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Mike

If a valve amp is not a practical proposition, please can you let us know what solid state amps will do the job? New or secondhand.

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Mike

I've owned a succession of DL110s over the years on various turntables. I think it's cracking value for money, but I also had that upgrade itch to scratch.

I'm back to running my Technics 1210MG5...

Another thing I've noticed is that I'm not having to turn the volume knob up on my NAD amp so much. It didn't need to go up much before with the Technics (small room and reasonably efficient speakers...

I'll have to try and get to listen to one of the new Technics one day. In the meantime I'm going to hang on to both of my KD990s.

Hi Hugo

That's really interesting stuff. Especially that Technics appear to be using that 'old' Kenwood technology in their new decks!

Well, that didn't go according to plan!

Got my KD990 out from under the bed and took it downstairs and gave it dust and a polish. Plugged it into the Faz hifi and straight away I thought this...

I've tried PMing you, but not sure if it's gone through.

Mike

Thanks Steve. If I had the money and inclination I'd look into getting it fixed but nowadays I just prefer to fire up the Technics. ☺

I'll probably get shot of both of them as soon as I can get...

I'm afraid I have no idea as to reliability or parts availabilty. The one I bought for spares was cheap and had a nicer lid than the one I had. I only got the Technics as I preferred the look! I...

Hmm. I might have to dig my KD990 out and put it up for sale as I can't see it's going to get much use now. There's a spare (non-working) one in the loft which might have to go as well. If so, I'll...

I've got a Kenwood KD990 which sounded pretty good to my ears. I haven't used it for a while as I acquired a virtually new Technics 1210 mk5g and I've been using this for the last few years. I can't...

Hi Alex

I have thought about using the NAD as a pre, but probably not enough room for an additional amp. I have however got a little nuforce icon amp in the loft which I might try. It's a bit...

I've also got a spare (working) set of crossovers for the Devons. Is it worth getting these rebuilt to see if they improve the sound?

I've just re-set my own Devon energy and roll off controls as you've suggested and I now have speakers I can enjoy! Cheers for posting your advice. I'd always assumed the controls should have both...

It's the 'texture' and 'insight' that I'm looking for. Hmm. Think I'll continue to keep my eyes open for a decent valve amp.

Thanks for the insight.

I'm intrigued about how close you think the little amp compares to the big amp! I've been looking at getting an Oto to power my Tannoy Devons, but the cost savings on the little amp are attractive to...

Hi Marco.

Will definitely have a look at replacing the tonearm cable. I actually replaced the whole arm with a brand new one when I first acquired the TT. There was an intermittent fault with the...

Ha! No, I am still here. Been meaning to post, but have been a bit poorly. Prescription drugs to the rescue! Anyway, I have been experimenting with some different cartridges I managed to dig out. Bit...

Just been up in the loft and no speaker cables. However, found my old headphones and plugged them in. Not sounding good either: same kind of sound as from speakers.

Speaker cables are unbranded multistrand copper. Can't see any silver plating on them. Hadn't really thought about speaker cables being a problem. Will see if I can dig some different ones out of the...

I've got a spare set of crossovers and I tried them with no noticeable change in sound quality. I've tried playing with the level and energy settings but prefer the normal settings. I have also tried...

Hi Marco.

Speakers-Tannoy Devons

Amp-NAD3130

I am using the NAD phono stage on the MM setting as there is far too much gain on MC. I think what I am trying to describe is almost like a razor...

Hello Marco

My Denon DL110 is on its last legs and I am contemplating getting a DL103 as a replacement. I am hoping this will help tame the occasional 'shouty' sound I get from my vinyl set-up....

As an owner of a stock Technics, I have considered going for a bearing upgrade but will probably never be able to afford to do so. It has however made me wonder if the turntables that benefited most...