Shane's System Blog

[southall-1998_mk2]

Still using my trusty little Mordaunt Short MS10i Speakers. Gosh, I bought them nearly 7 years ago now. Amazing that I've still kept them after selling so many other speakers!

For CD, I'm using a Technics SL-PS620A. Nothing too much to write home about, but it does the job.

This is the amp I'm using at the moment- https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HIFI-Finished-Clone-NAIM-NAP140-Stereo-Audio-power-amplifier-70W-70W-amp/122731714052?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

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[southall-1998_mk2]

Will get some pics up in a couple days.

S.

[southall-1998_mk2]

Was planning on picking up a Unison Unico in the new year, but this is no longer going to happen. For now I'll just ''make do'' with my current amplifier. I'm always keeping my eye out on the local hifi horizon. Finding decent secondhand Hi-Fi in Torquay can be hard sometimes. The audio buffs down in Exeter/beyond have better chances of finding nice kit locally, bloody bastards!

Got a Schiit Mani 3 on it's way. I really rate Schiit products. Great VFM.

Must get some pics up when I have time.

S.

[hifinutt]

schiit stuff is very good as yu say shane , been enjoying the freya pre and saga for a while now

[southall-1998_mk2]

Got some Q Acoustics 2010i Speakers here. Not a huge fan of their '2010' family, but I'll give these 2010i a chance. Not sure how long I'll keep them for though? Probably looking at least a couple months. If all turns out good, well who knows, maybe endgame, eh?

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[Bigman80]

Got some Q Acoustics 2010i Speakers here. Not a huge fan of their '2010' family, but I'll give these 2010i a chance. Not sure how long I'll keep them for though? Probably looking at least a couple months. If all turns out good, well who knows, maybe endgame, eh?

S.That's what we're all after but rarely get there.

How's the amp.

[southall-1998_mk2]

That's what we're all after but rarely get there.

How's the amp.

Not sure how to really describe this amp. Need to spend more time listening to know its true colors. Prior I was using an Exposure 2010S2, now that is a good little amp. Should have kept it, hey ho!

S.

[southall-1998_mk2]

Nothing has changed in my system yet. Haven't had the time to sit down and listen to some tunes lately.

Toying around with the idea of getting some Dali speakers, possibly before Summer season comes along.

S.

[Gazjam]

Nothing has changed in my system yet. Haven't had the time to sit down and listen to some tunes lately.

Toying around with the idea of getting some Dali speakers, possibly before Summer season comes along.

S.

Hi Shane,
strong reccy here for the Dali Zensor 5 small floorstanders, picked up a set for the office system and despite their small size they perform a magic trick with a rich deep bass and very clear mid and top end.
Great little things, got mine in white to match the room.

https://i.imgur.com/CUagCLe.jpg

Dali's are small floorstanders. Next to the Eddingdales (Mind you the E's ARE very big!)
https://i.imgur.com/h91rTBn.jpg

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[Marco]

Nice office system, Gaz! Is that another Densen?:)

Oh, and what's that Sony stuff in your main system?:cool:

Marco.

[Gazjam]

The Densen’s been transplanted from the big rig and into the second system Marco.
What’s replaced it?
Need to get that system blog updated. :eyebrows:

Its Shane’s thread, will post seperately.

The Sony stuff isn’t even plugged in, just filling in gaps in the rack!
Sony ES tuner and my old TCK611s tape deck I used to run.
Look cool.

[southall-1998_mk2]

Very nice, Gaz.

I'm aiming more towards bookshelf/stand mount size. So for example something like the Zensor 3 will suffice.

S.

[Marco]

The Densen’s been transplanted from the big rig and into the second system Marco.
What’s replaced it?
Need to get that system blog updated. :eyebrows:

Its Shane’s thread, will post seperately.

The Sony stuff isn’t even plugged in, just filling in gaps in the rack!
Sony ES tuner and my old TCK611s tale deck I used to run.

Ah, noted... In terms of the bit in bold, get that sorted pronto!:D

Marco.

[southall-1998_mk2]

The ever so popular Slee Novo. Have owned a couple examples in the past. This is now my 3rd helping. These are very good sounding, very musical and can drive (not all) most headphones.

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https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4838/46872033411_af98ae24cc_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2epVqx6)

[southall-1998_mk2]

Currently using Dali Zensor 3 Speakers. They sound very nice. The mids are wonderfully communicative and lucid.

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[southall-1998_mk2]

Dali Zensor 3 Speakers.

Denon CD/AMP Combo. ''710AE'' series. Think these go back to around 2009/2010 era. The internals inside the amp look similar to the older Denon PMA-250se.

Sounds alright!

S.


https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7884/47516147861_208e44a298_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2foQFjD)

[Gazjam]

Very groovy room Shane!

Systems looking good mate.
The Dali speakers really sound good, enjoying their Zensor 5’s m’self.

[Jimbo]

Is that in your shed?

[southall-1998_mk2]

Is that in your shed?


Garden cabin.

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[southall-1998_mk2]

Sold on the Dali Zensor 3 a few weeks ago to help my parents with the mortgage.

Now I'm using some slightly cheaper Dali Spektor 2. Nice little speakers, plenty enough bass to fill our semi-medium sized cabin room. I notice the treble on these Spektor 2 are voiced slightly warmer than the more airy Zensor. Which can be a bit of a good thing for poorer recordings.

Would love to try their Rubicon 3 Speakers someday! But of course I'll need a better class of amp/cd player.

S.


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[southall-1998_mk2]

Looking at possibly changing my amplifier in the next couple months or so. Been reading about the Audiolab 6000A integrated. Will soon be making arrangements to audition the 6000A in a few weeks.

S.

[basslover]

I for one will be interested in your thoughts - been looking at this amp, alongside the Nad d3045 and Quad Vena..let us know how you get on.

[southall-1998_mk2]

Going to be picking them up in the next 10 days or so. Should be interesting!

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[hifinutt]

look forward to how you get on with the audiolab and oberon

[southall-1998_mk2]

Not going to be buying the Oberon. Because money was spent a few days ago, to help purchase a wheelchair for my grandfather.

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[Gazjam]

Well done mate, the right thing to do.
can always pick one up later when funds allow.

[hifinutt]

absolutely right , got to get your priorities right

[southall-1998_mk2]

Nothing in my system has changed for 6 months....wow! Still using budget tier Denon ''PMA-710'' series amp/cd combo, driving little Dali Spektor 1.

The system sounds pretty decent. This might possibly be one of the most satisfying systems I've put together.

How long will it last?, time will tell, lol.

S.