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stairpost
16-10-2017, 20:34
I got this from my lovely other half as an early Christmas pressie.

It's a Norstone Esse.

http://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/forumgallery/monthly_2017_10/large.20171016_190519_resized.jpg.d4d9d5004d69319e c67fce5c01773907.jpg

It's a very nice bit of furniture and completely transforms the space.

http://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/forumgallery/monthly_2017_10/large.20171016_212245_resized.jpg.76fc9e5719a2aec0 63bbeda6f24341a5.jpg

http://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/forumgallery/monthly_2017_10/large.20171016_212300_resized.jpg.84e52d5cf20a6084 ba701dcba5306bf0.jpg
brian2957
16-10-2017, 20:38
Very nice Rich , it looks great in your beautiful listening room :)
stairpost
16-10-2017, 21:27
Very nice Rich , it looks great in your beautiful listening room :)

Thanks Brian, I've been in this place for 2 years, and after a few rejigs it's come together nicely.
agk
16-10-2017, 21:59
Nice space and lovely kit Rich. Comfortable pad.
stairpost
17-10-2017, 10:11
Nice space and lovely kit Rich. Comfortable pad.

Thanks Andrew, It has all come together really nicely. It's amazing the difference the listening space can make.
Ian7633
17-10-2017, 11:48
I really like what you have done, I know sound quality is our number one consideration but I think making a very pleasing system to look at is important too, for me it enhances the pleasure.
Roy S
17-10-2017, 12:06
I use the same rack with the addition of a granite chopping board under my turntable

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171017/4711d0f9a20b7d0336e1d82c2023c85b.jpg
stairpost
17-10-2017, 13:25
I really like what you have done, I know sound quality is our number one consideration but I think making a very pleasing system to look at is important too, for me it enhances the pleasure.

Cheers, I agree completely, you can always squeeze a bit more enjoyment out of any system in a space you enjoy.
stairpost
17-10-2017, 13:27
I use the same rack with the addition of a granite chopping board under my turntable

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171017/4711d0f9a20b7d0336e1d82c2023c85b.jpg

That's a whole lot of a turntable! How does it sound?

I use a very similar looking single granite block under my TT, I do think it helps.
Roy S
17-10-2017, 13:40
That's a whole lot of a turntable! How does it sound?



It's certainly not going anywhere! I'm very pleased with the sound it produces although I only use a middle of the road MM cartridge on it.
stairpost
17-10-2017, 14:49
I'm very pleased with the sound it produces although I only use a middle of the road MM cartridge on it.

There is a reassuring comfort in knowing you can spend money on upgrading, but you actually enjoy what you have so don't bother.
struth
17-10-2017, 15:00
Nice clean lines when its populated Rich. adds that bit of class. Wasn't so keen when empty but a true reflection is when its filled and I love the red lines around the amps etc
stairpost
17-10-2017, 15:05
Nice clean lines when its populated Rich. adds that bit of class. Wasn't so keen when empty but a true reflection is when its filled and I love the red lines around the amps etc

Cheers Grant, I have to admit, it does look a bit 'lipstick' in the first pic, but as you say, it frames the kit nicely, just got to tidy the cables now.
petrat
17-10-2017, 17:45
Nice-looking stand. But, more importantly, is it rabbit-proof? They gnaw everything ... or, am I adding 2 and 2 and getting 5? :lol:
stairpost
17-10-2017, 17:58
Nice-looking stand. But, more importantly, is it rabbit-proof? They gnaw everything ... or, am I adding 2 and 2 and getting 5? :lol:

You are are absolutely spot on, but missed by a mile :)

I spend half the week at my partner's house with beautiful little house bunnies and gardening, and half the week at my place with music and hifi, we live about a mile apart, a best of both worlds scenario :)
struth
17-10-2017, 18:07
Once had girlfriend who was a bit of a bunny [emoji23]
stairpost
17-10-2017, 18:12
Once had girlfriend who was a bit of a bunny [emoji23]

I shudder to think which bit of a bunny she was :)
struth
17-10-2017, 18:28
She had one of those chewingum walks Very wrigley

Wonder if she is still alive. That's the thing when u get older. Lol
stairpost
17-10-2017, 21:11
She had one of those chewingum walks Very wrigley

Wonder if she is still alive. That's the thing when u get older. Lol

She is probably out there somewhere wondering what happened to you :)