Macca
30-08-2009, 09:40
Hi All
IMHO not enough new 'hi-fi pornography' on here of late, so now that I have sort of got the hang of this digital camera business I have posted some improved pics of my kit with a bit more of a commentary.
Yes, I know - it's more Razzle than Penthouse, but hey!...
Turntable: This is a Systemdek IIXe that they totally rebuilt for me years ago. Note the original '33/45' selector knob has been replaced with a rocker switch. Although it still says 33/45 on the plinth next to it this is now just an on/off switch - the TT will only do 33 1/3 speed - they reckoned this would improve quality and since I have very few singles - no big deal.
http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac233/Macca_photos_2009/DSCF0009.jpg
http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac233/Macca_photos_2009/DSCF0007.jpg
Next up Cambridge Azur 840 CDP and LinnLK100 pre - I think the build quality of the Linn amps is outstanding - up to pro standard IMO. Way off the pace now, of course.
http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac233/Macca_photos_2009/DSCF0008.jpg
'Speakers are Celestion A2 - 2 and 1/2 way configuration, lower driver handles bass only. The drivers, I understand, are a combination of Mica and polypropylene - developed in house at Celestion - they then designed a range of speakers to suit them. Tweeter is a high power handling Titanium job - not the best but still pretty smooth sounding compared to some metal types.
http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac233/Macca_photos_2009/DSCF0011.jpg
http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac233/Macca_photos_2009/DSCF0012.jpg
'Made in England' - don't see that much nowadays, mores the pity!
Next up the sub from my Home Cinema set up (this is a totally independant set up from the hi-fi - fires across the width of the room whilst the other system fires down the length - no, I don't use both at the same time:)
This a Yamaha YST-SW120 twin cone active servo job - goes up to 140 hz so I have it wound all the way up and set the main speakers to 'small' - its adeqate for film soundtracks - I wouldn't bother to put music through it though - very soft and 'lazy' sounding.
sub
http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac233/Macca_photos_2009/DSCF0013.jpg
Finally some JBL Control Ones for front left and right - these are a great little speaker, very heavy for the size - very tuneful and lively with rock music - if I had to go back to a 'bedsit' system I could live with these 'speakers for music, no problem.
http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac233/Macca_photos_2009/DSCF0014.jpg
That's all! Hope you enjoyed! Hopefully I've redeemed myself a little with all of the serious photographers here on the site;)
Martin
IMHO not enough new 'hi-fi pornography' on here of late, so now that I have sort of got the hang of this digital camera business I have posted some improved pics of my kit with a bit more of a commentary.
Yes, I know - it's more Razzle than Penthouse, but hey!...
Turntable: This is a Systemdek IIXe that they totally rebuilt for me years ago. Note the original '33/45' selector knob has been replaced with a rocker switch. Although it still says 33/45 on the plinth next to it this is now just an on/off switch - the TT will only do 33 1/3 speed - they reckoned this would improve quality and since I have very few singles - no big deal.
http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac233/Macca_photos_2009/DSCF0009.jpg
http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac233/Macca_photos_2009/DSCF0007.jpg
Next up Cambridge Azur 840 CDP and LinnLK100 pre - I think the build quality of the Linn amps is outstanding - up to pro standard IMO. Way off the pace now, of course.
http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac233/Macca_photos_2009/DSCF0008.jpg
'Speakers are Celestion A2 - 2 and 1/2 way configuration, lower driver handles bass only. The drivers, I understand, are a combination of Mica and polypropylene - developed in house at Celestion - they then designed a range of speakers to suit them. Tweeter is a high power handling Titanium job - not the best but still pretty smooth sounding compared to some metal types.
http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac233/Macca_photos_2009/DSCF0011.jpg
http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac233/Macca_photos_2009/DSCF0012.jpg
'Made in England' - don't see that much nowadays, mores the pity!
Next up the sub from my Home Cinema set up (this is a totally independant set up from the hi-fi - fires across the width of the room whilst the other system fires down the length - no, I don't use both at the same time:)
This a Yamaha YST-SW120 twin cone active servo job - goes up to 140 hz so I have it wound all the way up and set the main speakers to 'small' - its adeqate for film soundtracks - I wouldn't bother to put music through it though - very soft and 'lazy' sounding.
sub
http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac233/Macca_photos_2009/DSCF0013.jpg
Finally some JBL Control Ones for front left and right - these are a great little speaker, very heavy for the size - very tuneful and lively with rock music - if I had to go back to a 'bedsit' system I could live with these 'speakers for music, no problem.
http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac233/Macca_photos_2009/DSCF0014.jpg
That's all! Hope you enjoyed! Hopefully I've redeemed myself a little with all of the serious photographers here on the site;)
Martin