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Thought I'd share my main system as it stands at present (well a few week ago). Latest addition Albedo Monolith silver cables. Also have a tube buffer I'm experimenting with between dac and pre. Hope you like.
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l268/rar1902/IMG_1612.jpg
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l268/rar1902/IMG_1614.jpg
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l268/rar1902/IMG_1609.jpg
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http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l268/rar1902/IMG_1606.jpg
Awesome, very nice set up.
Have you got any pics of the TT?
Awesome, very nice set up.
Have you got any pics of the TT?
Thanks for the positive comments. I'll post some TT pics later today. I've paired down on the TTs - I had Thorens 150, 160B, Garrard 401 and Michell i a 4 TT set up at one time. Now have the Michell, a Beogram 3300 with MMC1 and a Lenco GL75 project in the loft
Hi Robert,
Welcome to AoS! What a nice system you have :)
You're the first person I've seen who uses the sublime ECS preamp and EA1 monoblocks, both of which (particularly the latter) I've used in my system to excellent effect.
Anyone who likes 'kick ass' power amps should hear the EA1s, with their 1500VA transformers a piece. I can imagine that yours is a very good system indeed. Where did you hear of the ECS kit? Unfortunately, it's not too well known.
Marco.
Hi Robert,
Welcome to AoS! What a nice system you have :)
You're the first person I've seen who uses the sublime ECS preamp and EA1 monoblocks, both of which (particularly the latter) I've used in my system to excellent effect.
Anyone who likes 'kick ass' power amps should hear the EA1s, with their 1500VA transformers a piece. I can imagine that yours is a very good system indeed. Where did you hear of the ECS kit? Unfortunately, it's not too well known.
Marco.
No true ECS is very much under the radar for even seasoned hifi enthusiasts but a very friendly HiFi dealer let me borrow the stereo version of the power amp. At the time I was looking for something with the welly to drive the SL3s. After hearing the stereo amp I had to have the monos. The guys from ECS drove them up from London and later the pre amp. It is a pretty good system, with incredible detail, texture and slam - a good combination.
Nice one, Robert. I used to know the guys at ECS pretty well. I forget what the main guy's name was, whom I used to deal with (was it Ajaz, or something like that?) Like you say, they're always very helpful and more than up for doing a good deal for cash! ;)
Marco.
That's a nice system Robert very tidy.
Jason.
Nice one, Robert. I used to know the guys at ECS pretty well. I forget what the main guy's name was, whom I used to deal with (was it Ajaz, or something like that?) Like you say, they're always very helpful and more than up for doing a good deal for cash! ;)
Marco.
The guys I dealt with are Manoj and Reuben - really nice guys. You're right Marco they are open to doing you a good deal and delivering to Stockport from London and installing is no small thing either. Impressive.
That's a nice system Robert very tidy.
Jason.
Thanks Jason. :)
Awesome, very nice set up.
Have you got any pics of the TT?
As requested some pics of the Orbe SE, Frog and OL Conqueror:
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l268/rar1902/IMG_1623.jpg
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l268/rar1902/IMG_1622.jpg
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l268/rar1902/IMG_1621.jpg
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l268/rar1902/IMG_1620.jpg
I do like that!!!
One of the things running a techie, is the fact that I just doesn't have the aesthetic impact of some other TT's
Very nice indeed ;)
Check out the reflection of the Beatles in the LP run off. Pure fluke!:lol:
Check out the reflection of the Beatles in the LP run off. Pure fluke!:lol:
And if you were actually playing that album it would be spooky :eek:
The Black Adder
03-12-2012, 13:22
A man with taste...! 10/10
Love the Preco..!
A man with taste...! 10/10
Love the Preco..!
Kind comments Sir! Many thanks - don't suppose you're the guy who bought my Shure V15 Mark 111/Jico SAS stylus last year on the bay?
The Black Adder
04-12-2012, 19:51
Kind comments Sir! Many thanks - don't suppose you're the guy who bought my Shure V15 Mark 111/Jico SAS stylus last year on the bay?
Hi Rob... err, who's asking.. and why? Not me governor... I'z was in the pub with John... No idea who John is either.. or where he lives... :whistle:
lol.. Unfortunately not, I got my cart from a guy on PFM and the SAS from Jico.
Beechwoods
04-12-2012, 20:10
Nice to see someone with a couple of reel to reels in their system! I'm not familiar with the Preco, it looks like a pro unit. Do you know anything about the machine's background?
This little snippet makes it sound like a very interesting machine (thank you Google) http://www.vintageanalog.net/showthread.php?89-Preco-F500-Broadcast-Tape-Recorder
The Black Adder
04-12-2012, 21:13
The BBC used them quite a bit... Not a well known deck but they are built really well.
Nice to see someone with a couple of reel to reels in their system! I'm not familiar with the Preco, it looks like a pro unit. Do you know anything about the machine's background?
This little snippet makes it sound like a very interesting machine (thank you Google) http://www.vintageanalog.net/showthread.php?89-Preco-F500-Broadcast-Tape-Recorder
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The BBC used them quite a bit... Not a well known deck but they are built really well.
Well built is correct. It's difficult to lift and the top is raised by a gas strut like the boot of my car. The motors are huge. Preco is short for professional recording company but they may have just rebadged it. It is really difficult to find much about this machine but they were sold off by the BBC. They crop up on the bay sometimes. I paid £100 for the machine and another £150 to get it body shop sprayed and an oak surround made.
The Black Adder
06-12-2012, 10:06
£100... WOW!
If you ever see another one do let me know.. I'd be very interested.
Yep, I saw a few go on the BBC sell off. Mostly used in the Radio 4 and World service studios.
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