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  1. 01-01-2015, 18:26 #1
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    Smile Happy new year..... and hello!

    I never realised how difficult it would be to introduce myrself to the virtual world so I'll introduce my humble kit.... Synology NAS drive (because children's toys took up all the space for CD storage) all music ripped as flac files (Beethoven too Metallica), Teradak USB converter with dedicated power supply, Bushmaster mk 1dac, Arcam a18 amp, and a brand new pair of Tannoy dc6t se speakers (still running in but sounding sweet), QED silver anniversary cable with and Airlock plug's oh and a Tachima mains filter!!
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  2. 01-01-2015, 18:30 #2
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    Hello Rob. Welcome to AOS and happy new year to you too.
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  3. 01-01-2015, 18:35 #3
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    Hi Rob,

    Welcome to AoS! Hope you enjoy it here. Where in the UK are you from?

    Marco.
    Main System

    Turntable: Heavily-modified Technics SL-1210MK5G [Mike New bearing/ETP platter/Paul Hynes SR7 PSU & reg mods]. Funk Firm APM Achromat/Nagaoka GL-601 Crystal Record Weight/Isonoe feet & boots/Ortofon RS-212D/Denon DL-103GL in Denon PCL-300 headshell with Funk Firm Houdini/Kondo SL-115 pure-silver cartridge leads.

    Paul Hynes MC head amp/SR5 PSU. Also modded Lentek head amp/Denon AU-310 SUT.

    Other Cartridges: Nippon Columbia (NOS 1987) Denon DL-103. USA-made Shure SC35C with NOS stylus. Goldring G820 with NOS stylus. Shure M55E with NOS stylus.

    CD Player: Audiocom-modified Sony X-777ES/DAS-R1 DAC.

    Tape Deck: Tandberg TCD 310, fully restored and recalibrated as new, by RDE, plus upgraded with heads from the TCD-420a. Also with matching TM4 Norway microphones.

    Preamps: Heavily-modified Croft Charisma-X. LDR Stereo Coffee. Power Amps: Tube Distinctions Copper Amp fitted with Tungsol KT-150s. Quad 306.

    Cables & Sundries: Mark Grant HDX1 interconnects and digital coaxial cable, plus Mark Grant 6mm UP-LCOFC Van Damme speaker cable. MCRU 'Ultimate' mains leads. Lehmann clone headphone amp with vintage Koss PRO-4AAA headphones.

    Tube Distinctions digital noise filter. VPI HW16.5 record cleaning machine.

    Speakers: Tannoy 15MGs in Lockwood cabinets with modified crossovers. 1967 Celestion Ditton 15.


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  4. 01-01-2015, 18:41 #4
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    Hi Rob. Welcome to AOS.

    Sounds like you're a bit pushed for space.

    Are you planning any changes with your system? We like to hear about what people are doing.

    Not a criticism, bit I'll give you a little tip. I've used Tannoys for generations and they do not sound at their best with the QED cable. It imparts a bit of harshness and brightness that Tannoys do not need.


    Anyway, enjoy the forum and Happy New Year,
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  5. 01-01-2015, 19:12 #5
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    Red face re changes

    As I said I've just invested in the Tannoys after I first heard them about 18 months ago and they've just come down to my price range :-) , I'm also considering a new power supply for the bushmaster but am unsure whether or not to go for an sbooster or battery? Any thoughts?
    Thanks for the tip Geoff I'll see what they're like after a good burn in period, what would you suggest as a replacement?
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  6. 01-01-2015, 19:16 #6
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    I can't advise on the Beresford question as I don't use those products.

    But if you look in the 'Digital Expressions' section, you'll find areas dedicated to Beresford stuff. Just bung your question on and I'm sure you'll get a wealth of replies.
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  7. 01-01-2015, 19:18 #7
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    I'm from the beautiful but very rainy city of Manchester!
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  8. 02-01-2015, 08:01 #8
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    Hello and welcome Rob.

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  9. 06-01-2015, 00:47 #9
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    Welcome to AoS Rob.

    Regarding Geoff's comments about QED Silver Anniversary cable - there are many here who do not like it, so perhaps you might like to try another brand or type.

    Nice broad taste in music you have: "Beethoven to Metallica"!

    Enjoy the Forum

    Regards
    Barry

    PS I spent four years living in Manchester, and I think the bit about rain is exaggerated!
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