View Full Version : New AOS title banner - Contributions required
The Black Adder
17-11-2015, 18:53
Hi all.
We are going to be updating the top title banner of AOS and we thought of asking you all to contribute some images for it.
We have certain categories that would like your help if possible. We already have some ideas for some of these but please put your images forward anyway as it's always good to have a selection.
If we can get some images that have been discussed and championed here on AOS that would be very good indeed.
Valve, Transistor, Modern & Vintage all welcome.
Catagories:
CD players
Streamers
Turntables
Speakers
Amplifiers
Pre-amplifiers
Cables
Tuners
Reel to Reel
Internal shots are also welcome.
There is one thing, the images must be of your own equipment and of a decent quality.
The mods will decide as a collective which ones will go forward in to the new banner.
The new banner will go live as soon as we have a winning selection. :)
So, let's see what we can collate between us all.
Many thanks
Jo
Yup, chaps, let's get some good images together. Now's the chance for your gear to become famous, as part of the new AoS banner! :D
Either post them here or PM your pics to Jo. Cheers :cool:
Marco.
jandl100
18-11-2015, 08:39
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii114/jandl100/DSCF0306_zps64c0feed.jpg (http://s262.photobucket.com/user/jandl100/media/DSCF0306_zps64c0feed.jpg.html)
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii114/jandl100/OTLvalveamps_zpsbe55002a.jpg (http://s262.photobucket.com/user/jandl100/media/OTLvalveamps_zpsbe55002a.jpg.html)
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii114/jandl100/QuadKrellLarry.jpg (http://s262.photobucket.com/user/jandl100/media/QuadKrellLarry.jpg.html)
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii114/jandl100/Zu1031.jpg (http://s262.photobucket.com/user/jandl100/media/Zu1031.jpg.html)
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii114/jandl100/Cary572sef.jpg (http://s262.photobucket.com/user/jandl100/media/Cary572sef.jpg.html)
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii114/jandl100/KrellKPS-25Ccdp.jpg (http://s262.photobucket.com/user/jandl100/media/KrellKPS-25Ccdp.jpg.html)
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii114/jandl100/JR150light.jpg (http://s262.photobucket.com/user/jandl100/media/JR150light.jpg.html)
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii114/jandl100/DSCF5875_zpse4905adc.jpg (http://s262.photobucket.com/user/jandl100/media/DSCF5875_zpse4905adc.jpg.html)
Nice one, Jerry. Some good stuff there... I think your MBLs are MUST! :eyebrows:
Keep 'em coming, folks! :cool:
Marco.
The Black Adder
18-11-2015, 08:56
Thanks, Jerry. All good stuff. Decent quality images too. :)
Remember if there is anything you guys have that has been championed through AOS that would be great.
Did you take that MBL pic Jerry, that's belting :)?
jandl100
18-11-2015, 09:49
Did you take that MBL pic Jerry, that's belting :)?
Nah, I take a decent pic but not that good. ;)
I got it via Google Images. :)
The Black Adder
18-11-2015, 09:57
Ah... shame. I'll look in to this but not sure we can use it then.
We really need the images to be of your own kit guys unless you have permission to use them.
jandl100
18-11-2015, 09:58
Ah, OK - shall I delete images that I didn't take myself?
The Black Adder
18-11-2015, 10:02
Yes please, Jerry if you could... :) - Sorry I forgot to put that in my initial post.
Yes, would love to see a 'Jerry special' of his own MBLs. which if good enough, will DEFO make it into the banner! :)
Marco.
jandl100
18-11-2015, 10:20
Here's one I just took ...
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii114/jandl100/DSCF6606_zpsxuk0vl2x.jpg (http://s262.photobucket.com/user/jandl100/media/DSCF6606_zpsxuk0vl2x.jpg.html)
No, it's not as good as the pro one on Google Images.
But it's mine and not too bad, I think. :)
The Black Adder
18-11-2015, 10:24
that should be fine, Jerry... many thanks :)
jandl100
18-11-2015, 10:30
OK - posts edited - all images are now my own. And AOS can use them.
jandl100
18-11-2015, 10:31
... and you can see a duck :thumbsup:
http://dagogo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/RFC-Raptor-5.jpg
http://www.referencefidelitycomponents.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/MG_9239.jpg
http://www.referencefidelitycomponents.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/MG_9203.jpg
http://www.referencefidelitycomponents.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/MG_9340.jpg
http://www.referencefidelitycomponents.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Reference-Rhapsody-driver.jpg
http://www.referencefidelitycomponents.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/WC_Cables_RCA_Ref_Venus_510.jpg
http://www.referencefidelitycomponents.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/WC_Cables_XLR_Ref_Saturn_510.jpg
http://www.referencefidelitycomponents.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/WC_Cables_RCA_Ref_Mercury_510.jpg
http://www.referencefidelitycomponents.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/MG_8442-510x340.jpg
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/24pacman/Hifi/_MG_6977_zps3631304e.jpg
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/24pacman/Hifi/IMG_6705_zps7m7wkkeg.jpg
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/24pacman/Hifi/401%20plinth_zpsdud7dpxi.jpg
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/24pacman/Hifi/_MG_6736_zpsvmrudvv9.jpg
jandl100
18-11-2015, 10:38
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii114/jandl100/DSCF6616_zpskpqaox9s.jpg (http://s262.photobucket.com/user/jandl100/media/DSCF6616_zpskpqaox9s.jpg.html)
jandl100
18-11-2015, 10:51
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii114/jandl100/DSCF9685_zpsac11c3bd.jpg (http://s262.photobucket.com/user/jandl100/media/DSCF9685_zpsac11c3bd.jpg.html)
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii114/jandl100/DSCF8425.jpg (http://s262.photobucket.com/user/jandl100/media/DSCF8425.jpg.html)
Keep 'em coming, folks! :cool:
Marco.
southall-1998
18-11-2015, 18:02
http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/TDL-STUDIO/IMG_20150404_181853_zpsfm0iykyb.jpg (http://s602.photobucket.com/user/TDL-STUDIO/media/IMG_20150404_181853_zpsfm0iykyb.jpg.html)
http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/TDL-STUDIO/IMG_20141220_234247_zps7650a545.jpg (http://s602.photobucket.com/user/TDL-STUDIO/media/IMG_20141220_234247_zps7650a545.jpg.html)
http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/TDL-STUDIO/008-14.jpg (http://s602.photobucket.com/user/TDL-STUDIO/media/008-14.jpg.html)
http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/TDL-STUDIO/010-4.jpg (http://s602.photobucket.com/user/TDL-STUDIO/media/010-4.jpg.html)
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http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/TDL-STUDIO/TDL2.jpg (http://s602.photobucket.com/user/TDL-STUDIO/media/TDL2.jpg.html)
http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/TDL-STUDIO/P1000048.jpg (http://s602.photobucket.com/user/TDL-STUDIO/media/P1000048.jpg.html)
http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/TDL-STUDIO/021.jpg (http://s602.photobucket.com/user/TDL-STUDIO/media/021.jpg.html)
http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/TDL-STUDIO/022.jpg (http://s602.photobucket.com/user/TDL-STUDIO/media/022.jpg.html)
http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/TDL-STUDIO/023.jpg (http://s602.photobucket.com/user/TDL-STUDIO/media/023.jpg.html)
http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/TDL-STUDIO/022-1.jpg (http://s602.photobucket.com/user/TDL-STUDIO/media/022-1.jpg.html)
Nice, Shane. All those will certainly be considered :thumbsup:
Marco.
mad-moon
18-11-2015, 18:28
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff281/spooneymoon/LOGIC%20DM101_zpstp8bfyyu.jpg (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/spooneymoon/media/LOGIC%20DM101_zpstp8bfyyu.jpg.html)
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff281/spooneymoon/ROKSAN%20TWEETER_zpsw2ri2fi3.jpg (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/spooneymoon/media/ROKSAN%20TWEETER_zpsw2ri2fi3.jpg.html)
Nice one, Alan... I spy a Darius tweeter! Remember, don't sell 'em ;)
The DM101 is also a classic! :)
Marco.
The Black Adder
18-11-2015, 18:41
All good so far, guys. :)
http://i1349.photobucket.com/albums/p753/neradi/Marantz%20CD-73/2015-09-30%2013.00.04_zpsqwnleg4e.jpg
http://i1349.photobucket.com/albums/p753/neradi/JR%20Super%20Woofer/2015-03-28%2015.42.05_zpsibahhlqn.jpg
http://i1349.photobucket.com/albums/p753/neradi/Kenwood%20KD-990/2015-10-04%2017.36.31_zpsiqlpvcsi.jpg
http://i1349.photobucket.com/albums/p753/neradi/Kenwood%20Model%20500/2014-05-09190930_zps059db8f9.jpg
Years old and a bit low res these days. Those RCA thoriated tungsten filaments don't half glow though. My fave pic from the absolute myriad I must have taken around the world. Luckily enough these things are still mine:)
http://www.martinloganowners.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=9154&stc=1&d=1228172304
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff281/spooneymoon/LOGIC%20DM101_zpstp8bfyyu.jpg (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/spooneymoon/media/LOGIC%20DM101_zpstp8bfyyu.jpg.html)
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff281/spooneymoon/ROKSAN%20TWEETER_zpsw2ri2fi3.jpg (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/spooneymoon/media/ROKSAN%20TWEETER_zpsw2ri2fi3.jpg.html)
Roksan Darius?
Rothchild
18-11-2015, 20:21
Not sure if the pic is up to scratch but I love my amp
http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t575/elkhanos/100_3184_zpsemp4ndmj.jpg
The Black Adder
18-11-2015, 20:23
Nice pic, Mark. Thanks :)
Hi Jo, I haven't got anything interesting or should I say photographed good enough for your title banner but could I just request a nice shot of some nice glowing valves somewhere in the title :)
The Black Adder
18-11-2015, 21:15
Hi James.
Absolutely, I think that's a definite. :)
Lodgesound
19-11-2015, 04:31
http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss270/Lodgesound/IMG_0159_zpsecqjktqn.jpg (http://s582.photobucket.com/user/Lodgesound/media/IMG_0159_zpsecqjktqn.jpg.html)
http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss270/Lodgesound/IMG_0106_zpsacd4a252.jpg (http://s582.photobucket.com/user/Lodgesound/media/IMG_0106_zpsacd4a252.jpg.html)
http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss270/Lodgesound/IMG_0210_zpsfscjtiaf.jpg (http://s582.photobucket.com/user/Lodgesound/media/IMG_0210_zpsfscjtiaf.jpg.html)
The Black Adder
19-11-2015, 08:00
OOOooh... pure lovelyness... Thanks, Stewart. :)
The first one should have a warning about imminent trouser-tenting! :eek: :eyebrows:
Marco.
tubehunter
19-11-2015, 08:15
http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t350/halx00/IMG_5602_zpsfopdwnmp.jpg (http://s514.photobucket.com/user/halx00/media/IMG_5602_zpsfopdwnmp.jpg.html)
OMG, Dunc - STOP it!! :wowzer: :wowzer:
:drool: :drool:
Marco.
Firebottle
19-11-2015, 10:54
Beautiful shot :youtheman:
The Black Adder
19-11-2015, 11:06
yep... superb! a definite candidate.
jandl100
19-11-2015, 11:12
I see some winners emerging! :lol:
Lovely pics, folks.
Just so folks know, the closing date for any pics submitted is the morning of 28/11/15, as we want to get the new banner up and running before the Xmas one is implemented on 1st December :)
Marco.
:D
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/24pacman/Hifi/ST40pic3.jpg
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/24pacman/Hifi/ST40pic1.jpg
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/24pacman/Hifi/_MG_5141.jpg
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/24pacman/Hifi/_MG_5419.jpg
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/24pacman/Hifi/_MG_6107_zpse1c25224.jpg
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/24pacman/Hifi/_MG_6341_zps02170a6b.jpg
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/24pacman/Hifi/_MG_6586_zpsef7f716d.jpg
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/24pacman/Hifi/_MG_6919_zpsc8d342b4.jpg
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/24pacman/Hifi/_MG_7187_zps723c8b4d.jpg
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/24pacman/Hifi/_MG_6969_zps70dc39e9.jpg
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/24pacman/Hifi/_MG_7427_zpsbd5f43fe.jpg
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/24pacman/Hifi/_MG_7916_zps6f4faa23.jpg
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/24pacman/Hifi/_MG_8191_zps6903fb60.jpg
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/24pacman/Hifi/_MG_8838_zps5ac8503b.jpg
The Lumley is very pretty...yumm!
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/19/cc0fdcff9aed00d20a65a50daff2bcba.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/19/e96891fd0971bdaffe2a4024ff29e82d.jpg
The Black Adder
19-11-2015, 12:50
it would be better if that lovely thorens was spinning some tunes there, Grant. :)
it would be better if that lovely thorens was spinning some tunes there, Grant. :)
Dont recall saying it actually worked;) just flung it in mate... Its not getting picked. Plenty better
mad-moon
19-11-2015, 13:03
This won't be picked either..but it's my lovely old Sony TA1150...a proper amplifier...
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff281/spooneymoon/1150_zpsv4arzoz7.jpg (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/spooneymoon/media/1150_zpsv4arzoz7.jpg.html)
mad-moon
19-11-2015, 13:16
Yep..Roksan Darius...Rare in the teak finish..I think it is the only pair left in this finish...
Roksan Darius?
it would be better if that lovely thorens was spinning some tunes there, Grant. :)
Your wish is my command Jo
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/19/8f1e051a6507ad3c12bd6917912fda14.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/19/1af4d2c77306aefe28e88f326bbc9e47.jpg
it would be better if that lovely thorens was spinning some tunes there, Grant. :)
Your wish is my command Jo
Any chance of changing the default forum skin while you are at it? - The current colour reminds me of soiled babies nappies! Or even offer a few different options? At present, there is no choice over which skin you view the forum with. Even a nice clean white background would be preferable.
Any chance of changing the default forum skin while you are at it? - The current colour reminds me of soiled babies nappies! Or even offer a few different options? At present, there is no choice over which skin you view the forum with. Even a nice clean white background would be preferable.
:lol::rofl:
yeah, sorry but the interface needs some freshing up. I'm not a fan of the mustard yellow either.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/0x0pnl654bwskga/2011_04040312.jpg?raw=1
walpurgis
19-11-2015, 17:47
I like the 'Victorian Gentlemen's Club' tones of the current colours. And they differentiate this forum from the others, in their bright blues etc. Funnily enough it was one of the things that appealed to me when I joined.
Agree Geoff, it is a great colour and looks like a gentlemans club. dislike these glary ones
PS you can select the mobile version which works on the pc. its maybe what you want
https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7327/12325939973_de294a2b07_b_d.jpg
Ok then let's have two skins the one for the < 60 and one for the >= 60 ers
:):eek:
Ok then let's have two skins the one for the < 60 and one for the >= 60 ers
:):eek:
Sure this is more your style Rupert ;)
http://sh1ft.org/babyblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/swap-kids-clothes-1.jpg
Firebottle
19-11-2015, 18:37
Great shot Kevin, talk about 'source of the action' :more:
it is a great colour and looks like a gentlemans club.
Matched my grubby walls till I had 'em decorated :eyebrows:
The Black Adder
19-11-2015, 19:12
Any chance of changing the default forum skin while you are at it? - The current colour reminds me of soiled babies nappies! Or even offer a few different options? At present, there is no choice over which skin you view the forum with. Even a nice clean white background would be preferable.
Hi. There are no plans to change the colour scheme at the moment.
Sure this is more your style Rupert ;)
http://sh1ft.org/babyblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/swap-kids-clothes-1.jpg
yeah, that's it ;-)
http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g436/User_211/od3oa3_large_zpsfhnym1xb.jpg
Well, OK... it's my coffee maker, but hey - almost:)
http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g436/User_211/DSC01097_zpsweur57ek.jpg
Hey quality pics !! What camera are u using ?
Hey quality pics !! What camera are u using ?
Nowt special first two on this thread (211 triodes and rear of amp above) a Samsung NV24HD from 2008. The coffee maker - Sony RX100 MK1.
Great shot Kevin, talk about 'source of the action' :more:
Thanks. :thumbsup:
Also available with a less "coloured background" - just like my music. ;)
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2835/12325546595_9b81a1f9eb_d.jpg
If this shot gets chosen (and I doubt it will - there is some stiff competition!) I can send the Original (3888 x 2592).
Better on it's side somehow.
http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g436/User_211/85abce79-a88b-4734-a928-4df8fea7cb41_zps9cxv9snt.jpg
http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g436/User_211/DSC02139_zpssgmem0h0.jpg
Floyddroid
19-11-2015, 21:05
http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n621/Progmeister/Orbese_1.jpg (http://s1143.photobucket.com/user/Progmeister/media/Orbese_1.jpg.html)
http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n621/Progmeister/Tech2.jpg (http://s1143.photobucket.com/user/Progmeister/media/Tech2.jpg.html)
Better on it's side somehow.
http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g436/User_211/85abce79-a88b-4734-a928-4df8fea7cb41_zps9cxv9snt.jpg
Can you get it showing the right way round? ;)
Marco.
Floyddroid
19-11-2015, 21:15
http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n621/Progmeister/PL714_1.jpg (http://s1143.photobucket.com/user/Progmeister/media/PL714_1.jpg.html)
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/907/4oif4X.jpg
there you go:)
Floyddroid
19-11-2015, 21:38
http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n621/Progmeister/NB2.jpg (http://s1143.photobucket.com/user/Progmeister/media/NB2.jpg.html)
allthingsanalogue
19-11-2015, 23:42
http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff430/ibiza23/AOS/591ACF85-B107-4476-861C-479F5B5436DD_zpsyq7opimj.jpg
How about this?
http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj622/Mike_A1/EATForteS_zpssfnrtuem.jpg
The Black Adder
20-11-2015, 06:52
Lovely pictures, guys. Stonking! :stalks:
Although I appreciate it is rather easier said than done the ones with no, or very minimal, background work the best - else they will look very busy indeed when made small enough for the banner (and combined with others).
jandl100
20-11-2015, 08:00
Although I appreciate it is rather easier said than done the ones with no, or very minimal, background work the best - else they will look very busy indeed when made small enough for the banner (and combined with others).
A bit of PhotoShopping to blur round the edges of the item under consideration should sort that, I'd have thought.
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/907/4oif4X.jpg
there you go:)
Cool :thumbsup:
Marco.
I like the 'Victorian Gentlemen's Club' tones of the current colours. And they differentiate this forum from the others, in their bright blues etc. Funnily enough it was one of the things that appealed to me when I joined.
Spot on, Geoff. All of those (apart from perhaps the 'Gentleman's club' thing, although I like that) were deliberately done. I find 'acid' colours cold and rather hard on the eye (so 'rich' colours were preferred) - and most of all we wanted to be different!
I hate 'blue looking' forums with a passion, for that reason, and some just look too 'dispassionate and IT-derived'. We wanted the site to look arty and also convey a 'warm & cosy' feel, which reflects the close-knit community aspect of AoS, and the vibe we sought to create :)
Marco.
jandl100
20-11-2015, 08:41
I guess it all depends how close you are to Nappy Days. :)
- or whether you had them at all (my preference, for sure!)
The warmish pale yellow is fine by me.
Thankfully, I won't be going near any nappies! Speak to Grant about that :eyebrows: ;)
Marco.
Nothing wrong with changing nappies, as long as they are not your own.
I see my name is being taken in vain again:D. I dont have need of them....well not yet anyways. As for changing them....thats womans work :ner:
Although I appreciate it is rather easier said than done the ones with no, or very minimal, background work the best - else they will look very busy indeed when made small enough for the banner (and combined with others).
Sure they can be cropped if needed but yes i would agree.
Cool [emoji106]
Marco.
Still in prototype form there with a new foil/kapton glue not being entirely successful. The light hits it well though which is why I posted it.
Few from me
http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq61/gazjamster/_DSC4126.jpg
http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq61/gazjamster/Kit%20pics/Cart%201.jpg
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http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq61/gazjamster/Cart%207.jpg
Spot on, Geoff. All of those (apart from perhaps the 'Gentleman's club' thing, although I like that) were deliberately done. I find 'acid' colours cold and rather hard on the eye (so 'rich' colours were preferred) - and most of all we wanted to be different!
I hate 'blue looking' forums with a passion, for that reason, and some just look too 'dispassionate and IT-derived'. We wanted the site to look arty and also convey a 'warm & cosy' feel, which reflects the close-knit community aspect of AoS, and the vibe we sought to create :)
Marco.
But you could give users the option to use different skins/themes. If some people like soiled nappy brown then that's fine, but there are many themes available for vBulletin 'off the shelf' that would give variety.
Hi Graeme,
Well, if it's easy enough to implement as standard, via the forum software, then fine, but if said 'skins' have to be manually created and saved as 'available options', then that takes time, and time is unfortunately a precious commodity for those of us who lead busy lives, and for whom 'forum world' isn't the bee all and and all... ;)
If you wish to investigate this matter further, I suggest that you either send Nick (Beechwoods) a PM, outlining your request, or start a thread about it in Critic's Corner, where he will hopefully pick up on it when he gets a chance :)
Marco.
But you could give users the option to use different skins/themes. If some people like soiled nappy brown then that's fine, but there are many themes available for vBulletin 'off the shelf' that would give variety.
And make it responsive too, please.
The Black Adder
20-11-2015, 16:08
And make it responsive too
lol... oh, a full re-build then... sure, it will be ready in an hour. lol :)
We are changing the banner guys, nothing else at the moment.
Keep the pics coming... some smashing ones so far.
lol... oh, a full re-build then... sure, it will be ready in an hour. lol :)
We are changing the banner guys, nothing else at the moment.
Keep the pics coming... some smashing ones so far.
Ok ok :)
Great picture of the valves. :thumbsup:
Another one from me:
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/662/22755485447_b1bca5d1f0_b_d.jpg
The Black Adder
20-11-2015, 16:49
Ok ok :)
lol... you are correct, though. It would be much better if it was responsive. I have wondered about it before so it could be a future thing to do.
:)
lol... you are correct, though. It would be much better if it was responsive. I have wondered about it before so it could be a future thing to do.
:)
in any event, those pics coming in are top notch :cool:
best with the relooking !!
The Black Adder
20-11-2015, 17:23
Yep, they are indeed. Some stonking pics s far.
pgarrish
20-11-2015, 20:17
https://img2.brain3.photobox.com/568565908e2b393f9fffb4d94e79b6531d488a70ca25e69544 4d9265d4ee7300055f85f1.jpg
https://img2.brain3.photobox.com/6505071050379dc3f6397910e2277355f1194a36ad88dcfa90 75492984e29817c954067c.jpg
https://img2.brain3.photobox.com/09229709e0997db45c8e5361fd8208efae2009686b819bbf64 5623ef8741b5b102338550.jpg
http://i67.tinypic.com/11w6azs.jpg
Well, the camera was out handy...
https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5713/22884477739_290a1858af_z_d.jpg
https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5768/22858314477_7da16ed75f_z_d.jpg
https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5777/22625034044_22df504cd1_z_d.jpg
https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5793/22624994494_25c4a20ca1_z_d.jpg
I'll stop now. :rolleyes:
Mark Grant
23-11-2015, 22:02
Can items sold/manufactured by trade members be included ?
If so I will find some pictures :)
Yes, Mark, definitely. If you contribute to our community, as a trader or non-trader, your kit deserves the chance to be featured! ;)
Marco.
http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g436/User_211/DSC01056_zpsmyvt4xkn.jpg
PaulStewart
24-11-2015, 20:51
Can items sold/manufactured by trade members be included ?
If so I will find some pictures :)
Yes, Mark, definitely. If you contribute to our community, as a trader or non-trader, your kit deserves the chance to be featured! ;)
Marco.
Well in that case.....
http://theartofsound.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15740&d=1448398160
walpurgis
24-11-2015, 21:12
:lol: Like it!
I want that in the banner! :yesbruv:
Marco.
Here's one of my beautiful Thorens headshell, which was kindly donated by another AoS member... [thanks, rossman]
http://i.imgur.com/iTp2EYk.jpg
http://www.referencefidelitycomponents.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/MG_9290.jpg
http://www.referencefidelitycomponents.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/MG_9203.jpg
http://www.referencefidelitycomponents.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/WC_Cables_XLR_Ref_Jupiter_510.jpg
http://www.referencefidelitycomponents.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/MG_8442-510x340.jpg
http://www.referencefidelitycomponents.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/WC_Cables_Digital_Ref_Digital_510.jpg
http://www.referencefidelitycomponents.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/WC_SUT_RFC-MC1_510.jpg
http://www.referencefidelitycomponents.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Tonearm.jpg
http://www.referencefidelitycomponents.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/RFC_FurnitureSlider_01.jpg
Some nice stuff again there, Paul :)
Guys, could I ask those of you who are into the AV side of things to take some nice pics of your AV gear, amps, TVs, that kind of thing? Because we're currently lacking images that will allow us to represent the AV Studio.
We could also do with some more pics of your DIY projects, to represent the DIY room. The whole purpose of the banner is to showcase the sheer diversity of equipment used and discussed here by our membership, and ensure that every room of the forum (excluding the off-topic section, apart from music related items) is represented by an appropriate image.
Cheers! :cool:
Marco.
tubehunter
25-11-2015, 09:59
Some DIY as requested
http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t350/halx00/some%20diy/IMG_5155_zpspvergyzi.jpg (http://s514.photobucket.com/user/halx00/media/some%20diy/IMG_5155_zpspvergyzi.jpg.html)
http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t350/halx00/some%20diy/IMG_3428_zps8uh9jb47.jpg (http://s514.photobucket.com/user/halx00/media/some%20diy/IMG_3428_zps8uh9jb47.jpg.html)
http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t350/halx00/some%20diy/IMG_8073_zpsid9hef7e.jpg (http://s514.photobucket.com/user/halx00/media/some%20diy/IMG_8073_zpsid9hef7e.jpg.html)
http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t350/halx00/some%20diy/IMG_8063_zps0zs5mz1g.jpg (http://s514.photobucket.com/user/halx00/media/some%20diy/IMG_8063_zps0zs5mz1g.jpg.html)
http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t350/halx00/some%20diy/IMG_0092_zpsepju0izs.jpg (http://s514.photobucket.com/user/halx00/media/some%20diy/IMG_0092_zpsepju0izs.jpg.html)
http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t350/halx00/some%20diy/IMG_6482_zpstcjwa6qv.jpg (http://s514.photobucket.com/user/halx00/media/some%20diy/IMG_6482_zpstcjwa6qv.jpg.html)
http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t350/halx00/some%20diy/IMG_6140_zpson8mw8sy.jpg (http://s514.photobucket.com/user/halx00/media/some%20diy/IMG_6140_zpson8mw8sy.jpg.html)
http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t350/halx00/some%20diy/IMG_6102_zpsbxtwzp5j.jpg (http://s514.photobucket.com/user/halx00/media/some%20diy/IMG_6102_zpsbxtwzp5j.jpg.html)
http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t350/halx00/some%20diy/IMG_6076_zps7bvvvr0r.jpg (http://s514.photobucket.com/user/halx00/media/some%20diy/IMG_6076_zps7bvvvr0r.jpg.html)
http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t350/halx00/some%20diy/IMG_6048_zpsikcj8ics.jpg (http://s514.photobucket.com/user/halx00/media/some%20diy/IMG_6048_zpsikcj8ics.jpg.html)
http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t350/halx00/some%20diy/IMG_5684_zpsab6vm0ya.jpg (http://s514.photobucket.com/user/halx00/media/some%20diy/IMG_5684_zpsab6vm0ya.jpg.html)
http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t350/halx00/some%20diy/IMG_5482_zps7y3jlmxj.jpg (http://s514.photobucket.com/user/halx00/media/some%20diy/IMG_5482_zps7y3jlmxj.jpg.html)
http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t350/halx00/some%20diy/IMG_4992_zps201shez4.jpg (http://s514.photobucket.com/user/halx00/media/some%20diy/IMG_4992_zps201shez4.jpg.html)
http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t350/halx00/some%20diy/IMG_4862_zpsltjvnnzu.jpg (http://s514.photobucket.com/user/halx00/media/some%20diy/IMG_4862_zpsltjvnnzu.jpg.html)
http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t350/halx00/some%20diy/IMG_4797_zps9y3yzxgo.jpg (http://s514.photobucket.com/user/halx00/media/some%20diy/IMG_4797_zps9y3yzxgo.jpg.html)
http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t350/halx00/some%20diy/IMG_4774_zpszxac2pet.jpg (http://s514.photobucket.com/user/halx00/media/some%20diy/IMG_4774_zpszxac2pet.jpg.html)
http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t350/halx00/some%20diy/IMG_4394_zpswapibtoc.jpg (http://s514.photobucket.com/user/halx00/media/some%20diy/IMG_4394_zpswapibtoc.jpg.html)
http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t350/halx00/some%20diy/IMG_4287_zpsabb6cnud.jpg (http://s514.photobucket.com/user/halx00/media/some%20diy/IMG_4287_zpsabb6cnud.jpg.html)
http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t350/halx00/some%20diy/IMG_4261_zpsyk0u4m0y.jpg (http://s514.photobucket.com/user/halx00/media/some%20diy/IMG_4261_zpsyk0u4m0y.jpg.html)
http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t350/halx00/some%20diy/IMG_4196_zpswlg49hmd.jpg (http://s514.photobucket.com/user/halx00/media/some%20diy/IMG_4196_zpswlg49hmd.jpg.html)
http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t350/halx00/some%20diy/IMG_4110_zps6tqmeuip.jpg (http://s514.photobucket.com/user/halx00/media/some%20diy/IMG_4110_zps6tqmeuip.jpg.html)
http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t350/halx00/some%20diy/IMG_3913_zpsl6mjymtb.jpg (http://s514.photobucket.com/user/halx00/media/some%20diy/IMG_3913_zpsl6mjymtb.jpg.html)
http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t350/halx00/some%20diy/IMG_3223_zpshclwm2u9.jpg (http://s514.photobucket.com/user/halx00/media/some%20diy/IMG_3223_zpshclwm2u9.jpg.html)
jandl100
25-11-2015, 10:01
Coo :eek: lovely stuff, Duncan!
Nice one, Dunc :thumbsup:
How about a pic of that lovely Sony flat-screen TV of yours to represent the AV Studio? :)
Marco.
tubehunter
25-11-2015, 10:27
http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t350/halx00/IMG_0542_zpsohiji7z3.jpg (http://s514.photobucket.com/user/halx00/media/IMG_0542_zpsohiji7z3.jpg.html)
Some telly stuff.
http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq61/gazjamster/Kit%20pics/20150430_230630.jpg
http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq61/gazjamster/Kit%20pics/Rack%20Pic%209.jpghttp://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq61/gazjamster/Kit%20pics/Bias%20Lighting/IMG_20141023_011823928.jpg
http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq61/gazjamster/IMG_20141023_243822835.jpghttp://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq61/gazjamster/Kit%20pics/Bias%20Lighting/IMG_20141023_244328796.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/25/16189d643059fd91de07539fc9d0850a.jpg
Funnily i was looking for this one i had of your telly gary..
Plus this
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/25/1fa1243d8eb430a4fc4b03cb22ff3a5a.jpg
TV's aren't very photogenic as they are supposed to display a picture, not be the picture. Add to that it being shrunk down to go on a banner, do we really think A/V lovers are going to feel ignored without a picture of a big screen?
Hi Robert,
I take your point, which is valid, but I still think that some of the better ones above can be successfully used :)
Marco.
Some telly stuff.
http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq61/gazjamster/Kit%20pics/20150430_230630.jpg
Complete with random foot inclusion - has to be a winner?
Coo :eek: lovely stuff, Duncan!
x41 Really cool stuff there Duncan.:eek:
mikecole
28-11-2015, 20:18
Leben with custom knobs
Lovely pics, Mike, so thanks for that. Always loved the look of Leben equipment, as it ticks all the right 'retro boxes' for me! :)
As such, I'm sure that one (or perhaps more) of those pics will find their way onto the banner. Remember too, everyone, that there is an 'upper' and 'lower' banner [header and footer], and we intend to alternate banners, and thus the images therein, so Mike, keep a look out soon in those areas and I'm sure you'll see your lovely Leben featured somewhere :cool:
Marco.
mikecole
28-11-2015, 20:46
Marco, yeah, the Leben is one of those components with a lot of character. The interior is also nice to look at.
Well, ahem, some interior shots would be nice....... ;)
Marco.
Mike - are those custom aftermarket knobs on the Leben?
mikecole
28-11-2015, 22:20
Marco, I no longer own this. I wanted a built-in phono stage so I could simplify even more and the Croft Integrated was calling my name.
User211, yes, I had those made by the guy at Thingamaknobs. He made them from Macassar Ebony.
.
Ah, that's a shame, Mike. Not to worry - and use those knobs are gorgeous! :)
Marco.
I knew someone who had a Leben and I have to say in the setup he had it, it sounded bloody terrible. Which is not to say the amp was at fault.
Looked fantastic, though.;)
walpurgis
28-11-2015, 23:34
I knew someone who had a Leben and I have to say in the setup he had it, it sounded bloody terrible. Which is not to say the amp was at fault.
Looked fantastic, though.;)
If the Leben is typical of amps using pairs of EL84s, a bit of common sense and perhaps sympathy is needed when choosing speakers to use with it. There are only 12 watts per channel available, but they should be nice sounding ones. I've only ever heard one EL84 amp that wasn't very nice.
Sure it was the speakers - I can't say what they were as they are rare and it will identify the user. I thought they were dire.
walpurgis
29-11-2015, 00:10
Sure it was the speakers - I can't say what they were as they are rare and it will identify the user. I thought they were dire.
I'd suggest a pair of Linn Saras, but they're not rare. But it would be hard to think of a worse match. :D
(I reckon Apogees would be a total disaster, but I was trying to be a little realistic)
A set of DC's would do at a push ;)
I've heard a Leben amp a couple of times and it really wasn't my thing at all - unfortunately the styling is no more successful for me.
jandl100
29-11-2015, 08:45
I've heard a Leben amp a couple of times and it really wasn't my thing at all - unfortunately the styling is no more successful for me.
+1 I can't understand the fascination of the things at all!
But we're all different, eh! And the looks are certainly distinctive. :)
Can't comment on how they sound, as I haven't heard one in anger, but I love the looks. It's a retro thing! :)
Marco.
New banner now live, folks - and with a Christmas theme, too! :santa: :carrot:
Hope you like it, and remember once more banners have been filled with suitable images, from those submitted, they'll be alternated with the existing top and bottom banners, just to keep things fresh :)
Thanks again to everyone who's contributed, and most importantly to Jo for all the work he's done with this project, and to Nick (Beechwoods) for implementing it! :cool:
Marco.
jandl100
01-12-2015, 07:36
Woo !! - 2 of my photos :yay:
{yeah, I know - I'm a sad git :eyebrows:}
Woo !! - 2 of my photos :yay:
{yeah, I know - I'm a sad git :eyebrows:}
They're just being nice to you Jerry. Mine were waaayyyy better LOL.
jandl100
01-12-2015, 08:46
Awww, shucks. That made me cry.
Someone being nice to me, it so rarely happens. :(
:D
You might not have any in the next banner though! :ner:
Awww, shucks. That made me cry.
Someone being nice to me, it so rarely happens. :(
:D
Get back on the Wam now and all will be back to normal:D
Banner very seasonal BTW good work.
jandl100
01-12-2015, 09:00
Get back on the Wam now and all will be back to normal:D
:lol:
Floyddroid
01-12-2015, 09:05
Looks great guys.:)
Glad we're getting a new banner, even if it has white blotches all over it :)
I was going to suggest anything from the retro hifi girl friday postings here ... http://www.itishifi.com/
New banner now live, folks - and with a Christmas theme, too! :santa: :carrot:
Hope you like it, and remember once more banners have been filled with suitable images, from those submitted, they'll be alternated with the existing top and bottom banners, just to keep things fresh :)
Thanks again to everyone who's contributed, and most importantly to Jo for all the work he's done with this project, and to Nick (Beechwoods) for implementing it! :cool:
Marco.
The new banner looks cool- well done to all those involved.:cool:
Spectral Morn
01-12-2015, 10:37
Looking good, nice work Josie and Nick.
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