Justin & Jerry's Hifi Blog

Enjoy spotify too, but dunno sbout de vinylising. Bit drastic.

Well, if I don't use it it's just taking up valuable real estate that could be used for some seriously sexy vintage gear.

Hmm, yeah, I think I've made up my mind.

Out, out damned vinyl.
- outmoded technology anyway. :whistle:

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Originally Posted by jandl100

Yes, it all works.
The 3 items of long standing have all been serviced.
At last year's Scalford show the Marantz duo were on active duty, and the Rotel 1412 the year before.

But yes, it is "still simply for ornamental purposes" as far as I am concerned. And it is well worth looking at - I never cease to enjoy its presence. :)
The only item that is good enough to strut its stuff in my system in terms of sound quality is the power amp section of the Rotel 1412 integrated amp. That really is rather good! The rest is on the warm and rosy side, which is lovely in its own way, but fails to satisfy in the longer term.

Not that I am against vintage electronics - the Philips Black Tulip 270 & 390 pre and power amps from the late 70s are still the best amplification I have heard in my system, for my purposes.
-- hopefully there will be another item or two in that vein arriving chez Jerry today! ;)

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Cool, mate. Good to know! I'm also with you on its looks :)

Marco.

The first, but hopefully not the last, of today's deliveries ...

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/i...pscsxng4yx.jpg

Halide Bridge USB > SPDIF convertor.
A Wammer was kind enough to loan me one a few months back, and it went on to my Want List. Finally snaffled one at a nice price.
A lovely piece of kit. Raised the old system's sq buy quite a few steps.
More presence, more 3D, more vitality without brightness.
A lovely thing.

Little and large!

A Philips 370 power amp has joined the larger 380 (60wpc vs 100wpc).

All plumbed in and shown to be working at very low level - but will have to wait for the missus to stir herself before a proper listen can be had.

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/i...psow0mwfuo.jpg

Here you go, a special Black Tulip treat :D

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/i...psfh2hhq5l.jpg

Looks very purposeful Jerry , in a nice way though :D

Tell me , are you using Spotify Premium and the '' top of the range '' Tidal ?

Just Spot Premium now.
I let the hi-rez Tidal subscription lapse last month.
Sorreee - I know I must be deaf, but I prefer Spotify. (Hides head in shame.) :eyebrows:

I do like those white dials against the black. Very eye candy

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Originally Posted by jandl100

Just Spot Premium now.
I let the hi-rez Tidal subscription lapse last month.
Sorreee - I know I must be deaf, but I prefer Spotify. (Hides head in shame.) :eyebrows:

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I'm with you on the Spotify Premium thing Jerry , it's perfectly adequate for my needs , and sounds excellent with my setup :)