The system

[istari_knight]

... As it is today :eyebrows: Thought it about time I started another one of these since my very silly "I'm giving up on hifi and can live with a Denon micro system" thread that lasted all of three months :lol:

Current system is Sony CDP-X303ES > Sony TA-F770ES > Monitor Audio Silver S5... Wired up with a mixture of Fisual & Van Damme cables.

I know the TV is simply ghastly, it would be out on its ear if I didn't enjoy retro [well 90's] gaming so much. The system itself is all very unfussy & does the job musically which is all that matters... No vinyl to faff with here ! I've never been a huge fan of most MA speakers and have been guilty in the past of dismissing them without even listening but managed to get these NOS for £50 so thought I'd give them a go and they haven't left the system since... really much better than expected.

Currently stretching the legs of the little TA-FA30ES I received from Tony this morning, its a nice little amp but compared to the 770 its audibly rolled off at frequency extreme's & has a very warm & cosy presentation in stark contrast to the 770's [lack of] character imparted on the sound.

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3713/11716162794_0425cd87b3_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/87920837@N06/11716162794/)
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5483/11716522186_674c877e5e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/87920837@N06/11716522186/)

Crummy pictures I know but it turns out Sony make far better hifi than point & shoot camera's which are shite :D

[RobbieGong]

Nice one James, like it !! Looks good and I bet it sounds it too. The big Sony es will be quality coupled with power as you already know ;)

[seoirse2002]

... As it is today :eyebrows: Thought it about time I started another one of these since my very silly "I'm giving up on hifi and can live with a Denon micro system" thread that lasted all of three months :lol:

Current system is Sony CDP-X303ES > Sony TA-F770ES > Monitor Audio Silver S5... Wired up with a mixture of Fisual & Van Damme cables.

I know the TV is simply ghastly, it would be out on its ear if I didn't enjoy retro [well 90's] gaming so much. The system itself is all very unfussy & does the job musically which is all that matters... No vinyl to faff with here ! I've never been a huge fan of most MA speakers and have been guilty in the past of dismissing them without even listening but managed to get these NOS for £50 so thought I'd give them a go and they haven't left the system since... really much better than expected.

Currently stretching the legs of the little TA-FA30ES I received from Tony this morning, its a nice little amp but compared to the 770 its audibly rolled off at frequency extreme's & has a very warm & cosy presentation in stark contrast to the 770's [lack of] character imparted on the sound.

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3713/11716162794_0425cd87b3_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/87920837@N06/11716162794/)
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5483/11716522186_674c877e5e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/87920837@N06/11716522186/)

Crummy pictures I know but it turns out Sony make far better hifi than point & shoot camera's which are shite :D

Nice CD Player James;)

[istari_knight]

Cheers :) Yeah, its a beaut George... Ever heard one ? :D

[pjdowns]

Which CD player is it James?

Looks like a 339ES?

Paul.

[istari_knight]

303ES Paul. I've taken a peek inside & there is huge potential for improvement :eyebrows: but I'm just enjoying it "as is" for the time being. Due to move house in 6 weeks & I'll have a proper workshop three times the size of what I have now so I'm saving all of my projects until then.

Could easily add an additional toroidal transformer to supply the analogue output stage, replace the six 25p opamps with some decent one's, class a bias them & remove those horrible electrolytic coupling caps for starters...

[pjdowns]

303ES Paul. I've taken a peek inside & there is huge potential for improvement :eyebrows: but I'm just enjoying it "as is" for the time being. Due to move house in 6 weeks & I'll have a proper workshop three times the size of what I have now so I'm saving all of my projects until then.

Could easily add an additional toroidal transformer to supply the analogue output stage, replace the six 25p opamps with some decent one's, class a bias them & remove those horrible electrolytic coupling caps for starters...

Sounds like you're gonna have a nice project on your hands there :)

I have fond memories of my 339ES which I had prior to the CDI and used to compete with £1k plus machines, which is impressive as it was only about £400 new :)

[istari_knight]

They do seem to punch above their weight although maybe not quite the mega bargain they once were [looking at current prices] but still good value.

[Audio Al]

No vinyl to faff with here



WHAT :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

[istari_knight]

WHAT :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

:lol:

I was only telling George recently... A couple of years back when I still had a full fat vinyl rig it was wearing a bit thin anyway but I purchased an "audiophile" 180g pressing I'd wanted for ages, cost me £40 I think... Anyway, the very first play I slipped whilst queuing and left a massive scratch running from the very first second of play to the very last ! :steam: I was very annoyed but didn't do an Andre and smash it all up :D

T'was the straw that broke the camels back, that was the day I gave up on vinyl replay... How sad :(

[istari_knight]

Did someone order a pair of real speakers ?! :eyebrows:

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2851/11951583625_013656e385_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/87920837@N06/11951583625/)

[Tarzan]

B'Jesus they are not small......

[John]

They should sound pretty good

[istari_knight]

B'Jesus they are not small......

Thats a 12" bass driver... They literally dwarf the 42" TV in the middle :D


They should sound pretty good

Its early days but I can say without reservation they are probably the finest speakers I've owned thus far.

[User211]

Its early days but I can say without reservation they are probably the finest speakers I've owned thus far.

Best start saving for some good ones then:D


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOAprc9MrJ4

[istari_knight]

Piss off, these are good :ner:

Nearly everything Kenrick have is the stuff of dreams... If I won the lotto maybe ! :D These are my second pair of JBL's, the previous one's were L100's from the 70's which I didn't like at all... Thankfully these are very different :)

[User211]

Now I know you shouldn't judge on video sound, but those Kenrick JBLs sound ace through my TV speakers...:mental:

[Macca]

So you got them. Nice one. No surprise to hear they are superb. Proper jbl are a hard act to beat.

[ledzep]

Those speakers are beasts,i like those racks,what make are they?

[istari_knight]

Ikea "Corras" - They don't make them any more but when they did they were available in either beech or maple veneer... Originally designed as bedside tables but by happy coincidence they are the perfect size for hifi separates & have an adjustable shelf :D Can often be found on eBay for £10-£20.

[synsei]

Ikea "Corras" - They don't make them any more but when they did they were available in either beech or maple veneer... Originally designed as bedside tables but by happy coincidence they are the perfect size for hifi separates & have an adjustable shelf :D Can often be found on eBay for £10-£20.

I have a Corras unit which I paid a fiver for from the local tip, had two meatier shelves cut for mine out of blockboard. The plonker cut the long edge across the blocks but it does the job ;)

http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af316/Sgtgrash/Hifi%20Stuff/160mkII-SMESeriesIII-Goldring900IGC2.jpg (http://s1019.photobucket.com/user/Sgtgrash/media/Hifi%20Stuff/160mkII-SMESeriesIII-Goldring900IGC2.jpg.html)

T'is an old photo, can't believe how far things have moved on in three years... :eyebrows:

[Mr Kipling]

They do look very nice James.

But where are the LED meters? My Goodmans have 12" drivers AND LED meters! At my sister's. Will get them Friday.

[istari_knight]

I have a Corras unit which I paid a fiver for from the local tip, had two meatier shelves cut for mine out of blockboard. The plonker cut the long edge across the blocks but it does the job ;)

T'is an old photo, can't believe how far things have moved on in three years... :eyebrows:

They cant be bettered for the cost :thumbsup: I too felt the original shelves were a bit thin but with a sheet of bitumen stuck underneath their not too bad.


They do look very nice James.

But where are the LED meters? My Goodmans have 12" drivers AND LED meters! At my sister's. Will get them Friday.

Hmm, you have outdone me there ! I'll have to pop into town & buy a tester pot of paint so I can add some go faster stripes :D

[istari_knight]

My latest acquisition is a little errr... Dusty ! The joys of repairing old gear :rolleyes:

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3707/12205797596_8d3b2d0bf7_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/87920837@N06/12205797596/)

[istari_knight]

Well after swearing I'd never touch the black stuff again due to it being a PITA I've gone & bought 2 turntables and a hand full of vinyl from the local charity shop :doh:

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c129/istari_knight9/DSC00526_zps6a26774d.jpg

Mostly crud but not bad for £3 ! I now have 11 records :yay::rfl::mental: .... Oh dear, what have I started ?

[Wakefield Turntables]

Thats just how I started out!

[istari_knight]

Aye but I'm starting out for the second time ! I had 300+ LP's and sold the lot :doh:

[walpurgis]

Mostly crud but not bad for £3 ! I now have 11 records :yay::rfl::mental: .... Oh dear, what have I started ?

I was going to make a rude comment about John Denver, but perhaps I'd better not! :eyebrows:

[istari_knight]

I was going to make a rude comment about John Denver, but perhaps I'd better not! :eyebrows:

Go for it, I'm no fan... His record was 30p :lol:

Only one I know is "How does John Denver like his drinks? On the rocks."

[walpurgis]

His record was 30p :lol:

You was robbed son! :D

[istari_knight]

You was robbed son! :D

Ah you say that now but when the zombies come I'll have loads of ammo ;)

http://31.media.tumblr.com/974a2eeee1a110b0328392a96accc067/tumblr_mt29vnz2ZI1s0318ho1_400.gif

[walpurgis]

Ah you say that now but when the zombies come I'll have loads of ammo ;)[/IMG]

Why mess about? I'd just get the quick load crossbow out! ;)

[costerdock]

Very nice looking system.

Thanks,

Chris

[Mr Kipling]

I presume that's James Last fifth from the left. Or is it Mantovani?

What's the amp James? I love cleaning old gear. I have an old Cambridge Audio P40 that was in a really dire state and really only fit for the bin, but I just couldn't bring myself to do it. Still in bits. Wish I'd taken a photo as it was when complete.

[istari_knight]

The pile consists of [left to right]

Tchaikovsky ~ Romeo & Juliet
Tchaikovsky ~ 1812 Overture
Mozart ~ Violin Concertos No. 1 & 4
The Legendary Big Bands
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf Sings Operetta...Waaay tooo German :nono:
An Evening At The Proms [1959]
Brahms ~ Concerto For Violin, Cello & Orchestra
The Great Louis Armstrong
Sid Phillips ~ Chicago And All That Jazz
John Denver ~ Poems, Prayers & Promises

The amp is a Sony TA-FA3ES. I discovered that the 3ES is a true ES design but the 30ES that came afterwards is a 920QS with fancy knobs on :doh:

[istari_knight]

Well today I have been mostly p*ssing around with suspension springs... Well worth it though :harp:

Cleaned up alright didn't it ?

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5507/12416047264_7dc891a1f9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/87920837@N06/12416047264/)

[Marco]

That's a nice old thing, James! How does it sound? :)

Marco.

[istari_knight]

That's a nice old thing, James! How does it sound? :)

Marco.

Surprisingly good considering how handicapped it is by the Thorens arm & M75 cart. I'm not really analysing it yet... Just enjoying the tunes so it must be doing something right :D

[Marco]

Cool! The arm and cart probably aren't as bad as you think... ;)

Marco.

[istari_knight]

Indeed... "hi-fi" be damned this sounds like music & I like it ! I may try a different cart but the arm's staying for the time being :)

[Marco]

Good move... On vintage decks like that, it's about the sum of the parts, rather than the individual parts, as it were. It needs to be loved and enjoyed for what it is :)

Marco.

[walpurgis]

I must admit I do have a soft spot for the TD150. I had three of them years ago. My first one was bought new and used with a Decca International arm and Decca London Blue. I though it sounded marvellous. The standard arm you have is actually a good match for the Shure cartridge.

[istari_knight]

Its a lovely thing for sure. Any point in sticking something like a V15 on it or is that overkill ?

... Got the dreaded Garrard Zero 100 arriving tomorrow so that'll be interesting :eyebrows:

[istari_knight]

Only problem is the VTF weight is missing so I'm using the main counterweight & digital scales. I don't hold out much hope of finding a spare :rolleyes:

[walpurgis]

Its a lovely thing for sure. Any point in sticking something like a V15 on it or is that overkill ?

... Got the dreaded Garrard Zero 100 arriving tomorrow so that'll be interesting :eyebrows:

The tonal characteristics of the V15 III are not that much different to the M75, you just get a bit more resolution and slightly better tracking.

[istari_knight]

The tonal characteristics of the V15 III are not that much different to the M75, you just get a bit more resolution and slightly better tracking.

Okay I'll bear that in mind thanks. Not an essential purchase then... More vinyl first :thumbsup:

[istari_knight]

Well the zero 100 arrived today but its in such shocking condition I wouldn't touch it with a sh*tty stick... Stuck it on the bay & earnt £20 :cool:

[loo]

Well today I have been mostly p*ssing around with suspension springs... Well worth it though :harp:

Cleaned up alright didn't it ?

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5507/12416047264_7dc891a1f9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/87920837@N06/12416047264/)

That's a beauty I do like the TD150 very musical and EMT build them well

[jandl100]

I love the look of those JBL speakers - but I see they didn't last long! ;)


Aye but I'm starting out for the second time ! I had 300+ LP's and sold the lot :doh:

I've done similar - I've just ended my 5th (?) love (/ hate) affair with vinyl :rolleyes: - hopefully I've learned my lesson by now. :mental:
I'm a-hanging on to the tt arm & cart, though ... just in case. :D

[Audio Al]

Well after swearing I'd never touch the black stuff again due to it being a PITA I've gone & bought 2 turntables and a hand full of vinyl from the local charity shop :doh:

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c129/istari_knight9/DSC00526_zps6a26774d.jpg

Mostly crud but not bad for £3 ! I now have 11 records :yay::rfl::mental: .... Oh dear, what have I started ?

Welcome back !:D

[istari_knight]

Cheers guys :)

I've been in touch with Johnnie at Audio Origami who's hopefully going to sort my missing weight situation out... That man really is a one off - Top bloke :thumbsup:

[istari_knight]

To be shure to be shure...

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3831/12589340874_82353cedd0_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/87920837@N06/12589340874/)

I hope my digital scales are accurate otherwise I'll be tracking like a DJ.

:gig:

[istari_knight]

Well, the TD150II will be moving on shortly... Making room for one of these

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7304/12702348635_1a817948ee_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/87920837@N06/12702348635/)

Inspired by Gromits new Sony TT I thought I'd give one a go.

[RobbieGong]

Well, the TD150II will be moving on shortly... Making room for one of these

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7304/12702348635_1a817948ee_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/87920837@N06/12702348635/)

Inspired by Gromits new Sony TT I thought I'd give one a go.

Again, That looks delicious James :)

[agk]

That's more like it, more rice.

[Tarzan]

That turntable looks like it means business.:stalks:

[Gromit]

Well, the TD150II will be moving on shortly... Making room for one of these

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7304/12702348635_1a817948ee_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/87920837@N06/12702348635/)

Inspired by Gromits new Sony TT I thought I'd give one a go.

Now that is Ber-luddy-lovely. :stalks:

Had the chance to buy one of these beasts a couple of years ago but like a twonk I missed out.

[Mr Kipling]

Arm looks a bit butch, for me, James. I like something a bit more… pretty.

[istari_knight]

Arm looks a bit butch, for me, James. I like something a bit more… pretty.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zH18_dZIYOE

[Mr Kipling]

Look at the bulbous counterweight on this James.

Pity the front-end is so ugly.

Do you know what it is?

11639

[istari_knight]

:scratch: No idea. Looks a bit meh... Designed by Stevie Wonder perhaps ?

[Mr Kipling]

Well they do say beauty is in the eye of the beholder…

I'll see if anyone else knows the maker. They are best known for their speakers.

[istari_knight]

I've got it now... good old Google :)

Made in the US of A no less.

[Mr Kipling]

That's cheating James.

I don't think it was in production for a great length of time. I don't think they could get the consistancy they wanted.

[istari_knight]

Well its arrived... Unfortunately, despite giving the seller specific instructions on how to pack a turntable they seem to have completely ignored them :doh:

Counterweight drooping off the back end of the tonearm & mains plug up against the plinth has given it some deep scars... FFS.

[RobbieGong]

Well its arrived... Unfortunately, despite giving the seller specific instructions on how to pack a turntable they seem to have completely ignored them :doh:

Counterweight drooping off the back end of the tonearm & mains plug up against the plinth has given it some deep scars... FFS.

That is an absolute pain in the whatsits to say the least and totally avoidable if people just exercised a bit of savvy and care :steam:

[Macca]

You could sort of excuse it if they were actually fuck-witted but most of the time it is just sheer laziness.

is it fixable?

[istari_knight]

Not sure what to make of it tbh :scratch:

Damage is: snapped stylus, arm lift doesn't work, 1 foot missing,severe dings in the front of the plinth, strobe doesn't work & something's rattling inside when moved... AND I've just noticed its an X60 not X70 as advertised :lol:

[Macca]

Did you get it off eBay? I'd get a full refund and tell the seller that he has knackered it so badly that it is only good for the bin - which doesn't sound far from the truth.

Whatever is rattling around inside? That's never a good sign let's face it.

[istari_knight]

Hmm foolishly dealt outside of eBay... Did use PayPal [not gift] though so I should be protected :thumbsup:

[istari_knight]

"Item not as described" dispute now open. What a bugger, I've already sold my little Thorens too :(

Oh well, an excuse to shop for a new TT I suppose :eyebrows:

[agk]

How much do you want for it if you get stuck with it James? (Rat up a drainpipe aint got nothing on me)

[Roy S]

You still got that 'spare' SL1200 Martin? :eyebrows:

[istari_knight]

How much do you want for it if you get stuck with it James? (Rat up a drainpipe aint got nothing on me)

Paid £120 for it. X70's usually sell for £200+ so thought it a bargain... Alas....

[synsei]

"Item not as described" dispute now open. What a bugger, I've already sold my little Thorens too :(

Oh well, an excuse to shop for a new TT I suppose :eyebrows:

Bring back flogging I say... :lol:

Seriously though, it is such a shame the twonk didn't listen to you, too many turntables bite the dust in transit due to poor packing, it's a crime... :(

[istari_knight]

At least it wasnt anything really nice though eh ? I've discovered the origin of the rattling... The whole chassis is some sort of cast resin like Sony use as the base of some ES gear [Gibraltar chassis] this has moulded posts with threaded holes for the bottom panel & two have snapped off - Shows you how well it was packed :rolleyes:

On a more positive note, I've also received a DVP-S7700 which was packed beautifully by someone that obviously cared :thumbsup: that man ! And what a corker it is too... I had one years back but never really appreciated how good it was or indeed how well built they are. Motorised front panel ala B&O, dual laser optics, Separate digital/analogue power supplies, R-Core analogue supply transformer, analogue output stage looks to be lifted directly from the XA-30ES, glass epoxy circuit boards, Elna Silmic capacitors, copper plated chassis, honeycomb gibraltar base, OFC power cable oh and "high carbon content cast iron feet." ... Can we say attention to detail ? Yes, I think we can.

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3803/12773490814_ced12493b9_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/87920837@N06/12773490814/)

[agk]

That's nice. In fact I require more pics please, flap open too.
I thought you were downsizing your collection at one point, how wrong I was.

[istari_knight]

That's nice. In fact I require more pics please, flap open too.
I thought you were downsizing your collection at one point, how wrong I was.

Downsizing ? Moi ? :D

I'm a serial boxswapper... But on a budget, which makes it quite interesting ! I'm honestly at the point now where I can't recall everything I've had so sometimes I'll buy something to play with only to re-remember it :doh:

Generally works out fine, when you change kit often enough you need to revisit some stuff as the synergy could have been off first time 'round :lol:

[agk]

I know that feeling, I've finally arrived at a pretty good idea of what I want though thank god. That said, the only keepers I've got so far are the amp and wires. I've a cdp and electrostatics to get now so I guess I may need a lottery win.

[istari_knight]

:D

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3745/12781677823_7f853fd1fb_o.gif (http://www.flickr.com/photos/87920837@N06/12781677823/)

[agk]

Well that's just taken care of my morning glory. I rather like that.

[agk]

That's put another spinner on my list of potential keepers. Bagsy first dibs!

[Marco]

Well that's just taken care of my morning glory...

:lolsign:

Watch out for calluses on your palms!!

Marco.

[istari_knight]

That's put another spinner on my list of potential keepers. Bagsy first dibs!

No worries, you got dibs :thumbsup:

I delved into the service menu to check how much use the laser's had & it says: CD=82 hours / DVD=205 hours. Not bad for 14 years old.

[istari_knight]

Just had a reply to the PayPal dispute... Apparently I should make a claim with the courier for the damage caused by their incompetent packing [my wording] & the usual BS about how it was my old mans, he treasured his gear, no way it was faulty blah blah blah I've heard it all before :lol:

Its fit for the skip & soon be to on eBay spares/repairs after I've worked out a "partial" [read major] refund with the seller.

[Macca]

Lovely bit of shmutter that is James. If you ever want to move it on you know where I am...

[Mr Kipling]

Must be disappointing for you James. I've had rubbish that's been better packed.

If you get your hands on some Stax headphones or a Lotus 7 - let me know.

Still say that arm looked butch.

Nevermind. Stick the kettle and have a few Hob-Nobs.

[istari_knight]

Must be disappointing for you James. I've had rubbish that's been better packed.

If you get your hands on some Stax headphones or a Lotus 7 - let me know.

Still say that arm looked butch.

Nevermind. Stick the kettle and have a few Hob-Nobs.

Heh, will do... Yet to try Stax :hmm:

If you think that arm looked butch wait until you see the emergency stand in replacement... Its a monstrosity :eyebrows:

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c129/istari_knight9/Untitled_zps91f0f324.jpg

[synsei]

Heh, will do... Yet to try Stax :hmm:

If you think that arm looked butch wait until you see the emergency stand in replacement... Its a monstrosity :eyebrows:

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c129/istari_knight9/Untitled_zps91f0f324.jpg

Designed by Irn Bru? It appears to be made of girders... :D

[istari_knight]

:D Nooo

Was browsing eBay earlier & stumbled across a Denon DP-35F for £20 so couldnt say no.

[agk]

:D Nooo

Was browsing eBay earlier & stumbled across a Denon DP-35F for £20 so couldnt say no.

That's a good looking arm man, that's a score for a score.

[Mr Kipling]

No worries, you got dibs :thumbsup:

I delved into the service menu to check how much use the laser's had & it says: CD=82 hours / DVD=205 hours. Not bad for 14 years old.

What BlacK Arts did you engage in to discover this? Can it be done with a 725?

[istari_knight]

What BlacK Arts did you engage in to discover this? Can it be done with a 725?

Not sure on the 725... Try the 7700 one which is: Player in standby, press title, clear, power in that order on the remote & you'll be presented with the service menu which has options for auto laser calibration, laser ageing, all functions test etc etc...

If that doesn't work I'll look up the 725 service manual.

[istari_knight]

Spent a couple of hours messing around with that Sony turntable today... Repaired the dodgy arm lift, cleaned all the switches & glued the snapped off screw bits. Its all now fully working & playing as I type this only problem is that missing foot the seller denies all knowledge of :doh:

I've had a thought though, will a Techy 1200 foot fit ? They look to be the same design [lump of rubber with some threaded bar through the middle]

Hmm...

[Mr Kipling]

Thanks James. Tried that but it didn't work. The screen did briefly display "Diag Start" and went blank. Tried various alternatives but none worked.

You wouldn't have a Technics SL-P550 manual? Wondered if the motor drive ic was the same as the SL-P1200. Not sure if it's a AN8039S. If I go and look I'll lose this page. Thanks.

[Mr Kipling]

Having had a look on the 'net, it should work. But the screen remains blank.

[istari_knight]

Sorry, only just spotted this. Try it with your video out set to composite, thats the only way it works on the 7700... I forgot to mention that :doh:

The SL-P550 SM states the motor drive IC is an "BA6218" - If you want to double check PM your email address & I'll send a copy over.

[Mr Kipling]

Got it!

God it's seen some stick: CD/409 DVD/1039

What's the mechanical aging for? Had a go at re-setting cd and dvd with the auto adjust.

The IC for the 1200 is a AN8290S. There's a cheap 550 faulty and I wondered if it might share the same motor drive chip. I've ordered the control IC but it hasn't arrived yet after a week.

[istari_knight]

Mecha aging allows a sort of auto repeat mode for testing purposes... Not something I've done much of.

Your IC may yet arrive, it recently took ages for some spare parts to reach me in the post [arrived yesterday, purchased on the 7th!] RM are struggling at the moment it would seem.

[Mr Kipling]

I thought mechanical aging might compensate for wear. I had the draw opening for 30 cycles and nothing seemed to be happening, and so existed.

The IC came yesterday. Waiting for some caps to come. Hope the fault is with the regulator board.

[istari_knight]

I thought mechanical aging might compensate for wear. I had the draw opening for 30 cycles and nothing seemed to be happening, and so existed.

The IC came yesterday. Waiting for some caps to come. Hope the fault is with the regulator board.

Hmm, I dunno... Its not a feature I've ever used but its always described as an "auto repeat mode" - Probably by other's who are just guessing having also never used it :lol:

Systematic replacement of every component is all you can do for the Techy I suppose ? You'll find the fault eventually... Hopefully :goodluck:

[istari_knight]

I've always found these JBL's really excel at metal music being pretty much perfect for it apart from the treble being maybe a bit too bright in my room.

... Just stumbled across this:

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c129/istari_knight9/a-IMG_4347-XL_zps238634c9.jpg

Turns out Russ Russell [metal producer/musician] of Parlour Studios uses a pair for monitoring on the desk :fingers:

[istari_knight]

T-amp in the house ! I'd forgotten how good they are...

[purite audio]

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb255/coopie_photo/P3034245_zps20fc0395.jpg (http://s206.photobucket.com/user/coopie_photo/media/P3034245_zps20fc0395.jpg.html)

Cessaro Liszt, four way horn.
Keith.

[istari_knight]

Lovely Keith... Are you recommending them ? :scratch:

Bit pricey for me :D

[agk]

Those JBL of yours are seriously nice kit James, I'd have bitten your hand off if I were employed currently.

Can't beat a random post lol. I wonder if that's a t amp driving the horns though?

[istari_knight]

I was going to flog them as you know but chickened out at the last minute as their just sooo good... I still intend to but ideally need to see [hear] how some full range open baffles work for me first.

[clarkey555]

... As it is today :eyebrows: Thought it about time I started another one of these since my very silly "I'm giving up on hifi and can live with a Denon micro system" thread that lasted all of three months :lol:

Current system is Sony CDP-X303ES > Sony TA-F770ES > Monitor Audio Silver S5... Wired up with a mixture of Fisual & Van Damme cables.

I know the TV is simply ghastly, it would be out on its ear if I didn't enjoy retro [well 90's] gaming so much. The system itself is all very unfussy & does the job musically which is all that matters... No vinyl to faff with here ! I've never been a huge fan of most MA speakers and have been guilty in the past of dismissing them without even listening but managed to get these NOS for £50 so thought I'd give them a go and they haven't left the system since... really much better than expected.

Currently stretching the legs of the little TA-FA30ES I received from Tony this morning, its a nice little amp but compared to the 770 its audibly rolled off at frequency extreme's & has a very warm & cosy presentation in stark contrast to the 770's [lack of] character imparted on the sound.

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3713/11716162794_0425cd87b3_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/87920837@N06/11716162794/)
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5483/11716522186_674c877e5e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/87920837@N06/11716522186/)

Crummy pictures I know but it turns out Sony make far better hifi than point & shoot camera's which are shite :D
hi james nice looking set up bet it sounds nice to..where did you get the a/v stand..that looks perfect for what I need:hmm:

[istari_knight]

They are a pair of Ikea "corras" Peter. Originally supposed to be bedside tables but with the castors removed & butted together they make a perfect budget AV stand.

Discontinued now :( but often loads on eBay for under £20 each.... They were available in beech, maple and a sort of army barrack green [!]

[clarkey555]

cheers james muchos gracious..:wowzer:

[istari_knight]

Well the Denon turntable was uninspiring... You know a piece of equipment is poor when you stop wanting to play your music.

Incoming:

http://hometheaterreview.com/images/Rega_Planet-Reviewed.gif

Got it for a song, I wonder if the courier will smash it up ? ... I hope not !

[Mr Kipling]

Rega's take on Amstrad's deck.

[istari_knight]

Rega's take on Amstrad's deck.

Yup. I used to have a TP-12d :lol:

[Mr Kipling]

Does it come with a ceramic cartridge, James?

[istari_knight]

Does it come with a ceramic cartridge, James?

Alas not... I'll have to make do with the MC fitted :(

[Mr Kipling]

Rega's take on Amstrad's deck.

Bet it won't sound as good!

[istari_knight]

I actually found the Amstrad to be okay with cheap AT cart fitted. Not as bad as some make out anyway... Maybe I got one of the only working one's ?

The motor became very noisy in the end so I threw it in the bin [literally] ... Shame, I bet the arm would be worth a bit on ebay now. You know the Acos Lustre fitted to the Rega's fetch £100+ now ?

[Mr Kipling]

You must be popular James. Your portal's bunged-up.

[istari_knight]

Oops ! Now cleared :)

[istari_knight]

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7435/13560806973_db71d05bbe.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/mEjFsM)

:eyebrows:

[Conan]

Eden?

[istari_knight]

Eden?

Yessir. Currently on the wrong stands but sound blinding anyway :cool:

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3717/13560774525_1b3e310852.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/mEjvPk)

[istari_knight]

Now residing upon a pair of what I think are Kan stands ? £5.99 off eBay :eyebrows:

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7445/13714903435_a5deb26d3f_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/mTWsYk)

[istari_knight]

Spent this evening modding the Bushmaster...

Before:

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3829/13765371554_7e89f52278_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/mYp8oj)

After:

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3678/13764968055_7cb2556606_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/mYn4rr)

Thats Stans "Venom 3 & 4" mods along with a complete recap using Elna Cerafine, Silmic II, Nichicon FG, ES, Wima box poly's & Takman metal films. Also, as I hate blue leds I replaced them all with red... Much better IMO :)

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7178/13764921143_27ba2e5526_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/mYmPuB)

Just need to build a linear supply now :eyebrows:

[agk]

Blue is the colour ;)

[Macca]

The LED hierarchy (best to worst)

Red
Orange
Green
Blue

Manufacturers please take note :)

[agk]

In led terms for me red is usually bad but green would be prefererable to blue.

[istari_knight]

I did consider green but red gives a warmer sound :ner:

Ultraviolet's pretty funky, I've got some of those... Bit annoying after a while though !

[jandl100]

The LED hierarchy (best to worst)

Red
Orange
Green
Blue

Manufacturers please take note :)

:nono: - it's the other way around. :thumbsup:

[istari_knight]

:nono: - it's the other way around. :thumbsup:

Noooo ! When I rule the world blue led's will all be put to death

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c129/istari_knight9/heads_on_pole_zps57355384.gif

[Macca]

We could get the EU to ban them if only we could find the right person to bribe.

[istari_knight]

I shall start a poll & if theres a consensus I'll start an e-petition... After all this is a very serious issue of far more importance than Ukraine.

[istari_knight]

Ooh a new arrival...

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5519/13894961320_11588abb80_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/naRiUC)

[Gromit]

Thin wooden sleeve, black fascia?

Think I know what this is ;)

[RochaCullen]

Peachtree amp?

[istari_knight]

Thin wooden sleeve, black fascia?

Think I know what this is ;)

Ooh ARrrr :D


Peachtree amp?

That would be nice but no. I'm always trying to achieve better sound for less.

It is in fact an A&R T21 to go with the A60 I picked up.

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2905/14078669481_f5fdeabc25_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ns5RWH)

The A60 is an '83 model & the T21 '81 so quite an early one. Not properly set up or anything, just plonked on the stand & wired up with "freebie" cables... Really good sound, not "exciting" or "hi-fi" but just sounds completely right. Not bad for a ton all in.

[mr sneff]

Not bad for a ton all in.

Sounds like a bargain and looks good.

[dantheman91]

Ooh ARrrr :D



That would be nice but no. I'm always trying to achieve better sound for less.

It is in fact an A&R T21 to go with the A60 I picked up.

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2905/14078669481_f5fdeabc25_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ns5RWH)

The A60 is an '83 model & the T21 '81 so quite an early one. Not properly set up or anything, just plonked on the stand & wired up with "freebie" cables... Really good sound, not "exciting" or "hi-fi" but just sounds completely right. Not bad for a ton all in.

:eek:

That's Sexy

Well Done Lad.

[The Black Adder]

Never heard them but they look superb... Something with style. Cool!

[Gromit]

Brings back memories of the A60 I owned in around 85/86 - a superb little amp, went on to a Nait 2 after mine.

[istari_knight]

Brings back memories of the A60 I owned in around 85/86 - a superb little amp, went on to a Nait 2 after mine.

Looking at the schematics there are some very obvious performance slugs built in, probably to better compliment budget TT & speakers of the time but with a few simple modifications It would be very easy to bring out the performance its truly capable of.... If it stays long enough I'll try a couple out.

[Macca]

Pal of mine had the same amp and tuner with wharfie diamond fours and an old sondek. Killer system, believe it or not.

[walpurgis]

Killer system, believe it or not.

Not :eyebrows:

[istari_knight]

I wouldn't entertain the Diamonds but the rest sounds alright :D

[Macca]

Not :eyebrows:

Hah! I knew you'd say that. ;)

[istari_knight]

Happy Royd day fella's :yay:

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2940/14011196707_30761c79b6_c.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/87920837@N06/14011196707/)

[dantheman91]

:yesbruv:

[istari_knight]

:yesbruv:

:D

I thought I knew the Royd "sound" but these Sorcerer's are on a whole different level :stalks:

[Firebottle]

....obvious performance slugs built in......

:lol: Love that expression James :youtheman:

[istari_knight]

Well its been a while... Currently playing with:

One "Trio TK-60" receiver from 1966 freshly dusted [for the first time ever I think..] Sounding sweet as a nut.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3880/14476893748_e092c176dc_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/o4gS9m)

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2909/14476823160_857ed02342_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/o4gvaj)

+ a pair of B&W DM4 in factory fresh condition

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3885/14661218314_4917e9011b_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/okyzq7)

My rubbish camera & useless skillz do them no justice whatsoever... Currently doing a shoot out vs the R50's, very interesting :eyebrows:

[RobbieGong]

Nice gear James !

[Macca]

Lovely DM4s. I still think you were cray selling those JBL though.

[walpurgis]

Currently doing a shoot out vs the R50's, very interesting :eyebrows:

My money's on the R50s. They were a no compromise design at the time. The DM4s were B&W's budget model and having had a few pairs years ago, I can't say I found them wonderful. I compared the DM4s to my little AR4ax speakers and the ARs won hands down.

[istari_knight]

My money's on the R50s. They were a no compromise design at the time. The DM4s were B&W's budget model and having had a few pairs years ago, I can't say I found them wonderful. I compared the DM4s to my little AR4ax speakers and the ARs won hands down.

All I can say Geoff, is we obviously have very different taste ! I would agree in reverse, the AR4's being an alright budget model & the DM4's being wonderful :ner:

From last nights listening sesh I found the DM4's to have superior midrange & treble but low frequencies were non existent whereas the R50's thunder it out... Its amazing how quickly one gets used to hearing bass as a low frequency boom boom "noise" but when listening to the R50's you can hear each individual note, each pluck of the bass guitar strings... Sounds obvious yet is completely absent from many, many speakers that are otherwise good.

Overall the jury's still out, I'm not bowled over by the R50's by any stretch but they do have some very addictive qualities which warrant further listening ;) I suspect results will differ with alternate amplification.

[Macca]

Its amazing how quickly one gets used to hearing bass as a low frequency boom boom "noise" but when listening to the R50's you can hear each individual note, each pluck of the bass guitar strings... Sounds obvious yet is completely absent from many, many speakers that are otherwise good.

.

So true.

[istari_knight]

Sony PS-6750 in the house. It sounds absolutely fantastic, I'm proper chuffed as it was something of a bargain :)

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2913/14740267654_7e3d05ecb7_c.jpg

[RobbieGong]

Lovely deck, like it's big brother the 8750. They dont make 'em like this anymore :)

[Marco]

Love it, James - those Sonys are fantastic T/Ts... Well done! :clap:

Marco.

[istari_knight]

Cheers guys, its a beaut !

Might be putting the Dynavector up for sale soon though, it doesn't really gel with the rest of the system... Or maybe I just like uncouth MM's ? :scratch:

[istari_knight]

Got another Japanese DD on the way :eyebrows:

http://www.thevintageknob.org/pioneer-PL-570.html

[RobbieGong]

Got another Japanese DD on the way :eyebrows:

http://www.thevintageknob.org/pioneer-PL-570.html

Like it James :cool:

[istari_knight]

And now, for a departure from the usual Japanese solid state...

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3856/14905844325_9cc90e4453_c.jpg

Now that is "Chi-Fi" of the good kind, Yarland FV-34CIII. I bought it to tide me over until I get 'round to sorting the Decware clone but it sounds so appealing I doubt I'll be rushing :eyebrows: I had one back in '05 when they first came on the UK market & always regretted selling it.

I do intend to disconnect those tasteless blue LED's though :rolleyes:

[brian2957]

:eek: That's not a big mutha Sony SS amp James :lol:

[istari_knight]

:eyebrows:

It couldn't be more different... No effortless quality, no incisive bass slam, no analytically detailed treble. It does however provide a window into recordings that I honestly had forgotten could exist within a "hifi" system.

I haven't stopped sitting here listening since it arrived. Put simply, I'm captivated ! [for the first time in a long old while.]

[brian2957]

Yup , understand what you mean . I was at Garys ( gazjam ) gaff today listening to his system which comprises of a modified Michell Gyrodek , a very large valve amp and a pair of Edingdales . It was a total pleasure listening to LPs which I had 30 years ago . If it wasn't for the cost of going down the vynil road again I would give it serious consideration .

[Mr Kipling]

And now, for a departure from the usual Japanese solid state...

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3856/14905844325_9cc90e4453_c.jpg
I do intend to disconnect those tasteless blue LED's though :rolleyes:

Yeah… And replace them with ones that cycle from red to green.

Much better.

[Firebottle]

:eyebrows:

It couldn't be more different... No effortless quality, no incisive bass slam, no analytically detailed treble. It does however provide a window into recordings that I honestly had forgotten could exist within a "hifi" system.

I haven't stopped sitting here listening since it arrived. Put simply, I'm captivated ! [for the first time in a long old while.]

That sounds brilliant James. Shirley and I are listening to vinyl at the moment through my valve creations and its is wonderful.
Long live vinyl I say,

Cheers, Alan

[istari_knight]

Yeah… And replace them with ones that cycle from red to green.

Much better.

I've got some "UV" one's... 'Reckon they'll look any good ?


That sounds brilliant James. Shirley and I are listening to vinyl at the moment through my valve creations and its is wonderful.
Long live vinyl I say,

Cheers, Alan

Cant beat it can you ?

Is it just me or have valve prices gone up "a little" since '05 ? :stalks: Talking £50 for an EL84 quad now, even 6P14P's are pushing £40 ! Oh well, still worth it :D

[istari_knight]

As has been happening rather a lot recently I can't tear myself away from listening... "Oh just one more album" :D

The EL84's seem to come into their own during low level late night sessions...

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5596/15003414032_e4370188a6_z.jpg

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5585/15000682441_869eacf65b_z.jpg

[Andrei]

I've heard a couple of Yarlands. Very tasty indeed. IMHO they are an easy way into analogue sound - whether or not you are playing LPs. I would have bought one except it did not have enough inputs.

[istari_knight]

I've heard a couple of Yarlands. Very tasty indeed. IMHO they are an easy way into analogue sound - whether or not you are playing LPs. I would have bought one except it did not have enough inputs.

They are slightly more expensive than the equivalent "Music Angel" or "Aria" branded one's & while they do look very similar, I can confirm build quality is far higher on the Yarland models [and the transformer is 230v not 220v !] More inputs could be added, if you're DIY inclined ? You could do away with the relay switching & fit a simple 5 way / 3 pole selector.

I've just "rolled" in some ex-Soviet 6N3P-EV's but the magical balance that was so right has vanished... It suddenly sounds like your average cheap transistor amp now :doh: back in with the GE 5670's and ahhh thats more like it !

[istari_knight]

New air-core inductors fitted to a pair of MA R852 - Thanks to Paul @ Rffc for supplying them :thumbsup:

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5579/14887722308_7c84576011.jpg

[istari_knight]

First chance I've had to listen since doing the above mod - Bigger improvement than I ever expected... To be honest I wasnt sure if there even would be an improvement :doh:

lots more low level detail in the bass and what can only be described as "presence".

[brian2957]

That was the result I got when RFC modified the crossovers on my speakers :) Great VFM upgrade .

[The Barbarian]

So what's the mod! just the inductor?

[istari_knight]

Yarp :)

Replaced the stock ferrite-core inductor in series with the bass driver with a chunky monkey air-core. 3.3uF Ansar caps are on order for the HF section ;)

Here they are in stock form:

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5593/15072068286_9a1406f064.jpg

[walpurgis]

Depending on application I suppose, but I'm not aware that ferrite cored inductors would necessarily be inferior.

[istari_knight]

Thats why I didn't expect much in the way of improvements... Especially at my low listening levels, there was never a risk of the ferrite-cores reaching saturation. Still, they have made a rather large difference so I'm not complaining :)

I'm always wary of expectation bias when changing components like this but you'd have to be mutt 'an jeff not to hear these improvements.

[istari_knight]

Heresy I know but I'm getting a real taste for 5.1 music so thought I'd try a decent "surround sound" amp...

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c129/istari_knight9/AVCA11XV_2_030605_zps6cd0e9a4.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c129/istari_knight9/AVCA11XV_1_030605_zps510d231d.jpg

Not here yet but will be running with MS R852 fronts, Rega Senta & Rega EL8 rears :eyebrows:

[Marco]

Looks good. What make is it, James? :)

Marco.

[brian2957]

The R852s took a bit of getting used to in my system but now they're really starting to sing . They really work well with oak cones supporting them. How are you getting on with the Rega EL8s James . They were what I used before the R852s .

[istari_knight]

Looks good. What make is it, James? :)

Marco.

Its a "Denon AVC-A11XVA" Marco. Supposed to be quite respectable in 2 channel stereo too which is essential [obviously] but I'll be the judge of that :D Its got an interesting couple of features such as built in room eq function which requires a mic to be plugged in & then it automatically sets levels & EQ for a flat response, and also 3 independent "zones" which can be configured to bi-amp / tri-amp the front stereo pair.

[istari_knight]

The R852s took a bit of getting used to in my system but now they're really starting to sing . They really work well with oak cones supporting them. How are you getting on with the Rega EL8s James . They were what I used before the R852s .

Fantastically fun & sprightly Brian, as Rega do so well but the R852's are in another league IMO. The Rega's are very forgiving of ancillary components which may give them the edge in budget setups whereas the MA's just keep getting better as you improve the rest of the system.

Thats what I've found anyhow :)

[istari_knight]

Took delivery of the Denon beast this morning... I know I've been spoilt with dinky little valve amps lately but wow this mutha is huge, makes the old 770ES seem petite !

Sounds very nice too. Just running in stereo mode ATM & it sounds just like all decent mid range Denon stereo amps I've had/heard previously, refined/smooth/detailed. Maybe a touch too smooth for some it could almost be described as creamy :D

[struth]

Which one James? Was it that big girl you highlited in eBay?

[istari_knight]

Which one James? Was it that big girl you highlited in eBay?

Sadly not, that was nice ! No this is their penultimate surround sound amp that rrp'd at £2.5K, sounding rather good thus far & the built in DAC / internet radio are pretty cool too.

[istari_knight]

Bought a pair of Triangle Stella ES, i'm such a speaker tart at the moment !

[walpurgis]

Bought a pair of Triangle Stella ES, i'm such a speaker tart at the moment !

'Compulsive Consumer' sounds like to me! :D

[istari_knight]

'Compulsive Consumer' sounds like to me! :D

Moi ? Never... :D

[istari_knight]

Triangles arrived smashed up [packed by a female :rolleyes:] so I won't be trying them :lol:

On the plus side I won a pair of Mordant-Short MS15's for a tenner so it's not all bad.

[brian2957]

Jeez , so much good gear smashed to pieces by careless sellers and even more careless couriers :rolleyes:
James I've sent you a PM mate..

[istari_knight]

Tis a shame :(

Here a glimpse of the horror...

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c129/istari_knight9/IMG_0002_zps61d7faf1.jpg

PM repled to btw :)

[brian2957]

Such a shame :rolleyes:

[synsei]

Heart breaking isn't it, I'll never forget the moment I unpacked a pair of Celestion County's to find them smashed to pieces :(

[istari_knight]

The seller will be taking it up with "Hermes" apparently... I'm sure they'll be very forthcoming with compensation, especially after they see the quality packaging job :doh:

[synsei]

Hermes and people who pack poorly, a lethal combination in my experience, especially concerning speakers :(

[synsei]

Hermes and people who pack poorly, a lethal combination in my experience, especially concerning speakers :(

Btw Brian, I'm loving your avatar. I watched Brave for the first time last week and really enjoyed it, which one is you incidentally? :D

[brian2957]

I'm the one in the middle of course mate :lol: It's a very good film innit .

[walpurgis]

I'm the one in the middle of course mate :lol: It's a very good film innit .

I didn't realise that was from a film Brian. Do you mean that's not how you and the locals normally look? :D

[Ali Tait]

That's us dressed up for a night out..

[brian2957]

:lol: We usually wear flowery frocks but that was a Scottish night oot :lol:

[struth]

speak fir yersel brian....i much prefer chiffon

[brian2957]

You're only crabbit cos SWMBO wouldn't let you dress up that night Grant :ner:

I much prefer something with big flowers on it myself . :lol:

[synsei]

You're only crabbit cos SWMBO wouldn't let you dress up that night Grant :ner:

I much prefer something with big flowers on it myself . :lol:

Yer wee jesse, Whit's wrong wi' a flax shift, a bawherr o' raucle sets yer nipples ablaze :lolsign:

p.s, I hope that came out right, I put it through a Scottish to English translator... :D

[istari_knight]

Whilst digging around inside a Rega Planet 2000 CDP I noticed this:

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8610/16073567039_663217c208_z.jpg

:rofl:

http://forum.difflock.com/userpix/1183_the_league_of_gentlemen_PU_1.jpg

[brian2957]

:) Nice one James , wonder who thought that one up :)

[Marco]

Yer wee jesse, Whit's wrong wi' a flax shift, a bawherr o' raucle sets yer nipples ablaze :lolsign:

p.s, I hope that came out right, I put it through a Scottish to English translator... :D

Ah huvnae goat a scobby whit ye ur bumpin yur gums aboot, ya bawbag! Ye sound like a pure zoomer ;)

Marco.

[Marco]

speak fir yersel brian....i much prefer chiffon

Aye, it duznae chaff yer chuckies….

Marco.

[istari_knight]

Whats all this gibberish ? ... Sounds harsh on my soft southern ears !

[Ninanina]

Whilst digging around inside a Rega Planet 2000 CDP I noticed this:


That's brilliant James, someone must have a sense of humour at Rega.. :D

[istari_knight]

That's brilliant James, someone must have a sense of humour at Rega.. :D

Indeed ! It seems most Rega products contain a message of some description...

http://i55.tinypic.com/287mys9.jpg

http://i39.tinypic.com/28gryxe.jpg

http://media.tas.zeitpress.com/articles/images/Rega%20Elicit%20R%20in-joke%20PCB_1.jpg

:cool:

[The Black Adder]

I seem to remember Pink Floyd lyrics on the Commodore Amiga schematics.

[The Barbarian]

No different to the messages that were scribed on some LP run outs {Dead Wax messages}

[The Black Adder]

http://www.decoaudio.com/wpimages/wpd2431dff_05_06.jpg

Not mine but here's another one... Rega ave been at it for a while it seems.

[southall-1998]

Priceless!

S.

[istari_knight]

Theres more !

http://www.whetstoneaudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/IMG_3141.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c129/istari_knight9/003_zpsf96fc9a3.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c129/istari_knight9/Rega_zps532e5c42.png

[southall-1998]

Theres more !

http://www.whetstoneaudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/IMG_3141.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c129/istari_knight9/003_zpsf96fc9a3.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c129/istari_knight9/Rega_zps532e5c42.png


Those are so cool, James!

I like the middle one.... Is that from inside a Rega amp?

S.

[istari_knight]

Yes Shane, in my last post it goes: Brio-R, Elex-R & Apollo-R.

Apparently one of the designers [Terry B] is rather fond of the old Leak Stereo 20 hence the many "EL84" / "better with valves" references.