Hello Everybody

[Gaz]

My name is Gary, I live in Gloucestershire with my wife, who naturally has no interest in hifi, kids are grown up and left home.

My system is definitely at the budget end of the spectrum and consists of
Marantz CD63KI
Pioneer A656 Reference
Quadral Rondo Phonologues
Atacama Stands

I'm considering venturing back to vinyl at some point

My musical taste is quite varied, everything from classical to Rammstein but mostly rock and lots of Pink Floyd

I think that's everything

Thanks for having me

[meBob]

Hello Gaz,

And Welcome!

I've only been on this site just over a year myself and I'm no expert, but the folks on this site have given a lot of help and one year on HIFI wise, I'm in a much better position and enjoying the sound of my system.

Your system is looking a fair bit better than mine when I joined and certainly not the budget end of budget.

I can't really help with the vinyl side of things I only listen to flacs mostly, but you'll shortly be swamped with people who can help and with a knowledge to impress.

Good luck,
Rob.

[walpurgis]

Hello Gary. Welcome to AOS.

If you want opinions on record playing equipment, I'm sure our members can oblige. Just ask any questions in the Analogue Arts section.

You'll find plenty going on here, so just join in any chat that interests you.


Enjoy the forum,
Geoff.

[Firebottle]

Hi Gary and welcome.
At least your amplifier has a phono input, MC as well as MM I see. Get yourself a Lenco GL75 and you are good to go.

There is a very good example here https://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?60438-FS-Well-fettled-Lenco-GL75&highlight=Lenco+GL75
If your budget doesn't stretch that far you can pick up original condition ones for a lot less then improve as you and the budget see fit.
If you want to hear what they are capable of you are welcome to visit.

[dantheman91]

Hi Gary

Welcome you will enjoy this place...

[Audio Al]

Hi Gaz

I'm considering venturing back to vinyl at some point


Just do it and hear proper music again :)

Welcome ;)

[AJSki2fly]

I am sure that once your back in vinyland again then you will be soon wondering what to do with the CD's etc. I did the same 3 years ago and it has now become a bit of an obsession hunting out the good records to be found in charity and 2nd hand shops, they are there you just need to go and look regularly.

Welcome to Art of Sound, there are some very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable people on here.

[Audio Al]

I am sure that once your back in vinyland again then you will be soon wondering what to do with the CD's etc. I did the same 3 years ago and it has now become a bit of an obsession hunting out the good records to be found in charity and 2nd hand shops, they are there you just need to go and look regularly.

Welcome to Art of Sound, there are some very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable people on here.


Its all part of the vinyl addiction , dont forget car boot sales :eyebrows: