excuse me...

[greg.s]

I was reading threads here about SL1200 bearings, and have decided to join the forum since there are so many enthusiastic contributors!

So bit about myself.... I have a SL1200 with out-board power supply, SME IV and I recently found a second hand IanMac bearing. Amplifier wise, I have a Lavardin IT and that has replaced various tube amps (single ended and push pull). I have large 3 way horns that are a Bruce Edgar designed DIY affair. I've had the horns for the last 8 years and really like them.

I listen to a lot of American music, jazz, blues & country etc, world music and classical. So I don't really have a strong music bias.

[struth]

hi Greg, welcome to AoS

[walpurgis]

Hello Greg. Welcome to AOS.

You'll find no shortage of SL-1200/SL-1210 info here. I assume you've looked at the Techiepedia? http://theartofsound.net/forum/forum...he-Techiepedia

I'd like to try a Lavardin amp myself. Show us a picture of your horn speakers, they are interesting.

Just join in and chat with everybody, we're all friendly.


Enjoy the forum,
Geoff.

[greg.s]

thanks Geoff,

I missed the Techiepedia so that will be next!

RE: Lavardin, it is a great amp that is worth listening to if 50 watts is no problem. How do you post pictures?

Greg.

[Barry]

Welcome to AoS Greg.

Interesting system you have there. I also would like to try out a Lavardin amplifier.

To post pictures you need to have them stored on an image hosting site, that allows third party posting (which now excludes the avaricious Photobucket). Go into your image hosting site, select the photo you want to post, click on "properties" and copy the url. Then paste the url into your post here, preceding the url with "[img]" and terminating it with "[/img]".

Commend you on your broad tastes in music.

Enjoy the Forum
Barry

(You might find this link useful, although the information regarding the use of Photobucket is now out of date. http://theartofsound.net/forum/showt...-in-your-posts)

[greg.s]

thanks Barry,

here are some photos of my horn system from a few years ago:




These photos are a little out of date but you get the idea.
Edgar Monolith bass horns, 15 inch JBL 2220 bass drivers, 40 - 400Hz.
Edgar Midrange horns, currently JBL 2480 2 inch throat compression drivers 400 - 6000Hz
Tweeter, currently JBL 2404.
First order crossover for the Edgar horns and 3rd for the tweeter.

Heaps of fun!
Greg

[walpurgis]

Very interesting. I don't know Edgar designs. Silver wiring to the tweeter?

I like the dust on the turntable . Every good turntable should be dusty, mine is.

What's the tonearm? It looks familiar, but I can't put a name to it.

[greg.s]

yes that was silver wire. Its mainly Duelund 16awg wire now as I upgraded the crossover.

Bruce Edgar is an American horn designer that has published his designs for DIY. He has also published some great articles on horn design theory too.

I am pleased you like a little dust with your vinyl too. I no longer have that turntable but it was a PTP Lenco in a slate plinth with a Grace G-704 tonearm. Back then I had to build a cage around the TT to protect it from little wee people that liked to climb on furniture

[walpurgis]

And that's definitely not a Lavardin amp. Well, I've not seen one with EL34's in anyway.

[greg.s]

thats a Dynaco ST70. It was great amp and I had it for years.

About 6 months ago a friend insisted I take home his Lavardin amp and have a listen. That resulted in selling off a lot of gear to finance a second hand one, so be warned.