Hello everyone

[Baracuts]

Hi all,

I’ve been into hi-fi for quite a while, with a particular interest in older professional and vintage loudspeakers.
I’m especially interested in Tannoy, Altec and JBL, and own some hi-fi speakers and PA gear from these brands.

I’m also into classic broadcast and pro-audio equipment, especially older mixers and amplifiers.
I also enjoy soldering, basic servicing and generally tinkering with older gear.

I mostly listen on a Thorens, but I have several Technics SL-1200/1210s as well. I’m interested in modifying the Technics decks, and one of my SL-1210s has an armboard made by Speedy Steve here on AoS. For daily use I mainly run Shure V15 and Stanton/Pickering cartridges, with different styli for home listening, broadcasting and playing records out.

Looking forward to being part of the forum.

Cheers,
JW

[Pigmy Pony]

Welcome to the forum Julian.

I know there will be several members here who share your interest in Technics and vintage gear. Some pictures of your stuff would be great, if you can manage it :)

[walpurgis]

Hi Julian. Hope you enjoy being here!

Many members share similar tastes in equipment, so there should be plenty to chat about.

[Macca]

Welcome to the forum :)

[Maelstrom]

Morning JW,

Welcome aboard – and what a fantastic introduction!

I have to say, I'm more than a little envious of your collection. Tannoy, Altec, JBL – that's some serious heritage gear. And a Thorens and multiple SL-1200s? You're clearly a man who appreciates the classics.

I'm afraid I'm at the opposite end of the spectrum – I've just gone modern with a Rega and Wharfedales, and I'm still learning how to use a streaming app without swearing at it. But I have a huge respect for anyone who can solder, service, and tinker with the old stuff. I can barely change a fuse without calling for backup.

Speedy Steve's armboards are legendary around here, so you're in good company already. I'd love to hear more about your modded Technics – and what you're listening to on that Shure V15.

Make yourself at home. This lot are a friendly bunch, even if they do talk about cables far too much.

Alistair

[Marco]

Hi Julian,

Welcome to Aos!:)

Great collection of equipment, so I'm sure it'll spark interest among the members. If you're able to, please post some pics of your system in our Gallery section.

Marco.

[Alex_UK]

Welcome Julian, good to see you join, and hope you enjoy the forum. As others have said, we would love to see some pictures of your gear which sounds interesting!

[Barry]

Welcome to The Art of Sound Julian.

With your interest in vintage speakers and professional audio gear, and liking to design and build electronics, you will fit in well here.

What are your tastes in music - what do you spin on your turntable(s)?

Enjoy the Forum
Barry

[Wakefield Turntables]

Welcome.

AOS knows lots about 1210's and Shure cartridges!!

[Idlewithnodrive]

Welcome aboard Julian. I'm sure you'll soon discover that we're a pretty friendly bunch. A touch affected, perhaps, but friendly :)

[Baracuts]

Thanks Barry,

At home, I mostly play 1960s jazz, along with music from the 1970s and ’80s—what used to be called danceable R&B, soul, disco, and early house. And a whole lot of other things besides.

I’ve always had a strong interest in sound and music. Playing records out is part of that too, and I enjoy trying to engineer a setup that can do the job without compromising sound quality.

I don’t have a residency or run a regular party anymore, so I don’t play out that much these days. My setup at home is much more centered around listening now, although it can still be configured for blending records.

Best,
Julian

[Baracuts]

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome.

I’ll post some pictures in the gallery soon. I’ve also got a few restoration projects on the go, so I thought I’d share some photos of those too. Could be fun to document them a bit, and I’ll probably be asking for some advice along the way as well.

Best,
Julian