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smallangryboy
22-07-2016, 07:59
Just checking in from the Oxfordshire / Bucks border.
Puffin
22-07-2016, 09:10
Well that was Brill (dd you see what I did there :) )
struth
22-07-2016, 09:16
Just checking in from the Oxfordshire / Bucks border.

Hi Adam. Would you like to expand your intro and tell us something of your system and what you like to listen to etc.We are interested:)
We like to keep everything friendly like a family

Cheers for joining up
walpurgis
22-07-2016, 09:39
Hi Adam. Welcome to AOS.

Tell us about yourself and have a look around the site. Join in with the chat on anything that interests you.


Enjoy the forum,
Geoff.
smallangryboy
22-07-2016, 10:03
Well I've been interested in HiFi since college in the early 90's which gives you a clue as to my vintage. Picked my girlfriend (she says she chose me) based on the fact she had a Toyota estate and could fit the 4ft speakers I made in the back :) Made a turntable from recycled glass and metal for a final degree show but was out drinking when someone from Rega popped in to see it!

I've had a mixture of systems from some frankenstein all in one Sanyo unit through Technics, Arcam, Musical Fidelity, lately Audiolab, Rotel and Naim. I've become increasingly interested in Class D amplification and collaborated with someone a lot more talented than myself to build a shoebox sized amp based on the Hypex Ucd180 modules. I enjoy the product design and the build and never ever get tired of the first time you plug in and hear a pair of speakers, especially ones you've built.

Currently my system comprises:

Naim Nait XS2
Naim CD5i
Rega RP6 and Exact
iPad > Spotify > ChromeAudio dongle

I listen to a very broad spectrum of music but seem to gravitate back to 90's Brit Pop and only film soundtracks. My 9 year old daughter also seems to populate my playlists on Spotify with plastic pop and dance which I listen to on occasion but don't tell anyone!

I also try in my spare time and after my full time job to run a company called Royd Audio.

Oh and thank you for such a warm welcome!!!
smallangryboy
22-07-2016, 10:04
well that was brill (dd you see what i did there :) )

boom boom!!! :)
struth
22-07-2016, 10:13
Nice intro Adam... Lots of builders here so sure you will fit in nicely.. Enjoy the site:)
walpurgis
22-07-2016, 10:55
I also try in my spare time and after my full time job to run a company called Royd Audio.

Are you involved with Royd? Their speakers have a bit of a following here.
YNWaN
22-07-2016, 11:28
Not that Royd - new Royd.


100% Analogue
walpurgis
22-07-2016, 11:31
Not that Royd - new Royd.


100% Analogue

A mystery to me.
struth
22-07-2016, 11:55
http://www.urbancottageindustries.com/blog/royd-audio/
smallangryboy
22-07-2016, 15:10
Yes I run Royd Audio, but I'm here in a strictly individual capacity to chat, listen to advice and share without hopefully getting into the "old Royd vs new Royd" debate!
struth
22-07-2016, 15:14
No probs... Sure you can give us some pointers too
smallangryboy
22-07-2016, 15:15
More lessons learned than any advice I'd probably say :)
Macca
22-07-2016, 15:31
Welcome from me, Adam.
smallangryboy
22-07-2016, 15:39
Thanks!
Barry
24-07-2016, 22:03
Welcome to AoS Adam.

Enjoy the Forum
Barry