Hello from Staffordshire

[58bry]

Hi

I live in Staffordshire, England. I've been into music for many years, since I retired I have found more time to do the things that I enjoy. Over the summer I have totally changed my set up. For many years I was running an Audio innovations 300mk2, Rogers 7ti's, and a Technics SLP990 CD. I now have Marantz CD5004 , Puresound A30 using Tung Sol 6550, and Soviet Military Spec Tubes, and Rega XEL transmission lines. I added a Beresford 7534 Caiman Mk2 yesterday. The system is wired with Beldon phono cables made by retired Brit ex Pat in Thailand called on ebay Coastman25. The speakers are wired with 4 mm diameter enamelled. Copper wire thats sleeved in Nylon with silver soldered 4mm plugs. Listen to classical, Jazz , Blues, Baroque and Tudor Choral.

[walpurgis]

Hello Bryan. Welcome to AOS.

You have some interesting gear there. How about some photos for our Gallery section?

I'm sure you'll find plenty of interest here. There are sections covering every aspect of Hi-Fi.

If you're planning any changes to your system, we'd like to hear about them.


Enjoy the forum,
Geoff.

[struth]

Welcome from me too, Bryan...

[Eagle owl]

Hello and welcome Bryan.

Geoff. :wave:

[trio leo]

Hello Bryan,
Welcome to the AoS from me, plenty of like minded folk on this friendly forum.

Enjoy your music :)

cheers Al

[58bry]

The kit..

[walpurgis]

It looks very good Bryan. :)

[struth]

http://theartofsound.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=13661&d=1418658039

Lots of lovely valve stuff.:)

[Firebottle]

Grant, I was just going to say nice to see more valves in action.

A hearty welcome from me too.

:cool: Alan

[58bry]

I've always loved Valves. In 74 when I left school I went to work for a GEC company that amongst its product lines installed sound reinforcement systems in Pubs, Clubs, Factories etc etc. A lot of the stuff was made in house using GEC KT66 and KT88s. I later became a service engineer for them...

[Roy S]

Hello Bryan, you seem to be lacking a turntable ;)

[58bry]

I used to own an Ariston RD110 Superior and SME 3009 non detachable head. Cannot remember exactly what the Cartridge was, I can remember Audio Technica and also Shure M95ED. I purchased my first CD player around 1984 time a Phillips CD104. The turntable was just gathering dust. I played it very occasionally via the Quad 34 405/2. It was boxed away for years when I sold it on ebay in 2008 I got £275 for it. I sold the decent DG and Decca etc classical music Albums to a collector who advertised in the Gramophone Magazine. Space was a big issue to be honest with you.

[Barry]

Welcome to AoS Bryan,

It's clear you are a valve lover, so you ought to find yourself in good company here. :)

Enjoy the forum and apologies for the late welcome from me.

Regards
Barry

[alan_g]

Welcome bryan enjoy the forum

[Floyddroid]

Fascinating system and musical tastes. Welcome.

[craig12]

hi from me im craig in sheffield im very new , but this seems a very nice and friendly forum , with some great advice :thumbsup:

[Spectral Morn]

Welcome to AOS Byran


Regards Neil