Svend N
18-10-2017, 03:43
Hello All!
I've been browsing this forum for some time now, reading mostly about Heybrook turntables and other UK audio gear. You see, I've just bought a used Heybrook TT2 and it's going to be a bit of a project to get it singing again. Further on the UK-made gear theme, I also recently bought a used Sugden C-28 and P-28 pre-/power amp pair, which may also need some rejuvenation. You can see I like the British sound, eh? So what better place to get advice on all this than right here?
There is clearly a wealth of knowledge in this community, and very friendly and helpful people with no shortage of good humour. I'm sure I shall enjoy it, and hopefully will be able to contribute some of my own knowledge and experience back to the group.
Some background on my systems....
Main system consists of: modded Teac VRDS-10 cd player (Tent Labs clock, discrete op-amps, recapped, upgraded PS); Sony ST-J88B FM tuner; modded Sony TA-E86B preamp (tweaked to work as a passive device), Belles Soloist OCM-200 power amp, Esper Signals 808 speakers. The Heybrook will form the new (vintage :)) analogue front end in this system, and I must say I can't wait to get it running.
I am also slowly putting together a second system for the basement rec room, which will be: the Sugden C-28/P-28 separates mentioned above; and Esper Signals 601 speakers. Not yet purchased are the source components: for the analogue source, another turntable (thinking of the new Rega P3, or maybe a vintage Japanese DD deck...we'll see...); and PC-based audio for the digital source (no DAC purchased yet, and no clue what to buy as yet).
All of the existing gear, except the Heybrook, we've had for over 20 years, and nothing has been upgraded or modded until just the past year.... The usual story - buy a house, have kids, start a small business...not much time for the audio gear hobby other than just enjoying the music. But now there's more time, and I'm back in the hunt for better sound. :)
Musical tastes run the gamut from classic and modern rock, indie, jazz (a lot!), classical (orchestral, baroque), with a smattering of opera every now and then. We have several hundred CDs, and an equal number of LPs, with more vinyl coming regularly.
I'm looking forward to chatting with you all, and sharing the development of my systems.
Thanks, and regards,
Svend
I've been browsing this forum for some time now, reading mostly about Heybrook turntables and other UK audio gear. You see, I've just bought a used Heybrook TT2 and it's going to be a bit of a project to get it singing again. Further on the UK-made gear theme, I also recently bought a used Sugden C-28 and P-28 pre-/power amp pair, which may also need some rejuvenation. You can see I like the British sound, eh? So what better place to get advice on all this than right here?
There is clearly a wealth of knowledge in this community, and very friendly and helpful people with no shortage of good humour. I'm sure I shall enjoy it, and hopefully will be able to contribute some of my own knowledge and experience back to the group.
Some background on my systems....
Main system consists of: modded Teac VRDS-10 cd player (Tent Labs clock, discrete op-amps, recapped, upgraded PS); Sony ST-J88B FM tuner; modded Sony TA-E86B preamp (tweaked to work as a passive device), Belles Soloist OCM-200 power amp, Esper Signals 808 speakers. The Heybrook will form the new (vintage :)) analogue front end in this system, and I must say I can't wait to get it running.
I am also slowly putting together a second system for the basement rec room, which will be: the Sugden C-28/P-28 separates mentioned above; and Esper Signals 601 speakers. Not yet purchased are the source components: for the analogue source, another turntable (thinking of the new Rega P3, or maybe a vintage Japanese DD deck...we'll see...); and PC-based audio for the digital source (no DAC purchased yet, and no clue what to buy as yet).
All of the existing gear, except the Heybrook, we've had for over 20 years, and nothing has been upgraded or modded until just the past year.... The usual story - buy a house, have kids, start a small business...not much time for the audio gear hobby other than just enjoying the music. But now there's more time, and I'm back in the hunt for better sound. :)
Musical tastes run the gamut from classic and modern rock, indie, jazz (a lot!), classical (orchestral, baroque), with a smattering of opera every now and then. We have several hundred CDs, and an equal number of LPs, with more vinyl coming regularly.
I'm looking forward to chatting with you all, and sharing the development of my systems.
Thanks, and regards,
Svend