Afternoon all

[istari_knight]

*Doffs hat*

Hi, newbie here although I used to post alot on other fora eventually became tired of the "usual suspects." I hadnt even heard of AOS until a google search led me here, looks like a nice place with lots of friendly members.

I'm a self confessed box swapper although now I mainly dabble with vintage gear (70's/80s) Current system/s consists of:

Technics SL1700 w/ Ortofon FF15Emk2
Marantz CD63mk2KI / Sony CDP-970 / ARCAM DV27A
Yamaha CA-810 / Pioneer SA-7800 / Technics SU-V8 / Mini-T / HK Citation
IMF TLS50 / B&W DM2 / Royd Minstrel / Mordaunt-Short MS30i

Now, lets get a few things out the way - Digital is better than analogue, transistors are better than valves....Oh and cables sometimes make a difference ;)

The past few years I've been getting into the repair/restoration side of the hobby which tends to go hand in hand with vintage electronics :rolleyes: so you will likely find me in the diy/vintage sections! Looking forward to contributing & hopefully learning aswell.

James.

[Spectral Morn]

*Doffs hat*

Hi, newbie here although I used to post alot on other fora eventually became tired of the "usual suspects." I hadnt even heard of AOS until a google search led me here, looks like a nice place with lots of friendly members.

I'm a self confessed box swapper although now I mainly dabble with vintage gear (70's/80s) Current system/s consists of:

Technics SL1700 w/ Ortofon FF15Emk2
Marantz CD63mk2KI / Sony CDP-970 / ARCAM DV27A
Yamaha CA-810 / Pioneer SA-7800 / Technics SU-V8 / Mini-T / HK Citation
IMF TLS50 / B&W DM2 / Royd Minstrel / Mordaunt-Short MS30i

Now, lets get a few things out the way - Digital is better than analogue, transistors are better than valves....Oh and cables sometimes make a difference ;)

The past few years I've been getting into the repair/restoration side of the hobby which tends to go hand in hand with vintage electronics :rolleyes: so you will likely find me in the diy/vintage sections! Looking forward to contributing & hopefully learning aswell.

James.


Welcome James to AOS.

Few people here will no doubt take you up re your analogue vs digital, valves vs ss comment above lol


Regards D S D L

[Reid Malenfant]

Hi James, a warm welcome to AoS :) Nice to see you making a couple of us have a chuckle on your first post :eyebrows:


What type of music do you like listening to on your retro kit?

All the best to you for 2012 & I hope you enjoy your stay here :D

[istari_knight]

Welcome James to AOS.

Few people here will no doubt take you up re your analogue vs digital, valves vs ss comment above lol


Regards D S D L

Cheers :)

I meant it tongue very much in cheek, IME there is no "right way"

[Spectral Morn]

Cheers :)

I meant it tongue very much in cheek, IME there is no "right way"

No worries :)

And you are spot on, whatever approach gives you most pleasure is the right way for you.


Regards D S D L

[istari_knight]

Hi James, a warm welcome to AoS :) Nice to see you making a couple of us have a chuckle on your first post :eyebrows:


What type of music do you like listening to on your retro kit?

All the best to you for 2012 & I hope you enjoy your stay here :D

No probs :thumbsup: hehe

Used to be a metalhead but kind of outgrew that, as you do! Now anythings fair game from Porcupine Tree to Mahler with some Karan Casey/Seth Lakeman inbetween...The only thing I cant stomach is rap but each to their own!

[Jonboy]

Hello James and welcome, nice intro made me chuckle as well :)

[Mr Nad]

Welcome, one newbie to another.

It is very friendly here. Very friendly indeed.

Digital is, without a shadow of a doubt, different from analogue. And that's all I have to say on the matter :eyebrows:

Lenny

[Tim]

I meant it tongue very much in cheek, IME there is no "right way"
Absolutely spot on, it's whatever works for you and the main thing is the music isn't it?

Welcome aboard from a fellow Mahlerian/Porky Tree ;)

[Wakefield Turntables]

*Doffs hat*


Now, lets get a few things out the way - Digital is better than analogue, transistors are better than valves....Oh and cables sometimes make a difference ;)


James.

James,

Your very brave making a statement like that! :lol: Welcome.

[Puffin]

I have seen that name somewhere else:eyebrows:

Welcome.