VFET's, Idlers and big boxes - A simple system

[Idlewithnodrive]

Been a while since I posted a system update.

So, this is what I sit in front of now, makes very pleasant sounds, doesn't eat much and is just about as simple as it gets.


http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac143/TheMJMan/IMG_02641_zpsc6cf989d.jpg


Thanks for the stands Dave; made a big difference :)

[The Barbarian]

I have a pair of Castle Acoustics 'Conways in a 2nd system but they are my much prefered Mk.1 version. Never liked the Mid range unit in the Mk.II or the poor fitting cast alloy Bass unit basket.

I had the units fully rebuilt at the factory before it closed.

[Barry]

Love the Sony amp with those chunky toggle switches. :)

[struth]

Very nice indeed Mike. I'll second the lovely Sony.

[Idlewithnodrive]

I have a pair of Castle Acoustics 'Conways in a 2nd system but they are my much prefered Mk.1 version. Never liked the Mid range unit in the Mk.II or the poor fitting cast alloy Bass unit basket.

I had the units fully rebuilt at the factory before it closed.

Quite like 'em meself :)

[Idlewithnodrive]

Love the Sony amp with those chunky toggle switches. :)

I thank you :)

[Idlewithnodrive]

Very nice indeed Mike. I'll second the lovely Sony.

.......................... and I thank you too :)

[The Barbarian]

I have all the 1970's Castle models cos im a big sad old fanboy

'Richmond' Mk.1 {x 2 pairs}
'Howard' Mk.1
'Conway' Mk.1
'Kendal' Mk.1

[Idlewithnodrive]

They're really nice old speakers.

I might even prefer them to my Ditton 44's though not 100% sure about that yet :/

[The Barbarian]

Get some Mk1' you soon will :eyebrows:

Mk.I have hard wired X-Overs..

[Idlewithnodrive]

The crossovers have been recapped and the speakers re-wired on my MkII's, so they sound pretty good to these ears.

[The Barbarian]

I can't remember tbh but do the 'Mk.II have any resistors on the X-Over board. The MK.I do not?

[jandl100]

Oooo :drool: I'd love to have a play with that Sony amp.

Doge 6 CDP - interesting. I'd like a play with that, too!

Nice speakers.

I'd bin the tt, but that's just me. :lol:

Lovely system. :thumbsup:

[DSJR]

Has the Sony been checked over? It's a truly wonderful amp (5650 and 8650), but can fail spectacularly, taking speakers with it. Something to do with some dry joint diodes I understand. After forty years, a thorough check over is mandatory, as an old friend lost his and some lovely Harbeth HL5 bass units along with it that can't be repaired now.

[Idlewithnodrive]

Yep, the suicide Diodes and resistors have recently been replaced, so hopefully OK for a few more heart :)

[synsei]

Been a while since I posted a system update.

So, this is what I sit in front of now, makes very pleasant sounds, doesn't eat much and is just about as simple as it gets.


http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac143/TheMJMan/IMG_02641_zpsc6cf989d.jpg


Thanks for the stands Dave; made a big difference :)

I thought they would, you are very welcome Mike. Lovely looking system sir :)

[Mika K]

Looks nice! Despite I would rather see some matching wooden stands there for the speakers instead of those modern Atacamas.. :)

[Spectral Morn]

Very interesting system, thank you for sharing images


Regards Neil

[DSJR]

I'm feeling the need - for another vintage Dual :eek:

[walpurgis]

Nice system. The Sony is a peach. I had one, I know what they sound like.

[Eagle owl]

Very nice Mike.

Geoff. :thumbsup:

[crackorama]

I have a pair of Castle Acoustics 'Conways in a 2nd system but they are my much prefered Mk.1 version. Never liked the Mid range unit in the Mk.II or the poor fitting cast alloy Bass unit basket.

I had the units fully rebuilt at the factory before it closed.

And a 12" penis no doubt.

[Idlewithnodrive]

And a 12" penis no doubt.

:rfl:

[Marco]

And a 12" penis no doubt.

Sex gods, like Andre, are always hung like donkeys. Do you have anything else of interest you wish to share with us? :)

Marco.

[Barry]

And a 12" penis no doubt.

And your inference is .......?

[The Barbarian]

:popcorn:

[Idlewithnodrive]

Very nice Mike.

Geoff. :thumbsup:

Thanks Geoff.

I've got a Sony PS-6750 TT winging it's way to me.

Can't wait.

[agk]

Lovely looking system and simple too. Ticks all the boxes for me.

I have to agree that the stands would look better in a n other finish but given the system it's a very very small gripe. Sweet.

[The Barbarian]

My fav Sony TT i Much much prefered it to the Garrard '401'

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[Idlewithnodrive]

Bit of an update going on. Really feel I'm getting there now.


http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac143/TheMJMan/CIMG4996_zps09b720ef.jpg


http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac143/TheMJMan/CIMG5005_zps72743476.jpg


The TT is in excellent condition and is exactly what I was looking for; the timing and dynamics of my Dual combined with the smoothness, refinement and detail of my TD125, both of which it comprehensively blows into the weeds.

Very pleased indeed :)

[mido]

The TT is in excellent condition and is exactly what I was looking for; the timing and dynamics of my Dual combined with the smoothness, refinement and detail of my TD125, both of which it comprehensively blows into the weeds.

Very pleased indeed :)

Really?! Gonna have to look out for one of those!

Lovely looking set up Mike!

[Idlewithnodrive]

Really?! Gonna have to look out for one of those!

Lovely looking set up Mike!

Thanks Frank; I think you'd like the TT. The Carbon arm is lovely.

I think the oil filled mat makes quite a difference as well, it just sounds so natural.

[hermit]

Lovely looking system Mike. I bet it sounds as good as it looks. Glad to learn that you're pleased with the Sony PS-6750. Great deck imo but then I would say that :)

[struth]

Bit of an update going on. Really feel I'm getting there now.


http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac143/TheMJMan/CIMG4996_zps09b720ef.jpg


http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac143/TheMJMan/CIMG5005_zps72743476.jpg


The TT is in excellent condition and is exactly what I was looking for; the timing and dynamics of my Dual combined with the smoothness, refinement and detail of my TD125, both of which it comprehensively blows into the weeds.

Very pleased indeed :)

Great looker.....glad it turned out well...

[Idlewithnodrive]

Great looker.....glad it turned out well...

Thanks Grant.

I must have said this 30 or 40 times but this one'll be a keeper :)

[struth]

I'll get one someday.;)

[petrat]

I must have said this 30 or 40 times but this one'll be a keeper :)

Drop me a line when you decide to sell, Mike :D

[Idlewithnodrive]

Drop me a line when you decide to sell, Mike :D

Oh, ye of little faith :)

[Gromit]

Congrats Mike - welcome to the six-seven-fifty club. :)

Fabulous turntable - I'll never forget the moment we plugged my first one in just for a quick try-out at Scalford, the 3 others guys in the room all did the same 'blimey' look as me when we spun some tunes on it.

Just for a quick try-out the other day, I hooked up my Dad's Rega P3 (using the Benz cartridge) to compare with the Sony. The Rega just sounded like a toy by comparison (and I'm a Rega fan, it has to be said).

[Idlewithnodrive]

Thanks for your warm welcome Richard.

I think I'm going to enjoy being a member of this club :)

[Idlewithnodrive]

Still got it folks !!!!

Think it's a record (or a turntable ) for me :)



http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac143/TheMJMan/CIMG5024_zpsde8e2c9f.jpg

[DSJR]

And the Dual......?

[Idlewithnodrive]

And the Dual......?

Still got that too Dave :) (though it has been relegated to the cupboard) !

[Mika K]

Breaking records then are you :)

[Idlewithnodrive]

Breaking records then are you :)

Well, for a TT being constantly on the rack I am ;)

[Roy S]

How do you adjust the overhang using the Sony headshell Mike?

[The Barbarian]

Roy:
You loosen the Headshell collar

[Roy S]

Roy:
You loosen the Headshell collar

Ta :)

[Idlewithnodrive]

[QUOTE=The Barbarian;619933]Roy:
You loosen the Headshell collar[/QUOTE

Yep, exactly that Roy. Loosen the headshell collar and slide the headshell backward or forward :thumbsup:

[Roy S]

Yep, exactly that Roy. Loosen the headshell collar and slide the headshell backward or forward :thumbsup:

Cheers Mike, gives me another spare headshell to play with

[DSJR]

Still got that too Dave :) (though it has been relegated to the cupboard) !

First dibs please if it has to go ;)

[Idlewithnodrive]

First dibs please if it has to go ;)

It will be departing at some point Dave; I'll keep you in mind :)

[struth]

doh!

[Idlewithnodrive]

and you Grant ;)

[Idlewithnodrive]

Not much of a change, but now a full Sony stack and sounds wonderful, both Analog and Digital


http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac143/TheMJMan/IMG_03081_zps6gvmddr8.jpg


Dual TT is now officially up for grabs :)

[786]

A beautiful set up, I always admire not just a pursuit of sonic harmony but the aesthetic match is really important as well.

[drSM]

i cant identify the tt or spkrs
help
lovely system

[Idlewithnodrive]

i cant identify the tt or spkrs
help
lovely system

Hi drSM, the TT is a Sony PS-6750, the speakers were Castle Conway I I's BUT a year is a loooong time in hi-fi, so the system is now a Sony PS-6750 TT, Amps are Quad 34 / 405-2 and speakers are Castle Kendal II's.

I guess the title is a bit misleading now and should read Current dumpers, Direct drives and middling boxes :)