Greetings from Finland

[BoringSounds]

Dear All,
been lurking on here for sometime, thought that I would finally briefly introduce myself.

I have been into hifi since a young age and my small system has been moved over most of Europe during the last 20yrs. I set down roots in Finland 9 yrs ago. Since then I have been slowly building my vinyl system back up again.

My music tastes are best described as eclectic: D&B -> Classical -> Prog -> Cage.
I mostly listen to vinyl, with the occasional cd at home and .mp3 in the car.

Fortunately I have an understanding wife, that allows me to have audio gear pretty much everywhere. I am hoping to soon get my addiction under control and finally do something with the 17 or so turntables that we have.

Thanks for reading
David

[trio leo]

Hello David,
Welcome to the AoS from me, 17 turntables!!! that must be like spinning plates, by the time you put the last record on, it will be time to re-spin the 1st one :lol: choose the best, sell the rest and buy some new kit maybe? lots of vinyl spinners here.

enjoy your music

regards Al

[Ali Tait]

Pics please!

[SLS]

I think you need to go retail.
Can't wait to see the pics.
Which do you think is your favourite turntable - if you can make your mind up?
Any idea of the total component count? 17 phono stages? ....

[Tarzan]

Dear All,
been lurking on here for sometime, thought that I would finally briefly introduce myself.

I have been into hifi since a young age and my small system has been moved over most of Europe during the last 20yrs. I set down roots in Finland 9 yrs ago. Since then I have been slowly building my vinyl system back up again.

My music tastes are best described as eclectic: D&B -> Classical -> Prog -> Cage.
I mostly listen to vinyl, with the occasional cd at home and .mp3 in the car.

Fortunately I have an understanding wife, that allows me to have audio gear pretty much everywhere. I am hoping to soon get my addiction under control and finally do something with the 17 or so turntables that we have.

Thanks for reading
David


Are you related to Audio Al by any chance?

[BoringSounds]

Thanks for all your kind words.

To be honest I only have three hooked up atm, although the system is in a constant flux.
The current 3 are:
Pioneer PL12D (for listening to fleamarket finds)
Rega Plannar 3, Michell Technoarm, Ortofon Kontrapunkt
Garrard 301 Grease, Ortofon RF-309, SPU-AE (my favourite one)

Only two phono stages hooked up atm.

Photos to follow soon, there are some already on other forums, but will gather them on this post for you.
I will be selling a lot of the others soon.
atb

[BoringSounds]

Ok some pictures of the collection, please excuse the quality and the no particular order.

Most of these decks are working and just need a good service.

Lenco L70
http://virtualindustry.org/audio/lenco/l70/26-lenco-l70-projectogress.jpg

Rega Plannar 3, twin pulley, 24v motor, Ortofon Kontrapunkt B, Dual Mono Delphini phonostage, rotel pre, rotel amp, B&W mains.
http://virtualindustry.org/audio/lencoheaven/setup/01-2.13.setup-front-room.jpg

Collaro rc-457
http://virtualindustry.org/audio/lencoheaven/collaro-rc-457/01-collaro-rc-457.jpg
http://virtualindustry.org/audio/lencoheaven/collaro-rc-457/07-collaro-rc-457.jpg

Garrard 301 Grease
http://i.imgur.com/RpC294nh.jpg#faN37
http://i.imgur.com/ep3NhV3h.jpg#faN37
http://i.imgur.com/hUoqj4ph.jpg#faN37
http://i.imgur.com/cNBmS3Th.jpg#faN37
http://i.imgur.com/EEOUK2Ah.jpg#faN37

Ortofon
http://i.imgur.com/lGGdcdXh.jpg#faN37

AGA PW6S
http://virtualindustry.org/audio/lencoheaven/aga/before/aga.jpg

Supraphon H13-50
http://virtualindustry.org/audio/lencoheaven/supraphon/before/1.jpg
http://virtualindustry.org/audio/lencoheaven/supraphon/before/newlook/tonearm5-supraphon-h13-50.jpg.jpg

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

Dieter Rams designed Braun Audio 2
http://virtualindustry.org/audio/lencoheaven/braun/before/3.jpg

A Russian imported, polish made interesting belt drive. Crazy motor speed control variable pitch, has a light sensor on the main board and no ICs.
Unitra G-602... (unfortunately these are not my pictures, camera not in use at time of this post).
http://virtualindustry.org/audio/lencoheaven/unitra/before/image1.jpg

A luxor, only purchased for the shorter than standard l70 arm and headshell. Really strange idler drive, has a flywheel underneath sub platter coated with rubber that is driven by motor.
http://virtualindustry.org/audio/lencoheaven/luxor/1-front.jpg

I will take more photos
Thanks for watching...

[Barry]

Those SPU A cartridges look nice! :)

Welcome to AoS David.

[Mika K]

Welcome to AoS forum from fellow from Oulu :)

[BoringSounds]

Thanks everyone.

I have moved stuff around since these pictures where taken...

[BoringSounds]

Well a lot has changed since the last update of some 12 year to this post, apart from the lack of dusting before taking pictures :police:.

Currently listening system is only digital :rolleyes: into LEAK TL 12 Plus, third version in metallic-grey colour, a tube preamp that I bought many moons ago (can't remember where from (real old age memory loss kicking in), some Altec 604-8gs in original 612c cabs with Werner Jagusch crossovers.
https://i.ibb.co/6RzjM3Zs/Whats-App-Image-2025-12-23-at-13-27-27-1.jpg
DJ system: two 1210mk5s, Rane Mp2016, Xp2016
https://i.ibb.co/rGXPjNZy/Whats-App-Image-2025-12-23-at-13-39-44.jpg
Feeding into Rane crossovers into Rotel Amps (these are being replaced soon)
https://i.ibb.co/MyypbnLH/Whats-App-Image-2025-12-23-at-13-46-00.jpg
2x JBL 2225J in cinema cabinets, Horns are pioneer TAD copies. 600hz crossover (300hz horns) with TAD td-4001 mids and Coral h-105 tweeters
https://i.ibb.co/LzDzn3x7/Whats-App-Image-2025-12-23-at-13-27-27.jpg

[Wakefield Turntables]

Man, that's a long time between updates! Welcome back.

[Jimbo]

Must be an AOS record?

[BoringSounds]

Thank you, yes it does seem to be quite a long time since my last update lol

[Lawrence001]

Welcome back David! When I saw your forum name I thought maybe you were a fan of the Tord Gustavsen Trio.

[BoringSounds]

Welcome back David! When I saw your forum name I thought maybe you were a fan of the Tord Gustavsen Trio.
Close, I previously ran my own company under the boring umbrella, the idea was originally from John Cage and his quote about boredom suggests extending the experience: "If something is boring after two minutes, try it for four. If still boring, then eight. Then sixteen. Then thirty-two. Eventually one discovers that it is not boring at all".

[Monty]

Visited Helsinki a few years back.

Took a ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki…..wow, what a great visual entrance to a country.

Lovely place it is, along with the surrounding countryside I managed to see.

Was told by some locals to expect four seasons in one day! Even in summer…..

I gather there is a vibrant hifi scene in Helsinki.

[Barry]

I too visited Finland and Estonia a few years ago. Loved both Helsinki and Tallin and found both countries welcoming and friendly.