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mpholland
20-10-2014, 22:36
I bought my current place about 6 years ago and I was looking at some old pictures from when i first moved in. I guess my tastes have changed a bit in the last 6 years.

This is what I started out with.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1727888/Marc/013%20-%20Copy.JPG

After acquiring the matched set of Heathkit pro gear and modifying a suitable audio rack it came more to life and looked better. At that point, I was still using the Sansui TU-555 tuner as I couldn't find the Heathkit match. I did eventually, and still have it, though I don't use it.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1727888/Marc/021.JPG

I wasn't impressed with the synergy as the Cornwalls didn't seem to mate very well with the 250 watts per channel of the Heathkit AA-1800, so I opted for a set of Monitor Audio Silver 9i. Plenty of headroom, but still a bit much for my living room, and too bright for my laid back taste.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1727888/Marc/005%20%284%29.JPG

I decided to hook up the TD-145 to the system. I believe I was using the Ortofon M20FL Super at the time and it sounded pretty good, but I don't think the AP-1800 amp had the best phono stage. I have removed the Thorens and sold it, as I like my Harman Kardon T-60 better. It seems to be a lot quieter mechanically as well as having a lower electronic noise floor. I keep it upstairs, so it isn't pictured.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1727888/Marc/Smaller/IMG_4533.JPG

This is what I ended up with. I will probably modernize it a bit in the next year. I plan to go full separates instead of the MA-6100 pre. I love the MR-74, but will probably wind up changing to the later stile McIntosh knobs and get something like a C-33 or C34v and mate it with an MC-2205 amplifier or similar.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1727888/AK/002%20%284%29.JPG

struth
20-10-2014, 22:53
Very nice Marc. lost of knobs etc. Lovely stuff..Great looking room as well.

Macca
21-10-2014, 09:28
Good set up. I particularly like the equipment rack, is that bespoke or from a shop?

Mika K
21-10-2014, 19:54
Really love the look with the Cornwalls but I guess that's just me and the thing I have for the big boxes.. :)

mpholland
21-10-2014, 23:43
Good set up. I particularly like the equipment rack, is that bespoke or from a shop?

The rack was a simple black metal and glass rack that I purchased from a local audio store. I stained some oak molding and used contact cement to attach it to the metal front rails.


Really love the look with the Cornwalls but I guess that's just me and the thing I have for the big boxes.. :)

Also those horns were extremely bright with the hard floors and having the back wall just 13' away.

costerdock
11-11-2014, 22:28
Very nice - I do also prefer the Cornwalls - but I'm biased.:thumbsup: