Hello from New Zealand

[GB1]

Hi guys

I've been visiting this forum for a few months and though I'd better say hello.

I'm originally from the UK but have lived in NZ for over eight years. A couple of things I miss from the UK is good beer and a choice of hifi gear. Even in Auckland there are only a few dealers and the market is dominated by Japanese products.

I can across this site whilst looking for information on DAC's and computer based system and found the forum pretty informative, so thank's to all you contributers.

My main system is 2 channel base on:
Arcam Alpha 5+
FMJ A32
Dynaudio 62's
Linnsonndeck LP12

I've more recently acquire one of Stan Beresfords Caiman DAC's for which I have nothing but praise. This is mainly used with my PC, which I use for most my listening these days via an ancient pair (well 30 year old)of sony MDR 50 headphones.

Cheers

Grahame

[Jonboy]

Hello Grahame and welcome, have you checked out Neils (Dalek supreme) Blog on a certain NZ valve amp manufacturer

[The Grand Wazoo]

Hi Grahame,
Welcome to the AoS.
What's the weather like down there today?

More importantly, what music will you be listening to today?
Cheers

[GB1]

Hi Jon and Chris,

I'll have to have a look at Neils Blog.

The weather here is a warm and humid 29 deg, the winds are from the north today to the skys are cloudy but the temperature up, and the mozzies are in attack mode.

As far as music goes, anything from AC/DC to ZZ Top, or from Paco De Lucia to Al Di Meola. The only music that doesn't do it for me is all out punk and over serious classical stuff.

Cheers

Grahame

[John]

Some nice music choices Grahame
I hope you do not mind a few recomendations based on you listening tastes sorry if you already got them
Strunz and Farah Live really burning acoustic guitar playing
Rodrigo Y Gabrielle They play a mix Paco with a strong rock vibe great live band if you ever get the chance see them

[Alex_UK]

Hi Grahame,

Welcome to AoS from me too. Originally I thought you might be my best mates dad (he moved to NZ around the same time and is into his hifi) but it can't be you unless that's not your real name! And I'm sure you're far too young too!

Anyway, enjoy the forum!

[Themis]

Welcome to AoS, Grahame !

[Frizzup]

Welocme to AOS Grahame.

Frizzup

[Giant Haystacks]

murray is in archibald rd kelston auckland,you should go and visit him ,and hear his amplification and report back.good luck graham