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    And this is surprising.



    Surprisingly good that is, a stonking little amp - Audio Innovations Alto - it sounds amazing into both Paul / RFC's Rhapsody speakers and my MBLs.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jandl100 View Post
    Technics SL-P1200 CD player.
    Interesting. I keep my eye on listings for these as I'll snap one up if the price is right just to try one out on my system.

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    The SLP1200 really does sound fab. I must take a few pics of my new set up and show you what one of these looks like in perfect nick. Got some new speaker stands in the making, I'd like to get those in there first.

    Keep us posted on what you think of the SLP1200.
    DIY is fine and dandy, but just try selling it on!

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    Quote Originally Posted by jandl100 View Post
    And this is surprising.



    Surprisingly good that is, a stonking little amp - Audio Innovations Alto - it sounds amazing into both Paul / RFC's Rhapsody speakers and my MBLs.
    Well, I didn't hear it into the MBLs but it was certainly a "stand out" amp! Lovely sounding thing and well screwed together. I like it's quirky looks too...well done Guy, cracking amplifier! It's got to be a "future classic" on performance alone.

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    Ooh, nice blast from the past. Are Audio Innovations still around? What happened to them?

    Technics SL1210 MkII / SME 309 / Timestep PSU / Achromat / Denon DL-304
    Phono stage PS Audio NuWave Phono Converter
    Lossless / MP3 / Tidal > Roon > Bryston BDP-1USB > Marantz NA-11S1
    Marantz UD7007 SACD/Blu-ray/DVD-V/DVD-A
    Toshiba BDX1200 Blu-ray player (Zone A & Region 1)
    Audiolab 8200AP pre-amp/processor
    Power amp: Arcam P7
    B&W 804S stereo (bi-amped), HTM4S centre, CDMSNT surrounds (5.0)
    Sennheiser HD 700 headphones
    Panasonic PT-AT6000 projector

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    Nice to hear some love for these little amps.
    They were so cheap and quirky looking that people never seemed to take them seriously.

    Can be had extremely cheaply these days and make for an excellent back up amp if 35watts is sufficient for your needs.
    Analogue: Technics SL1210 M5G, AN Arm One/II, Blue Angel Mantis MC
    Amps: Devialet 200
    Speakers: Usher Mini 2 Dancer DMD
    Cables: Supra, Mark Grant, Reference Fidelity
    DIY System Audiosector Gainclone, Salas DCB1, AudioSector MC Phono stage

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    Quote Originally Posted by MartinT View Post
    Interesting. I keep my eye on listings for these as I'll snap one up if the price is right just to try one out on my system.
    Was this price right? ... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1112863840...84.m1439.l2649
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    re; the Techie CD player ...

    The sound is full-on and very dynamic. Superbly strong well defined bass. Loads of detail across the freq spectrum. Extended treble that could become too much with bright speakers or amp.

    It isn't a 3D holographic imaging extravaganza, though - imaging is good and well focussed laterally but somewhat restricted in depth.

    Tonality is robustly colourful, too.

    Overall a great sound, imo.
    The only real question mark is its reliability due to age.
    But for £250 +P&P it is a reasonable risk and a really great buy.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jandl100 View Post
    Was this price right?
    Good grief, yes, I'd have paid that!

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    Quote Originally Posted by MartinT View Post
    Good grief, yes, I'd have paid that!
    I'm glad you didn't spot it then!
    I was amazed I was the only bidder.
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