The System

[dantheman91]

Hi All

Onkyo A 810 update My Tech has bought me this one - :) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353462698536?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649 Onkyo Passed all PAT testing and is in good working order - Ready to be collected end of the week - :):)

[dantheman91]

Saturday Lash Up

Freshly fettled and serviced with new Caps and Resistors the Quad 303 was running on the Original caps from 1972 done very well indeed to last that long she's singing away now :)

Quad 33 Pre
Quad 303 Power
Quad FM3 Tuner
Rogers Studio 1A Speakers
Project DAC for TV and Pioneer 505 Precision

Superb - :)

[Barry]

Did you replace the caps yourself or have it done for you Dan?

[dantheman91]

Did you replace the caps yourself or have it done for you Dan?

Hi Barry

I had them done by my local engineer - :) Superb work :) - Back is daily use

[dantheman91]

Teac ZD 7000 Incoming - :)

Japan Import - Will be sent in to my engineer for a Full PAT test and to test working order - :)

Watch this space - :)

[dantheman91]

Whoooops another Passive Pre this time from BTE :):):) Watch this Space

[Edward]

Gosh Dan, where do you keep all your stuff? Do you rent a warehouse? :)

I've heard good things about the BTE Preamp. Love how the maker uses wood.

[dantheman91]

My Kit is safely in ranted storage you have to pay to keep it all :):)

Great look forward to sharing my views which will be fantastic I'm sure :)

Great info Here: https://bte-designs.weebly.com/bte-designs-passive-preamplifiers.html

[Lawrence001]

My Kit is safely in ranted storage you have to pay to keep it all :):)

Great look forward to sharing my views which will be fantastic I'm sure :)

Great info Here: https://bte-designs.weebly.com/bte-designs-passive-preamplifiers.htmlHe uses all sorts of pots in his designs according the the customer's needs/budget so it will depend on that. I had a cheapie of his once and while it was fine for what it was, it was never going to set the world on fire

[dantheman91]

This one has 3 Inputs and a 10K pot - I find it very nice indeed sounds excellent -

[dantheman91]

So the current Lash up is:

BTE Passive Pre - 3 Inputs with a 10K Pot
Technics SE-A 909 Power Amp
Linn Tukan Loudspeakers
Ariston RD 80 Turntable , Linn LVV Tone Arm , Rega Elys 2 Cartridge
Cambridge Audio 551P Phono Stage

:)

Superb Sounding experimenting with the Rega Elys 2 best in the Rega range 5* from me tracking at 1.75 Gram :) - Spinning - Bob Dylan - Shot of Love - 1981 rather different for Dylan i love this album

Happy Listening - :)

[walpurgis]

Cambridge Audio 551P Phono Stage

Picked up one of those myself, just to see what it's like. Not bad at all! :)

[dantheman91]

Awesome its Great Value for Money and its beer money and its superb 5* from me they got this one right - :)

[Macca]

what happened with the monster Onkyo?

[dantheman91]

what happened with the monster Onkyo?

On the bottom shelf of the rack - :):):) Its Been on this week driving Rogers LS7 - Sublime :):)

[Macca]

Rogers LS7 that takes me back. Good speakers, under-rated.

[dantheman91]

Rogers LS7 that takes me back. Good speakers, under-rated.

Indeed they are can do some magical things when feed the power but they amaze with little a 10 watts I love them.

[dantheman91]

I came across this Yamaha RX 350 on a local ad this morning for £20 so i whipped round the corner to collect its a rather lovely unit and a so called sleeper of the Natural Sound series which is true i'm most impressed with in driving my Rogers LS7's - made between 1990 - 1992 40 watts - Built in Tuner which looks excellent and sounds it too - The guy has a few more bits for sale so watch this space he won't let his Celestion Ditton 66's go though Damn :eek: who can blame him - Nice chap he was :)

https://www.hifiengine.com/manual_library/yamaha/rx-350.shtml

[Macca]

Another great find. From the days when hi-fi equipment looked like hi-fi equipment instead of the dashboard off a Fiat 500.

[dantheman91]

Well trying out the cheapo end stuff from Sony and a pair i have been quite impressed with is a pair of 98 - 1999 - SS CMD373 from a micro system :lol::lol:


Its the fun mix of things on the side from the high end kit £20 they perform well IMHO- https://www.google.com/search?q=sony+ss+cmd373&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiRqc2o_bXxAhWHfMAKHdSTAMUQ_AUoAnoECAEQB A&biw=1366&bih=625#imgrc=OwYh6IKDCGeRCM

[dantheman91]

In the rack for a session brought earlier this afternoon

Akai AA 5500

:) I'll have that for £20 :)

[walpurgis]

You got a bargain there Dan! :)

[Macca]

had to look it up, good-looking amplifier that.

[AJSki2fly]

In the rack for a session brought earlier this afternoon

Akai AA 5500

:) I'll have that for £20 :)

Probably a bit of a bargain there and likely to sound pretty good! https://stereonomono.blogspot.com/2021/03/akai-aa-5500-amplifier.html

[dantheman91]

Well its who you know been given a pair of Mission 751's from a friend his brother was gonna dump them said did i want them Shhhhhh Yes i do collection them last night running them up with the Sugden -

[walpurgis]

And? :)

[dantheman91]

And? :)


Fantastic - They were not cheap in 1994 - sub £7 to £800 - They can handle to competition watch this space

[dantheman91]

Morning Session with

Orelle SA 100 RX
Mission 751
Pioneer 505 Precision
Project DAC S

Spinning - UB40 - Signing Off - Remaster

:)

[dantheman91]

The Tannoy 615 MK2's have come out to play - :eek::):eek:

Superb - :):)

[dantheman91]

Out for the service and check over are

Akai AA 5500 - General service and cap check after a 30 year hiatus and whatever else needs doing
Nakmichi BX 125E - New belts are being fitted :)

[dantheman91]

Evening Session & Family Night in

Lash Up:
BTE Passive Pre
Quad 303 Power
IMF ALS 40 MK2 Speakers
Project DAC
Yamaha CDX 860

Spinning - https://www.discogs.com/Rush-Time-Stand-Still-The-Collection/release/3587305

:cool::cool:

:rock::rock::rock:

Superb

[Roy S]

Be really interesting to see some pics of your many rigs Dan ;)

[dantheman91]

Be really interesting to see some pics of your many rigs Dan ;)

Will do - :)

[dantheman91]

Controversial mix for a Sunday Evening Session a mix of 1970's & 90's

Yamaha CR 1000 Receiver - 1974
Thorens TD 125 MK1 - SME 3009 Tonearm - Shure V15 Cartridge - SME 2000 Plinth "Yes Can be bettered" keeping original for the history - 1972 - Promos are in the Year books -
Celestion A1 Compact Speakers - 1997

Slice of https://www.discogs.com/Orchestral-Manoeuvres-In-The-Dark-The-Best-Of-OMD/release/9013766

[dantheman91]

Just in are a pair of TDL Nucleus 2

Not worth anything but i must say I'm impressed they punch out some bass for there size not very well rated by some but read somewhere HIFI choice did rate them :) hard to find reviews on them though famous Richer era but not so bad at all they were produced for budget market nothing more nothing less :)

Fun boxes for a Monday evening session -

[dantheman91]

Few free bits picked up this week

Technics SL PG480
Sherwood TX5090RDS
Philips 814
Philips RH 412's - Full rangers - Quirky design and Sound fantastic

All in good working order :)

[Beobloke]

:worthless:

[dantheman91]

:worthless:

True True will get some uploaded this evening -

[dantheman91]

Back from a fresh service and given a clean bill of health just required a pot clean Akai AA 5500 so an afternoon session

Akai AA 5500
Wharfedale Diamond MK1 Speakers
Nakamichi CR2 Cassette Deck

Spinning

https://www.discogs.com/Electric-Light-Orchestra-The-Very-Best-Of-The-Electric-Light-Orchestra/release/12026945

[dantheman91]

Weekend fun with this lot -

Pioneer A300R Precision
Pioneer PDS 505 Precision Transport Feeding HIFIME DAC
Rega Planar 2 , RB250 , Ortofon OM Super 10 Cartridge
Mission 751 Speakers

[walpurgis]

Interesting combo. Should sound decent.

The Pioneer deck is very nice on its own, do you find the HIFIME improves anything?

[dantheman91]

Interesting combo. Should sound decent.

The Pioneer deck is very nice on its own, do you find the HIFIME improves anything?

Fantastic - The HIFIME DAC is an interesting bit of kit with the Pioneer feeding it the slam and scale this little thing offers is damn impressive for £50 i wasn't expecting much but it blows the Project into the weeds i wanted a go to DAC for the 505 and I've found the best match so far this is all budget kit with a high end performance pedigree i would like to hear it against the more expensive kit thought the precisions are holding their own value wise - Watch this space finally invested in storage to keep it all :)

[dantheman91]

Just been given a lovely present from my dad - Marantz PM4 Fully serviced and ready to be plumed in now the question which speakers will be best to match it from the following

Audio Note ANJ/D
ARC 101
Tannoy 615 MK2
Tannoy T165 Chester
Tannoy DC 1000
Linn Tukan
Celestion A1 Compact
Rogers LS7

:):eek::)

[Alex_UK]

The luxury of choice! I have no idea, but I think it will be fun experimenting! Enjoy!

[walpurgis]

In Class A, Chesters and A1.

[dantheman91]

The luxury of choice! I have no idea, but I think it will be fun experimenting! Enjoy!

Hi Alex

Wow never knew you were still here man thank you i will do for sure :)

[dantheman91]

In Class A, Chesters and A1.

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Can't wait to try them the collection has slimmed down as you can see :mental: needs must i have room to let the tannoys breath though Currently using the Rogers LS7's with the PM4 :):) When a song and kit brings tears this was it - :eek::):) Sublime

[Puffin]

It's when kit brings tears to your legs that you have to worry:eek:

[dantheman91]

It's when kit brings tears to your legs that you have to worry:eek:

:lol::lol::lol:

[dantheman91]

First step into Moving Coil with an Audio Technica AT F5 OCC budget for the time but appears to be well reviewed so we will see how it performs Will be mounted to either a Linn LVX or Linn LVV - :) controversial mix who knows will give it a go :D
:)

[walpurgis]

LV-V is likely to be a decent match. I'd use a cast alloy headshell personally, rather than the pressed aluminium Linn original.

[dantheman91]

LV-V is likely to be a decent match. I'd use a cast alloy headshell personally, rather than the pressed aluminium Linn original.

Awesome cheers man Yep ordered Cast Alloy one this afternoon - :) LVV mounted to an Ariston RD 80

[walpurgis]

Should be spot on.

[dantheman91]

Should be spot on.

Should be - :)

[dantheman91]

The Audio Technica AT F5 has arrived set up on the Linn LVV tracking at 1.75 - :) Sounds great awesome entry level into MC's

So the system

Marantz PM4 in running in Class A
Ariston RD 80 , Linn LVV , Audio Technica AT F5 MC Cartridge
Tannoy DC 1000 Speakers

Spinning

Electric Light Orchestra's - Greatest Hits - :)

Fantastic :)

[walpurgis]

That'll be a fun combo :).

[dantheman91]

That'll be a fun combo :).

Indeed addicted already :)

:eek::eek::):)

Happy Listening - :)

[Lawrence001]

Little tip for the amp, if you're using it for background music and pottering or whatever, switch class A off to prolong component life.

[dantheman91]

Little tip for the amp, if you're using it for background music and pottering or whatever, switch class A off to prolong component life.

Class A for serious listening sessions switched off otherwise - :)

[dantheman91]

The moving coil bug has already bit just ordered a lovely for a second go to MC

Pioneer PC 3MC

Interesting MC and quite superior and seems to be well reviewed was sold with the original PL-44F

Watch this space - :)

[Barry]

The moving coil bug has already bit just ordered a lovely for a second go to MC

Pioneer PC 3MC

Interesting MC and quite superior and seems to be well reviewed was sold with the original PL-44F

Watch this space - :)

I would be interested in your findings as the Pioneer was one of the few moving coil cartridge designs that had a replaceable stylus. Unfortunately because of that, the sound performance was compromised and the cartridge received some indifferent reviews.

https://www.vinylengine.com/turntable_forum/viewtopic.php?t=8647

[dantheman91]

I would be interested in your findings as the Pioneer was one of the few moving coil cartridge designs that had a replaceable stylus. Unfortunately because of that, the sound performance was compromised and the cartridge received some indifferent reviews.

https://www.vinylengine.com/turntable_forum/viewtopic.php?t=8647

Well my findings so far after spinning a couple of albums a very refined sounding cartridge with lovely highs not sure why the reviews differ but i must say I'm impressed :) sounding very good indeed and a bargain @ £45 i must say - replacement styluses are £100 :eek::eek: this one has a sharp tip so plenty of life left in the old girl - Well rated review from me 5* will be running in on the next few hours - Happy listening

[walpurgis]

Bet you end up with a Denon DL-103 somewhere along the way Dan. Everybody does! :D

[Macca]

I never did, don't rate them.

[dantheman91]

Bet you end up with a Denon DL-103 somewhere along the way Dan. Everybody does! :D

Sure thing Already looking last couple of days - :eek::):)

Very pleased with these two :):)

[dantheman91]

I never did, don't rate them.

Different Ears different tastes - :):) Never heard one to can't comment

[dantheman91]

Interesting Sunday session :) Never Heard what the ARC 101's could do in the past due to space but have plummed them in and i must say I'm mighty impressed :)

Rig

Pre and Power Amps
Kenwood Basic C2 Pre
Quad 303 Power

Speakers
ARC 101 Passive Version

Source
Ariston RD 80 , Linn LVV , Pioneer PC 3MC Cartridge

Spinning - The Lilac Time - & Love For All - Fontana - 1990

Happy Listening :)

[dantheman91]

Trio of Precisions - :)

[Lawrence001]

Very well regarded in their time. That tuner display looks a bit shagged mind you [emoji23]

[dantheman91]

Very well regarded in their time. That tuner display looks a bit shagged mind you [emoji23]

Not sure why its done this possibly the camera as the display is fully bright and reading all digits and reading the RDS spot on strange

[dantheman91]

Sunday Fun

Topping TP 30 MK2 T Amp
Tannoy Chester T165
Project DAC & Pioneer PDS 703 CD Transport

[dantheman91]

Happy Holidays All

The mighty Yamaha CR 2020 has been overhauled and repaired where needed and she has new bulbs :) due to be collected tomorrow morning exciting times :)

Today's Mix of Kit
Quad 33 / 303
Thorens TD 125 Turntable , SME 3009 Tone arm , Shure V15 Type II , SME 2000 Plinth
Denon TU 260L Tuner
Pioneer PDS 703 CD Player
Tannoy Chester T165 Loudspeakers

:) Fantastic

[Barry]

Happy Holidays All

The mighty Yamaha CR 2020 has been overhauled and repaired where needed and she has new bulbs :) due to be collected tomorrow morning exciting times :)

Today's Mix of Kit
Quad 33 / 303
Thorens TD 125 Turntable , SME 3009 Tone arm , Shure V15 Type II , SME 2000 Plinth
Denon TU 260L Tuner
Pioneer PDS 703 CD Player
Tannoy Chester T165 Loudspeakers

:) Fantastic

A classic system - wonderful! :)

[dantheman91]

A classic system - wonderful! :)

Timeless Classic very lucky to have :)

[quadsugdenman]

[QUOTE=dantheman91;1303826]Happy Holidays All

The mighty Yamaha CR 2020 has been overhauled and repaired where needed and she has new bulbs :) due to be collected tomorrow morning exciting times :)

Today's Mix of Kit
Quad 33 / 303
Thorens TD 125 Turntable , SME 3009 Tone arm , Shure V15 Type II , SME 2000 Plinth
Denon TU 260L Tuner
Pioneer PDS 703 CD Player
Tannoy Chester T165 Loudspeakers

:) Fantastic[/QUOTE
Brilliant!! Need to get my 33/303/FM3 for a play

[dantheman91]

[QUOTE=dantheman91;1303826]Happy Holidays All

The mighty Yamaha CR 2020 has been overhauled and repaired where needed and she has new bulbs :) due to be collected tomorrow morning exciting times :)

Today's Mix of Kit
Quad 33 / 303
Thorens TD 125 Turntable , SME 3009 Tone arm , Shure V15 Type II , SME 2000 Plinth
Denon TU 260L Tuner
Pioneer PDS 703 CD Player
Tannoy Chester T165 Loudspeakers

:) Fantastic[/QUOTE
Brilliant!! Need to get my 33/303/FM3 for a play

Indeed Garry Have Fun

[dantheman91]

The Technics SL 150 has been repaired and calibrated and the SME is all good too :) £45 repair and sounding fantastic the scale and Separation of the V15 III is astonishing :)

So Christmas eve session

Quad 33 / 303
Technics SL 150 , SME 3009 S2 Improved with V15 III
Tannoy Cheater T165

Spinning

Tracy Chapman - Tracy Chapman - 1988

[dantheman91]

Running up the Nakamichi BX 125E

Spinning - Robbie Robertson - Robbie Robertson - 1987

Marantz PM4 Running in Class A
Tannoy Chester T165's

[Barry]

So only playing cassette tapes today?

[dantheman91]

So only playing cassette tapes today?

Vinyl Session Today - :)

Source
Technics SL 150 , SME 3009 SII Improved , Shure V15 III

Ancillaries
Luxman SQ 507X & Tannoy 615's


Spinning at the moment - Rush - Moving Pictures

Fantastic :)

[Lawrence001]

House mate of mine used to have those Tannoys. I thought they sounded epic at the time but I didn't really know what good Hifi sounded like then.

[dantheman91]

House mate of mine used to have those Tannoys. I thought they sounded epic at the time but I didn't really know what good Hifi sounded like then.

They are Fantastic

[dantheman91]

Simplify and have fun

Topping TP 30 MKII - Pro Ject DAC - Pioneer PDS 505 Precision - Van Damme Coax Cable and Tannoy Chesters

[Roy S]

Nice to see some pics Dan, those Chesters look to be in good nick.

Might go and raid my spares room and put a simple little system together.

[dantheman91]

Nice to see some pics Dan, those Chesters look to be in good nick.

Might go and raid my spares room and put a simple little system together.

They are in nice nick - :)

Indeed raid your spares cupboard for some fun

[dantheman91]

Working through the remaining kit that's left so Another put together for fun and its just blew me away with the musicality :)

1984 Kenwood Basic C2 Pre Amp
1972 Quad 303 Power
Budget fun 1983 Wharfedale Diamond MK1 Speakers
1996 - Pioneer PDS 505 Precision

Spinning

https://www.discogs.com/release/1260962-Bryan-Ferry-Roxy-Music-The-Platinum-Collection

[Puffin]

I seem to remember you like a bit of Reggae/Dub. Have a listen to an outfit called Dubxanne, they have done dub covers of The Police stuff. You might like it.

[dantheman91]

I seem to remember you like a bit of Reggae/Dub. Have a listen to an outfit called Dubxanne, they have done dub covers of The Police stuff. You might like it.

I do indeed Rob - Thank you I'll check them out :)

[dantheman91]

Well hopefully looking like the Celestion SL6's will be here sometime in the next couple of weeks - folk seem to have a love hate relationship with them and the need current to drive them well rating 25 to 120 watts wanted to try a pair for a while and now the time has come so looking for ideas for the best amps to try with them here are the following if i don't like them i can always resell i but probably will like them who knows :ner:

I have the following to try with them

Marantz PM4
NAD 3020
Marantz 2225
Technics 909 Pre and Power
Yamaha CR 2020
Yamaha CR 820
Yamaha CR 1000
Quad 34 / 405
Quad 33 / 303
Musical Fidelity E100
Pioneer A300R Precision
Pioneer A400
Luxman SQ 507X
Orelle SA 100RX
Kenwood Basic C2 with Linn LK85
Onkyo Integra A 810
Cyrus One
Cyrus III

[dantheman91]

Celestion SL6's Incoming

Watch this space -

[Lawrence001]

Look forward to your review [emoji2]

I think some people find them lean, and they do eat up watts/amps for breakfast.

[dantheman91]

Look forward to your review [emoji2]

I think some people find them lean, and they do eat up watts/amps for breakfast.

Will follow review In due course

Yep they do which will be somewhat tricky with the current Amp/Receiver list it seems non are suitable for what they are capable of but we'll see

[walpurgis]

I don't think you'll have any bother driving them. They are quite similar to my old SL600si speakers and my 15 watt EL34 monos had them belting the sounds out.

[dantheman91]

I don't think you'll have any bother driving them. They are quite similar to my old SL600si speakers and my 15 watt EL34 monos had them belting the sounds out.

Interesting guess experimentation is key think I'll be good ultimately my choice of what i choose but others opinion on them on a Facebook group they recommend Audiolab Monos , and Krell as the designers of the SL series used them for testing Yikes :eek: reading the HI Fi news review its not recommended to drive them above 200 WPC from manufacturer

watch this space :):) the thrill is trying legendary kit such as the SL's a beautiful and revolutionary design IMHO :)

[dantheman91]

Monday Morning Lash Up:

Sounding Fantastic

Nytech CTA 252 XDII
Wharfedale Diamond MK1
Pioneer PDS 505 Precision feeding HIFI ME DAC

Something mellow Spinning - https://www.discogs.com/release/722847-Various-The-Essential-Acoustic-Album

:)

[Lawrence001]

You didn't want to listen to the new Celestions today?

[dantheman91]

You didn't want to listen to the new Celestions today?

Not arrived yet - :lol::)

[Lawrence001]

Ah I thought they were coming yesterday

[Lawrence001]

Dan have a look at the Wharfedales (and maybe the B&Ws) on here they look like your kind of thing :)

https://pinkfishmedia.net/forum/threads/wharfedale-kingsdale-speakers-15-3-way-plus-other-speakers-for-sale-lowestoft.263345/

[Beobloke]

Those Wharfefales are very interesting. Basically the Wharfedale version of the Leak 2060 as far as I can tell.

[Lawrence001]

Although these have 15" woofers. Andy wasn't keen on them but I think with a change of tweeter they might be half decent. Are there any known drop in replacements for the infamous purple tweeters?

https://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?59937-Wharfedale-Kingsdale-3

[dantheman91]

Those Whafedales are cheap but sadly now room for them

[dantheman91]

Back to the SL6's

First impressions were rather dull with the Technics 909 pre and Power but feed them a smidge of current and they came alive with believe it or not the NAD 3020 :) they are special in the dynamics fantastic :)

Set them up with the Onkyo Integra A 810 Watts is a myth current is key with these sounding good but the Nad is still winning at the moment - looking out for an Audiolab 8000A plenty of choice on the bay watch this space

Watch this space for more updates and findings they are keepers for sure - :)

[Beobloke]

Although these have 15" woofers. Andy wasn't keen on them but I think with a change of tweeter they might be half decent. Are there any known drop in replacements for the infamous purple tweeters?

https://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?59937-Wharfedale-Kingsdale-3

Nothing wrong with the tweeters at all. This is one driver where some judicious crossover component upgrades really do make a difference.

[Beobloke]

Watch this space for more updates and findings they are keepers for sure - :)

Glad you’re liking them. Dan. Definitely ‘Marmite’ speakers!

[dantheman91]

Glad you’re liking them. Dan. Definitely ‘Marmite’ speakers!

Agreed they are not everyone's taste but have fun with them and see what is the best match

Using the Orelle SA 100 RX today :)

[dantheman91]

Oh dear appears one of the SL6 cones is rubbing upon further testing :doh: only driven them low so back to the seller see what he says lets just say they were not cheap and described as fully functional not impressed :rolleyes: granted yes they are 40 odd years old but still

[walpurgis]

That's a shame Dan.

[Macca]

I went to buy some speakers once, thirty odd years ago, so I can't recall what they were.

The bloke played me some awful synthy stuff, all top end, and says to me 'I think they sound pretty good.'

I spied a copy of Eagles 'Greatest Hits' and asked 'Would you put that on?' He ummed and ahhed and was really reluctant but in the end he did. Right from the off it was obvious that the bass coil was rubbing badly on both units. He was a bit embarrassed at being caught out.

[dantheman91]

I have only just just go round to properly inspecting and testing They were playing this morning at low level and I'm sure i heard a rattle so checked the cone and low and behold its rubbing badly these are early ones so finding a replacement is not possible one on ebay but the SI and won't fit -

:steam::steam:

Best stick to me old Rogers and Tannoy's in the future

[Macca]

It's so long since I heard any I can't remember what I thought of them. But these weren't the fancy ones in the aerolam cabs were they?

[dantheman91]

It's so long since I heard any I can't remember what I thought of them. But these weren't the fancy ones in the aerolam cabs were they?

Nope the original SL6 with the copper tweeters - Appear to be having a hard time with the seller looks like they were damaged in transit but i have no way to prove it - Lot of money to just throw away on them as i can't use them as is :steam::steam:

[Macca]

rubbing coil is potentially fixable.

[dantheman91]

rubbing coil is potentially fixable.

Hopefully - wait and see

[walpurgis]

If it was ebay you should be able to return them. Damage in transit is the seller's problem.

[Lawrence001]

Unless Dan arranged collection himself from a man and van with a collection code I think that's not covered. PayPal rules may be different but I'm not sure you can claim from them since eBay changed their payments system.

[dantheman91]

If it was ebay you should be able to return them. Damage in transit is the seller's problem.

Gumtree - Well established seller - DPD transit

Good news Have found a replacement driver :)

[dantheman91]

[QUOTE=Lawrence001;1306726]Unless Dan arranged collection himself from a man and van with a collection code I think that's not covered. PayPal rules may be different but I'm not sure you can claim from them since eBay changed their payments system.

Nope DPD delivered as arranged by the seller - Good news have found a replacement driver

[dantheman91]

Tonight's listen

Quad 33/303
Tandberg Fasett
HIFI ME DAC - Youtube App -

Brilliant :)

[Lawrence001]

[QUOTE=Lawrence001;1306726]Unless Dan arranged collection himself from a man and van with a collection code I think that's not covered. PayPal rules may be different but I'm not sure you can claim from them since eBay changed their payments system.

Nope DPD delivered as arranged by the seller - Good news have found a replacement driverThat's good I thought you said something about that guy in the sticky collecting them maybe that was something else.

He should do a partial refund for the cost of the replacement driver, well done with finding one so quick

[dantheman91]

[QUOTE=dantheman91;1306728]That's good I thought you said something about that guy in the sticky collecting them maybe that was something else.

He should do a partial refund for the cost of the replacement driver, well done with finding one so quick

A different pair altogether the collector failed to collect that pair.

I thought so it i would buy a properly checked over pair which they were caps checked and drivers described as perfect but unfortunately had i not heard the rattle and checked me being me i knew something wasn't right when i check damn lucky to find a spare they seller used to work for Celestion looking like the seller is willing to pay for the cost of the new spare driver and i send my faulty driver into Ditton works see if he can repair that one :)

[dantheman91]

The spare driver for the SL6 is due in today

So what would be the best option to connect it to the crossover choc block or Solder :scratch:

[walpurgis]

Solder. Don't get anything hot near the cone! :)

[dantheman91]

Solder. Don't get anything hot near the cone! :)

Will book it in with a tech :)

[dantheman91]

Just nabbed these 2 for £40

NAD T572
NAD C370 - 120 WPC - :)

[Macca]

C370 that's a good find.

[Lawrence001]

I used to have one nice beefy amp with decent sound, fair price £150 these days and great value at that. Sounds even better with a passive pre into the power amp direct sockets.

[dantheman91]

I used to have one nice beefy amp with decent sound, fair price £150 these days and great value at that. Sounds even better with a passive pre into the power amp direct sockets.

Interesting will give this a try :)

[dantheman91]

Update on the duff SL6 it appears that from factory it wasn't properly finished - The surround that was supposed to be cut was glued to the chassis therefor tighter causing a bit of coil rub he's hopeful he can fix a bizzar one

Anyway the SL6's are up a running and sounding Fantastic on the Marantz PM4 , Pioneer 505 Precision , HIFI ME DAC - they do Pop , Jazz and Acoustic superbly well :) Very impressed with them on the end of a Luxman SQ 507X too :) Synergy was in the room

[Beobloke]

Seems there’s a spate of this going on!

The B&O Beovox RL140s I acquired recently had a rubbing midrange driver and it appears that the cone was mounted slightly off-centre from new. I re-centred it and it’s fine now.

[dantheman91]

Seems there’s a spate of this going on!

The B&O Beovox RL140s I acquired recently had a rubbing midrange driver and it appears that the cone was mounted slightly off-centre from new. I re-centred it and it’s fine now.

Interesting - The ho could they have passed inspection before leaving the factory :scratch:

[dantheman91]

Morning Spin

Frankie Goes to Hollywood - Welcome to The Pleauredome - 1984 - ZTT

Sources:
NAD C370
Thorens TD 125 , SME 3009 S2 , Shure V15 Type II , SME 2000 Plinth
Project MM/MC Phono Stage
Celestion SL6 Loudspeakers

[walpurgis]

Never tried a NAD C370 amp, but knowing their gear, it should sound good and pack more wallop than you'd expect.

[dantheman91]

Never tried a NAD C370 amp, but knowing their gear, it should sound good and pack more wallop than you'd expect.

Lovely Bit of Kit and drives the SL6's well - Wallop and Slam it has bags of one to look out for if you find one for £20 grab it :eek::)

[dantheman91]

So found another quad 303 last week for £15 as non working so went off to the tech and £4 on parts / 4 hours Labour she's singing away again and sounding fantastic I have no need for 2 303s so passed this one in my father ��������

He s always wanted a 303 �� set up with a BTE passive Pre , little Mourdaunt MS 10s technics CDP ���� he will be using the Tannoy DC 1000s in due course which I have also passed into it has the makings of a fab little system ������

[Barry]

I have a couple of 303s. One is the standard offering with Bulgin mains connector, DIN input and 4mm loudspeaker sockets; the second is a 303K with Cannon connections.

Thanks to the 'Flat Earthers', the reputation of the Quad 303 has undeservedly been diminished.

[dantheman91]

Well the SL6 love was very short lived as one speaker is cutting in and out out output on a receiver swapped channels and stayed with the speaker so its the speaker at fault the replacement driver was professionally soldiered in strange fault to have any thoughts?

[walpurgis]

If the sound cuts in and out, it's quite likely to be something simple, like a faulty soldered joint perhaps.

[dantheman91]

If the sound cuts in and out, it's quite likely to be something simple, like a faulty soldered joint perhaps.

How would i go about inspecting a fault joint? - I'll upload a few photos

[Macca]

could be a loose connection in the speaker terminal.

[struth]

faulty cable maybe or terminal. check the cable unless you swapped it too.

[dantheman91]

Its seems like could possibly be a loose terminal - Watch this space -

[walpurgis]

Do you have a multi-meter and soldering iron Dan? Both essential really if you tinker with speakers, both easy enough to use too.

[dantheman91]

Do you have a multi-meter and soldering iron Dan? Both essential really if you tinker with speakers, both easy enough to use too.

No on both unfortunately but have a friend that does :)

[dantheman91]

:lol::lol:

Bought Another Pair of Whafedale Dovedale III's :eyebrows: Bucket loads of Fun

Paired with a Nytech CTA 252 XDII - Source - Pioneer 505 Precision

[Lawrence001]

You can't have too many pairs of big old Wharfedales [emoji23]

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[walpurgis]

:lol::lol:

Bought Another Pair of Whafedale Dovedale III's :eyebrows: Bucket loads of Fun

Paired with a Nytech CTA 252 XDII - Source - Pioneer 505 Precision

I've owned many British speakers, but never had these. My mate owned a pair and they were dynamic and punchy, they made good 'party speakers'. I preferred them to the other logical alternative, the Goodmans Magnum K2.

[dantheman91]

I've owned many British speakers, but never had these. My mate owned a pair and they were dynamic and punchy, they made good 'party speakers'. I preferred them to the other logical alternative, the Goodmans Magnum K2.

They are keepers this time round ��������

[dantheman91]

Great find this evening 😊 Cleaned up well they were filthy and testing with a topping T amp and all drivers functioning bonus 😊 The Mordaunt Short MS55TI 😎😎😎 Sounding very nice indeed £10 fun 👍😊

[Beobloke]

Bloody hell, Dan, that's a hell of a bargain - nice find!

[karma1967]

for a tenner you cant go wrong!

[dantheman91]

Sadly the 55tis had to go �� needs must

I have inherited a Micromega Logic CD Player that needs a replacement gear cog I have ordered one are they easy enough to do yourself or shall I book it in for repair?

[Lawrence001]

I didn't think anything ever went at yours unless it was unrepairable??

If it's that Phillips mech with the common acidic grease issue then it's a bit fiddly but not impossible, I did it on an Arcam Delta transport once I think it was.

Nowhere near as fiddly as replacing the belts on a Marantz CD94 MKii that was some job!

[dantheman91]

I didn't think anything ever went at yours unless it was unrepairable??

If it's that Phillips mech with the common acidic grease issue then it's a bit fiddly but not impossible, I did it on an Arcam Delta transport once I think it was.

Nowhere near as fiddly as replacing the belts on a Marantz CD94 MKii that was some job!

Over the last 6 months i have sold of half the collection Cool I'll book it in with an engineer have purchased the cog

[dantheman91]

Well that's the Audio Notes gone - Sold of a lot of excess kit over the last 6 months i can honestly say it was shear madness with all the kit i had at one point so i am down to a go to corner of kit from a few bits left over all placed in the racks I'm in a much happier state of mind and just putting the music on and enjoying it with a mixed verity from Tannoy to TOTR Yamaha at the moment little system put together for fun and its blown me away i have placed the speakers further apart placed on 18 high stands the SL6's sounded superb last night so back to the weekend lash up have finally arranged the vinyl from A to Z its so much easier to find something to listen to now so happy Happy listening

BTE Passive Pre
Quad 303 Power
Project MM Phono Stage
Technics SL 150 , SME 3009 SII Improved , Shure V15 Type III
Wharfedale Diamond MK1 Placed on 18 Foundation Stands

On The Platter -

Peter Tosh - Equal Rights - 1977 - Original Virgin

[struth]

good Dan. enjoy the music mate.

[Macca]

Well that's the Audio Notes gone - Sold of a lot of excess kit over the last 6 months i can honestly say it was shear madness with all the kit i had at one point so i am down to a go to corner of kit from a few bits left over all placed in the racks I'm in a much happier state of mind and just putting the music on and enjoying it with a mixed verity from Tannoy to TOTR Yamaha at the moment little system put together for fun and its blown me away i have placed the speakers further apart placed on 18 high stands the SL6's sounded superb last night so back to the weekend lash up have finally arranged the vinyl from A to Z its so much easier to find something to listen to now so happy Happy listening

BTE Passive Pre
Quad 303 Power
Project MM Phono Stage
Technics SL 150 , SME 3009 SII Improved , Shure V15 Type III
Wharfedale Diamond MK1 Placed on 18 Foundation Stands

On The Platter -

Peter Tosh - Equal Rights - 1977 - Original Virgin

I can imagine that sounds outstanding. Every element of the system is right for each other element.

[walpurgis]

I can imagine that sounds outstanding. Every element of the system is right for each other element.

I agree with Martin. But might not be able to resist trying a 306 instead of the 303 :).

[dantheman91]

Collected a Technics stack for free yesterday - CD , Tape , Tuner , Graphic and Turntable and Amp bit of fun

Came with a pair of Luxor 6530 SER 1 Speakers from Sweden most odd - Rather musical little things fitted with Audax tweeters they have been most enjoyable on a session this afternoon i will up load a photo later on

Does anyone know the history of Luxor?

Happy Hunting off to car boots tomorrow see what comes up watch this space -

[Macca]

Those Technics stacks were a grand back in the day. That's £2.5K now.

People still ask three to five hundred for them on eBay so getting one for nothing is amazing.

Don't know anything about Luxor though except it's a place in Egypt.

[struth]

Luxor were Swedish and go back a fair way.. Probably still going in some shape. Swedes like their own companies

[Barry]

Luxor were Swedish and go back a fair way.. Probably still going in some shape. Swedes like their own companies

Sonab?

[struth]

Sonab?

stig karlsson made some good things but it was bought over

[dantheman91]

The SL6's have gone couldn't get them going :steam::steam:

Current Lash up

QED SDR Passive Pre
Quad 303
Wharfedale Dovedale III
Quad 77 CD Player

:)

[walpurgis]

The SL6's have gone couldn't get them going :steam::steam:

Shame they didn't work out Dan.

[Macca]

they were never that great anyway, if you gave me the choice of them or the Dovedales I'd take the Dovedales every time.

[Lawrence001]

They had a hardcore fan base so just a matter of preference I think. Never heard a pair but wanted to.

[Macca]

They had a hardcore fan base so just a matter of preference I think. Never heard a pair but wanted to.

Jon Atkinson from Stereophile used some for years with a Krell KSA50 so they are rated as serious - or were.

I've never understood hard core fanbases developing around small two-way speakers though. They can only ever be good up to a point. Some weren't even that.

[Macca]

I'm getting mixed up, Atkinson used SL600 not SL6. Same basic idea but not the same speaker at all.

[walpurgis]

I'm getting mixed up, Atkinson used SL600 not SL6. Same basic idea but not the same speaker at all.

The SL600 Si were my main speakers for a couple of years. I quite liked them, but the tweeter lacked analysis in my view. They fetch silly money now, I'd far sooner have my Corellis.

[Macca]

The SL600 Si were my main speakers for a couple of years. I quite liked them, but the tweeter lacked analysis in my view. They fetch silly money now, I'd far sooner have my Corellis.

Tidy-looking pair going here for a bag of sand https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284708227835?hash=item4249eecafb:g:BmsAAOSwyBxiMzA 0

[Lawrence001]

Strange I thought the 600 series dropped the insensitive copper domes but I checked and it seems they still used them.

[dantheman91]

Some lovely kit bought as a lot this morning

B&W 801 Matrix S2 Speakers
Revox B126 CD Player
Revox B250 Amplifier
Revox B260 Tuner
Technics Audio Timer SH 4030

:eek::):eek:

[Macca]

lovely, can't beat Revox, they did some great kit.
Those speakers are some of the best B&W ever did too. Tidy haul.

[Lawrence001]

Some lovely kit bought as a lot this morning

B&W 801 Matrix S2 Speakers
Revox B126 CD Player
Revox B250 Amplifier
Revox B260 Tuner
Technics Audio Timer SH 4030

:eek::):eek:I've been looking for the 801 Matrix for ages but only in walnut, what colour are yours?

[dantheman91]

I've been looking for the 801 Matrix for ages but only in walnut, what colour are yours?

Black Ash :)

[dantheman91]

lovely, can't beat Revox, they did some great kit.
Those speakers are some of the best B&W ever did too. Tidy haul.

Indeed and super heavy when lifted together the B250 new in 1991 was around £1400 its interesting because the lot came up before and thought it had sold as was listed for £1000 but when looked a couple days ago it was re listed for a much cheap price so we went to check them out and all was good :) guy inherited them

[walpurgis]

I dread to think what the modern equivalent of that lot would cost now. Nice buy! :thumbsup:

[Lawrence001]

Black Ash :)Yep all the Matrix seem to be, I wonder if they made many teak/walnut at that point. I did once see some rosewood originals, very nice.

[Macca]

Yep all the Matrix seem to be, I wonder if they made many teak/walnut at that point. I did once see some rosewood originals, very nice.

You could get the Matrix series in other finishes, when I had a listen to them they were rosewood or similar. It was a very long time ago and it was someone else's demo, I just sneaked in and stood at the back.

[dantheman91]

My Sunday session

Technics SU C909U Pre
Technics SEA909S Power
Quad 77 CDP - Spinning - Horace Andy - Elementary :cool:
Rogers LS7 Loudspeakers

Love my ol LS7's :eek: They still amaze me far from perfect what Loudspeaker is

[dantheman91]

Bought a couple of bits in the week little Friday evening session bit of fun

Mitshubishi DA R440 Receiver
Teac V395CHX Cassette Deck
Paired with a Legendary pair of Celestion A1 Compact

Pairing of Budget sounds with a sound that will blow you away i like the mid lower end stuff its impressive :) just a through together and its so enjoyable :)

Spinning - Chris Rea - Road to Hell

This Mitsubishi receiver is actually really quite nice dates from early 80's well built and great engineering and the receiver works a bonus 20 WPC sweet little unit :)

Fantastic

Happy listening

[southall-1998_mk2]

Those A1 Compacts are solid well made things.

S.

[dantheman91]

Those A1 Compacts are solid well made things.

S.

Love em man - :)

[dantheman91]

Saturday Morning Session

Technics SU C909U - Pre
Technics SE A909S - Power
Tannoy T165 Chester - Loudspeakers
Thorens TD 125 Turntable , SME 3009 , Shure V15 , SME 2000 Plinth

On The Platter - Roxy Music - Avalon :)

[Lawrence001]

Those A1 Compacts are solid well made things.

S.Yeah they're not budget they were high end in the normal Hifi scene of the time.

[walpurgis]

Yeah they're not budget they were high end in the normal Hifi scene of the time.

I remember seeing them at a show when they were released by Celestion and thought they were impressive when I heard them.

[Macca]

Yeah they're not budget they were high end in the normal Hifi scene of the time.

Allowing for inflation they would cost about £1200 today. Maybe not quite 'high end' price-wise (you can pay ten grand for a miniature speaker these days) but certainly no-where near a budget speaker.

[Lawrence001]

Allowing for inflation they would cost about £1200 today. Maybe not quite 'high end' price-wise (you can pay ten grand for a miniature speaker these days) but certainly no-where near a budget speaker.Yeah I said normal high end at the time. Maybe because I didn't live in a big city then I was a student who browsed in Richer Sounds and Sevenoaks, but that was high end in my day

[Macca]

Yeah I said normal high end at the time. Maybe because I didn't live in a big city then I was a student who browsed in Richer Sounds and Sevenoaks, but that was high end in my day

Yes it was for me too. I was only able to get the A2 when Celestion got bought out and Hyper-Fi were selling the A2 and the A3 new at a third of list price.

Not sure where I found the money for that now I think about it. I was going to get the A3 then decided it would have too much bass and that the A2 would be just as good. Wrong - as I found out later but then I didn't really know anything back then.

[Rush2112]

Nice bit of kit the Micromega worth the time to get it up and running. The French may not be your first thought for audio but Micromega have designed some really great sounding digital products.

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[dantheman91]

Nice bit of kit the Micromega worth the time to get it up and running. The French may not be your first thought for audio but Micromega have designed some really great sounding digital products.

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Hi

Yep fitted the cog to the Micromega easy to do - Back to full working operation Niccccccceeeee :)

[dantheman91]

Friday Morning Session

Marantz PM4 Class A
Luxor SER 6531 Speakers
Pioneer 505 Precision

Slice of Blues from John Lee Hooker - Endless Boogie

[walpurgis]

Friday Morning Session

Marantz PM4 Class A
Luxor SER 6531 Speakers
Pioneer 505 Precision

Slice of Blues from John Lee Hooker - Endless Boogie

Nice amp & CD player. Don't know the speakers, although the brand has been around for yonks.

[dantheman91]

Nice amp & CD player. Don't know the speakers, although the brand has been around for yonks.

They are a fun box fond of them and they don't sound to bad in class A quite the opposite :)

Swedish

[Rush2112]

NAD 3020 iconic ! A classic combo in the day was Dual 505, NAD 3020 and KEF Coda's

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[Rush2112]

If anyone comes accross the NAD 3140 the 3020"s big btother, that was a fine amp although it never got the attention its little brother did.

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[Rush2112]

Is that the original SL6 with copper dome tweeter or the SL6S with hhe silver dome tweeter ? The original SL6 was by far the best sounding. I had them with the Cliff Stone dedicated Foundation stands. The Celestion stands were MDF and horrible hence Foundation making a dedicated stand. The sound quality at the time was in a league of its own for the money and as for driving them my Musical Fidelity A100 at 50watts class A did an excellent job. Now if you can find some SL600 and the stands and find a sub that works with them or if you can find the SL6O00 system then you are in for a sound that is simply stunning!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220709/be53f8f6587ef58301969e537e2503bb.jpg

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[Rush2112]

I quite agree, quality rather than just brut welly, I would not have ever described them as thin sounding the midrange and high frequency was detailed and natural but a lot of speakers at the time were on the warm side which matched well with a lot of very bright and thin transistor amps, which is probably the reason that they may have been seen that way. On stands with good amplification they were certainly capable of more than the sum of thier parts.

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[dantheman91]

They are over hyped the SL6 IMHO they are now sold as mine were faulty

Sadly having to sell off more kit but more than enough left to tinker with just down to just a few bits in moderation with so tonight's session

Yamaha CR 1000 Receiver
Technics SL 150 Turntable , SME 3009 SII . Shure V15 III
Celestion A1 Compact

On The Platter - Eddy Grant - Killer On The Rampage - 1983 :):):):cool::cool:

Fantastic

[dantheman91]

Won another pair of Keesonic Kubs on the bay

Original box too :)

Liked the little Kubs lets see what they sound like second time round :)

Watch this space

[dantheman91]

Back the little Kessonic's go

Arrived with the magnet fallen off the chassis on one bass unit and the other bass unit is frozen solid Grrrrr:rolleyes:

[Macca]

That's a shame. You win some you lose some.

[Lawrence001]

I feel sorry for the people who sell hifi on eBay without being aware how easy it is to damage it in the post, or don't know how bad most courier services are.

Less sympathy for the business sellers who do know though if they want to get a higher price by offering postage they know the risk they are taking.

Still bad to see great kit getting damaged either way.

[dantheman91]

I feel sorry for the people who sell hifi on eBay without being aware how easy it is to damage it in the post, or don't know how bad most courier services are.

Less sympathy for the business sellers who do know though if they want to get a higher price by offering postage they know the risk they are taking.

Still bad to see great kit getting damaged either way.

True True - Sending back for full refund so all good and agreed

[dantheman91]

Today's setup

Onkyo Integra A 810
Tannoy 615 MK2
Quad 77

Slice of The Police - Essential Hits

:):):):):)

[dantheman91]

Lovely pioneer stack bought this evening including a boxed A400 they came with a rare pair of Omar 880 speakers

Photos to follow tomorrow :):)

[Rush2112]

Only ever sold one hi-fi item on e-bay and that was my Nakamichi RX505E which I bought brand new when it was discontinued. I had all the original packaging double box etc manuals and cord remote control. It got to the new owner safely and he got an absolute bargain at £450

Still think that was a bad move but no use crying over a 3head autoreverse classic tape deck [emoji24][emoji24][emoji24] !https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220717/7d84c717cb196f2f13c38bcfd49a5d96.jpg

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[dantheman91]

A Sunday session with a just put something on and enjoy and i'm mighty impressed

Topping TP 30 MK2 T Amp
Monitor Audio Bronze II's
Pioneer 505 Transport
Project DAC Box S
Chord C Digital Feed
Profigold Interconnect

Enjoyable foot tapping session :)

CD is Doc Powell - Inner City Blues

[dantheman91]

Hi All

Just wondering could i use a Marantz Slimline SR 1040 as a pre amplifier - I bought a system from ebay but the CD , tape and AV 1040 were damaged just wondering if the SR can be used presuming i use the processor out to input of a power amp?

https://www.hifiengine.com/manual_library/marantz/sr1040.shtml

Many Thanks

[Beobloke]

Lovely pioneer stack bought this evening including a boxed A400 they came with a rare pair of Omar 880 speakers

Photos to follow tomorrow :):)

How are you finding the Omars, Dan? I bought an absolutely immaculate pair a few months back but haven't got round to re-foaming them yet.

[dantheman91]

How are you finding the Omars, Dan? I bought an absolutely immaculate pair a few months back but haven't got round to re-foaming them yet.

Since been sold dude didn't have the room to keep them unfortunate :cool: down to only 4 sets of loudspeakers now :)

[Beobloke]

Since been sold dude didn't have the room to keep them unfortunate :cool: down to only 4 sets of loudspeakers now :)

Ah no worries! Were they the black ones that went on eBay recently?

4 sets of speakers, eh? I envy you - I'm currently "down to" 25 pairs...

[Macca]

Ah no worries! Were they the black ones that went on eBay recently?

4 sets of speakers, eh? I envy you - I'm currently "down to" 25 pairs...

Where do you keep them all? I have 8 sets and really can't buy any more (even though I'd like to) as there's just no more storage space.

[struth]

have a few sets upstairs in spare room, which is basically a dump currently.. i would dump them but cant bring myself to do it with good speakers.
no interest in speakers up here really.

[Beobloke]

Where do you keep them all? I have 8 sets and really can't buy any more (even though I'd like to) as there's just no more storage space.

- 2 pairs in use in the lounge (surround sound)
- 1 pair in use in the dining room
- 1 pair in use in the listening room
- 5 pairs on standby in the listening room (all are small standmounters so tuck away nicely)
- 3 pairs boxed in the loft

The rest in my garage workshop in various states of disrepair!

[Macca]

- 2 pairs in use in the lounge (surround sound)
- 1 pair in use in the dining room
- 1 pair in use in the listening room
- 5 pairs on standby in the listening room (all are small standmounters so tuck away nicely)
- 3 pairs boxed in the loft

The rest in my garage workshop in various states of disrepair!

garage workshop - that's where I'm going wrong.

[walpurgis]

garage workshop - that's where I'm going wrong.

I have sounds in my garage workshop, a sixties Philips valve radio. I should fire it up, it's not been switched on for twenty five years!

[Macca]

I have sounds in my garage workshop, a sixties Philips valve radio. I should fire it up, it's not been switched on for twenty five years!

Deploy variac then!

[struth]

Deploy variac then!

ive one of them too:)

[Gazjam]

Deploy variac then!

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[dantheman91]

Well my first Naim a Nait 3 :) Purchased from my local british heart they have had a influx of decent gear recently so purchased from ebay and collected from Winton yesterday morning sounding fantastic using the 10" Tannoy Chesters and Pioneer 505 Precision Transport through a Project Dac box S - Chet Baker - My Funny Valentine :cool::cool:

Happy Listening - a very rhythmic performer the Nait 3 suiting the Tannoy's really well :):)

[dantheman91]

Topping TP 30
Teac LS X8 MK2's
Cheap Yamaha YST Sub
Pioneer 505

This evenings session :)

[Macca]

That sub looks mighty!

[dantheman91]

That sub looks mighty!

Does the job - £8 from a charity

[dantheman91]

Slice of the 90's tonight

Marantz SR 1010 from 1994
Quad 77 CDP 1996 Early One
Celestion A1 Comact 1997

[Lawrence001]

Your updates always put a smile on my face Dan as they remind me why I got into this hobby in the first place - trying to get a good sound and have some fun without spending silly money on overpriced kit.

[dantheman91]

Your updates always put a smile on my face Dan as they remind me why I got into this hobby in the first place - trying to get a good sound and have some fun without spending silly money on overpriced kit.

Keep it simple :)

[dantheman91]

Keeping with the local audio seen i have bought another pair of IAS made in Southampton had a few of the line over the years these are from ebay the model is unusual but £50 worth of fun they should be here within the next day or too possible match with the Nait 3 this will be interesting :)

[walpurgis]

Dinky reflex ports. They might 'chuff' a bit! :)

[Lawrence001]

Never seen anything like that, they can't be tuned to a bass note. Has someone drilled holes in the fronts for some reason?

[dantheman91]

Never seen anything like that, they can't be tuned to a bass note. Has someone drilled holes in the fronts for some reason?


Presuming Bass ports rather odd ones they are awaiting testing watch this space - well made lovely veener finish they could impress :)

[dantheman91]

Dinky reflex ports. They might 'chuff' a bit! :)

Yep really dinky presuming i could mask the ports if the chuff as you they they await testing :)

[dantheman91]

Very impressive different to the norm in a good way strange at first not sure is the cabs are 1/4 all units are fully working :):) The dynamic range is huge for a speaker of this size the mid bass are Audax a bargain for sure very nice :):) specs are unknown though beautiful finish running them on the Technics 909 Pre and Power , Thorens TD 125 , SME 3009, Shure V15 Type II , Pioneer 505 Precision

Have yet to try more complex music but first impressions they can make way in the collection odd number @ 5 sets of loudspeakers :):mental::cool:

Happy Listening

On The TD 125 platter at the moment

Daniel Amos - Vox Humana - 1984

[dantheman91]

Dinky reflex ports. They might 'chuff' a bit! :)


Yep they were Masked the ports solved this issue:)

[dantheman91]

Checking the box the IAS came in just about to throw it away and saw its the original box and they are the "Guildford"

Dur :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Tried the Nait 3 way too bright now using the Quad 77

[dantheman91]

Current Lash Up

Yamaha CR 2020
Tannoy 615 MK2
Thorens TD 125 Turntable , SME 3009 , Shure V15 II , SME 2000 Plinth

[Puffin]

That Jazz-Funk album takes me back to the days when I was a mere youf and spent a lot of my evenings when living at home in London frequenting the likes of The Lyceum Ballroom in the Strand for Monday Jazz-Funk nights, and other venues at other times in Kings Road Chelsea, Putney and other places that I can't now remember:scratch:

Sadly the genre became too sanitised and formulaic and was widely dubbed "elevator music" with good reason.

[dantheman91]

Xmas Eve Rig

Pioneer Ref 616 MK2
Pioneer 505 Transport
Project Box S DAC
Celestion A1 Compact


:D:D:D:cool::cool::eyebrows::eyebrows::):)

Peter Greens Fleetwood Mac - Jumping At shadows - The Blues Years - 2002

[dantheman91]

I'll have that looking in the local BHF store on the shelf was this Pioneer PD S901 from 1992

First impressions :eek::eek: Fantastic

8KG CD Player weighty :)

:):)

[Macca]

I'll have that looking in the local BHF store on the shelf was this Pioneer PD S901 from 1992

First impressions :eek::eek: Fantastic

8KG CD Player weighty :)

:):)

lucky - there's never anything in the BHF here. Although they do have lots of Alba DVD players if anyone's after one of those.

[Barry]

I have a Pioneer PDR-609 CDR, bought for £50 including about 20 CD-R discs.

[Lawrence001]

I have a Pioneer PDR-609 CDR, bought for £50 including about 20 CD-R discs.Is that a stable platter though? I know they did at least one stable platter recorder as I used to own one.

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[dantheman91]

lucky - there's never anything in the BHF here. Although they do have lots of Alba DVD players if anyone's after one of those.

Good bits coming out keeping a look out

The Alba days not bad had few bits starting out :lol: One tuner amp was rather nice

[dantheman91]

On the repair bench with a tech a free Hafler XL 280 :)

https://www.stereophile.com/solidpoweramps/hafler_xl-280_power_amplifier/index.html

[Macca]

Good bits coming out keeping a look out

The Alba days not bad had few bits starting out :lol: One tuner amp was rather nice

my brother had an Alba all in one thing, turntable, tuner, double tape deck amp and three band EQ. He got it out the catalogue. I told him to go to Richer Sounds and get a TT, amp and speakers for the same money but he reckoned he was getting better value with the Alba since it also had the tape deck and tuner for the same money.

Needles to say sound quality was dire, the turntable was made out of recycled tic-tac boxes, the back panel was just a sheet of hardboard and the whole unit failed a couple of weeks past the warranty.

[walpurgis]

Alba used to make a well respected budget integrated amp many year ago. I think it was the UA700 or similar, it had a lot of good reviews. Always fancied trying one, but never had one come my way. (bit like the Metrosound ST60, still waiting to find one of those :))

[dantheman91]

The Monitor Audio 11's are in very impressed they were £40 :eek:

Ancillaries
Luxman SQ 507X
Pioneer PD S901

Disc On The Pioneer Platter
AC/DC - Back In Black

[walpurgis]

The tweeter looks like a grille-less version of the alloy dome used in their R852 MD and other models. Made by Elac I think, not a bad unit.

[Lawrence001]

Rarely see the 11s the 9s and the 14s come up. The 14s are basically the same but save you buying a stand. They might have a bit more volume but the base is a separate chamber you can mass load so not as much in it as it looks.