Good luck with the house move but hope it don't clash with the NEBO... Get yer priorities straight man! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimbo
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Good luck with the house move but hope it don't clash with the NEBO... Get yer priorities straight man! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimbo
I'll baggsy that passive for my system pls Martin!Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
Aye me too, look forward to it!Quote:
Originally Posted by vinyljunky
I know which one I would rather be doing!:)Quote:
Originally Posted by RichB
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Just pulled the trigger on one of these, Stello CDT 100 Transport’s.
It's pre owned, should be here in a few days, I will bring it to NEBO along with the other gear I listed.
Always like the look of them - Red LEDs - can't fault them. The DAC is cool too.
Yes the partnering DAC has had good write ups, but I will be looking for a Jolida Glass FX Tube output DAC to mate with it (also well thought of).
It sports a pair of ECC83 output tubes, the same as my Croft Phono Stage, hoping that there will be some synergy with the rest of the system.
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Originally Posted by Qwin
Yes. I like the look of those. Have been tempted.
Nice. Partial to a red LED or two myself :)
It pains me to have to say this but due to work commitments it is unlikely that 337alanT will be attending NEBO 6. I see this as being a man down as will the regular NEBO contributors no doubt. Alan is one of the innovators, Engineers and much loved music lovers of NEBO. Alan's wonderful R2R and home made Voyager amps will also be sorely missed. ALAN, make sure you're home for the next gig or we will charter a plane for you.
Which leaves me scratching my bonse:scratch: Do i bring my hitherto slightly inferior R2R in an attempt to fill the gap or is this as the joker once said "treading on another man's rhubarb"? I am always cautious about my contribution to NEBO meets for historical reasons. In addition to this i took my R2R the recent Pelaw meet and last year to Owston Hall.
I have a feeling this is going to be a great NEBO though i am treating the venue as temporary due to losing our home at The Windmill. I hope in the coming weeks to be formulating a flexible running order so please confirm what you are bringing and those who have not yet confirmed a preferred slot please get in touch. We have a couple of Bake Off's to perform too which i hope to perform later in the afternoon. Well, that's my little up date complete. Watch this space.:)
That's a pity.... always enjoy hearing Alan's reels a spinning.
Something tells me this is going to be a bit of vinyl fest this time though.
I'd suggest you come armed with a turntable Steve!
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Originally Posted by RichB
Yup, really sorry to hear that Alan can't make it. His demos are always superb, and he's always up for laugh. Never mind, we can always down a few frothies in his name! :cool: :cool:
Lol - so was the last one! Do I have to wow you all again with my Techy? ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by RichB
I think it'll be a bit of a passive preamp fest, too. A few of the guys, including Macca, have talked about bringing some tasty passives along. I'll have the Goldpoint by then, so will defo bring that with me. Macca also mentioned about bringing along his Akai speakers.
Should be lots of fun, as usual! :)
Marco.
It seems from the news of all the kit coming to nebo I'm going to have many a religious experience probably better than you know what concerning consensual adults.
Hi Steve, have you managed to get any order of equipment scheduled yet.
I am bringing Firebottle KIN preamp with me which also has his newly developed linear phono stage. I believe one or two folk might be interested in hearing this?:) It has MC and MM phono capabilities, aswell as a great linestage so will fit in with almost any vinyl or Digital system. Hopefully it can be demonstrated throughout the day with various systems so shout up if anyone would like to try it with their kit!:)
Worth hearing just for the phono stage never mind the preamp capabilities.
Glad you are able to make it James with everything you have going on.
I have a serious intrest in the Firebottle KIN.
I will be there all day so drop it into my system anytime you like. I will have the Stello CD Transport with me and my Techie based Turntable with Linear tracking arm, this has a MM fitted at present (Goldring 1042).
I just purchased one of RFC's Reference Digital interconnects for the Transport and can confirm what other folks have said in that it is very well constructed and totally transparent, adding nothing at all to the recording, great value, as these things go.
I also now have a full set of interconnects made up of Klotz MC5000 and MS Audio plugs plumbing the active filter into the amp amongst other things.
Looking forward to giving the set up its first public airing, I have just drawn up the stands I need to make for the speakers, time is getting short, but I should have it finished in time.
What time would you like to present your gear young man?Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimbo
Don't forget chaps that i intend to have an audio jumble table so if you have things that you want to move on please bring them along.
Steve - I had forgoten you were doing that, I have a Proton Power Amp and Sugden CD21 surplus to requirements so they will add some weight to the table.
some of those proton amps were rather good.. were a good company by Tiwanese standards. wish I was going now lol
I have a suspicion the NAD stuff came from the same company as Proton did.
Indeed, Proton made a lot of NAD gear:)Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
Grant, come on over to the dark side. It's a fun day. Hopefully the Scottish mafia will be turning up so you may be able to hitch a ride with them. There's always something interesting to see and more importantly hear and the guys are just great.:trust:Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
Anytime between 1pm- 9pm thanks Steve.Quote:
Originally Posted by Floyddroid
Hi Ken, look forward to hearing your system and particular I am keen to hear the Goldring cartridge. I think you will be impressed with the KIN.Quote:
Originally Posted by Qwin
Yes Proton was a Brand name started and developed for domestic hifi products by a massive electronics corporation in Tiawan. Their chairman was considered the founder of the Tiawan electronics industry (Mr Hong) and even by the 1950's they had 25 manufacturing sites in that country, much later expanding to China. NAD were a small scale marketing and Design company in the begining and had some of their early products manufactured by Proton. Some NAD models were available badged as Proton, these never seemed to be sold in the same countries, so I suspect there was an agreement made where Proton carried some of the tooling costs and was allowed to sell the product under their own name to certain markets. Companies I worked for did this all the time, we kept it simple, they had the USA we had Europe as our territory.Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
The two companies fell out, it is rumered because Proton made their own versions using higher quality parts, transformers, caps etc, but as there were fewer folks in the supply chain, they could undercut NAD's pricing model for model.
The products designed in house by Proton and sold exclusively under their name are the ones to watch out for and were very good, both in design and quality of parts used and were a step up from the NAD gear. At the price point, the NAD products were still pretty good and set the standard for others to attain at the time.
Would love to Steve but alas my health means i cannot travel that far ar moment..pity we dont have a video/audio link lol...Quote:
Originally Posted by Floyddroid
If I can get down to pick them up next week we will have a pair of JBL 4311 there :eyebrows:
JBL 4311 - Nice.
I considered these when looking at the Yammies but couldn't find a pair this end of the country to compare.
NEBO 6 is looking like one not to miss.
Hope you get the jbl in time rich I always wanted to hear a pair of these Steve I will deffo bring my eddies and possibly a Firebottle 2 phono stage
Excellent. I look forwards to seeing you again and especially looking forwards to hearing the Eddies. I am hoping people arrive early. We have a lot to pack into the day. I am hoping to bring along my Techie which i have just fitted an antique Rega R200 arm to. See you down there?
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Originally Posted by vinyljunky
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Originally Posted by Floyddroid
That looks mad!:cool::fingers:
It is. It actually sounds better than my Orbe set up. I have fitted a LDA power supply to it too. Come along to NEBO 6 and have a listen.
Pleased you've found some happiness with the techie Steve. If you're taking yours it will save me dragging a turntable along if I can use it for my system pls.Quote:
Originally Posted by Floyddroid
Love the look of the techy Steve is that a carbon fibre wrap on the plinth :stalks:
Aye, nice looking deck Steve, look forward to hearing it.
Tiz a cheap n cheerful wrap.Quote:
Originally Posted by vinyljunky
Doesn't look cheap an cheerful Steve . Looks very nice indeed .:)
Thanks for that Brian. I'm picking up a Pioneer PL71 this afternoon though and i have a sneaky feeling it may usurp my Techie. I have been after one for quite some time but they are as rare as rocking horse sh1t on the second hand market and in good nick. I may have to call upon someone with better soldering skills than mine to sort the electronic side of things with it. I won't be doig a Blue Peter job on it though as it has a great seventies chic about it.A little coconut oil and elbow grease should do it.Quote:
Originally Posted by brian2957
Hoping to attend this NEBO on 14th November . Can anyone recommend suitable places to stay on the Saturday night ?
Would be mega to see you Brian any chance in a leather kilt like a bit leather got it all over me sofa:D
Never wore a kilt in me life mate , although I do own a few leather accoutrements which I'd get arrested for if I wore them in public :lol:
...and that feathery tutu:eyebrows:Quote:
Originally Posted by brian2957
Shush mate , the wife hasn't seen me in that :D
Hi Brian
For those planning to stay over i would recommend two places to stay. The Altonlea guest house which i am assured is excellent www.altonlea.co.uk or The Marine Hotel www.marinehotel-hartlepool.com both are very clean and serve excellent food Tariffs are on the links. There are B&B's much cheaper, please PM me for details. Some of the B&B's in Seaton cater for contractors so please be cautious as they are very basic. I have researched the better options here. The Schooner is less than a quarter of a mile from both of these establishments and well within walking distance. However, a taxi will cost very little. I would recommend the following 23 23 23 by phoning (yes you guessed it) 01429 323232. Hope this is helpful.
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Originally Posted by brian2957
Thanks Steve , this is much appreciated .:)
Scottish Mafia represent...
Is someone taking down a set of Eddingdales?
Have a 300 Set power amp that's a bit of a good match for them...
Yes me :D your welcome to try them in a set up with your amp eddies are like Semtex they blow you away.:eek:
I know Steven I have a set myself!Quote:
Originally Posted by vinyljunky
Big boxes of awesome.
Was asking to save me lugging them down from Sconnie Botland.
My new valve amp was designed specifically to go with the Eddies, be good to let the NEBO massive hear the combo.