me and my system

Hi I am Tony Sharman, my handle is restekuk that is because for about 30 years I was the importer and distributor for Restek Hi-End electronics of Germany, other products I handled were Gradient loudspeakers from Finland, Final products from Japan, Totem loudspeakers from Canada and also Cymbol electronics from GB. As well as producing my own design cables Antler Audio, I also supplied a service to upgrade and or repair turntables using products from Originlive. So it will be no surprise to anyone that my system comprises : Restek Concret CD player via balance Antler leads to Restek Consens Pre-Amp connected again via Antler balanced leads to a Gradient active crossover to 2 fully balanced Cymbol 70 w. stereo power amps and on via custom speaker cables to a pair of Gradient Revolution loudspeakers on customized speaker stands. But the star of my system is a home built turntable of my own design, based on a Linn platter, sub platter and bearing, supporting a Lexan top platter on 4 isolated posts, a solid oak base supporting an ultra lightweight suspended chassis with 3 Originlive motors and controller driving the periphery of the Linn platter, the arm is a special built Mission Mechanic with my own design arm post and balance weight supporting a Benz Micro Glider cartridge, this feeds into a highly modified Kinshaw Perception Phono stage and on to the pre-amp.
My record collection is mainly Blues and rock with a fair smattering of electronic and dance and ranges from the 60's up to today, any member of this forum is welcome to test my expertise in upgrading their turntables I am always happy to oblige as I still have very good relations with companies that can supply product.

Welcome to the Forum Tony. That's quite a Restek system you've got there. I had a Challenger for a few years, I regret selling it now considering what I got for it. I really liked it as a power amp with a passive pre although it was still pretty good on its own.

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Welcome to AoS Tony! Sounds an interesting system - would be great to see some pictures sometime! Hope you enjoy the forum.

Howdy! Welcome to AOS.

Have fun.

S.

Hi Tony, welcome to the forum.

Hello Tony. Welcome to AOS.

You've been involved with some interesting Hi-Fi brands. Are you retired now?

Your turntable sounds interesting, some photos would be good. Perhaps you could start a blog in our Gallery section and show some.

There's a lot going on here, so feel free to join in and chat.


Enjoy the forum,
Geoff.

Welcome!