.....and from not quite so sunny Harrow

[peter j]

Hi to all,
Must admit I've been looking as a guest at the forum for some time now. After a while of just reading posts I decided to join because it does appear to be very civilised on here and a far cry from some other places.
I started getting interested in HI-FI as a result of working for Western Electric/Westrex in the early 1950s.You can't help to make Acoustilens speakers and all the associated equipment that goes with them without being affected in some way.
My own kit was mainly self built. Mullard 3-3, Mullard 5-10,Mullard 20 watt,a Toby Dinsdale 10 watt and some others I've chosen to forget.Since retiring I no longer have a workshop to play with so have resorted to shop-bought kit.I recently changed my amp from a pair of Quad 11 Diamond Jubilee models to something far easier to rack up and at the same time keep the room cooler.
I now use the following,
Thorens TD160 Super/SME Series 11 improved removable /DenonDL160
Marantz SACD 7003.
Sony RCD-100 CD recorder
Denon TU1800 FM,AM,DAB Tuner
Marantz PM8003 amp
Tannoy DU386s in modified Berkeley cabinets.

Pete.

[John]

Welcome Pete
Where abouts in Harrow are you I used to love hanging around Harrow on the Hill when I was younger kind of like going into a different time zone a wee bit spooky

[DSJR]

I only remember Harrow from "our" once sister shop Harrow Audio. Gawd, this area was bulldozed and re-built back in the late 70's/early 80's, making it almost un-recognisable now.

[peter j]

Welcome Pete
Where abouts in Harrow are you I used to love hanging around Harrow on the Hill when I was younger kind of like going into a different time zone a wee bit spooky

Hi John,
Stanmore,just of Marsh lane.
As far as Harrow itself is concerned I have tended to stay away ever since the one way system was installed many years ago.I just hate driving round in circles to get where I'm going and then having to pay to park while I'm spending my money. Having lived in Kilburn for over 20years while growing up I know Cricklewood quite well.
Pete.

[peter j]

I only remember Harrow from "our" once sister shop Harrow Audio. Gawd, this area was bulldozed and re-built back in the late 70's/early 80's, making it almost un-recognisable now.

I have a feeling that it was Harrow audio where I traded in my Quad 44 pre amp for a Quad 66 pre.Just think,it could have been you who fleeced me on the trade in price !
Pete.

[John]

Harrow Audio still going Richard quite nice to deal with