Greetings from Finland

Dear All,
been lurking on here for sometime, thought that I would finally briefly introduce myself.

I have been into hifi since a young age and my small system has been moved over most of Europe during the last 20yrs. I set down roots in Finland 9 yrs ago. Since then I have been slowly building my vinyl system back up again.

My music tastes are best described as eclectic: D&B -> Classical -> Prog -> Cage.
I mostly listen to vinyl, with the occasional cd at home and .mp3 in the car.

Fortunately I have an understanding wife, that allows me to have audio gear pretty much everywhere. I am hoping to soon get my addiction under control and finally do something with the 17 or so turntables that we have.

Thanks for reading
David

Hello David,
Welcome to the AoS from me, 17 turntables!!! that must be like spinning plates, by the time you put the last record on, it will be time to re-spin the 1st one :lol: choose the best, sell the rest and buy some new kit maybe? lots of vinyl spinners here.

enjoy your music

regards Al

Pics please!

I think you need to go retail.
Can't wait to see the pics.
Which do you think is your favourite turntable - if you can make your mind up?
Any idea of the total component count? 17 phono stages? ....

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Originally Posted by BoringSounds

Dear All,
been lurking on here for sometime, thought that I would finally briefly introduce myself.

I have been into hifi since a young age and my small system has been moved over most of Europe during the last 20yrs. I set down roots in Finland 9 yrs ago. Since then I have been slowly building my vinyl system back up again.

My music tastes are best described as eclectic: D&B -> Classical -> Prog -> Cage.
I mostly listen to vinyl, with the occasional cd at home and .mp3 in the car.

Fortunately I have an understanding wife, that allows me to have audio gear pretty much everywhere. I am hoping to soon get my addiction under control and finally do something with the 17 or so turntables that we have.

Thanks for reading
David

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Are you related to Audio Al by any chance?

Thanks for all your kind words.

To be honest I only have three hooked up atm, although the system is in a constant flux.
The current 3 are:
Pioneer PL12D (for listening to fleamarket finds)
Rega Plannar 3, Michell Technoarm, Ortofon Kontrapunkt
Garrard 301 Grease, Ortofon RF-309, SPU-AE (my favourite one)

Only two phono stages hooked up atm.

Photos to follow soon, there are some already on other forums, but will gather them on this post for you.
I will be selling a lot of the others soon.
atb

Ok some pictures of the collection, please excuse the quality and the no particular order.

Most of these decks are working and just need a good service.

Lenco L70
http://virtualindustry.org/audio/len...jectogress.jpg

Rega Plannar 3, twin pulley, 24v motor, Ortofon Kontrapunkt B, Dual Mono Delphini phonostage, rotel pre, rotel amp, B&W mains.
http://virtualindustry.org/audio/len...front-room.jpg

Collaro rc-457
http://virtualindustry.org/audio/len...aro-rc-457.jpg
http://virtualindustry.org/audio/len...aro-rc-457.jpg

Garrard 301 Grease
http://i.imgur.com/RpC294nh.jpg#faN37
http://i.imgur.com/ep3NhV3h.jpg#faN37
http://i.imgur.com/hUoqj4ph.jpg#faN37
http://i.imgur.com/cNBmS3Th.jpg#faN37
http://i.imgur.com/EEOUK2Ah.jpg#faN37

Ortofon
http://i.imgur.com/lGGdcdXh.jpg#faN37

AGA PW6S
http://virtualindustry.org/audio/len...before/aga.jpg

Supraphon H13-50
http://virtualindustry.org/audio/len...n/before/1.jpg
http://virtualindustry.org/audio/len...h13-50.jpg.jpg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BDBrxWnwkw

Dieter Rams designed Braun Audio 2
http://virtualindustry.org/audio/len...n/before/3.jpg

A Russian imported, polish made interesting belt drive. Crazy motor speed control variable pitch, has a light sensor on the main board and no ICs.
Unitra G-602... (unfortunately these are not my pictures, camera not in use at time of this post).
http://virtualindustry.org/audio/len...ore/image1.jpg

A luxor, only purchased for the shorter than standard l70 arm and headshell. Really strange idler drive, has a flywheel underneath sub platter coated with rubber that is driven by motor.
http://virtualindustry.org/audio/len...or/1-front.jpg

I will take more photos
Thanks for watching...

Those SPU A cartridges look nice! :)

Welcome to AoS David.

Welcome to AoS forum from fellow from Oulu :)

Thanks everyone.

I have moved stuff around since these pictures where taken...