London calling

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Morning all, thought I'd say a quick hello here before jumping in with a question

From the 80's I messed around with separates Marantz PM750DC amp, Mission 707 speakers and Marantz 6100 TT basic stuff it seemed at the time although I got a good deal on the speakers

Recently got back into vinyl and the pleasure it brings, my hobby in the 80's stayed there I remember a few names and happy to see a lot of them still around lasting the test of time. I'll post my questions and see how it goes, I'm starting where I left off, newbie!

Michael

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Should add my music taste is varied, dance music is a general term but early house, late disco, disco, Northern and Southern soul, some rock/metal, bit of jazz, some classical, 80's synth pop

I was looking for a more UK biased forum as it would help with me acquiring some new/old gear. I've seen some posts mentioning quids so I think I'm on the right track :thumbs:

[jandl100]

Welcome to AOS, Michael.

Perhaps you should stay with vintage gear -- lots of fans of the older hifi kit here, including myself!

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Its the vintage gear I'd be looking at, newer stuff seems to be hyper real to me (cat amongst pigeons) and I don't like blu ray either.. my first post will be about what to use with some Celestion Ditton 33's they might not be long term but for now they have a nice warm sound

[walpurgis]

Hi Michael. Welcome to AOS.

Tell us what plans you may have for your system.

Take a look around the site. You'll find plenty going on.

Feel free to join in the chat.


Enjoy the forum,
Geoff.

[Cas]

Hi Ya and enjoy your stay

[Distropix]

Morning all

Plans for my system..

I wanted a warm sounding speaker so have bought some Celestion Ditton 33's, I'm pleased enough with them, to my untrained ear and I have to start somewhere.

Current amp is a Sony TA-FE530R and TT is a Pioneer PL-1120 with a Shure M104E cartridge

Does it work to put old with new? This company https://uturnaudio.com caught my eye the other day but if it's not something like this the TT (upgrade?) Would be a Rega 3 or cared for Thorens 160

Amp wise I don't have a plan, it was a Nad 3020 but could I do better for a similar price?