My journey so far

[speedyj]

I joined the forum a few years ago now after I got the itch to try vinyl again.

Started with a Project Esprit deck with a 2m red going through a Little Bear T10 off Ebay feeding an Onyx melody valve amp into a set of self built Frugal Horns. Absolutely loved that but started upgrading as you do.

Moved up to a Lenco GL75 in a custom plinth with 2m Bronze into a Puresound P10 through the same amp into a set of Tannoy Eatons that I refurbished and had some RFC x'overs fitted. Absolutely loved that also.

All through this I was buying vinyl and its surprising how your collection grows.

Then changed to a set of PMC Twenty 21's fed by a Rega Brio from a Project RPM9 with Ortofon Rondon Red through a Parks Audio Puffin (which is amazing by the way). Really loved this and still have all the components.

I recently bought a set of Electric Beach Blackwoods and finally am back to something I had with the Frugal Horns a few years ago. I cant quite explain it but the sound is just so real to me.

Just sat listening to Silver Eagle off of Mark Knopflers Tracker album and I've re-cued it 4 times now. By the way, this is a fantastic album.

You go on a journey with this hobby but when it works its just bloody sensational.

Happy man.

[speedyj]

I posted in AA as its vinyl that brought me here.

[thingfish]

Nice one speedy, great wee history there....heard nowt but praise for the Electric Beach frugals.

[STD305M]

Hi John

Really glad your enjoying the little brio
Fantastic little thing, unbeatable for the money

Steve...

[speedyj]

Nice one speedy, great wee history there....heard nowt but praise for the Electric Beach frugals.

I bought then SH for £250 and I just keep sitting there thinking how can they sound this good for so little.

I've spent far more and heard far less.

[speedyj]

Hi John

Really glad your enjoying the little brio
Fantastic little thing, unbeatable for the money

Steve...

Honestly Steve, its surprised me.

[chris@panteg]

Vinyl requires a lot of effort and it's not very convenient but I think it's worth it, part of the appeal is nostalgic for me, because that's how I first listened to music.
Glad you are enjoying it.

[speedyj]

I still have the urge for a valve phono stage but the Parks Audio Puffin sound amazing.

I bought it out of curiosity and expected to be disappointed but its the real deal.

That's the problem right there....................Self control and knowing when you're happy.

Sitting here thinking: Do I spend a lot of money on a valve phone or just accept I'm happy and instead buy 30-50 albums to enjoy.

[speedyj]

Vinyl requires a lot of effort and it's not very convenient but I think it's worth it, part of the appeal is nostalgic for me, because that's how I first listened to music.
Glad you are enjoying it.

Totally agree Chris.

[thingfish]

Had to Google the Puffin speedy .........

It's....ermmmm..... different.!!!!!

Would love to hear one.

[speedyj]

Had to Google the Puffin speedy .........

It's....ermmmm..... different.!!!!!

Would love to hear one.

That it is.

[Alex_UK]

Nice one John - fellow Suffolkian and Brioian! It's hard to stop "fiddling" but I did a few years ago with my main system (albeit Spendors currently packed up as we're getting ready to move) but I still like messing around with old stuff and trying different combinations - it is strange when sometimes something just works together yet change one component and it can make such a difference.

If you're happy, I'd buy those albums instead! ;-)

[speedyj]

Nice one John - fellow Suffolkian and Brioian! It's hard to stop "fiddling" but I did a few years ago with my main system (albeit Spendors currently packed up as we're getting ready to move) but I still like messing around with old stuff and trying different combinations - it is strange when sometimes something just works together yet change one component and it can make such a difference.

If you're happy, I'd buy those albums instead! ;-)

You're probably right.

That itch though !

[chris@panteg]

If you fancy trying a valve phono stage then go for it!
Last year I bought a brand new puresound P10 to go with my T10 SUT, and have been very happy with it, no further thoughts about changing it or upgrading.

[speedyj]

If you fancy trying a valve phono stage then go for it!
Last year I bought a brand new puresound P10 to go with my T10 SUT, and have been very happy with it, no further thoughts about changing it or upgrading.

Had a Puresound P10 previously and it was a great phono stage but the upgrade or try something new bug got me.

Lets face it, you can go round in circles if you're not careful.