PDA

View Full Version : Hello from London



SammydesinasNL
08-04-2015, 17:24
Hi everyone,

Signed up so I can keep track of threads. I've recently gone from a Denon HiFi system to standalone components as I've caught the vinyl bug. Started of with a sony tower (which is now at my dad's) which was followed by a Denon DP30L. My dad offered me a TD160 for my 21st (!).
I've now hooked that up to a technics SU-A900 amp (with phono stage) which is powering 2 Wharfedale SP-85 floorstanders. I've also bought some JPW AP2s which need refoaming, which will either replace the wharfedales or I may decide to set them up in quad though that seems overkill. I also have a chinese tube pre-amp but with the associated hum I've decided to not use it for now.
Figured I'm sorted for the next few years though I keep discovering small ways to improve my system. I've gone the vintage/second hand route which has been pretty effective so far and also the reason this has been possible. I'll be putting a post up of my system in the exhibitions and look forward to going further down the hi-fi road (or drooling over high-end equipment).

struth
08-04-2015, 17:28
Hi everyone,

Signed up so I can keep track of threads. I've recently gone from a Denon HiFi system to standalone components as I've caught the vinyl bug. Started of with a sony tower (which is now at my dad's) which was followed by a Denon DP30L. My dad offered me a TD160 for my 21st (!).
I've now hooked that up to a technics SU-A900 amp (with phono stage) which is powering 2 Wharfedale SP-85 floorstanders. I've also bought some JPW AP2s which need refoaming, which will either replace the wharfedales or I may decide to set them up in quad though that seems overkill. I also have a chinese tube pre-amp but with the associated hum I've decided to not use it for now.
Figured I'm sorted for the next few years though I keep discovering small ways to improve my system. I've gone the vintage/second hand route which has been pretty effective so far and also the reason this has been possible. I'll be putting a post up of my system in the exhibitions and look forward to going further down the hi-fi road (or drooling over high-end equipment).

Welcome Sam. This is the place to be. Certainly pop some pics of our system in the gallery, as we like to see peoples equipment. The vinyl bug does bit hard, but a td 160 is a good place to be in vinyl and can be improved easily and cheaply.. What kind of music do you listen to?

Barry
08-04-2015, 17:34
Welcome to AoS Sam,

Nice system you have built yourself. Hum problems encountered when using your Chinese pre-amp with the Technics SU-A900, could well be due to earth loop or other earthing problems.

As Grant has asked: what are your tastes in music? We would love to see some photographs of your system if you can manage it.

Enjoy the Forum

Regards
Barry