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TT: Audio Grail Garrard 301 Grease bearing with Shindo Platter and bearing, Audio Grail Plinth, SME 312s Kondo wired tonearm, Koetsu Coralstone cartridge.
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f298/furylovelolly/AG%20Ebay%20Shop/L1040406.jpg
Koetsu, Audio Note and Head SUTs
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f298/furylovelolly/AG%20Ebay%20Shop/L1040408.jpg
Air Tight ATC-2 Pre Amp
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f298/furylovelolly/AG%20Ebay%20Shop/L1040405.jpg
Air Tight ATM300 Single ended with Western Electric 300bs
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f298/furylovelolly/AG%20Ebay%20Shop/L1040404.jpg
Tannoy 15" Reds in GRF rectangular enclosures / Tannoy ST-200 S.Tweeters
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f298/furylovelolly/AG%20Ebay%20Shop/L1040426.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f298/furylovelolly/AG%20Ebay%20Shop/L1040776.jpg
Do you find the supertweeters make much of a difference?
wiicrackpot
08-04-2012, 09:36
Lovely system Matt, though not connected, what are those gold discs on the 40ohm input on the TX4 ''the head'' SUT ?, interested to know as i use one as well.
wii.
Wow! The Koetsu:stalks::eek:, lovely looking system, well done sir.
The Grand Wazoo
08-04-2012, 09:53
Eeek! That's a fine looking heap of kit you have there.
......what are those gold discs on the 40ohm input on the TX4 ''the head'' SUT ?
Take a look here (http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=16257) Andy
wiicrackpot
08-04-2012, 10:47
Ah....Thanks Chris, thought for a minute they were for loading purposes and mine were missing,
never knew such things existed. :rolleyes:
p.s. Chris, you got PM regarding 'Look Here' linkers.
wii.
a very lovely system indeed, that cart is so pretty.
Really a beautiful system you have there, congrats! Would love to see pic of the listening room also.
Have you been faithful to Koetsu for longer period of time or used something else also? If you would like to say a word of two about the differencies of the SUTs that would be interesting subject.. ;)
Spectral Morn
08-04-2012, 19:35
The Head Sut is a lovely item. I own one and while I don't use it much, its one of those items I will never part with.
Nice looking set up.
Regards D S D L
Have you been faithful to Koetsu for longer period of time or used something else also?
Hi Mika many thanks for your kind comments. In terms of Koetsus I have Red, Black and Coral types I also use an SME 3012 Series 1(A) with an Audio Note IO and have a number of Ortofon SPUs & JS SUTs:
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http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f298/furylovelolly/AG%20Ebay%20Shop/L1030116.jpg
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Each cartridge and SUT has it's own limitations or perhaps a better way of putting it would be 'character'. I personally believe it impossible for any recording / Hi Fi to fully capture and reproduce 100% genuinely the sound of a live performance and as such I like to listen to recorded music which I can emotionally connect with and on a good day perhaps be swept up and taken away all but physically.
In terms of what sounds like what my preferences seem to change with moods but I do consistently rather like the 301 with the 3012 series 1 paired with a Mono SPU via JS traffos. For me at least this combination seems magnetic.
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f298/furylovelolly/AG%20Ebay%20Shop/AG-Thorens--Garrard.jpg
I also have a Thorens 124 MKII with Ortofon 309 which I rather like and is currently on loan to a friend
I understand you point as imho the industry is nowadays too concentrated to invidual components and their performance instead of the system synergy and system as a whole even including the room you're doing the listening. And naturally with different tonearms, carts, cables, SUTs etc. this is even more true ;)
But marvelous combinations you have there have to say..
A few more changes:
An S7C SUT, Shindo Cart, Schick 'A' fit arm.
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f298/furylovelolly/2-11.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f298/furylovelolly/1-12.jpg
Absolutely superb, Matt - bet it sounds fantastic!! :stalks: :eek:
:exactly:
Marco.
Rare Bird
19-01-2013, 13:54
Love the Air Tight amps..
The Black Adder
19-01-2013, 22:59
An SPU for each day of the week no doubt!... lol - Very nice ol chap!
RobbieGong
19-01-2013, 23:08
I usually hate the look of SPU's but man this deck and it's SPU just look devine, the whole deck just looks fab, very classy ! - I'd have it - Love it !!! :thumbsup: :)
Agreed! Only the grey 'hammer'' finish 301s look good. Hate the cream-coloured 301s.
Agreed! But what's the apostrophe for? ;)
Marco.
There are without doubt some cracking turntables loafing around this forum - I salute you all, you really are an inspiration and clearly show what can be achieved.
:cool:
Agreed! But what's the apostrophe for? ;)
Marco.
Removed! :eyebrows:
A Few updates:
Wastrex Acoustilens 2080LF and 2090HF with Westrex Acoustic Lens Horn in Wolf Von Langa enclosures.
BBC DRD 5 Garrard 301
Audio Note IO Limited cartridge
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f298/furylovelolly/JAZZ%20RECS%20SIGSOUND/download-4-1.jpg (http://s49.photobucket.com/user/furylovelolly/media/JAZZ%20RECS%20SIGSOUND/download-4-1.jpg.html)
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f298/furylovelolly/JAZZ%20RECS%20SIGSOUND/L1060217.jpg (http://s49.photobucket.com/user/furylovelolly/media/JAZZ%20RECS%20SIGSOUND/L1060217.jpg.html)
Ali Tait
20-06-2014, 11:17
Very nice!
Does the Audio Note IO cartridge use a field coil, replacing the permanent magnet? Is that the reason why there appears to be some additional wiring on the SME 3012 Mk. I arm?
Great vinyl playback setup!
MikeMusic
20-06-2014, 12:11
Nice pics and nice kit Matt
Does the Audio Note IO cartridge use a field coil, replacing the permanent magnet? Is that the reason why there appears to be some additional wiring on the SME 3012 Mk. I arm?
Yes the IO Ltd is a field coil cartridge requiring a separate power supply
Nice pics and nice kit Matt
:cool:Thanks Mike, the speakers were a long time in the making
Floyddroid
20-06-2014, 20:43
My kind of system
Playing with Pre amps. New Aurora Sound PREDA Demo a few days ago was very nice
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f298/furylovelolly/IMG_5742.jpg (http://s49.photobucket.com/user/furylovelolly/media/IMG_5742.jpg.html)
Love those Airtight amps. Great fit and finish to them. I've heard a few in my time. I recognise the ATC-2 and ATM300 and the other one is an ATM-1S? Any particular favorite?
Love those Airtight amps. Great fit and finish to them. I've heard a few in my time. I recognise the ATC-2 and ATM300 and the other one is an ATM-1S? Any particular favorite?
Hi Dave, the 1s had a reasonable amount of grip for some 15" Tannoy Reds I was using. The 300 has the mid range and is better suited to the Westrex speakers.
Record Storage and sound treatment:
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f298/furylovelolly/AG_Office_16.jpg (http://s49.photobucket.com/user/furylovelolly/media/AG_Office_16.jpg.html)
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f298/furylovelolly/AG_Office_18.jpg (http://s49.photobucket.com/user/furylovelolly/media/AG_Office_18.jpg.html)
BTH K10A
19-08-2014, 16:15
Nice to see that the Westrex have evolved beyond a collection of drivers and horns into a well finished product. :thumbsup:
Record Storage and sound treatment:
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f298/furylovelolly/AG_Office_16.jpg (http://s49.photobucket.com/user/furylovelolly/media/AG_Office_16.jpg.html)
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f298/furylovelolly/AG_Office_18.jpg (http://s49.photobucket.com/user/furylovelolly/media/AG_Office_18.jpg.html)
:eek: Need more info on system/ room Matt-looks stunning.:eek:
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f298/furylovelolly/AG_Office_20.jpg (http://s49.photobucket.com/user/furylovelolly/media/AG_Office_20.jpg.html)
istari_knight
20-08-2014, 11:17
Wheres your CD player ? :scratch: :lol:
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f298/furylovelolly/JAZZ%20RECS%20SIGSOUND/Smokinggrenadecinemagraph.gif (http://s49.photobucket.com/user/furylovelolly/media/JAZZ%20RECS%20SIGSOUND/Smokinggrenadecinemagraph.gif.html)
awkwardbydesign
20-08-2014, 13:27
Nothing fallen down/off yet, then?
BTW, I've nearly finished Dan's speakers (a nightmare job if there ever was one!), so I should be free again next week.
Nice looking Nagra III on the top shelf. Do you use it?
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f298/furylovelolly/AG_Office_20.jpg (http://s49.photobucket.com/user/furylovelolly/media/AG_Office_20.jpg.html)
Now that ladies and gentleman is a hifi system.:eek::clapclapclap:
Gadzooks! A stunning & highly desirable system in every respect! :stalks:
jandl100
29-08-2014, 05:46
Very very nice system, I'd love to hear it! :thumbsup: - but fancy wasting it on jazz. :lol:
.... I'll get me coat. :eyebrows:
but fancy wasting it on jazz. :lol:
:
Sounds are wide an varied over here. We've been trading records, running record fairs for over 20 years. ;)
Hi Matt,
Spectacular system, thanks for sharing with us. Could I just ask who the manufacture of your right hand equipment rack is?
Cheers
Jimbo
Hi Matt,
Could I just ask who the manufacture of your right hand equipment rack is?
Cheers
Jimbo
The rack on the right is made by Box furniture Co: http://www.boxfurnitureco.com/
It's been a while, so things have shifted about a bit.
Another speaker project was the Vitavox Oracles with the Westrex Acoustiles horns and 2080 HF drivers. The center speaker is also a Westrex
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f298/furylovelolly/12795254_1292414770776102_1978485800242429634_n.jp g (http://s49.photobucket.com/user/furylovelolly/media/12795254_1292414770776102_1978485800242429634_n.jp g.html)
The Lowther TP1's were a stop gap - the speaker in the middle is a Westrex 2326A (Successor to the Acoustilens)
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f298/furylovelolly/TP.jpg (http://s49.photobucket.com/user/furylovelolly/media/TP.jpg.html)
Finally after a couple of years searching a partner to the Westrex 2326A a nice three year old post on a French forum eventually led to a happy speaker marriage
(Warning rubbish recording with excess plinky plonk in effect)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfPACydvc2w
walpurgis
12-11-2017, 09:42
Interesting speakers. The sort of thing that appeals to me too.
dantheman91
12-11-2017, 16:55
Yikes - absolutely stunning
Wakefield Turntables
12-11-2017, 19:09
Some very nice kit. I've always fancied some Altec Lansing big boys but just don't have the room.
farflungstar
12-11-2017, 19:52
Now that ladies and gentleman is a hifi system.:eek::clapclapclap:How would you rate the Airtight pre?
speedracer
12-11-2017, 20:15
Blimey, that is some collection of top quality gear, I don't know how you choose what system to use!
Some very nice kit. I've always fancied some Altec Lansing big boys but just don't have the room.
The Westrex shares many genes with the Altec but altogether is a different beast from magnets to diaphragms, crossovers and general component quality. Here's some better pics of my one
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f298/furylovelolly/IMG_4460%20copy.jpg (http://s49.photobucket.com/user/furylovelolly/media/IMG_4460%20copy.jpg.html)
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f298/furylovelolly/IMG_4456%20copy.jpg (http://s49.photobucket.com/user/furylovelolly/media/IMG_4456%20copy.jpg.html)
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f298/furylovelolly/IMG_4462%20copy.jpg (http://s49.photobucket.com/user/furylovelolly/media/IMG_4462%20copy.jpg.html)
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f298/furylovelolly/IMG_4464%20copy.jpg (http://s49.photobucket.com/user/furylovelolly/media/IMG_4464%20copy.jpg.html)
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f298/furylovelolly/IMG_4469%20copy.jpg (http://s49.photobucket.com/user/furylovelolly/media/IMG_4469%20copy.jpg.html)
The only pair I've come across in recent years were of course in JPN
http://westernlabo.net/?pid=108377828
Wakefield Turntables
12-11-2017, 20:59
Have you seen the gear that Jeff uses over @ Jeffs Place?
Have you seen the gear that Jeff uses over @ Jeffs Place?
Yes, he's having quite the adventure over there. He's put together quite an interesting system.
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