Hi from Kent!

Hi

I'm John and a newbie here.

My hifi history is a bit patchy and sketchy. I have always had a system but nothing too weird and wonderful. My first proper foray, I think, kicked off with a Sansui (not sure what!) then onto an Arcam Delta based system with a Rega deck (I still have that integrated amp and it remains good for it's vintage). I think I then had an Audiolab 3000 based set up. It was a while ago so if the chronology is wrong excuse me.

15 years ago I climbed on the Naim escalator and after many years of upgraditis I ended up with a Naim 300DR, 252, NDS, 555DR PS and Supercap DR.

I have also owned Wharfdale, JBL, Naim Ariva, Spendor D7 and Fact 8s speakers. The Spendors were great but I found the Fact 8s a bit aggressive in my system and room. I now own B&W 804 D3s.

I have recently made the decision to move on from Naim and explore pastures new.

I'm also an amateur musician with a modest home studio. I play guitar and keyboards and record, mix and generally mess around with covers and some home grown songs. My interest in music goes back many years. When I was a lad I was amazed by Hendrix and became fanatical about his life and music. Sadly I never saw him live. I have very broad musical tastes nowadays but have always kept up my interest in rock, progressive and slightly more esoteric rock. I'm also a fan of Zappa. Recently I have re-visited prog rock via Steven Wilson and other contemporary artists.

Over the years my musical tastes have broadened and I now enjoy anything and everything, provided it is well written, well played and well mixed.

Well that's me.

Hi John

Welcome along . Looks like you have had some super kit

Enjoy the forum

:)

A warm welcome to AoS :)

Hello John. Welcome to AOS.

Sounds as though you've had fun with your Hi-Fi journey over the years.

Tell us what your ideas are for your new system line up.

Feel free to join in the chat, everybody is friendly.


Enjoy the forum,
Geoff.

Welcome to AOS, John..

Good move to move away from Naim IMO. :)

I'm sure you will find something here to interest yoy.

Enjoy! :)