View Full Version : What system did you have, on this day, 3 years ago
Bigman80
11-11-2018, 07:56
Facebook does this thing where it reminds you what you were doing 3 or 4 years ago. Today a picture of my old Inspire Quest TT was on there. Come a long way since then. So what were you using in 2015 Vs Today!
Heres mine in 2015:
Inspire Quest TT
Rega 202 arm
Goldring Electra cartridge
NAD 314 integrated
Celestion DL6 speakers.
Today:
Technics SP10 MK2
Phonomac AT1010 tonearm
Level 1 DCB1 preamp
Krell KSA 100 MK2
Pioneer CS-77A speakers
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181111/6007b02d626c66cec8d811a7e18e94d4.jpg
Beobloke
11-11-2018, 09:56
If I remember correctly, 2015 was:
- Garrard 301 turntable
- SME 309 arm
- Ortofon Kontrapunkt b cartridge
- Naim Supernait
- Naim CD5XS + FlatCapXS
- Mowgan Audio Ogma speakers
I’m still using the Naims and the Mowgans for reviewing purposes but the only thing from above left in my main system is the SME.
according to the library it was this
https://imageshack.com/a/img922/3631/zxdZi8.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181111/d2386a0620020f26459868393ab3cc3b.jpg
Tannoy DC10TS, JVC QLA7, Beresford DAC, Croft pre, Sony & Krell CD players, Sansui tuner/streamer, Quad Elites.
Sony CDPSA790XB QS Cd player
XTZ Class A100D3 amp
IMF TLS50 loudspeakers
http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac233/Macca_photos_2009/imf%20001.jpg (http://s903.photobucket.com/user/Macca_photos_2009/media/imf%20001.jpg.html)
Today:
Same CD player! (although only temporary stop gap)
Nelson Pass DBC1 pre
Krell KSA50S power
JM Lab Focal Electra 926 speakers
http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac233/Macca_photos_2009/DSC_0027.jpg (http://s903.photobucket.com/user/Macca_photos_2009/media/DSC_0027.jpg.html)
Bloody HiFi Forums [emoji23]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181111/06ee22fee08af980aa47853109e4bc93.jpg
LOL looks like we are all incorrigible box-swappers so far!
Bloody HiFi Forums [emoji23]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181111/06ee22fee08af980aa47853109e4bc93.jpg
You know it makes sense Mikey. Crossley are the pinnacle after all.
You know it makes sense Mikey. Crossley are the pinnacle after all.[emoji23]
according to the library it was this
https://imageshack.com/a/img922/3631/zxdZi8.jpg
still got a lot of it but only using the 2 amps and the power-inspired mains regenerator.. Speakers are stored upstairs.. nice speakers the kefs
Sony CDPSA790XB QS Cd player
XTZ Class A100D3 amp
IMF TLS50 loudspeakers
Today:
Same CD player! (although only temporary stop gap)
Nelson Pass DBC1 pre
Krell KSA50S power
JM Lab Focal Electra 926 speakers
No vinyl action anymore Martin? Can still see the 1200 on top of your rack.
still got a lot of it but only using the 2 amps and the power-inspired mains regenerator.. Speakers are stored upstairs.. nice speakers the kefs
Still got all of mine from 2015 as well. And all the stuff I've had in-between.
No vinyl action anymore Martin? Can still see the 1200 on top of your rack.
No, replaced it all with CDs. Sold the phonostage and some turntables too. Down to just 3 decks now. Can't bring myself to sell the SL1200 though.
ianlenco
11-11-2018, 10:52
What an interesting idea Oliver but in a way I wish you hadn't started this! I've got a member's systems thread on Lenco Heaven so I can look back over the years to see what gear I had. My thread is ironically called Ian's fairly stable system and 2015 was particularly unstable!
http://i.imgur.com/EL4SVTQh.jpg#gWPQG
In this pic you can see open baffles using Alpair 10 full rangers and Visaton 15" bass units. Sources are a Vortexbox, Meridian Director DAC, a Transcriptors Saturn with ADC XLM cart - really just for show, and a Lenco idler driven Orbe platter sitting on a Mycro frame plus Ittok and Zyx R50 Bloom. Amplification was a Sugden A21 SE or a Ming Da Piccolo depending on mood. Not shown were alternative speakers.
http://i.imgur.com/ol92Rluh.jpg#gWPQG
As well as these Frugelhorn XLs using Alpair drivers I also had the baby Frugelhorns and a pair of Proac Response 1.5's. Other gear had come and gone in 2015 as well.
Today the only thing that has survived is the Zyx cartridge. Digital is a Innuos Zen Mini with an Eastern Electic Minimax DAC, analogue a replinthed JVC TT-71 deck with Jelco 12" arm and speakers are Jordan Eikona transmission lines. This photo is not quite up to date but shows the DIY Jordans quite well.
https://i.imgur.com/ElUncUQh.jpg#gWPQG
Quite a bit of my current system has been inspired by members here so thanks to all who contributed!
Boyse6748
11-11-2018, 14:41
What an interesting idea Oliver but in a way I wish you hadn't started this! I've got a member's systems thread on Lenco Heaven so I can look back over the years to see what gear I had. My thread is ironically called Ian's fairly stable system and 2015 was particularly unstable!
http://i.imgur.com/EL4SVTQh.jpg#gWPQG
In this pic you can see open baffles using Alpair 10 full rangers and Visaton 15" bass units. Sources are a Vortexbox, Meridian Director DAC, a Transcriptors Saturn with ADC XLM cart - really just for show, and a Lenco idler driven Orbe platter sitting on a Mycro frame plus Ittok and Zyx R50 Bloom. Amplification was a Sugden A21 SE or a Ming Da Piccolo depending on mood. Not shown were alternative speakers.
http://i.imgur.com/ol92Rluh.jpg#gWPQG
As well as these Frugelhorn XLs using Alpair drivers I also had the baby Frugelhorns and a pair of Proac Response 1.5's. Other gear had come and gone in 2015 as well.
Today the only thing that has survived is the Zyx cartridge. Digital is a Innuos Zen Mini with an Eastern Electic Minimax DAC, analogue a replinthed JVC TT-71 deck with Jelco 12" arm and speakers are Jordan Eikona transmission lines. This photo is not quite up to date but shows the DIY Jordans quite well.
https://i.imgur.com/ElUncUQh.jpg#gWPQG
Quite a bit of my current system has been inspired by members here so thanks to all who contributed!
Just love the look of those Eikona transmission line speakers. Very envious!
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Bigman80
11-11-2018, 23:33
If I remember correctly, 2015 was:
- Garrard 301 turntable
- SME 309 arm
- Ortofon Kontrapunkt b cartridge
- Naim Supernait
- Naim CD5XS + FlatCapXS
- Mowgan Audio Ogma speakers
I’m still using the Naims and the Mowgans for reviewing purposes but the only thing from above left in my main system is the SME.What replaced the Kb, Adam?
Bigman80
11-11-2018, 23:34
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181111/d2386a0620020f26459868393ab3cc3b.jpg
Tannoy DC10TS, JVC QLA7, Beresford DAC, Croft pre, Sony & Krell CD players, Sansui tuner/streamer, Quad Elites.Nice looking rig. Tannoys any good?
Bigman80
11-11-2018, 23:35
Sony CDPSA790XB QS Cd player
XTZ Class A100D3 amp
IMF TLS50 loudspeakers
http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac233/Macca_photos_2009/imf%20001.jpg (http://s903.photobucket.com/user/Macca_photos_2009/media/imf%20001.jpg.html)
Today:
Same CD player! (although only temporary stop gap)
Nelson Pass DBC1 pre
Krell KSA50S power
JM Lab Focal Electra 926 speakers
http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac233/Macca_photos_2009/DSC_0027.jpg (http://s903.photobucket.com/user/Macca_photos_2009/media/DSC_0027.jpg.html) Bet that sounds pretty damn good. Were the IMF any good Macca?
Bigman80
11-11-2018, 23:38
What an interesting idea Oliver but in a way I wish you hadn't started this! I've got a member's systems thread on Lenco Heaven so I can look back over the years to see what gear I had. My thread is ironically called Ian's fairly stable system and 2015 was particularly unstable!
http://i.imgur.com/EL4SVTQh.jpg#gWPQG
In this pic you can see open baffles using Alpair 10 full rangers and Visaton 15" bass units. Sources are a Vortexbox, Meridian Director DAC, a Transcriptors Saturn with ADC XLM cart - really just for show, and a Lenco idler driven Orbe platter sitting on a Mycro frame plus Ittok and Zyx R50 Bloom. Amplification was a Sugden A21 SE or a Ming Da Piccolo depending on mood. Not shown were alternative speakers.
http://i.imgur.com/ol92Rluh.jpg#gWPQG
As well as these Frugelhorn XLs using Alpair drivers I also had the baby Frugelhorns and a pair of Proac Response 1.5's. Other gear had come and gone in 2015 as well.
Today the only thing that has survived is the Zyx cartridge. Digital is a Innuos Zen Mini with an Eastern Electic Minimax DAC, analogue a replinthed JVC TT-71 deck with Jelco 12" arm and speakers are Jordan Eikona transmission lines. This photo is not quite up to date but shows the DIY Jordans quite well.
https://i.imgur.com/ElUncUQh.jpg#gWPQG
Quite a bit of my current system has been inspired by members here so thanks to all who contributed!Thanks Ian. How do the open baffles do? I've only just started to consider speakers as my next upgrade and open baffle make a lot of sense to me.
Nice looking rig. Tannoys any good?
They were very good, bass to die for but they had a tendency towards harshness at times. Ultimately I preferred my Arden IIs overall so moved the DC10Ts on.
Bigman80
12-11-2018, 00:05
They were very good, bass to die for but they had a tendency towards harshness at times. Ultimately I preferred my Arden IIs overall so moved the DC10Ts on.Cheers Roy.
Beobloke
12-11-2018, 03:05
What replaced the Kb, Adam?
A Clearaudio MC Essence. Still have the Kontrapunkt and would like it re-tipped but it’s been to one place already who say it can’t be done, which I thought was a bit odd.
Bigman80
12-11-2018, 06:30
A Clearaudio MC Essence. Still have the Kontrapunkt and would like it re-tipped but it’s been to one place already who say it can’t be done, which I thought was a bit odd.Ooh, not heard one of those.
Bet that sounds pretty damn good. Were the IMF any good Macca?
I still have them, I suspect they will benefit from cap replacement in the crossovers. I bought the caps from Falcon, never got round to it as other speakers appeared.
if you don't like bass-light speakers then they are a dream come true, they have the same power in the bass as big Tannoys. Even recordings I had thought were a bit bass-light sound like the bass guitar is playing directly through the speakers. Bass definition is another matter although I suspect that would improve with the xover re-build. I also considered taking the passive crossovers out entirely and doing it digitally (8 channels of amplification required!) Again never got round to it.
ianlenco
12-11-2018, 08:52
Thanks Ian. How do the open baffles do? I've only just started to consider speakers as my next upgrade and open baffle make a lot of sense to me.
Hi Oliver,
I had a few open baffles at this time which I really liked. They have a quality about them which is very seductive, so open and airy but need plenty of room behind them if you want a decent bass response even with 15" woofers. These were my last build which looked a bit better than my previous ones :) with a simple crossover, one inductor, one capacitor, and they worked really well but I could tell they were tolerated rather than loved by my ever patient wife so they went to another good home.
Spectral Morn
12-11-2018, 10:15
Moved from Abstract Gallery which is for non audio related images. As this has audio images in it, it belongs here.
Bigman80
12-11-2018, 10:43
Moved from Abstract Gallery which is for non audio related images. As this has audio images in it, it belongs here.Thanks!
Gordon Steadman
12-11-2018, 10:45
Just stopped by as I do occasionally.
My main system is exactly the same then as it is now! Quad 57 / Leak Stereo 20 / Origin Live kit turntable / Pioneer PD7700 CD player. No box swapping here ta!
Frazeur1
12-11-2018, 11:56
I had the same system three years ago that I have had for almost six years total. Naim Uniti, pair of Naim Nap-100 amps and Larsen Model 4 speakers, with a mix of Croft Micro 25/Series 7 amps thrown in the cycle. Six months ago came my current setup. Still have the Naim Uniti and pair of Croft Series 7 amps.....
Linn LP12 / Ittok/Ortofon 2M Black
Marantz CD6005
Musical Fidelity A3
Harbeth Compact 7
Same cat https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181112/1736b80fbf09a406905bc7c17efdc4d9.jpg
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Bigman80
12-11-2018, 13:27
Just stopped by as I do occasionally.
My main system is exactly the same then as it is now! Quad 57 / Leak Stereo 20 / Origin Live kit turntable / Pioneer PD7700 CD player. No box swapping here ta![emoji38]
I look forward to that level of stability!!
Bigman80
12-11-2018, 13:27
Linn LP12 / Ittok/Ortofon 2M Black
Marantz CD6005
Musical Fidelity A3
Harbeth Compact 7
Same cat https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181112/1736b80fbf09a406905bc7c17efdc4d9.jpg
Sent from my SM-G920F using TapatalkWow, you've moved on too Ian. Well done!
I really enjoyed the Linn and although not to everyone's taste I like the way it reproduces music. However I got fed up with the almost constant fettling and the massively overpriced upgrades.
If you're on a tight budget the Marantz CD player is a serious contender.
lp12,ittok.
sony 700es amp.
techics plg450 cd player
klh 23 speakers.
shit interconnects.
http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj548/jamiecreig123/20150711_220853_LLS_zpsbvdcztu9.jpg
today,
sony tts-8000 and pioneer plc-590 turntables
john wood kt88 valve amp.
nakamichi pre amp.
sony x555es cd player.
yamaha ns1000m speakers.
karma interconnects.
Can only find one picture from 2015 of my system (and not a good one)
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a373/gninnamag/Hifi/Current%20HiFi/20151205_032823_zpsuxlcxgrw.jpg
Speakers were Quad 12l's
TT was a Lenco GL75 in a very heavy plinth (top half about 24Kg) - bottom half was filled with sand and weighed around 10Kg.
Arm was a Linn Basik and the cartridge would have been an A&R P77
Used an Integrated amp - Audiodab 8000A - owned new from 1984
Sounded very good to be honest.
What I have now is in my signature.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a373/gninnamag/Hifi/New%20Lenco%20Plinth/20180720_185003_zpsy5zjhlvy.jpg
3 years ago I started my vintage route. The beginning was quite modest with basic Technics gear. I had no idea what will follow:) Initially, when the strategy was not clear yet, I was addicted to purchase cassette tape decks. So far 16 units, 10 of which were a mistake.
https://i.imgur.com/moWq0UE.jpg
So step by step I have reached the current status - a complete vintage Pioneer system. This journey was full with emotions:) In the beginning I had no tapes. Now I have around 6-700 cassettes and 30 reel tapes.
https://i.imgur.com/gfvljyS.jpg
Bigman80
12-11-2018, 20:15
lp12,ittok.
sony 700es amp.
techics plg450 cd player
klh 23 speakers.
shit interconnects.
http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj548/jamiecreig123/20150711_220853_LLS_zpsbvdcztu9.jpg
today,
sony tts-8000 and pioneer plc-590 turntables
john wood kt88 valve amp.
nakamichi pre amp.
sony x555es cd player.
yamaha ns1000m speakers.
karma interconnects."Shit interconnects" [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]
Big steps from you too mate.
Bigman80
12-11-2018, 20:16
3 years ago I started my vintage route. The beginning was quite modest with basic Technics gear. I had no idea what will follow:) Initially, when the strategy was not clear yet, I was addicted to purchase cassette tape decks. So far 16 units, 10 of which were a mistake.
https://i.imgur.com/moWq0UE.jpg
So step by step I have reached the current status - a complete vintage Pioneer system. This journey was full with emotions:) In the beginning I had no tapes. Now I have around 6-700 cassettes and 30 reel tapes.
https://i.imgur.com/gfvljyS.jpgSuper attractive setup. I love it!!
Super attractive setup. I love it!!
Thank you Oliver!
I really like it although my main system is Naim.
Bigman80
12-11-2018, 20:54
Thank you Oliver!
I really like it although my main system is Naim.I love the older Japanese stuff. It's so stylish.
Beautiful.
love that Pioneer system.
love that Pioneer system.
There is something in these vintage Japanese bits Martin. This got me hooked.
There is something in these vintage Japanese bits Martin. This got me hooked.
Yes they do - it's the kit I marvelled at as an impoverished youth. I'm going to put a vintage Akai system together one day.
Yes they do - it's the kit I marvelled at as an impoverished youth. I'm going to put a vintage Akai system together one day.
aye, the silver akai and rotel stuff of the 70's was what we all yearned for, but couldn't afford. TBH it looked better than it was I guess but I'd still have it
. TBH it looked better than it was I guess but I'd still have it
True enough but I'd use it as the TV system, more than good enough for that.
I'd use it anyway. Not a fan of the speakers personally but thats not to say there is anything wrong with them, as there isnt.
Audio Al
13-11-2018, 06:47
Me , Probably my fully upgraded 1210 , Now long gone and moved on :)
Lawrence001
13-11-2018, 07:21
Speakers: Kef reference model 3 and NHT 2.5i
Amplification: I'd just sold my MF Studio T and The Preamp so was probably using a Tisbury passive into a Nad 370 power section
Source: HHB CD recorder (Pioneer stable platter) into a Trichord Research dac.
It all sounded quite nice actually!
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3 years ago? Well amps and speakers are unchanged but I have three more tone arms and several cartridges to play with now.
https://i.imgur.com/5vpDRTO.jpg
Kenwood KD-990
Yamaha C4 / M4
Marantz CD-73
Sony TC-K81
Pioneer TX-9500
Tannoy Berkeley 2
Bigman80
14-11-2018, 00:03
https://i.imgur.com/5vpDRTO.jpg
Kenwood KD-990
Yamaha C4 / M4
Marantz CD-73
Sony TC-K81
Pioneer TX-9500
Tannoy Berkeley 2Very nice. How are/were the tannoys?
How are/were the tannoys?
They were great especially once they were up on 8" stands. I really enjoyed them so, when I had the chance to replace them with bigger Tannoys, I couldn't resist.
Bigman80
14-11-2018, 10:08
They were great especially once they were up on 8" stands. I really enjoyed them so, when I had the chance to replace them with bigger Tannoys, I couldn't resist.Thanks. Looking like I'm going to have to get a listen to some Tannoy speakers
Thanks. Looking like I'm going to have to get a listen to some Tannoy speakers
If you're ever up in Glasgow, you're welcome to come and listen to my Lockwoods.
Bigman80
14-11-2018, 15:10
If you're ever up in Glasgow, you're welcome to come and listen to my Lockwoods.Thanks!!
Wakefield Turntables
14-11-2018, 18:21
Rather boring, the only things that's different is the EAR 834P clone, all my other stuff is the same.
Rather boring, the only things that's different is the EAR 834P clone, all my other stuff is the same.
You were pretty much on the top tier already though so not that surprising.
Bigman80
14-11-2018, 18:34
Rather boring, the only things that's different is the EAR 834P clone, all my other stuff is the same.That's contentment.
Basically the same system. With new crossover mods, extensive DAC mods and better selection of expensive triodes and other valves.
I've been very happy with my system for a number of years now. Only significant difference is that Hifiman 400s has supplanted AUDIO Technica AD900 as my premium headphones, and a Xduoo xd-05 with Burson v5i opamp upgrade shares headphone duty with my Hifi News Headcase headphone amp. I'm sentimental, when I get used to something and like it, it tends to stay for a long time.
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