I have used the 10E Mk.IV in what would seem to be heavier than optimal arms successfully. I do have other suitable armboards and lower mass arms though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
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I have used the 10E Mk.IV in what would seem to be heavier than optimal arms successfully. I do have other suitable armboards and lower mass arms though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
After the Pioneer PD-S505 Precision CD player (seemingly) let me down, I bunged the Trichord Research Digital Turntable transport into the system with the trusty little V-DAC and it's sounding really fine. Stupid thing is, I had the same non-reading of discs as I'd had with the PD-S505................. it was a dud CD! :rolleyes: Talk about overlooking the obvious!! Anyway, I'll reassemble the PD-S505 and test it with another disc, bet it'll be fine. I have to say, I've never had a CD that wouldn't play at all before.
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Yes, I know it all needs a dust and polish :).
The humble M75 is my favourite Shure cartridge. I sold both my M95 and my V15-III but kept the M75.Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
I wouldn't mind an M91ED to go with it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shovel_Knight
Literally the same thing in a different plastic shroud... The old M75-6S (with the metal clip mount) is the best M75 to have because it accepts both M75 and M91 styli. The part that goes inside the cartridge body is the same on both M75 and M91 styli, it's only the shape of the plastic grip that's different.Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
I had several M91ED's years ago and loads of the M75 variants. I just fancied another M91ED to round off the (modest) collection.
Perhaps the CD needed a dust & polish too. I had a mate who swore by T-cut for his scratched discs. Though I suggested he not leave them unboxed on the floor for his kids to walk on...Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
we used tcut and similar in the industry.. we had hundreds of cd jukes and they can be hard on cds at times.. tcut etc, and my preference was the wadding version fixed 95% of them
It is mint. I'll be having another look at it though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
What speakers are you using now, Geoff?
S.
Well I have a variety Shane, but the current rig is driving two pairs of Corellis in parallel and sounding surprisingly good.
You gravitate to the Corellis a lot. I remember you having a pair a few years back.
Have fun.
S.
Geoff, how are you managing impedance between your NAD and your double Kefs? My understanding is the NAD is (nominally) rated at 8Ω and the KEFs also (nominally) at 8Ω. However running the Kefs in parallel brings the impendence load to 4Ω. But perhaps my understanding is wrong. Or perhaps the NAD can dip way below 8Ω temporally and/or you are not playing music very loud with lots of bass such that the load presented to the NAD is very benign in practice.Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
Yes, it becomes a nominal 4 ohm load. The NAD should cope just fine.
Old school NADs are in the ranks of the few budget amps that don't mind low impedance/reactive loads. Within reason anyway.
The 3020 was still fairy acceptable into 2 ohm.
Another toy. Yamaha TX-480L AM/FM/LW tuner. Only a cheapie, but nice to use and sounds very good on FM. I like the combination of scanning via knob (on auto) and pre-sets. That's 3 tuners I have now :).
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Beginner - I have seven! :mental: But I agree with you, the combination of tuning with a rotary knob and then being able to store the stations as pre-sets is perfect.Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
Niccccccccccce :)Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
Just a bit of fun.
Second system set up to try in the living room. Panasonic DVD-S38 DVD player used as CD player and TPA 3116 D Class mini amp driving Ruark Swordsman speakers on stands.
Sounding way better than I expected, very decent sound.
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Nice neat system.
S.
Always fancied trying some Ruarks, but your post has reminded me that I cannot for the life of me remember where I’ve put my class D chip amp... probably in the dark and dingy confines of the garage or loft hi-fi graveyards, but that’s not much help... :lol:
Anyway, looks a nice neat solution, glad it’s sounding good. :)
Niccccceeee and simple Similar path for a bit of fun as main rig
Topping TP 30 MKII - Pro Ject DAC - Pioneer PDS 505 Precision - Van Damme Coax Cable and Tannoy Chesters
Those Tannoys make it all look proper 'studio'.
Just had a little vintage standmount speaker shoot-out with the bargain basement system.
Toshiba SD-220E DVD player on CD duty, into the dinky TPA 3116 mini-amp, a very effective little combo costing peanuts.
First driving the Ruark Swordsman speakers, then the Monitor Audio R852 MD, followed by the KEF Corelli. There was a winner, guess which speaker won.
Going to say the KEFs
Yes, hands down actually. Even my wife noticed and said "everything sounds deeper and clearer". The R852 MD's were superior to the Ruarks, but the Corellis are in a different league.Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
corelli are very good..
Really I'd have gone with the 852s. That's from owning the 952s and Concertos myself.
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It's a comparison I've done several times with various amplifiers and the Corellis always win out. They don't sound like the Concertos, more like a beefier LS3/5a.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lawrence001
Sound like something I'd like [emoji16]
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They are definitely a bit special in my view. Better than any of the contemporary KEF 'Reference' models of the time. Online user opinions suggest I'm not the only one who thinks so. Good ones getting scarce now and prices are on the up!Quote:
Originally Posted by Lawrence001
Even the budget KEFs from that late 70s early 80s period were well engineered.
I had the Cadenzas for a while, a friend has them now and they are just outstanding in his open plan house, you'd think he'd paid thousands for them.
Although if KEF have ever done a properly bad speaker I can't think of it. Even those little Eggs were good.
The Cadenzas were the forerunner to the Reference 104 and 104AB, which in turn led to the Calinda, another speaker that has yet to receive proper recognition. They were pretty decent. I never quite came to terms with the 'rubbery' bass from the ABR in the Cadenza and 104s, but I think it was better controlled in the Calinda.Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
Ah right it was the Calinda I had not the Cadenza. I always get them mixed up.Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
There's a tidy set of Calindas not far from me for less than £200. I might get tempted.
Hello Geoff. Hope you are well. What system are you using nowadays?
S.
Hi Shane, hope all is well. How's Wales?Quote:
Originally Posted by southall-1998_mk2
I've got two systems rigged up. KEF on the end of the NAD in one room and Monitor Audio with Promitheus TVC and Alphason Adonis power amp in the other. Plugging whichever CD player suits me at the time.
What are you using?
Hello Geoff.Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
I'm alright. Still adjusting to Wales. I miss Torquay a little bit.
I have a pair of Dali Spektor 1 Speakers packed away. Also got a NAD C516BEE CD Player lying around. Might think about getting the Vista Spark Amplifier - http://www.vista-audio.com/products/Spark/index.htm
S.
Well the Monitor Audio R852 MD speakers were collected by the new owner today. He seemed rather chuffed.
I have slightly mixed feelings, as they were sounding pretty damn good on some Christine Collister and K D Lang this morning. Female vocals suited them well.
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what you using now mate? kefs?
Well on that system there's now a little set of Ruark Swordsman and on the other system paralleled pairs of KEF Corellis (for then time being).Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
corellis will sound good like that i think
Do you sometimes think about returning back to Tannoys? Or are you done with Tannoys?
S.
I loved my Tannoys Shane, but don't want anything quite that big and heavy now.Quote:
Originally Posted by southall-1998_mk2
Had a mate round Sunday, he had a proper listen to the current set-up and was well impressed. Said it was, "rich, powerful and very transparent". He has loads of H-Fi, but doesn't really understand it well :).
I have to agree with his estimation though, for what many would regard as a 'two bob' system, the sound from the doubled up Corellis driven by the 3130 is remarkable.
aye no need to spend a fortune if you know what you're doing.
You think I know what I'm doing? :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
No I just suspect.
You really should post us a picture of it.
I'll see what I can do :).Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
Current rig. I have loads of other gear, but it's stashed away. Don't feel there's any hurry to alter anything.
(that's a Trichord Research 'Digital Turntable' under the 3130 amp and a little V-Dac to the right sitting on an X-10D)
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