Newbie from Rainhill

[johnwhit]

Hi guys, just thought I'd introduce myself, came across the site after Googling Deltec Slink and came across this thread:

http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=5110

I've been tinkering with Hi-Fi since about '89, only a modest system but enjoyable all the same:

Technics SL-PG520A
Pioneer DV-600AV-K
Pioneer DV-R560HX-K
Pace Sky+
Rotel RA-971 MkII
Yamaha DSP-E800
B&W 601 S3 front
B&W LCR60 S3 centre
B&W 600 S3 rear

QED Qnect 2 interconnects and Deltec Slink (CD - Amp)

Old Toshiba 28" CRT (still going strong on RGB SCART)

Listen to all types of music but mainly rock, currently enjoying Celebration Day in DTS:):cool:

John

[John]

Welcome John I hope you enjoy the forum

[MartinT]

Hello John and welcome to AoS. We have an AV sub-forum perfect for you :)

[johnwhit]

Thanks for the welcome lads, I'll check out the AV forum.

John

[SquireC]

Welcome John. I'm in Billinge, but hi-fi rather than AV. Hope you like the AV forum.;)

[Rare Bird]

Welcome John
Are you anywhere near where they did the Rainhill trials? 'Rocket', 'Sans Pareil', 'Novelty' etc locomotives

[johnwhit]

Hi Dave, thanks for the welcome, I've just been through Billinge on my way to Standish. I must say I prefer my 2 channel stuff to the AV kit but the whole thing just developed over the years. I use the Yamaha decoder to retain the sound from the Rotel amp in stereo, I just had to get my priorities right;)

ATB,

John

[johnwhit]

Welcome John
Are you anywhere near where they did the Rainhill trials? 'Rocket', 'Sans Pareil', 'Novelty' etc locomotives

Hi Andre, yes, I'm a short distance from Rainhill station although the original location was a little further towards Prescot I believe.

ATB,

John

[Rare Bird]

Hi John
The trials were run between Rainhill Bridge & Sutton (Original station has gone now)

[johnwhit]

Hi John
The trials were run between Rainhill Bridge & Sutton (Original station has gone now)

I believe so yes, Rainhill was originally Known as Kendricks Cross:

http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=41348

I take an interest in preserved steam and have quite a few images located here:

http://www.railwayforum.net/gallery/browseimages.php?do=member&imageuser=4738

ATB,

John

[Rare Bird]

Thanks John i'm an early Diesel & Electrics perv (Pre TOPS).. :eyebrows:

[johnwhit]

Thanks John i'm an early Diesel & Electrics perv (Pre TOPS).. :eyebrows:

:rolleyes::)

[Rare Bird]

:lol: I guess Steam Vs Diesel looked upon a bit like Vinyl Vs CD or Valves Vs Transistors

Dirty bloody smelly things those steam engine :rfl:

[johnwhit]

Plenty of atmosphere though and very photogenic, although I do have a soft spot for the Deltec:)

John

[MartinT]

The Deltec is a simply awesome creation ;)

[Rare Bird]

English Electric Rock period