The System

[dantheman91]

Hi Guys

Its Been a hell of a long time since i posted in the Gallery so here goes back to basics and sounding Excellent and matches well all British :)
The Sugden has the best Phono stage i think i have ever heard as you know the A28 was £30 from a private add on Facebook thus after a pot clean its in full running order now - I have a soft spot for Arcam CD players as used a 7 for years so when the 7SE came up i had to have it sounds superb the Rega is still a main part of my Vinyl front end with an RB250/Ortofon Super 10 - Upgraded Van Den Hul Bearing Oil - The Tannoy's are also going back to when i bought them in 2013 and have also been used daily and weekly since then i just love their sound for an 8 inch does everything Precise and they go super loud also i have a lot of kit around so i also swap and change regular so this is a thread that will keep being updated as and when changed cables are basic for now - Monster & Cambridge Pacific does the job..:)

Photos below let me know your thoughts -
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[southall-1998]

Nice 'average joe' system.

S.

[nutteronthebus]

Do I see the back end of a Quad ESL 57 if working great speakers

Dave

[dantheman91]

Hi Dave

Yes the rear of a pair of 57's that need a complete rebuild...

[dantheman91]

Next Combination i am going to try is a NAD 1030 Pre Amp & Linn LK85 Power Amp....

Thoughts?

[walpurgis]

Next Combination i am going to try is a NAD 1030 Pre Amp & Linn LK85 Power Amp....

Thoughts?

An unlikely match, but I have a feeling it could be OK.

Mind you, I've no doubt a Denon PMA-350SE would match that for less than £100! Great sounding amp.

[dantheman91]

Hi Geoff

Yes collecting PMA 350SE tomorrow my local dealer has just one in so i'm having it at £45 i cannot say no to that....:) he gave me first dibs

Cheers
Dan

[walpurgis]

Hi Geoff

Yes collecting PMA 350SE tomorrow my local dealer has just one in so i'm having it at £45 i cannot say no to that....:) he gave me first dibs

Cheers
Dan

Not much point in doing the NAD/LK85 thing then. It won't be better. :D

Put the money towards a Promithieus TVC to use with the Quad 306. Works great!

[dantheman91]

I couldn't wait

Sounding Superb already.........:)

[walpurgis]

I couldn't wait

Sounding Superb already.........:)

Told ya! :D

[dantheman91]

Told ya! :D

This is my second one :)

Plenty of welly for the DC1000's

[walpurgis]

Plenty of welly for the DC1000's

Should be a really good match. I'm betting the Sugden will have it's work cut out to compete.

[dantheman91]

Should be a really good match. I'm betting the Sugden will have it's work cut out to compete.

True...

[dantheman91]

Updated List of my collection

Creeek 6060 , Yamaha CR 1000 , Yamaha CR 820 , Yamaha CDX860 , Yamaha CDX496 , Pioneer A300X , Pioneer A300R Precision & 505 X2 , Mission 760i's , Sugden A28 , Musical Fidelity E100 , Musical Fidelity E50 Tuner , Ariston RD80 , Ariston RD 40 , Yamaha RXV 1500 , Tannoy 615 MK2 , Celestion Ditton 15 , Nad 1030 , Nad 3020 , Quad 33,303,fm3,fm4,34,405 , Marantz CD50 , Marantz CD67 original Se , Luxman SEQ 507X , Quad esl 57 , Castle Clyde , Mission 770 Freedom , Wharfedale Dovedale III , Technics SR3 , Pioneer PDS 703 X2 , Wharfedale Diamond III , Linn Tuken , Linn Classik , Linn LK85 , Cambridge Audio P40 , Quantum 1A100 , Pioneer SA 6300 , Yamaha P300 , Sony PSLX2 , Technics SE909 & SU909 , Accoustic Research AR20B Celestion A1 Compact , Arcam Aplha 7SE , Sony 308 ESD , Denon PMA 350SE , Marantz PM4 , Pioneer A300R Original , Pioneer 676 Tuner , Sony La Scala System , Sony SA S1 Speakers, Sony SAH7900 , Sony TA 88 , ST88 , Thorens TD 125 MK1,SME 3009,Shure V15II , Genexxa LX5 Pro Speakers , Audio Note ANJ/D Speakers , Wharfedale Linton 2 , Yamaha MDX 793 Mini Disk Player ,

:)

[dantheman91]

Cheap as Chips System Today bit of fun....

Tandberg TR 1010 , Sony PS 11 , Wharfedale Diamond III Speakers - Total £50 sounds rather good....:)

[dantheman91]

Will be putting on a pair of old favs a pair of audio note an/d today will the denon running them should be a fine match..

[dantheman91]

Back In for a Bit Wharfedale Dovedale III - Early ones...:)

Denon PMA 350 SE driving them very well...:)

[walpurgis]

That should be an effective combo!

I like the old Dovedales. They may not be too neutral, but they 'kick ass'! :D

[dantheman91]

That should be an effective combo!

I like the old Dovedales. They may not be too neutral, but they 'kick ass'! :D

Superb Geoff.....they for sure a re pure rock speaker....:) your right on the neutral but their so much fun...

[dantheman91]

Just got in a Sony TA F240 for £10 - Needs a input selector clean as temperamental will do it sometime today if not its off for a quick repair as their a known fault...

Sounds OK....

[dantheman91]

I bought a pair of JPW Mini Monitors for £10 - one had a duff bass driver so have ordered a replacement from eBay for £12.95...

Updated thread when here Need to get the wires soldered on will have to get it done elsewhere...

Looking forward to listening to the little things one sounded very good... :)

Just put the Pioneer SA 6300 back in the rig.....

[dantheman91]

Nice 'average joe' system.

S.

Seems Shane is Banned?

[dantheman91]

Pioneer SA 6300 is Driving Dovedale III really well i'm impressed :) Just listening to a bit of Greensleeves Reggae from 1980 - Michael Prophet - Righteous The conqueror Turntable is a Technics SL B21 - P24 Cartridge i got for free - Serviced working really well...

Happy listening Now on to Pablo Moses......:smoking:

[hornucopia]

I ran a Tandberg receiver (into big Heathkits) for at least ten years -daily on for 9 hours - at my cafe in St Nicholas Market, Bristol.
May still be going -I sold it (cafe!) 10+ years ago!

[dantheman91]

Bit of Fun

Pioneer SA 130 Bought from eBay for £10!....

Working well.......

[walpurgis]

Bit of Fun

Pioneer SA 130 Bought from eBay for £10!

A few more bits and you'll be able to open a shop Dan! ;)

[dantheman91]

More on the way.......:)

[dantheman91]

Just bought a Sony Sony TA-VA8ES ......:)

[dantheman91]

Back in main system. Quantum electronics 1A100.

[walpurgis]

Love the photo! :D

[dantheman91]

Cheers Geoff


I have found the Quantum has an incredible amount power to drive the Dovedale III's so much so i have had to use a CD player with variable output sounding excellent with a Yamaha CDX 860 CD player . Basic Cables , i may have just found my ultimate match to these bastard of a speaker to drive...:):eek:

[dantheman91]

Ever rotating so this is what i have no put on

NAD 1030 Pre Amplifier & Sony SA H7900 Active Speakers a very odd combo but works surprisingly well this the nad pre dates from after the 3020 so about 1984 not sure anyway working very well and warming up the sony's as they have been sat a good while sound really nice with the stat tweeters and the thunderous motion active woofers just playing some massive attack and yikes i'm thinking do i really need 25 other pairs of speakers i think i done well for £17 all in for these too LOL....

[dantheman91]

Back to a couple of old friends then will leave this thread as is the ever rotating system is due to having a lot of gear and god knows how i got here for the love of music.

Selling off most of the collection which is sad but needs must...

Musical Fidelity E100 , Mission 770 Freedom , Rega Planar 2 , Musical Fidelity E50 Tuner "Not Pictured"

Certainly has the slam of any good basic system plays music and that is all i want it to do....its hard for me to express what i hear to put into words...

[Beobloke]

Back to a couple of old friends then will leave this thread as is the ever rotating system is due to having a lot of gear and god knows how i got here for the love of music.

Selling off most of the collection which is sad but needs must...



Sorry to hear that, Dan - have you finally run out of space?!

Also, don’t forget I’m pretty sure you said I could have first dibs on the Sony speakers! ;)

[dantheman91]

Yep room is an issue Adam... The Sony's are keepers mate sorry.

The quad 34 is done and back Wednesday...

[dantheman91]

This Little Arcam Alpha 5 has landed - working very well

Fast & Clean sound on a cheap pair of test speakers "Tannoy CPA5's" look forward to trying other speakers with it but promising results so far

Made between 1995 - 1998 rave reviews on the web...

Happy Listening

[Beobloke]

Bit of Fun

Pioneer SA 130 Bought from eBay for £10!....

Working well.......

Dan,

I've just struck a deal on a few items of hi-fi and one of the components is the matching analogue tuner for this amp (TX-130L). I have no use for it, so, once I collect it all, it's yours for the cost of postage if you'd like it?

[dantheman91]

Dan,

I've just struck a deal on a few items of hi-fi and one of the components is the matching analogue tuner for this amp (TX-130L). I have no use for it, so, once I collect it all, it's yours for the cost of postage if you'd like it?

Hi Adam

Very kind offer but i already have one its very decent you should try it..

Anything good in the lot?

[Beobloke]

No worries!

The haul was the Pioneer tuner, a mid 90s Sony cassette deck, a fairly basic Kenwood A/V amplifier and.....the bit I wanted....a Yamaha CR-700 receiver.

[dantheman91]

Quad 34 back after repair.. Gonna hook up to a 405 later on

Also mint condition Armstrong 626 came my way yesterday too could not pass at £25..time warp conditions photos later on sounded superb last night..

[walpurgis]

The Armstrong circuit designs were criticised by some, but I always thought the 5 series and 6 series sounded just fine.

I like vintage gear, had my mid-seventies Cambridge P60 on last night driving the KEF Corellis, it sounded really sublime. :)

If you like British amps of that era Dan, look out for a Lustraphone LP100. You might like that.

[dantheman91]

Cool

I have paired the 34 with the 303 and sounding awesome sure going in the collection...Theirs a certain thing with Quad gear i just love it some say pipe & slippers that as maybe but what a sound...

Photos

[dantheman91]

Quad 34 & 405
NEC S637E Speakers
Technics 770A CD Player
Sansui 220 Turntable & A&R P77 Cartridge

My dads system....Photos to follow the NEC are a rarity and sound really fast and dynamic you don't see many of these solidly made and a blooming heavy...

[Roy S]

I have paired the 34 with the 303 and sounding awesome sure going in the collection...Theirs a certain thing with Quad gear i just love it some say pipe & slippers that as maybe but what a sound...



The other advantage with older Quad gear is that it really holds it's resale value, you're usually able to get a 'free' demo if you want it. I sold a 34 'spares/repairs' (it had lost a channel) for what I paid for it when it was fully working!

[dantheman91]

Hi Roy

Yep they do hold good value the 34 just had 9 logic chips & 16 caps replaced and is owned by me and the 405 my dads that has had new OP amps too though he was using a 33 but its getting on a bit now and showing signs age - still in the collection we have 2 of them but vary rarely used nowadays...

Most Quad gear does hold good value sounds very very good.

[Roy S]

Most Quad gear does hold good value sounds very very good.

Unfortunately not so for the modern stuff, dropped a couple of hundred quid when I sold my Elite Monoblocks, maybe cos they're not made in the UK now?

[dantheman91]

Just been given a pair Of sony ss 2030 & tannoy eclipse ii test later today.

[dantheman91]

Arcam Alpha 5+ Amplifier & Sony SS 2030 Speakers & Yamaha CDX 596

What more could you expect sound quality wise for £40....Sounding rather fantastic Photos to follow

Also just bought another rare Sony La Scala system...:) with the SA S1's but one ribbon tweeter is dead.....a shame but will keep the system now have 2 LOL it was too cheap at £35 not to have...

[dantheman91]

Cut the crap and back to my pride and joy second system

Technics 909U Pre / 909S Power Amplifiers / Celestion A1 Compact / Sony CD S1 / Thorens TD125 / SME 3009 / Shure V15 T2 / Cambridge Interconnects

Sounds Wonderful after a couple of months off....

Happy Listening - Chillout Mix Vol 1....

[dantheman91]

Using today

Sugden A28 Amplifier
Original Tannoy Eclipse..."They were free and sound bloody good"
Yamaha CDX 496

Happy Listening....

[dantheman91]

Quad 33 & 303 & Celestion Ditton 15

Yamaha CDX 496 in the mix

Been told to improve thread so i will do just this

Sounding Lovely slight hiss from 303 but told its OK to use as is coming up to 8 years of ownership of them bought in December 2010 still going strong holding their value at some auctions still going for £200 + that will do lovely vintage warm sound 33 Pre is dated now but hard to find a full working one but mine is so cant grumble it still performs well though many see it as the weak link it does what it was made to do reproduction of music

[dantheman91]

The Canon SV 15's sound really good Not sure on bass output on one though bass unit working but the other speaker seems to have more low end then the other or is it just me...:scratch:

Maybe the position on them needs adjustment will do this in due course...

[andyrlb]

The Canon SV 15's sound really good Not sure on bass output on one though bass unit working but the other speaker seems to have more low end then the other or is it just me...:scratch:

Maybe the position on them needs adjustment will do this in due course...

Get some Canon S-70’s Dan, very nice but bloody difficult to sell though https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180522/b475dca38f0e3c5c885b0542421fb2fc.jpg


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[dantheman91]

Depends On how much you are looking for they are quite rare....?

[andyrlb]

Depends On how much you are looking for they are quite rare....?

Sold them a while ago mate along with 2 pairs of s-50’s and 8 s-30’s and 4 s-15’s


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[dantheman91]

Blimey....

Did you have this problem with the 15's? One has more treble then bass but the bass unit is working the other is fine could be an amp problem maybe i need to get used to the WID?

[andyrlb]

No Dan , no such issues I’m afraid

[dantheman91]

So not normal i presume..?

[dantheman91]

One SV 15 is faulty so in the bin it goes looking for a single SV 15 if anyone has one...

[dantheman91]

Tannoy Eclipse MK1

Sound very sweet and refined i am using a Linn LK85 Power Amp , Yamaha CR 1000 as Pre i have got to say the sound superb for their size and plus they were free from a friend i would say buy a pair if you come across them they are for sure going in my Tannoy Collection lovely top end and they really make you have a serious listening session very impressed playing a wide range of music from Jazz/Funk , Electronica , 80's Pop , 90's acid Jazz they have made the chills moment will be having a few beers later on with this as my go to system...

[dantheman91]

Back to Basic for a while in the second system for casual listening / Night Radio

Most of the surplus gear sold now time to enjoy again

Sony TA 88 / ST88 "Not put on Yet" & SS 70 Speakers - Pioneer PDS 703 & Yamaha P300 Turntable last too not pictured i moved left speaker over to the other side of the room such fun and really enjoying the listen OK not the best but it does play music which at the end of the day its what all of us want...Mixture of Records played from Fleedwood Mac / Abba / Bukka White / Bill Haley

Happy Days

[Macca]

I used to have a TA 88 and two ST88s, although one of the tuners was faulty. Not much power but a clean sound, plus they look good and the tuner lights up lovely.


One of the few bits of vintage kit I'd buy again just to have around the place.

[dantheman91]

We change around

NAD 3020 Pre Amplifier
Quad 303 Power Amplifier
Tannoy DC1000 Speakers

Sounding Fantastic great really opens up the Tannoy's well..:)

Happy Listening

[walpurgis]

Surprised that works so well Dan. Both the NAD and Quad are a bit 'cuddly' in nature.

[dantheman91]

Works for me....:)

[dantheman91]

Some nice 70's exotica

Nice Tandberg TR1010 Receiver back in main system working well but needs a service will go on the to do list....

Sounds very nice with the Tannoy Eclipse...

[dantheman91]

Quad 34 and linn lk85

Would they match?

[Idlewithnodrive]

My Quad 34 (upgraded phono card) is / has been a keeper. It's fantastic tone controls (never found better in my decades of trying) are priceless in my difficult listening room.

Now doing Sterling work with my BIG Class A power amp.

[alphaGT]

That’s quite a collection! You really have been enjoying yourself!

But it begs the question, have you ever considered selling it all, and using the money to buy just one, truly high end system? I’m betting your collection is worth a mint!

Russell

[Beobloke]

Funny, that’s exactly what I did about 8 years ago. Something rare and expensive that I really wanted came and went because I didn’t have the funds. I looked at my ‘stockroom’ and realised it was full of stuff that was very nice, but that I wouldn’t really miss. Consequently I sold most of it and put the funds towards the rare ‘keepers’.

Now I only buy something if I really want it, or if it’s broken and I fancy a go at fixing it.

[dantheman91]

True Guys

I have thinned the collection out and keeping what i want and enjoy

Sending the Luxman 507X in for repair on the weekend really want to use this one...

[dantheman91]

Updated Collection as is Now

Tannoy 615 MK2 , Tannoy DC 1000 , Tannoy Eclipse , Yamaha CR 1000 , Yamaha CR 820 , Yamaha RXV 1500 , Yamaha P300 , Pioneer A300 , Pioneer A300R Precision , Pioneer PDS 505 Precision X2 , PDS 703 X2 , Quad 34 , 33 , 303 , FM3 , FM4 , 33 , 405 , Sugden A28 MK2 , Wharfedale Dovedale 3 , Ariston RD 80 , RD 40 , Linn Tonearms on Each , Sony 308 ESD , Sony LA scala Systems X2 , SAS1 Speakers , Mission 770 Freedom , Tandberg TR 1010 , Arcam Alpha 7 , Thorens TD 125 , SME 3009 , Shure V15 , Celestion DItton 15 , Linn Tukan , Linn Classik , Linn LK85 , Creek 6060 , Yamaha MDX 793 , Denon PMA 350SE , Pioneer A300X , Musical Fidelity E100 , E50 Tuner , Armstrong 626 , AR 20B Speakers , Pioneer 676 Tuner , Technics SL BD20 , Arcam Alpha 5+ , Sony SH 7900 Speakers , Technics 909 Pre & Power Amps , Technics ST GT 1000 Tuner , Yamaha CDX860 , Technics SB R3 Speakers , Castle Clyde Speakers, Quad ESL 57 , Nad 3020 , NAD 1010 Pre Amp , Teac LS X8MK2 , Realistic Minimus 7 , Wharfedale Denton 2 , Raga P2 , Rega Planar 2 ,

Fair Collection....:)

[Macca]

Crikey you might have more than me! In fact I think you must have as I've sold a fair bit in the last 12 months.

[alphaGT]

Updated Collection as is Now

Tannoy 615 MK2 , Tannoy DC 1000 , Tannoy Eclipse , Yamaha CR 1000 , Yamaha CR 820 , Yamaha RXV 1500 , Yamaha P300 , Pioneer A300 , Pioneer A300R Precision , Pioneer PDS 505 Precision X2 , PDS 703 X2 , Quad 34 , 33 , 303 , FM3 , FM4 , 33 , 405 , Sugden A28 MK2 , Wharfedale Dovedale 3 , Ariston RD 80 , RD 40 , Linn Tonearms on Each , Sony 308 ESD , Sony LA scala Systems X2 , SAS1 Speakers , Mission 770 Freedom , Tandberg TR 1010 , Arcam Alpha 7 , Thorens TD 125 , SME 3009 , Shure V15 , Celestion DItton 15 , Linn Tukan , Linn Classik , Linn LK85 , Creek 6060 , Yamaha MDX 793 , Denon PMA 350SE , Pioneer A300X , Musical Fidelity E100 , E50 Tuner , Armstrong 626 , AR 20B Speakers , Pioneer 676 Tuner , Technics SL BD20 , Arcam Alpha 5+ , Sony SH 7900 Speakers , Technics 909 Pre & Power Amps , Technics ST GT 1000 Tuner , Yamaha CDX860 , Technics SB R3 Speakers , Castle Clyde Speakers, Quad ESL 57 , Nad 3020 , NAD 1010 Pre Amp , Teac LS X8MK2 , Realistic Minimus 7 , Wharfedale Denton 2 , Raga P2 , Rega Planar 2 ,

Fair Collection....:)

Someone should assign a cash estimate to this list, I’m betting it’s a small fortune! I’d do it myself, but am far too lazy.

Russell

[hornucopia]

Estimate of cost! Don't tell Mrs Dan!

[dantheman91]

Been good this month but just treated myself to a

Yamaha DSP A2...
:)

[walpurgis]

You're slipping mate! ;)

[dantheman91]

You're slipping mate! ;)

Cheeky Winners and Losers in this game has a handy "Pre Out" just got to find somewhere to put it i dont need the gym put this on the RXV 1500 together thats some weight LOL

Not a fan of 90's Yamaha Then Geoff?

[Beobloke]

Nice one, Dan - if it's even half as good as the DSP-A1 I used to own, then it'll be a belter!

[dantheman91]

Nice one, Dan - if it's even half as good as the DSP-A1 I used to own, then it'll be a belter!

Sounds Superb...Was Shaking the flat this morning i can even put the active Sony's on it that will be interesting?

[walpurgis]

Not a fan of 90's Yamaha Then Geoff?

Never owned any Yamaha gear that I can recall, apart from a rather nice sounding MC cartridge.

I said you were slipping Dan, 'cos you're not buying enough equipment lately! :D


(just remembered, I have two pairs of Yamaha HP-1 headphones too :))

[dantheman91]

Never owned any Yamaha gear that I can recall, apart from a rather nice sounding MC cartridge.

I said you were slipping Dan, 'cos you're not buying enough equipment lately! :D


(just remembered, I have two pairs of Yamaha HP-1 headphones too :))

Hi

Oh i know but was given orders to tone it done and plus its becoming harder to find i have found but i have been good but have my eyes on a Yamaha YP 511 DD Turntable hopefully my offer is accepted :cool:

I love Yamaha Gear you should see the Yamaha Mini Disk i have about the same size as the A2 will dig it out and give it a run soon and upload pictures to show you I am surprised at that :) its something you should dip into their AV gear is top class and their classic 70's gear is also fantastic...

Friday - Cider Later

[walpurgis]

I love Yamaha Gear you should see the Yamaha Mini Disk i have about the same size as the A2 will dig it out and give it a run soon and upload pictures to show you

I'm surprised so few are interested in MiniDisc. Forget fiddly unreliable R2R recorders. My Pioneer MJ-D707 MiniDisc deck makes bloody superb recordings!

[alphaGT]

I'm surprised so few are interested in MiniDisc. Forget fiddly unreliable R2R recorders. My Pioneer MJ-D707 MiniDisc deck makes bloody superb recordings!

I have a Sony rack mount Minidisc that I love! I can’t recall how old it is? Close to 20 years maybe? I had some cheaper Sony decks, they didn’t last before they went loco. But this rack mount with XLR connections is tough! I had it in my band rack for years, but now have it in my home stereo, and use it to learn songs for the band. If I don’t own the recording, I’ve got a Bluetooth receiver connected to my auxiliary input, so I can record direct from a YouTube video to Minidisc, not great, but good enough to learn a song by. And Mini’s that I’ve made by copying from CD are amazing! Once upon a time every band member owned a Minidisc deck, and I would record every practice and pass the discs around so everyone could study them. I even had a Minidisc player indash in my car!

Russell
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[dantheman91]

Tannoy 615 Mk2 & Yamaha DSP A2

:wow::gig::gig::gig:

Fantastic...

[dantheman91]

Any thoughts on using yamaha dsp a2 as a pre amp and a linn lk85 as a power amp?

Good match?

[Beobloke]

I’d stick with the Yamaha’s power amp section personally... ;)

[dantheman91]

Coolio...

Just put the Quantum Electronics 1A100 back in with a pair of Castle Clyde Speakers as a second system both need a run - Very nice pairing

Happy Listening broad range from The Specials to Iron Maiden!

[dantheman91]

Audio Note ANJ/D Speakers from around 2002 - Bought in 2013 for £40 as they needed a Refoam was done by a local engineer in Poole just after i got them - Just dug them out of storage to give them a run beautiful sound Clean , Fast excellent bass response...Technics 909 Pre & Power driving them...

ESL's in the background awaiting restoration..:)

[dantheman91]

Speakers that i have a soft spot for

Teac LS X8 MK2

Clear , Fast , Dynamic Sound reviews are something to be desired i have 2 sets...

[dantheman91]

Fantastic local buy for £10! guy was clearing out Sounds great

Hitachi SR 802 from 1975/6

Exceptionally clean and working very well

[alphaGT]

Fantastic local buy for £10! guy was clearing out Sounds great

Hitachi SR 802 from 1975/6

Exceptionally clean and working very well

Wow! Excellent shopping skills! Looks like new

Russell

[dantheman91]

Hi Russ

Sure is like new and sounds fantastic a keeper for sure looks beautiful at night all lit up the tuner is very good possibly the best i have heard in a receiver top build quality and not like the later Hitachi gear this is very heavy...

VERY Happy...

Happy Listening currently - The Beatles - 1

[dantheman91]

The Luxman is in the rack and sounds beautiful with a pair Tannoy Eclipse and has possibly the best phono stage i have ever heard no other words to describe it polished and serviced for £20 by my local repairer i have set up a Denon TU 260L and the Arcam Alpha 7SE very pleased with them all - i was going to set up different speakers but i am so happy with the non DC tannoys for the moment they really are sleeper in terms of quality..

Using the Rega Planar 2 / RB250 / Ortofon OM Super 10 Cartridge

Happy Listening - a range today from Hard Trance , Country and Classic Rock....

[dantheman91]

Wharfedale Dovedale III Back on with the Luxman :)

These early versions 1970/71 are going for more then the later ones as i have been watching them which can only be good i suppose its the early 12 Alnico's :fingers:

Listening to - Gene Vincent Be Bop A Lula 30 Original Hits...

[walpurgis]

Are you sure Dan? I've never seen Dovedale III's with alnico magnets on the woofers. The only ones I've seen have had square ceramics, as far as I can recall.

It is possible somebody fitted earlier Dovedale drivers as replacements though. If so, it may be an idea to check impedances, as the older ones were 15 or 16 ohm and not the later 4/8 ohm.

[struth]

could be wharfedale drivers maybe?

[dantheman91]

Will check in due course - guys

On the upside whilst trolling gum tree i came across a Pioneer Magazine rack for £10 - looks awesome..

[walpurgis]

On the upside whilst trolling gum tree i came across a Pioneer Magazine rack for £10 - looks awesome..

But that was just luck Dan. We know you were actually being naughty and looking for more nice shiny Japanese amps and receivers to buy. ;)

[dantheman91]

Busted LOL....

Thin on the ground at the mo...:scratch:

[dantheman91]

On a brighter note i have these arriving the weekend from a friend

Benchmark BM1 of Bristol - cannot find anything on them are they the same as benchmark media systems in USA or maybe not?

Pictures Below

[dantheman91]

Hearing some superb sounds from the Acoustic Research AR20b's Speakers & Denon PMA 350SE & Arcam Alpha 7SE

:gig:

Happy Listening

Trancelucent 2000 CD

[walpurgis]

Yeah, some of the old AR speakers are remarkably good. Glad the PMA-350SE is doing the biz. They are really nice sounding amps.

[dantheman91]

Cheers mate

Got a few bits coming in in the next few weeks including a Rogers Ravensbrook & Marantz 2225 :)

I have just bought a Sony ST S 730 ES tuner for £15 from a charity working very well sounds awesome

[walpurgis]

Really nice little amp the Ravensbrook. I had one paired with AR4Xa speakers and that was a lovely sounding combo. I actually prefered the Ravensbrook to my Sugden A21 and it was nicer sounding than the Rogers Ravensbourne.

[dantheman91]

Bear that in mind with my A&R's really enjoying them they rarely get used as have a lot of gear about but they are giving fantastic results with extensive listening...

[dantheman91]

Nice Pioneer SX 440 just in even has 4 of the rare as hens teeth speaker plugs...

Working...Sounds very sweet

[dantheman91]

The Pioneer is a very sweet sounding unit and is in good working order i put the Celestion A1 Compacts on i blew me away with the Quality fantastic....

Back to Benchmark BM1 Speakers i am sure they are a custom order as they do sound astonishing i am using the Denon 350SE to drive them 4 Ohm amp & 4 Ohm speakers just listening to vinyl and i have never heard a speaker this clear and live sounding as these very happy they are far to good for this so they are going in my collection of weird and wonderful speakers weigh a ton made of wood but made to look like metal has that coating on them wish i could find out more on them...

Happy Listening - Listening to - Mr Mister - Welcome to The Real World Vinyl :wowzer:

[dantheman91]

Bargain Alert purchased another pair of speakers in the name of a lovely pair of Monitor Audio MA16's they were £10 - tested and sound wonderful

Very Happy....

[walpurgis]

Not heard those Dan. Monitor Audio have made some nice speakers. £10 was a bargain!

[Lawrence001]

Are they the "high efficiency" model? I often thought they might make a nice cheap alternative to Snells.

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[dantheman91]

They are indeed bud and very good i still have my ANj's somewhere in the hoard too ;)

[Lawrence001]

They are indeed bud and very good i still have my ANj's somewhere in the hoard too ;)I would be interested in a comparison when you have time. Not really a fair contest but they should be much better than the price would indicate.

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[dantheman91]

Hi

Yes they are very capable speakers i have just looked in yearbook and the Monitor Audio MA 16 dates from 1981 at the cost of a mere £86...

I would say one that overlooked upon release they really fine sounding speaker and are going in my collection for sure....

Happy Listening

Vangelis - The Best of

[dantheman91]

Best Suited Amp for these MA's?

Musical Fidleity E100
Nad 3020
Armstrong 626
Quantum 1A100
Luxman 507X
Pioneer SX 440
Quad 34/303
Sugden A28
Hitachi SR 802
Pioneer A300X
Linn LK85 Power Amp
Nad 1030 Pre amp...
Pioneer A300R precision
Sony STR 6046
Denon PMA 350 SE
Technics 909 Pre & Power Amps...


Your thoughts guys 40 watts into 8 rating...

[Lawrence001]

No valve or class a amps in there? That would be my preference.

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[dantheman91]

I have 1 class A the Marantz PM4 need to prize it off my dad though as he is using it at the moment...:)

The Technics is Class AA...

[Lawrence001]

I have 1 class A the Marantz PM4 need to prize it off my dad though as he is using it at the moment...:)

The Technics is Class AA...Ignore that class AA guff. You should take them round to your dad's to see how they match, he might then want to keep the speakers too :)

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[dantheman91]

Hi

The PM4 is here and set up will have a session later i cant wait....

[dantheman91]

Late afternoon session yesterday and i found the PM4 a perfect match for the MA16 very lucid and sweet sounding from a range of CD's from Peter Gabriel , Elton John and Crosby Still Nash & Young found a few things that i have never heard they are a bit bass light but with the loudness on soon cured this a fantastic listen i could live with it i am very happy the PM4 is bought for sharing now and owned by both my and my dad.....

Will run for longer in Class A later on but very tricky with a lab doing to walk around between rooms...

Happy Listening - later on will be the Massive Attack and Yello test....

MA's are usually a hit and miss with me but these 16's do it for me....

[dantheman91]

6 ohm speakers on 8/4 ohm amps ?

Just got a pair of Technics SB CH610's and they are 6 ohm not my usual thing but they were cheap enough LOL

[Lawrence001]

Try both and see what you prefer. I think consensus is 4 on valve amps at least.

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[dantheman91]

Try both and see what you prefer. I think consensus is 4 on valve amps at least.

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Been using 4 Ohm...

[dantheman91]

Saw these B&W DM601 S1's cheap so had to have them fully working order and no pushed in tweeters...

Happy Listening

[Lawrence001]

Have you considered selling off a lot of your gear and getting some more expensive stuff? I used to be a bit of a collector like you (but not quite as much) and I did that, I haven't looked back since. You must be able to raise quite a lot of money from everything you've bought over the years.

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[dantheman91]

If i the more expensive stuff was easy to find i would have it but its few and far between..

Very happy with what i have got....

[dantheman91]

:(

Just set up the Yamaha CR 820 and it has developed a fault with bass on full it seems to be rasping and popping the speaker same with the other speaker of the same pair so its an amp fault any thoughts on what i could be i cant get to the control as a board in the way of it...

Back out for a service "Again" when you have a lot of gear stuff like this happens makes you think twice and just own a little bit...

[dantheman91]

Seems to be running well now...The joy of Vintage HI-FI

[dantheman91]

Update with the Kefs upon testing last night the bass units are working well - ear to the tweeter and zilch on both speakers so i look inside they have a loose wire which can only mean its the tweeter never been connected to the switch for variable output connected the wire to it a viola one T15 lives and sounds superb just need to test the other and book them in for soldering of the wires not factory spec but one sounded really really good....

Watch this space....

[dantheman91]

Both Tweeters tested and working fine and the speakers sound incredible i cannot wait to set them up properly...

Watch this space...

[dantheman91]

Fixed now in main system photos to follow sound awesome that bass nothing quite comes close exept for tannoy..

[dantheman91]

Bit Overkill Need to clear some space...

[dantheman91]

Update with these KEFs a bit of fun and 65 watts on them and they are singing away after how many years sat i have fallen in love with the B139 as my first step into Kef speakers i am using the Creek 6060 with some fine results after an session i have found they sound better surprisingly on the floor :scratch: take a bit of getting used to but for £30 all in they are a bit of old skool fun...but need to sell something to justify keeping them

The earliest T15 dates from 1965 at £6 these are the MK1 and MK2 B139 at £11 each...

Happy chap....

[walpurgis]

The T15's are early silver dome items, but the B139's look a bit later as they have the concave black rubber surrounds, earlier ones contemporary to the silver dome T15 had convex white foam surrounds.

[dantheman91]

The T15's are early silver dome items, but the B139's look a bit later as they have the concave black rubber surrounds, earlier ones contemporary to the silver dome T15 had convex white foam surrounds.

Interesting

Do you think 12 watts on them is a good idea wanna try Pioneer SX 440 with them but i think its a low amount of power for them?

[walpurgis]

I'd imagine they'll be fine with any amp at sensible listening levels. I've use 200 watt amps with 6 watt speakers with no bother. :)

[dantheman91]

:eek:

[Idlewithnodrive]

Bit Overkill Need to clear some space...

With your listening chair that close, I'd Imagine the Kefs are working more as headphones :D

[dantheman91]

Better placed now and more room behind...

Still sound very good....to me that is..

[Lawrence001]

Is that a tiny tweeter under the T15?

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[dantheman91]

Is that a tiny tweeter under the T15?

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Hi

No its an attenuation switch for the treble output...

[dantheman91]

Will be Reminiscing soon

1st system i owned and have bought again over time nothing special but sounds good to me...

Pioneer A300X , Celestion Ditton 15 , Marantz CD 52 , Denon TU 260L Tuner

Happy days...

[dantheman91]

Sounding Very good indeed

Pioneer A300X / Marantz CD 52 / Denon TU 260L Celestion Ditton 15's

Happy days and was the first ever system i owned need taller stands for the 15s but nostalgia could have done a lot worse LOL

[dantheman91]

The sony la scala on today with the rare sa s1 speakers... Fab and keeping in 94 this was £1400

[dantheman91]

Kefs now on open frame stands and much improved sound with the MF E100 i'm finding i am listening to them for hours they really are very good contemplating selling the rest as i dont think they are needed now and space is a concern

Photo attached the magazine rack looks awesome too..

Sure are a speaker to play anything....

[dantheman91]

Guess i dont know my stuff due to the non replys i have each to their own

Using Linn Index MK1 tonight not sure on them prefer the Tukans

[walpurgis]

Using Linn Index MK1 tonight

What do you make of them Dan? When I tried a set, I found them pretty bland and uninvolving.

[Macca]

Those KEFs look like they might be something special? Ugly though.

[dantheman91]

What do you make of them Dan? When I tried a set, I found them pretty bland and uninvolving.

Exactly This which is strange considering they have B200's for mid/Bass even with the MF 100 which is most odd but what the hell they were £15 some say Linn kit best with Linn gear may try the LK85 Power amp but really not feeling the love tonight could be well used as condition not great but all drivers working as they should be..

[dantheman91]

Those KEFs look like they might be something special? Ugly though.

They sure are Mart staggering and all for £20 they are rocking and i love them...

[Macca]

They sure are Mart staggering and all for £20 they are rocking and i love them...

They knew what they were doing in those days. £20 is crazy cheap, drivers worth loads more than that if you broke them up. Not that I'm saying you should!

[Beobloke]

The sony la scala on today with the rare sa s1 speakers... Fab and keeping in 94 this was £1400

Great speakers!

[dantheman91]

Great speakers!

Sent you PM re SAH 7900's

[dantheman91]

More modern Gear on today

Yamaha AX 596 . Yamaha CDX 860 CD Player - Benchmark BM1 Speakers

Warming up nicely the remote for the A2 works this amp and CD player so a Lazy day with Toooons i think

Happy Listening..

:)

Photo to follow..

[dantheman91]

Inboxed Cleared...

[dantheman91]

The Best of British Quad 34 Pre Amp , Quad 303 Power Amp & KEF KIT 2 Speakers & Arcam Alpha 7 SE CD Player Happy Days Wonderful Sound Both Power amp and speakers tale end of the 60's Arcam 1997 & Quad 34 1983...

[dantheman91]

Afternoon Session with this Rega P2 & AT110E

Listening to Randy Crawford - Secret Combination..

Very good a friend was selling this for £40 and i had to have it very nice it is too....

[walpurgis]

Very good a friend was selling this for £40 and i had to have it

It would have been rude not to :).

Nice price!

[Cycleallday]

Afternoon Session with this Rega P2 & AT110E

Listening to Randy Crawford - Secret Combination..

Very good a friend was selling this for £40 and i had to have it very nice it is too....

I thought you were planning on slimming things down a bit Dan 😏

[dantheman91]

Ruarks are in

First Impressions are they sound fantastic...

[Roy S]

What amp are you using the Ruarks with Dan? I had a pair of Prologue 1s for a while & with Quads they always sounded a little 'woolly'.

[walpurgis]

Ruarks are in

First Impressions are they sound fantastic...

I thought you'd like those Dan.

[dantheman91]

What amp are you using the Ruarks with Dan? I had a pair of Prologue 1s for a while & with Quads they always sounded a little 'woolly'.

Hi Roy

I will be using a Mix of amps but very surprised with a Yamaha AX 596 on testing

Musical Fidelity E100 , Technics 909 U&S , Sugden A28 "Once Serviced" and Yes will be using the Quads at some point

Choice of to use is
Pioneer A300R Precision
Nad 3020
Pioneer A300
Marantz PM4
Yamaha DSP A2
Creek 6060
Linn LK 85 Power amp
Luxman SQ 507X
Hitachi SR 802
Quad 33 , 34 , 303
Denon PMA 350 SE
Quantum 1A100

What do you think would be best...?

[dantheman91]

I thought you'd like those Dan.

Spot on mate fantastic sound once i removed the silly vinyl wrap they were covered with bloody mental gone back to how they should be..

Where to put them:scratch:

[walpurgis]

Have you ever heard the Gale GS301 speakers? They look and sound very similar. Not common though.

[dantheman91]

Have you ever heard the Gale GS301 speakers? They look and sound very similar. Not common though.

No thats a new one on me...

[walpurgis]

No thats a new one on me...

http://i64.tinypic.com/zk4xv6.jpg

[Roy S]

What do you think would be best...?

Trying to remember what amps I had at the time/tried them with? They were certainly a bit vague with a Quad 306 using a Quad 77 as a pre (&, I think, with the 77 itself). Can't really compare though, the Prologues are a whole different animal to the ones you've got & intended more for AV use rather than 'Hifi'.

[dantheman91]

Uh Oh just got a pair of IMF ALS 40 II's

But think the mids have rotted still intact could i get away with using them as is if they work?

[Beobloke]

No, Dan - do not use them like this. They’ll sound rubbish and you may well damage the voice coils.

[dantheman91]

No, Dan - do not use them like this. They’ll sound rubbish and you may well damage the voice coils.

Tested and all working...

PS the foam is still intact and hard but their are cracks in places but will put to one side do you know of anyone that can fit new surrounds..?

[walpurgis]

Tested and all working...

PS the foam is still intact and hard but their are cracks in places but will put to one side do you know of anyone that can fit new surrounds..?

Speak to Wembley Speakers. They will probably have suitable surrounds available and can fit them.

The ALS40 are good fun. Very fruity bottom end, you should be able to shake the house quite nicely with those.

[dantheman91]

Speak to Wembley Speakers. They will probably have suitable surrounds available and can fit them.

The ALS40 are good fun. Very fruity bottom end, you should be able to shake the house quite nicely with those.

They were less then £50 from a lady doing a house clearance..I have emailed Wembley speakers and a couple of other local engineers...

[dantheman91]

I have found someone local to fit the surrounds hopefully they will be up and running in a couple of weeks...:)

[dantheman91]

Foams ordered should be up and running week after next..

[dantheman91]

Marantz PM4 and Audio Note ANJ/D Speakers

A good match?

[dantheman91]

Foams are here for the IMF's :)

Can anybody advice on how i can fit them myself?

[walpurgis]

Foams are here for the IMF's :)

Can anybody advice on how i can fit them myself?

Very carefully! :)



Seriously, if the cones move back and forth freely without the coils rubbing, don't worry about shimming as the rear spiders are still concentric to the magnet gap.

Just clean the old foam off the chassis and cone carefully. Probably best just scraped off with a craft knife or similar.

Bond the new surrounds evenly to the cones first as you can then move them around a bit on the chassis lip to centralise them. If you're not sure about positioning, hold them in place with a few blobs of BluTak until you're happy, then tack glue them in three equally spaced positions, allow to dry then bond the rest. Use a small art brush to apply adhesive. Most seem to use water based PVA, I prefer Aleene's Tacky Glue, also water based.

[dantheman91]

Thanks Geoff

Does the O ring need to come off to glue the foam to the chassis on the out edge...?

[walpurgis]

Thanks Geoff

Does the O ring need to come off to glue the foam to the chassis on the out edge...?

Yes. I take it you mean the trim ring. Remove it by slipping a blade under it and separating it gently from the chassis rim. Clean it carefully for re-use. It's probably fairly fragile.

[dantheman91]

Yes. I take it you mean the trim ring. Clean it carefully for re-use. It's probably fairly fragile.

Yes this going to attempt a try at doing it but if not they will be going on a trip to Bournemouth mids are glued in dont want to wreck to cabs by trying to remove it

Thank you...

[dantheman91]

Rotted Surround no taken off of one midrange now need to do the remainder residue on the cone is this essential? I'm still learning bear with me...

[walpurgis]

need to do the remainder residue on the cone is this essential?

Yes. Get the cone edge as clean as you can. Be patient and take your time.

I'm betting the drivers are not glued in. No doubt there's some mastic like sealant gripping them. If you have any plastic window frame fitting wedges, you could try tapping a few in around the chassis and leaving them for a while. I reckon the mid drivers will loosen and lift free.

[dantheman91]

The Chassis is nice and clean and ready to go i'm just left with cone how do it get fully clean i have tried to peel but no luck..

Please bare with me..

[Ian7633]

I found this on YouTube, it gives you a few hints but as Geoff said be careful and take your time.
https://youtu.be/71ExFMuhqxM

[walpurgis]

The Chassis is nice and clean and ready to go i'm just left with cone how do it get fully clean i have tried to peel but no luck..

Please bare with me..

Try scraping the residue off with a penknife or similar.

[dantheman91]

The IMF's are in a friends workshop i was not brave enough to attempt the repair of the foam

Today's listen is

Luxman SQ 507X and Ruark Swordsman Speakers / Arcam Alpha 7SE - Sure hit the spot of demo last night sounded fantastic very impressed all for £130 :mental: you could spend ££££'s like a mate has and it wont sound this good...

Happy Listening flicking through the music channels at present....

[Macca]

The IMF's are in a friends workshop i was not brave enough to attempt the repair of the foam
..

Wise man. Should be excellent when they are done.

[dantheman91]

Wise man. Should be excellent when they are done.


Im Hoping Mart...

[dantheman91]

Audio Note ANJ/D back in the main system with Luxman SQ 507X

:)

Trying room corners as they are supposed to be used this way very good huge sound stage plenty of power from 55 watts Happy Listening very happy until rotation starts again...:mental:

[Macca]

Audio Note ANJ/D back in the main system with Luxman SQ 507X

:)

Trying room corners as they are supposed to be used this way very good huge sound stage plenty of power from 55 watts Happy Listening very happy until rotation starts again...:mental:

But the bass, dude, the bass. It's just tragic.

[dantheman91]

But the bass, dude, the bass. It's just tragic.

Love a bit of bass Not booming which is a bonus articulate is the word...

[dantheman91]

IMF's are back Saturday...

:gig::rave::gig:

[dantheman91]

15 Hours till i get the IMF's home...

[Frazeur1]

The anticipation would be enough to make you pee down your leg! Enjoy them, looking forward to your comments and of course, pictures! :)

[dantheman91]

First Impression I'm blown away with their quality they sure are something very special and often overlooked quite heavy running them on the Technics U&S Pre and Power amps to run them in with TV use / Youtube ETC...

Superb with be having a proper listen later on with some ciders

My speaker search is over i have more than enough quality speakers now...:)

[Macca]

Lol you have the same problem as me, you can't get to the actual Cds to play them as there is too much kit in the way. :D

[walpurgis]

Glad you're impressed Dan. It's a long time since I heard any, but I have a lasting impression of devastating bass. Tighter than that from the pure transmission line big IMF's.

[Frazeur1]

Very nice Dan, enjoy the tunes!

[dantheman91]

Lol you have the same problem as me, you can't get to the actual Cds to play them as there is too much kit in the way. :D

Cheeky even worse the other side cant get to half my Vinyl...

[dantheman91]

Glad you're impressed Dan. It's a long time since I heard any, but I have a lasting impression of devastating bass. Tighter than that from the pure transmission line big IMF's.

We first demoed them on the floor a big no no but on the stands tight and clean bass and the mid is gorgeous got to be careful with lifting them not the lightest running them in for a couple of days i got a free Pioneer PD 203 cd player from a friend also not to bad of a day really must stop now though...

[dantheman91]

Very nice Dan, enjoy the tunes!

Will do Tim

Currently Pink Floyd..

[dantheman91]

PS now the right way round from the markers on the covers...

:D

[dantheman91]

Sure are getting better and better with each listen even hearing some things i have never hear before and i own 2 sets of good Tannoys and to say they will be my reference speaker from now on is saying something i think you would need to spend thousands to have this level of quality today thats truly why i love vintage HI FI theirs is stuff you just cannot beat today and im using Technics and to think what they would be like something British excites me even more the cleanest speakers i have ever heard on Vinyl too...

[Edward]

Good to hear you are loving your IMFs Dan. As I think I mentioned to you (in another thread?) I also got my IMFs (ALS30) back up and running (https://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?60088-IMF-ALS30&p=1035205#post1035205) and they sure are good. Nice tight sound all round with incredible bass considering their size. I'm now limbering up to do a recap which ought to bring them up a great deal.

What's the background to your IMFs and have the caps been done? (sorry if you said already).

[dantheman91]

Hi Edward

Will be making the remainder payment for the tisbury wednesday....

The history of my IMFs are i think they have been barely used as they are showing no signs of sound deterioration at all honestly they are top notch i dont think doing the caps on my ones would make a difference but who knows i bought them from a lady doing a house clear in a very wealthy area of bournemouth so much so i had to pay over what they were listed for just to get my hands on them due to the phone calls she had at the time but only £30 over so a stonking bargain they were a month of waiting and they have delivered superb results....will be running a Quad 405 and Tisbury ASAP...


Can not describe how happy i am.

Thank You
Daniel

[Edward]

rock on Dan :cool:

The Quad 405 will be a great match for the IMFs.

Hopefully you have some solid stands as this will provide for great definition.

[Macca]

Sure are getting better and better with each listen even hearing some things i have never hear before and i own 2 sets of good Tannoys and to say they will be my reference speaker from now on is saying something i think you would need to spend thousands to have this level of quality today thats truly why i love vintage HI FI theirs is stuff you just cannot beat today and im using Technics and to think what they would be like something British excites me even more the cleanest speakers i have ever heard on Vinyl too...

As a fellow IMF owner I had a hunch that the Technics might make a good match. Although be interested to see what happens with your other amps.

[dantheman91]

rock on Dan :cool:

The Quad 405 will be a great match for the IMFs.

Hopefully you have some solid stands as this will provide for great definition.

:)

On Open Frame Stands at the moment they do the Job just need to nick the 405 from the lounge without my dad noticing as we share it..:eyebrows:

[dantheman91]

As a fellow IMF owner I had a hunch that the Technics might make a good match. Although be interested to see what happens with your other amps.

Hi Martin

Will be trying a mixed array in the next few days next up will be Quad.

They date from 1980 @ £351 new and worked out what they would cost in today's money comes to £1,461.86 :)

[Macca]

Hi Martin

Will be trying a mixed array in the next few days next up will be Quad.

They date from 1980 @ £351 new and worked out what they would cost in today's money comes to £1,461.86 :)

Yep not bargain basement. But IMFs are rich and full sounding, a combination of the design and the drivers used. So the tight, lean sound that is characteristic of Technics amps balances that out. At least that's my theory!

[dantheman91]

True...Still sounding Awesome

The Tisbury is here running a Quad 303 Power Amp sounds promising already and thats on cheap Teac test speakers....

[dantheman91]

Guys on a 2MV phono stage is it fine to use Moving Magnet Cartridges or is it just for MC as thinking of buying another nytech and the phono stage says 2mv just want to know

Thanks

[Firebottle]

It really depends what the loading is as to the MC MM suitability. I am pretty sure the Nytech is an MM input, as I had a Nytech years ago.

2mV is quite sensitive for MM.

[dantheman91]

Hi Alan

Cheers for the info much appreciated ususaly if a Nytech has an MC card it would say either MC1 or MC2 so this should be OK for MM...:)

[dantheman91]

I bought the Nytech guys for some reason its only playing in MONO on CD tried another link plug and still the same any thoughts on what the issue could be its cost enough already no the MONO switch is not on as i stupidly tested and said it was OK i can no longer return the item.

Any thoughts?

[dantheman91]

Slight Change Around

Wharfedale Dovedale III early 1970 Version / Quad 303 Power amplifier & Tisbury Passive Pre Amplifier CD Player is a Pioneer was Free and works Lol - Rock 'N' Roll their is some gear you just cannot beat and these 3 are awesome sounding together - The Dovedales are a worth while investment not worth an awful lot i payed £75 for mine has anyone ever used a phono Pre amplifier with the Tisbury as i have a P540 i can use for my Rega is this OK to do? Happy Listening

[Macca]

Slight Change Around

Wharfedale Dovedale III early 1970 Version / Quad 303 Power amplifier & Tisbury Passive Pre Amplifier CD Player is a Pioneer was Free and works Lol - Rock 'N' Roll their is some gear you just cannot beat and these 3 are awesome sounding together - The Dovedales are a worth while investment not worth an awful lot i payed £75 for mine has anyone ever used a phono Pre amplifier with the Tisbury as i have a P540 i can use for my Rega is this OK to do? Happy Listening

Yes it is ok to do. :)


A 303 with a passive and some easy to drive speakers is a great combination.

[walpurgis]

Tisbury also works well with the Quad 306 power amp.

[Light Dependant Resistor]

Yes agree Quad 303's were a very nice power amp - they have a really nice stereo presentation that other Quad power amps like 405's cannot do -
although a 306 per channel is also extremely good. As for attenuation - probably no need for me to say.

[Edward]

Are you giving up on your IMF speakers Dan?

[dantheman91]

Are you giving up on your IMF speakers Dan?

No Not at all Edward i love them -

I'm gonna be selling most of the collection so keep an eye in the classifieds :) got to be practical as its got beyond a joke.:)

[dantheman91]

Good Pairing

Quantum Electronics 1A100 Amplifier
Monitor Audio MA16's

Very Enjoyable Musical sounding Impressive Bass for the Small MA's :)

[dantheman91]

Change around

Creek 6060 Amplifier
Acoustic research AR20b Speakers
Pioneer PDS 203 CD player

Will be running this for a couple of days as not been used in a good while..

[walpurgis]

Change around

Creek 6060 Amplifier
Acoustic research AR20b Speakers
Pioneer PDS 203 CD player

Will be running this for a couple of days as not been used in a good while..

Interesting little combo. I can imagine that sounding pretty decent.

[dantheman91]

Interesting little combo. I can imagine that sounding pretty decent.

Yep sure sounds decent i was just playing Alborosie - Meets the Wailers United - Give it try if your into your reggae Great depth in the bass on the A&R's and the sweet spot is their treble its stunning on these im going through what i kept for a reason and VERY good indeed and the cost of this system i would say less the £100 and the Pioneer was free both speakers and amp have been serviced well new foams to the A&R's but they are rare so im gonna keep them.

[dantheman91]

Testing the Wharfedale Dovedale 3's More bass then the original ragged condition wise but full working order all is good -

Time to get pissed - On a Monday :eek:

Happy Listening

Youtube Videos Via Sky + Lazy..

Picture ASAP...

[dantheman91]

Warming up the Yamaha CR 1000 after a good while in storage the power on this one is awesome sounds superb with the Wharfedales and KEF's :eek: - Needs a service as bad pots causing intermittent channels so running on Aux's and phono...

[dantheman91]

My tech fitted a new Cog wheel to the Marantz CD 52 and fully serviced its a really nice unit one of the first i owned starting out.

Happy Listening

U2 - WAR -

[dantheman91]

Saved another Nytech 252 this one has a working Pre amp - :)

Bit of Fun - Phono stage really good - need a variable output CD player as highly sensitive tape input -

Happy Days...

[dantheman91]

Making some rather pleasant sounds Saturday evening fun

Tisbury Passive Pre Amplifier
Linn LK 85 Power Amplifier
Arcam Alpha 7SE
Heybrook Point 5 Speakers


:)

Making the most of the kit i have i gave the heybrooks to a mate in october last year but i brought them back last week as they were up for sale Lol...

[Edward]

You are very kind to your friends Dan. Give them something for free and then buy it back. I wish I had friends like you. :)

[dantheman91]

You are very kind to your friends Dan. Give them something for free and then buy it back. I wish I had friends like you. :)

True

We always do swaps ETC and buy when we can..

[dantheman91]

IMF ALS 40 II Speakers
Technics SU-C909U & SE A909S
Marantz CD 52

:rave::rave::rave:

Sounding Beautiful very impressed...

[dantheman91]

Dug out some Technics Linear speakers from 1981

The Technics SB R3's

Sounding very nice indeed the horns are very nice these were £174 new in 1981 not exactly cheap

Happy Listening

Bunny Wailer - Blackheart Man

[dantheman91]

Using a pair of Tannoy mercury F1 custom i bought from a sunday car boot rather nice sounding..

Just off to pick up a pair of Celestion Ditton 15 XR's for £20 :eek:

[dantheman91]

Incredible Bechmark BM1 speakers - Rare and sound superb -

Denon PMA 350SE Driving them

:eek::eek:

:rave::rave:

[walpurgis]

Never heard of those Benchmark speakers Dan.

[dantheman91]

Never heard of those Benchmark speakers Dan.

Hi Geoff

They are odd and i cannot find anything on them although a friend says they were expensive when new and they are very heavy using the foundation stands they look superb - I know the american Benchmark but these are not related the are made in Bristol - 4 Ohm so amplifier specific the denon runs 4 to 16 ohm so ideal very very impressed with playback the bass for their size is truly staggering deep and tuneful and all for £70 from a friend he knew nothing of them too we drive them with a Pioneer A77X we were blown away.

Xovers are at the back outside the cabinet too..

[walpurgis]

If you're still using that PD-S505 Precision, you should try it as a transport through a Monarchy Audio M22 DAC. It would blow yer socks off!! :)

[dantheman91]

If you're still using that PD-S505 Precision, you should try it as a transport through a Monarchy Audio M22 DAC. It would blow yer socks off!! :)

Yes still using the Precision spinning as i type Thanks for the tip will keep a look out..

:):)

[dantheman91]

The Marantz 2225 will be here tomorrow along with a free Pioneer also could be interesting..:)

Best Speakers to partner?

KEF Kit 2
Kef Reference 103
Celestion Ditton 15 and XR
Tannoy 615 MK2
Audio Note ANJ/D
IMF ALS 40 MK2
Tannoy DC 1000
Tannoy F1 Custom
Wharfedale Dovedale 3
Celestion A1 Compact
Heybrook Point 5
Technics SB R3
Tannoy Eclipse MK1
Acoustic Research AR20B
Benchmark BM1

[dantheman91]

Marantz 2225 goes in the collection - working really well

Set up with Pioneer 505 Precision and Tannoy Mercury F1 Customs -

:eek: Very nice indeed opps seem to have bought an Acoustic Research A04 too should be interesting with the A&R 20b's

Happy Listening..

[dantheman91]

Tonight's lash up

Acoustic Research A04 Amplifier
Acoustic Research 20B Speakers

Youtube Videos and Beer

Sounding Very sweet lovely mid range...:):) :eek:

[dantheman91]

Ahh Nostalgia the first system i ever owned up and running bought them back over time

Pioneer A300X Amplifier
Marantz CD52 CD Player
Denon TU260 Tuner
Celestion Ditton 15 Speakers

:rave::rave::rave:

To this day still sounds very good indeed one of my favs many good times from the past and now time to make new ones in 2019

[dantheman91]

Luxman SQ 507X
Audio Note ANJ/D Speakers
Denon 260L Tuner
Pioneer 505 Precision

:rave::rave::gig:

[dantheman91]

Leak Stereo 30 Amplifier No Plus Version
KEF Kit Speakers
Arcam Alpha 7 CD Player

Sounding very enjoyable this morning most impressed :) thats less than £100 worth of fun and it sounds fantastic..

[dantheman91]

Luxman SQ 507X
The Free KLH Model 32 Speakers
Arcam Alpha 7SE

The KLH "Henry Kloss" have a lovely warm the "8" bass drivers are superb :):) Happy Listening warming up the Luxman beautiful bit of kit..

:guitar::guitar::guitar::gig::gig::gig::rave::rave ::rave::smoking::smoking:

[dantheman91]

Quad 33 Pre
Linn LK85 Power
Kef Reference 103 Speakers
Arcam CD player

:guitar::guitar::guitar::guitar::fingers::fingers: :fingers::fingers:

Very nice indeed - It does match

[dantheman91]

Collecting a pair of ARC 101 speakers for my nytech 252 next week from our fellow member Dr Henry Jones..

Should be interesting..