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IHP
24-08-2011, 13:56
Hi,

Just joined today. I've been thinking of doing so for a while and was prompted by seeing Koowat's Quad 306 and wanting it !

I love vintage valve amplification and have just traded up to a pair of Harbeth P3ESR which I'm truly happy with.

I'm in Nottingham and run a Quad CDP2 with a couple of Leaks and a Radford STA 15 (no, not all at the same time !). This latter amp is a fairly recent acquisition and produces beautiful sounds with the Harbs.

Cheers, Ian.

Edit - And I'm happy to say the deal is done.
Alex_UK
24-08-2011, 20:02
Welcome to AoS Ian. I love Harbeths, so I bet you're enjoying yours. :)

So, what sort of music do you like? Good luckwith the 306.

Enjoy the forum. :)
The Grand Wazoo
24-08-2011, 22:04
Hi Ian,
Welcome to the Art of Sound from me. A nice selection of amps you have to choose from there - take care of that Radford - it's a treasure. And never, never let it go to anyone, not for any price!

Cheers
IHP
25-08-2011, 06:41
Welcome to AoS Ian. I love Harbeths, so I bet you're enjoying yours. :)

So, what sort of music do you like? Good luckwith the 306.

Enjoy the forum. :)

Thanks Alex.

I like lots, what might be called 'new' Country, folk, jazz, seem to have a lot of Bobby Dylan, love the later Johnny Cash, Floyd, Alabams 3, Ryan Adams.....it goes on !
IHP
25-08-2011, 06:44
Hi Ian,
Welcome to the Art of Sound from me. A nice selection of amps you have to choose from there - take care of that Radford - it's a treasure. And never, never let it go to anyone, not for any price!

Cheers

Thanks Chris, The Grand Wazoo is amongst my favourite Zappa albums ! The Radford's going nowhere, worry not ! I'll do some pics. at the weekend. Considering treating it to some new EL34s, though tube rolling isn't really my thing, there madness lies for me !
hruyter
25-08-2011, 18:43
Hi and welcome, I am new here too

I found a great place for tubes if you want some EL34s I got mine from there and the service was top notch.

What do you mean by tube rolling? (I am new to all this) :scratch:

I am also looking forward to the pictures ...

:popcorn:
IHP
26-08-2011, 06:30
Hi Hill,

Tube rolling is trying different brands and vintage tubes in your amp. and comparing sonic differences. It needs deep pockets !
Ali Tait
26-08-2011, 09:11
Not always. Some of the modern production valves are very good and not expensive.
alfie2902
09-09-2011, 13:59
Hi Ian,

Nice to see you across this way!

Did the other Quad amp not happen in the end?
IHP
11-09-2011, 07:08
Hi Ian,

Nice to see you across this way!

Did the other Quad amp not happen in the end?

Hi Alfie,

No, something to do with daughters and University in the end ! Ah well, I'm not doing bad !