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steveharman
11-02-2018, 09:06
Morning all,

Just a few lines of "hello" from Suffolk, U, a few miles inland from the big wet thing separating us from mainland Europe. A concept sadly now being adopted by our political masters too. :-(

Having experimented with what my ears prefer over the past 15 years it seems I lean away from the mainstream manufacturers and there aren't many big-name brands in my setup.

But let's start with one of them:


Quad II power amps re-valved with TAD KT66 and others which brought surprising improvement
Audio synthesis Passion Ultimate pre http://www.audiosynthesis.co.uk/passion_ultimate.htm
Booze Hound Labs phono with Cinemag SUT mods: https://boozhoundlabs.com/products/deluxe-phono-peramplifier
Zu Audio DL-103R MC cart https://www.stereophile.com/phonocartridges/1207zu/index.html
Inspire Elevation turntable http://www.inspirehifi.co.uk/elevation.html
Origin Live RB250
Some astonishing value OFC speaker cable from an eBayer in Taiwan: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1Pair-hifi-Copper-Speaker-Cable-13AWG-Wire-Gold-Banana-Plug/332412172935?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=541434319348&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
Audio synthesis Passion Ultimate pre http://www.audiosynthesis.co.uk/passion_ultimate.htm
All driving a pair of Decware ERR Radials that look a lot like this: http://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/649353084-decware-err/images/1534132/


Anyway, having only just come across the forums I'm already learning loads!

Cheers,

Steve

walpurgis
11-02-2018, 09:44
Hi Steve. Welcome to AOS.

That's a fair old selection of equipment you've been using, tell us what your plans are for your system if any.

Feel free to get involved and chat with everybody, there's plenty of discussion going on.


Enjoy the forum,
Geoff.

The Black Adder
11-02-2018, 09:50
Hi Steve.

Welcome to AOS..

Nice set up you have. I had some QUAD II's once, had them upgraded to run KT88's... they were lovely. :)

Enjoy! :)

steveharman
11-02-2018, 11:29
Hi everyone,

Thanks for making me welcome.

My immediate plan, funds permitting is to investigate a tube phono stage. Few years back I had the pleasure of an 834P and spending the morning with Tim De.P after collecting it from service.

This time around though I'd love to get my hands on something from Mr. Firebottle if the reviews here are anything to go by.

Thanks again all.

Steve

IHP
11-02-2018, 13:08
Quad IIs are wonderful amplifiers, as is the walking on the Suffolk coast ! Quad IIs wonderful, your location even better ;-)

Spectral Morn
12-02-2018, 11:56
Welcome to AoS