The Marco-boy main system, as of August 2020

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Originally Posted by Macca

Got some Tannoy Ardens coming imminently so I'm waiting for them to arrive then have a re-assessment.

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OMG - don't tell me the Shaunster has finally finished them!!!:eek::eek::wowzer:

I'd given up hope...

Marco.

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Originally Posted by Macca

Serendipitous - although I'm not that keen on it as a standalone player hence the DAC. It's all a bit of a disaster at the moment tbh. Can't get to the bottom of what's wrong. Got some Tannoy Ardens coming imminently so I'm waiting for them to arrive then have a re-assessment.

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I was aware of the Tannoys, (and the delay) but I didn't know you were expecting them imminently, I bet you can't wait! I've read (many time now) the DAC is easily bettered, but it's surely hard to beat the Oppo as a transport at anything near the same price?

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Originally Posted by Marco

Yes, brilliant - thanks!:)

Now, can you find a pack of black M25s in different lengths? That's your challenge, lol!;)

Marco.

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Just get the longest length you need and chop to suit.

Exactly what is this 'long term project' Marco? Is it use with your Ditton 15s? Or is it a 'backup' for the Copper amp/Tannoy Lockwoods?

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Originally Posted by DarrenHW

I was aware of the Tannoys, (and the delay) but I didn't know you were expecting them imminently, I bet you can't wait! I've read (many time now) the DAC is easily bettered, but it's surely hard to beat the Oppo as a transport at anything near the same price?
Just get the longest length you need and chop to suit.

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Darren,

You'd be SHOCKED at how good the Audiolab 6000CDT transport sounds into a Dac.
I use mine for playing CDs, for reference I used to used a modded Oppo 203 over i2s for CDs, now I use the Audiolab.

Custom tool for the Job,
Massive bang for buck at £379.

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Originally Posted by Marco

OMG - don't tell me the Shaunster has finally finished them!!!:eek::eek::wowzer:

I'd given up hope...

Marco.

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No but he has said I'll get them before Christmas.

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Originally Posted by DarrenHW

Just get the longest length you need and chop to suit.

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Indeed... Although it'd still be nice not to have to do that and have them finished in the right size:)

Thought you might've commented on my Lentek mods... The aim is to get this one even better than the one I sold you!;)

Yes, Martin should be excited about getting his Tannoys, as he'll now for the first time ever, own some PROPA speakers!! Eh, Marty-boy?:ner::D;)

Marco.

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Originally Posted by Macca

No but he has said I'll get them before Christmas.

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Lol - are you sure he meant 2020?:D

Marco.

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Originally Posted by Barry

Exactly what is this 'long term project' Marco? Is it use with your Ditton 15s? Or is it a 'backup' for the Copper amp/Tannoy Lockwoods?

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Both, Barry (depending on how the mood takes me), as I have the facility to listen to both sets of speakers with the same sources and electronics in different rooms!;)

More than likely though, the 'Quads' will partner the Celestions downstairs, but will 'live' upstairs in the hi-fi/music room.

Marco.

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Originally Posted by DarrenHW

I was aware of the Tannoys, (and the delay) but I didn't know you were expecting them imminently, I bet you can't wait! I've read (many time now) the DAC is easily bettered, but it's surely hard to beat the Oppo as a transport at anything near the same price?


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I don't know about the subjective reviews of the DAC but it is one of the best measuring DACs you can buy. The Oppo sounds no different as a transport to a Pioneer DVD player I got for nothing.

All a big mystery really, but I am thinking that the speakers might have a fault, caps or ferrofluid maybe. Hence waiting for the Tannoys.

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Originally Posted by Gazjam

Darren,

You'd be SHOCKED at how good the Audiolab 6000CDT transport sounds into a Dac.
I use mine for playing CDs, for reference I used to used a modded Oppo 203 over i2s for CDs, now I use the Audiolab.

Massive bang for buck at £379.

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Well coming from you (the compulsive Oppo modder :)) I'll take that as scripture. Why then do Oppo's still command such a high price on the second hand market :scratch: