New member here.

[kevin-h]

Hello my name is Kevin.
I have been around audio all my life but had some time out for the last 8 years.
I am now getting my kit up and running.
I currently own 2 x Thorens 124s, 1 x Garrard 301 and 1 x Garrard 401. My speakers are Harbeth Super HL5s. These have been in storage.
Not having an amp I have just bought a NAD 316 'to get me going'. I had a 314 in the early 90s so know NAD well.
My last amp was an EAR/Yoshino 50 watt integrated. That replaced a Naim 135 system which replaced a Naim 140 system.
I will most likely be looking at Croft amplification in the coming months once I have one or other of my turntables set up.

I listen to much music, but broadly 70s hard rock, current hard rock and metal, British 60s jazz and Krautrock/electronica. The only Classical I listen to is Holst's Planet Suite, of which I own many versions.

[walpurgis]

Hi Kevin. Welcome to AOS.

The NAD amp should be just fine to kick-off your renewed involvement in H-Fi.

Anyway, join in the chat, we have sections covering all aspects of audio and music.


Enjoy the forum,
Geoff.

[kevin-h]

Cheers Geoff.
"Back in the day" I was a lurker of all the forums but mostly Wigwam and PFM; I was not on here so much but this time around I feel more in sync here.
Yes, the NADs are capable little amps. It's easy to get carried away and listen to the equipment but I am first and foremost a music lover. Money is a bit tighter nowadays so any purchases will have to be reasoned.
I did have a sizeable CD collection of 1000s but that is now nil. I now only possess vinyl so my replay system is vinyl based. I kept my Naim CDX but will gift that to a friend on permanent loan. I do have a Sony Walkman and laptop with FLAC files.

[Alex_UK]

Wow - 13 years since you signed up Kevin - quite the "sleeper"! Well, welcome to AoS and hope you enjoy the forum. :)

[The Black Adder]

Welcome, Kevin.

Glad you've now joined us. Great to have you here.

I've also had a 124. In fact,you can read about it on my website below.

I also run a highly updated Croft so might have some pointers for you.

Glenn is a great bloke to boot.

Enjoy AOS.

Sent from my 9001X using Tapatalk

[Andy831]

Hi and welcome Kevin

Andy
Just over the hill when your in Huddersfield.

[kevin-h]

Cheers guys,

Josie, I shall take a peek at your site. Large Tannoys are what I considered to be my endgame for many years. Had my life not turned out like it did I would have had them by now! My Harbeths shall have to suffice for the time being.

Andy, I am in the process of moving to Huddersfield (only spent one night there so far) but should get settled in shortly. And Tannoys too!

[Andy831]

Good news Kev, couple of lads in Huddersfield and Leeds plus me out on the moor above Hebden Bridge, we have occasional get togethers too that you would be welcome to attend, nothing formal just a few lads chatting about music and kit.

Andy

[kevin-h]

I dig your site Josie. I note you had your TD124 serviced by Schopper.
I purchased both mine from him, I used to live in and around Geneva for quite a few years. One of mine is a standard Mk2 and the other a 'Schoppered' Mk2 with some nice upgrades.

[kevin-h]

That sounds cool Andy. It would be grand to chat about music and kit.

[Barry]

Welcome to AoS Kevin.

Nice collection of turntables you have there (I have three TD124/IIs and an EMT930st). I don't think you will go wrong with Croft amplification (if you like valves).

Commendable tastes in music, but we would encourage you to listen to more classical music.

Welcome again
Enjoy the Forum
Barry

[iansr]

Good news Kev, couple of lads in Huddersfield and Leeds plus me out on the moor above Hebden Bridge, we have occasional get togethers too that you would be welcome to attend, nothing formal just a few lads chatting about music and kit.

Andy
Hi Andy, I just chanced upon this old post of yours. This is Ian who sold you the SET 40 some years back - I hope you are still enjoying it. Anyway this is a cheeky response to your post about your get togethers and to say that I would certainly be interested in coming along to them if that didn’t make the numbers too big, but no worries if it would make things difficult. Best, Ian

[Andy831]

Hi Ian

It is some years back now mate, in saying that I still have it, and it's never missed a beat in all that time, it's currently on a temporary sabbatical as I have a pair of 300b monos built by Nick in the system at the moment.

With regard to get togethers, yeah sure I will give you a shout next time we have one, in saying that you can pop in here for a chat anytime you fancy, as I am now fully retired and tend to be here most of the time.

Cheers

Andy

[iansr]

Sounds good Andy. I think I still have your email, I’ll drop you a line.