The current incarnation of my ever evolving system

[Ian7633]

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[Gazjam]

Nice Marantz kit there, love the vintage tape deck.
Had an SD1015 and SD1030 back in the day, wish I'd kept them!

[Ian7633]

I bought that tape deck new in 1984, it's had a couple of services and one new head and still sounds great although rarely used these days. I had a Nakamichi BX300 years ago but it didn't sound any better than old faithful Marantz. Next step is a good phono stage, the Marantz amp's built in one isn't bad but having tested a couple of external units I know it could be better.

[struth]

A lot of very decent Phono stages around for relatively little these days. Certain to make an improvement with your system I would think.

[p147]

Lovely system, and I do like the way the Linn matches the marantz.
What the the box above the cassette deck?

[Ian7633]

I tried Jamie's Nakamichi CA5 pre amp and a Firebottle and was impressed by both, also looking at a Graham Slee unit. I have around £400 to spend on one so should find something. I only recently bought the Ortofon so still getting used to that, a major improvement on the Denon DL110 I had before.

[Ian7633]

Ah, I forgot to put the mystery box away before taking the photos, it's just got my turntable set up equipment in it........no secret gadgets sadly haha

[walpurgis]

You could probably pick up a second hand ERA Gold V + PSU1 for a bit less than that. They are very nice.

[struth]

I tried Jamie's Nakamichi CA5 pre amp and a Firebottle and was impressed by both, also looking at a Graham Slee unit. I have around £400 to spend on one so should find something. I only recently bought the Ortofon so still getting used to that, a major improvement on the Denon DL110 I had before.

The CA5 has a very decent phono stage... twas mine once lol

[Ian7633]

I shall have to try and strong arm it from him next time he's " high " on my best Columbian coffee

[karma67]

Ah, I forgot to put the mystery box away before taking the photos, it's just got my turntable set up equipment in it........no secret gadgets sadly haha

the last time i looked in that box there was a 12 inch black mamber dildo in it!

[Ian7633]

And I can't find it since you were here

[karma67]

you can have it back tomorrow,cant wait to hear the old FRUIT BOX with the 2m black fitted!

[Ian7633]

I must make sure to get all the ORANGES out of it first

[Marco]

The ones with pears in sound best.

Marco.

[Ian7633]

Anything on the Apple label sound really good

[Zoidburg]

Great looking tt you have there Ian, the 2MB seems to suit it, I hope your enjoying it mate.

[Ian7633]

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Well it's done, I've bought a Nakamichi CA-5E pre amp purely for the phono stage. The improvement is amazing over the built in Marantz one. Oh, by the way I didn't mug Jamie for his one....