The Marco-boy system as of Jan 2009

[Marco]

Denon DL-103SA in vintage Fidelity Research S/5 headshell (pink vinyl is 'Hard Candy' by Madonna - my apologies for any offence to music lovers ):



My Mana stack from the left (with Tube Distinctions Copper amp lurking underneath) and to the right, my 'inconspicuous' Sony DAC on Phase 17 Mana). Audiocom modified X-777ES CD transport is on the bottom shelf:



And again (with a bit of the room):



More of the room (some vinyl, CDs, etc):





Me Spendoroonies (these of course don't do much bass ):



My new VPI record cleaner (can anyone think of a better use for the ECS amps underneath? ) :



KAB-modified SL-1210MK5G with Jelco SA-750D/Fidelity Research S/5 headshell and Denon DL-103SA:



Close-up of Jelco and 1210:



Close-ups of Jelco bearing and c/w (taken for possible use as avatars):





Headshell and cartridge close-up:



More of the 1210 on Phase 17 Mana:



Auditorium A23 step-up transformer:



A nice front view of the Copper amp - Anthony does make some seriously lovely valve amps!



Some very nice sounding 1950s vintage GEC KT88s, Brimar CV1988 and Osram B65 valves:



More valvey-poos:



Audiocom modified Sony X-777ES CD transport and Croft preamp (who's that ugly mug looking back at ya?)



Front-on view of Croft preamp and its separate PSU (above PS-1200):



Audiocom modified DAS-R1 DAC 'in the Gods':



Paying homage to Phase 17 stainless-steel Mana... 'We are not worthy'



The mad Marco-boy mains set-up (Transparent Reference mains leads plugged directly into MCBs in dedicated Memera CU from separate spur). Who needs silly mains blocks and plugs? :



Some of my cartridge collection pictured on top of the Rosewood finish Spendors (from left to right - vintage NOS 1970s Shure M75ED in original NOS SME headshell, Denon DL-103SA in NOS FR S/5 headshell, Denon DL-103R in Audio-Technica LH-18 headshell, and at the back a NOS vintage Ortofon SL-15 currently on loan from Toppsy but I'll probably be buying it ):



Doncha just lurve detachable headshells for ease of cartridge swapping?

Marco.

[John]

Nice looking system and good record and CD collection
Always find it strange when you see people with really ultra high end systems and about 100 albums or less and the turntable looks greatbut seems a bit high up I guess you must be a tall man!!!
Pink Vinyl ?

[Marco]

Cheers, John!

There's plenty more pics to follow. Just off to listen to some music with Stevie boy

Marco.

[Audiocom AV]

Hey Marco

Watch that Sony DAS-R1 doesn't topple, I certainly wouldn't want to stack my Levinson ML-2's up there

I hope that table lamp is a low noise type, candles are best!

On a serious note; a very nice system and what looks like a relaxed listening environment.

Do you have any system plans for 2009?

Best Wishes
Mark

[aquapiranha]

Nice Marco. I still need to come over and have a listen!

[Filterlab]

Any speakers?

[Ali Tait]

I would move the amp if it were me Marco.Trapped heat there.Not good for the amp and may even reduce valve life long-term.Nice pics!

[Marco]

Any speakers?

Scroll up, ya dafty, to "My Spendoroonies"!

Marco.

P.S I'd like my new avatar featured on the new banner, matey

[Marco]

I would move the amp if it were me Marco.Trapped heat there.Not good for the amp and may even reduce valve life long-term.Nice pics!

Are you talking about the Copper amp, Ali? If so, it might look dodgy in the photo but it's got plenty of ventilation where it is

If it's the ECS monoblocks (under the record cleaner) they're not plugged in!

Marco.

[Mike]

My new VPI record cleaner (can anyone think of a better use for the ECS amps underneath? ) :

Of course!

I'm sure you still have my address!