Location: Solihull, UK
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I'm Bob.
Source: Orbe SE / SME IV / Cadenza Bronze
Source: WD NAS / Cyrus Stream X2 / Chord DAVE
Source: Oppo UDP-205 (CD/DVD-A/SACD)
Amplification: Icon Audio PS 3 Sig Phono + Audio Research LS27 + Musical Fidelity A5cr Power Amp
Loudspeakers: ProAc Response D28
Cables/stands: Mark Grant G1500HD + Linn K20 + Cat 5e
Other bits: Okki Nokki keeping things clean
VU meters are pretty useless in most situations. The plasma type meters are better, you get a more instant reading. But they don't always show you problems. You need monitoring to check levels mostly.
Distortion/Saturation is normally done by ear so have to be confident about the machine you are using and do plenty of test recordings especially if you are live. You need a feed from the sound board and record some final setting checks and you 'should' always listen to the tape output when live.
Ultrafide U500DC power amplifier - Croft Vitale )highly modified) - TRIO L-07D Turntable - Denon DL103C1 - Funk Firm Houdini - Lentek MC head amp - 15" Tannoy Monitor Gold Loudspeakers in Lockwood Major cabinets (From Trident Studios) - Tannoyista SPEC 3 Custom Crossovers - VanDamme Black Speaker Cable
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