecson AC1 pre amp is much more 3 dimensional with space & also better sounding than the 501 to my ears. Thats even when it's fed through the 103d or the M30's!

Aye 'CD72' are ok they seem to load data quicker than the other Diva's & the drawers seem quieter, the lazer mech are easy to get Sony KSS213, i still have a spare or might be one for Arcam 'CD62' i'll have to look.
Ali Tait
13-02-2010, 17:18
I have a CD62 that I got at Richer Sounds when they came out with a hundred quid off.Not a bad player,though I just use it as a transport for my AN dac now.
Rare Bird
13-02-2010, 23:19
I have a CD62 that I got at Richer Sounds when they came out with a hundred quid off.Not a bad player,though I just use it as a transport for my AN dac now.

Aye it's a NOS Sony KSS213 i have amongs othrs



http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a222/LIVING-SIN/KSS213.jpg