So what audio goodies is Santa bringing you for Christmas this year?

[Barry]

Try as I might, I can't simply ignore Audio Al's gleeful reminders of the forthcoming Christmas. So to make it a bit more interesting, I'm going to ask what audio goodies Santa is going to bring you this Christmas, provided of course you have been a good boy (or girl).

Since I don't believe in Santa, all my presents have been bought by myself (yes, all my Christmas present shopping is now complete), so my presents to myself are:

A Brinkmann 10.5 arm, to be fitted (with difficulty) on a Thorens 124/II deck,

An SME M2-12R arm, also to be fitted on a Thorens 124/II deck,

and a retipped (an hence 'new') EMT XSD-15 sfl cartridge.

[walpurgis]

Strangely. I can't think of anything I want.

[struth]

already got my Tanberg cassette player, from the boy :eyebrows: It should be wrapped up but alas it might need extensive testing first :whistle:

[Firebottle]

Such profligate spending Barry, control yourself :eyebrows:

Having heard a M55E cart with SAS Jico stylus today I think that may go on my pressie list. Well impressed.

[Jimbo]

Another Decca.:rolleyes:

[IHP]

I'll never say no to a bit of Blue Note !

[walpurgis]

Another Decca.:rolleyes:

If you like Deccas, have a listen to a ZYX. I use both. The ZYX MC's offer everything the Deccas do, but the presentation is a bit different (more refined?).

[hifi_dave]

Barry,
If you are buying a new SME, then please let me know because I can save you loads.

[Wakefield Turntables]

Maybe something from Audio Research.

[YNWaN]

Santa can't supply any of the audio goodies I would be interested - I'll have to source them myself (in conjunction with my Elven friends).

[Bigman80]

The Stonking Sony 730ES is a crimbo gift as well as the used VALAB DAC I've just purchased on here. Should be a great system to play Chrismas songs through lol

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[walpurgis]

Just occurred to me. I've always fancied a Pass Labs Aleph 3 power amp. Maybe Santa could oblige.

[SquireC]

A new cartridge to replace my old Cadenza Blue. Listening to some Santa's got next week. The blue has been excellent, but it's time to go.

[Gordon Steadman]

I've obviously been a very naughty boy.....absolutely nothing:)

I might get some more dosh in though as I've been selling stuff. We are down to only five or six systems now but mostly stuff I want to keep. Ronnie was keen to thin out further but as soon as I suggested that some of her stuff could go too, she rather changed her mind:lol:

[topoxforddoc]

I have been very naughty already .... so I don't really want any shiny new bits or boxes. But if I'm good enough, then maybe some more long brown things ... nothing naughty now .... just some more tape ... 1/4 inch 15 IPS master tape.... it's very addictive .... :) :)

[danilo]

Likely some more Music.
Have too much Hardware ...already.

[Audio Al]

Another Croft pre amp and maybe just maybe a pair of Usher Mini dancer 2 speakers :eyebrows: ( If Santa can get them down the chimney ( 120lbs each :eek: ) Time to tone up santa

[killie99]

A Dr Feickert protractor

[Macca]

H was going to ring me a new big telly but that plan has changed and now it is going to be something from the planet Altair 4. Bit of a long round trip for old Sants, but hey, that's what he does.

[CageyH]

Such profligate spending Barry, control yourself :eyebrows:

Having heard a M55E cart with SAS Jico stylus today I think that may go on my pressie list. Well impressed.

The boron cantilever version will be expensive, if you can find one.
I had one in my cartridge box on my recent visit. A cracking cartridge/aftermarket stylus combo.
Sounds like Christmas will be expensive, with an AT33 and an M55? :eek:

I quite fancy a pair of monoblocks, but I will settle for some new media.

[Michael loves music]

Busty weather lady Carol Kirkwood in black hold ups basque and black lace panties I'm happy with my music

[southall-1998]

Santa can bring me a Sugden IA-4. I've been a very good boy this year :D

S.

[RobbieGong]

Really really really hoping that Santa helps me find the funds to finish paying off for the Paul Hynes SR7HD external psu and triple stage regulation modules i've been paying down on, for my beloved Techie.....

[Clive197]

I'm good thanks. Can't think of anything I want now.

[RobbieGong]

I'm good thanks. Can't think of anything I want now.

Good and enviable place to be Clive :)

[killie99]

Busty weather lady Carol Kirkwood in black hold ups basque and black lace panties I'm happy with my music

Is this her?

http://imagehosting.rodsnsods.co.uk/watermark.php?src=844152aafb308866c&ext=jpg

[Macca]

Put 'em away love, I've not had me breakfast yet!

[Gordon Steadman]

:spew:

[struth]

If they get loose, we could have a double tsunami:eyebrows:

[RobbieGong]

If they get loose, we could have a double tsunami:eyebrows:

:lol:

[Longmanjon]

well santa was a little busy this weekend, so I decided to pick up my own stuff.
a pair of dynaudio contour s3.4, and a moon ace neo, both currently sounding very sweet indeed. just waiting for some chord epic speaker cable to swap the old bit of linn cable I had lying around.
so far so good a very nice sound, the wife didn't really like to height of the speakers so a slight fail of the WAF.

[Barry]

Such profligate spending Barry, control yourself :eyebrows:

Having heard a M55E cart with SAS Jico stylus today I think that may go on my pressie list. Well impressed.

Yes it might seem to be profligate, but these items have been on my radar for some time.

I have an unhealthy fascination with vinyl playback, and thus with cartridges and arms. The two arms became available recently for a very good price, so I had to snap them up. Likewise the cartridge is comparatively rare, and although is still made in small numbers, is expensive. The one I bought off eBay, had been fully serviced and retipped by the manufacturer, hence was 'as new' at a fraction of the normal cost.

Next Christmas will be much cheaper!

[Barry]

Is this her?

http://imagehosting.rodsnsods.co.uk/watermark.php?src=844152aafb308866c&ext=jpg

Now those are what I call a "buoyancy aid"!

[Macca]

well santa was a little busy this weekend, so I decided to pick up my own stuff.
a pair of dynaudio contour s3.4, and a moon ace neo, both currently sounding very sweet indeed. just waiting for some chord epic speaker cable to swap the old bit of linn cable I had lying around.
so far so good a very nice sound, the wife didn't really like to height of the speakers so a slight fail of the WAF.

They are pretty tall. Still as long as the WAF has only slightly failed, it's still a merry xmas :)

[Longmanjon]

They are pretty tall. Still as long as the WAF has only slightly failed, it's still a merry xmas :)

lets hope so Martin or it could be an icy xmas coming up

[Michael loves music]

Is this her?

http://imagehosting.rodsnsods.co.uk/watermark.php?src=844152aafb308866c&ext=jpg. Yes that's young Carol

[killie99]

bet you could hang a wet duffel coat on those on a cold day

[Barry]

'Nipples like organ stops'.

[Marco]

Is this her?

http://imagehosting.rodsnsods.co.uk/watermark.php?src=844152aafb308866c&ext=jpg.

Yes that's young Carol

Young Carol? Lol... You mean distinctly middle-aged Carol! ;)

Plus, them mamz are showing prominent signs of Saggyantus Droopyium.... Coupled with the bingo-wings and her (seeming) fondness of consuming notable quantities of potato crisps, she's defo not my type! :D :nono:

Marco.

[CageyH]

People in glass houses......

:lol:

:eek:

Santa is bringing me a mains regenerator.

[Marco]

People in glass houses......

:lol:

:eek:


Ha... Doesn't stop you from having your preferences! :eyebrows:

Each to his own, though. If I was to single out a 'bit of totty', representing a Christmas present, it wouldn't be her... I prefer petite types [and younger], such as my wife ;)

Marco.

[Michael loves music]

Yes Carol is 55 but still young at heart Carol vordorman is 55 amazing in the Jungle

[walpurgis]

What is this, grab a Gran week? :lol:

[Marco]

Carol vordorman is 55 amazing in the Jungle

Yes, she suits the blonde hair, and like most other women, looks far better (and younger) 'au natural' with all their make-up scrubbed off! ;)

She's slim and nicely toned too, which also helps :)

Marco.

[struth]

Have you never heard of bromide :eyebrows:

[Clifford.T Ward]

Hopefully a few nice new LPs :)

[Spectral Morn]

If its weather ladies then Judith Ralston has something about her I like.

[Marco]

If its weather ladies then Judith Ralston has something about her I like.

Yes, much better. Also for me, little Laura Tobin, from GMTV. I like 'em small and cute/girly! :)

Marco.

[Marco]

Have you never heard of bromide...

Ah yes, the 'enthusiast's choice'... :eyebrows:

Marco.

[Michael loves music]

To me Louise minchin BBC breakfast in black stockings today is the Rega of the hifi world elegant sophisticated but high maintenance !

[Macca]

BBC breakfast in black stockings today

Not seen this show but I'd like to. Is it new? Sounds like the BBC might be finally picking up the pace a bit.

[Spectral Morn]

This thread is rapidly going off topic, more like Babes of Britain now.

[CageyH]

Going off?

It's well beyond that now.

[Zoidburg]

Il probably get a few new LPs from the missus fro xmas and since I should shortly be receiving and ianmac bearing for the 1210 that's probably the extent of this years hifi related presents. TBH theres not much else I want at the moment really.

[Michael loves music]

Sorry to go off subject but can I just make one last comment our local East Midlands news presenter is Ann Davies she is blonde long legged and totally gorgeous at 58 years old yes 58 years old see her website for amazing photos ! Ann is older than a Nad 3020 amp but my god I'd like to spend Christmas Day with her on a sheep skin rug in front of a roaring fire !! Merry Christmas to you all

[struth]

Is this a mid life crisis, or are you just a dawg;)

[Michael loves music]

Is this a mid life crisis, or are you just a dawg;)
Must be a mid life crisis Grant or too much listening to Ken Bruce on radio 2

[struth]

I missed mine, and im too old now :doh: Can always kid on though....woof woof

[Ali Tait]

A Transcendent Sound Mini Beast OTL amp, once I've built it..

[HackneyRF]

Hoping for a Record Cleaning Machine. Bet I end up with a Vacuum Cleaning Machine!

[Mike - H]

I've given the family a list of half a dozen albums to choose from, so here's hoping. I have a fortnights break at Christmas, so I'm planning on giving the old girl a good seeing to 'my 401 that is' :eyebrows: Clean it, lube it, strip all the cables out and clean all contacts on my amp etc.

Then I've gathered together all the bits needed to upgrade my cartridges, a Dr Feickert Analogue protractor, new mounting collar and spacer off Hugo (must just mention the fabulous service from Hugo, top man) also a test record, mainly for setting azimuth if I can figure it out. All this is to move up to two new carts, AT-33s one stereo, one mono, my aim being to switch from one to the other with absolute minimum adjustment, fingers crossed that's my Christmas sorted.

[Zoidburg]

I wasn't expecting to splash out on anything for xmas but ive now fitted my ianmac bearing and at the weekend am planning on collecting a new (to me) amp in the form of a hefty looking Jungson JA-88 which has been in the classifieds recently.

[struth]

Im getting a kindle paperwhite too from a family member.. looking forward to that :eyebrows: my kindle is an old one

[Firebottle]

Sorry to go off subject but can I just make one last comment our local East Midlands news presenter is Ann Davies she is blonde long legged and totally gorgeous at 58 years old yes 58 years old see her website for amazing photos ! Ann is older than a Nad 3020 amp but my god I'd like to spend Christmas Day with her on a sheep skin rug in front of a roaring fire !! Merry Christmas to you all

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5698/22554690987_db7ccabea9_b.jpg

A merry Christmas to you too.

[Michael loves music]

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5698/22554690987_db7ccabea9_b.jpg

A merry Christmas to you too. yes that's young Anne gorgeous