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    Join Date: Feb 2018

    Location: Somerset

    Posts: 35
    I'm Ian.

    Red face Ian from Somerset - Loves Blues and Prog Rock


    Hello from Somerset.

    These days I like to listen to my old (and new) vinyl through my B&W DM70's driven by all tube Conrad Johnson/ Art Audio.
    The DM70's are a bit of an ongoing project and I try to play the long game picking up my stuff over time (when the price is right).
    Digital is OK, but even my old Focus One/ SME iii seems to sound better that High Res digital.

    I also have a project to get a totally retro system going with Leak Sandwich, Leak tube and an old Garrard 301 that I picked up many years ago before they became fashionable and high priced.
    I just wish that I had done the same with Tannoy or Lowther!
    The build quality of some of the old stuff is quite amazing.
    Mind you the Art Audio power (my latest toy) is not too shabby.

    I hope that people here can help me get the most out of my system and that I can help others where I can.
    I already see that there is an interesting discussion regarding the DM70's.

    When I get a system sorted I like to just use it and play lots and lot of vinyl. Luckily I never got rid of my collection back in the eighties.

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    Join Date: May 2010

    Location: Weymouth

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    I'm John.

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    Hello Ian and welcome to AoS - the friendliest forum.
    Sent by me using an appendage



    SME Model 15/V tonearm, Lyra Dorian, EAR Phono Box.

    Luxman 509X amp.

    PMC 25 23i speakers.

    Innuos/Roon/Qobuz/I-Pad. Oppo UDP-205.

    Cables by Kimber, Yannis and Audioquest.

    Audioquest Niagara. Tube Distinctions Mains power filter. Project RCM. Zerostat.


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    Join Date: Feb 2013

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    I'm Grant.

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    hi ian. welcome aboard. sure plenty of folk will assist if asked
    Regards,
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    “You see these dictators on their pedestals, surrounded by the bayonets of their soldiers and the truncheons of their police ... yet in their hearts there is unspoken fear. They are afraid of words and thoughts: words spoken abroad, thoughts stirring at home -- all the more powerful because forbidden -- terrify them. A little mouse of thought appears in the room, and even the mightiest potentates are thrown into panic.”

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    Join Date: Mar 2012

    Location: London and Somerset

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    I'm Dave.

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    Hi Ian welcome to AOS. Enjoy the forum..
    Kraken, Saturn, Emotion, Flying V Rocket, Planets.

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    Join Date: Apr 2012

    Location: N E Kent

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    I'm Geoff.

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    Hi Ian. Welcome to AOS.

    You'll be in good company here with your vintage tastes in gear. Many of us like the older classics.

    You might want to post photos of what you use. You can start a blog in the Gallery if you like.

    Everybody is friendly here, so just get involved and chat with us.


    Enjoy the forum,
    Geoff.

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