New boy

[julesd68]

Hello to all,

Thought it was time to stop my occasional lurking and get involved!

My name is Julian and I live in Highgate, London.

I mainly listen to classical music and collect 60's and 70's vinyl recordings - favourites are Ravel, Sibelius, Rachmaninov and Scriabin. But was brought up on 80's metal :hairmetal: and still very fond of 70's rock - Led Zep and Rush are my faves.

This is my current system -

Pioneer PL-71 & Nagaoka MP-50
Pure Sound P10 phono stage
Consonance CD-120L
Audio Note M-Zero pre
Quad 405-II power
A&R T21 tuner
Chario Academy II's

:peace:

[Reid Malenfant]

Hi Julian, welcome to AoS fella :) I have a pair of slightly modified 405s, though they are the MK1 version - still sound very nice though...

Doesn't matter what you listen to, i think you'll find most members here have a rather broad music taste.

Hope you enjoy your stay, all the best :cool:

[The Grand Wazoo]

Hi Julian
Welcome to AoS it's great to have you here.
A taste in music that stretches across the points between Ravel to Randy Rhoads can't be a bad thing! System piccies in the gallery next?

Cheers

[julesd68]

hi Chris,

Yes, will do system pix for sure but not just yet, as fingers crossed there will be a new addition to the family on Thursday - the PL-71 will have a new contender for the heavy-weight turntable crown of North London - step into the ring The Source :youtheman:

cheers,

J

[The Grand Wazoo]

- step into the ring The Source :youtheman:


......nice - with an Odyssey arm?

[Alex_UK]

Welcome from me too, Julian. Enjoy AoS. :)

[julesd68]

......nice - with an Odyssey arm?

No, I was too impatient to wait for one to turn up! But I have a lead on one that might be available next year ...

Managed to acquire an ex-dem Kuzma Stogi for a very, very good price and just couldn't resist. It should suit the Source very well. Going to get the arm mounted on Thursday and my MP-50 swapped over from the PL-71, then I'll see which deck is going to stay!

[The Grand Wazoo]

I'll send you a PM shortly - you might like to know where there's one available! (not from me).

[John]

Hi Julian
I was lucky enough to see Randy Rhodes play before his untimly death
Welcome to AOS

[Tarzan]

Welcome aboard,nice system that- how is that Consonance CD player Julian?

[Beechwoods]

Welcome to AoS Julian!

[julesd68]

Hi Julian
I was lucky enough to see Randy Rhodes play before his untimly death
Welcome to AOS

You are indeed a lucky man. I have only seen Ozzy with Zakk Wylde (in his youth) who was very impressive, but would just love to have seen Jake E. Lee and of course, Randy.

[julesd68]

Welcome aboard,nice system that- how is that Consonance CD player Julian?

Hi Tarzan - I can thoroughly recommend the Consonance. It is a very sweet sounding cdp. I don't listen to it that much, such is my vinyl habit, but I never find it lacking in any way. Their more expensive cd players are highly recommended - the Reference 2.3 and the Droplet - and are much better looking, but I have no plans to upgrade mine. Got it for a bargaintastic £250 off ebay! :champagne:

[MartinT]

Hi Julian and welcome to AoS. You have a nice taste for fine front end gear :)