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    Join Date: Apr 2018

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    I'm Jason.

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    My system has come a long way from its humble beginnings, an Arcam Alpha 7 Amp and NAD 510(?) CD player paired with some ancient Wharfdale speakers found in my parents loft! Gear came and went as I chased the upgrade path which brings us to how it is today.

    Whilst 2 channel is my main passion, I do enjoy a good film, so my system also provides me with a 5.0 set-up for movies.



    Current set-up;

    Left
    Chord Electronics DSP8000 Pre/Processor
    Chord Electronics Media Engine
    Centre
    Chord Electronics CPA 4000E Pre Amp
    Chord Electronics SPM 1200E Power Amp
    Chord Electronics Mezzo 140 Power Amp
    Right
    Humax Youview Box
    Pioneer BDP-LX58 Blu-ray player
    Chord Electronics Blu CD transport
    Chord Electronics QBD76 DAC
    Chord Electronics Mezzo 50 Power Amp

    B&W N802 (main speakers)
    B&W N805 (rear speakers)
    B&W HTM2 (centre speaker)

    I do have plans under way to streamline the system, reduce the box count and free up much needed space (which I’m sure I’ll just end up filling with more shiny boxes!).

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    Audio Al is offline Pishanto Specialist & Super-Daftee
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    Blimey

    Some serious kit

    Yum


    Where is the record player
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    Quote Originally Posted by Audio Al View Post
    Blimey

    Some serious kit

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    Where is the record player
    Where it belongs, in the 1970’s

    On a serious note, vinyl was dead when I got into music and hifi. Even with the current vinyl revival it doesn’t interest me for various reasons, mainly space, cost and upkeep.

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    Quote Originally Posted by blackmetalboon View Post
    Where it belongs, in the 1970’s

    On a serious note, vinyl was dead when I got into music and hifi. Even with the current vinyl revival it doesn’t interest me for various reasons, mainly space, cost and upkeep.
    OK Fair enough , however you dont know what you are missing out on
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    Most impressive! I can imagine those B&W’s driven by Chord amps sound quite nice. Most folks don’t realize the years of time and effort that go into such a system. I know I’m the same way, it’s hard not to be damn proud of it! Cheers!

    Russell

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    Wow !! Never heard a pair but always loved the look of the 800 series B&W's. What are they like ?
    My System:
    Amplification - Sansui AU-alpha 707 DR
    Turntable - Technics SP10 MK2-Technics EPA-250 Tonearm-Yannis Tome 423.5Plus tonearm cable-Eichmann KLEI Absolute Harmony plugs.
    Ortofon Cadenza Black moving coil cartridge-Fritz Gyger S re-tip. Panzerholz plinth.

    CDP - Pioneer PD-91
    Speakers - Spendor D7 on Soundcare SuperSpikes
    QED Silver Spiral speaker cable-airloc banana plugs
    Mains - Ultra Pure silver plated un-switched socket-Missing link EPS 500 silver plated plugs-Hi-Fi Tuning gold plated silver ceramic 13 amp fuses

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    Join Date: Apr 2018

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    I’m happy with them, they are the longest surviving piece of gear I’ve owned (16+ years). I had a reasonably big shortlist of speakers at the time but one by one they were ruled out for various reasons until I was left with the N802’s.
    They give a great sense of scale with the ability to go low enough for my needs while still keeping it tight. The 800 series, especially the later revisions, had a reputation for being bright and forward which is something I haven’t really experienced with them. I’ve had music sessions lasting 4-5 hours without any listener fatigue that usual blights a forward sounding speaker.

    Aesthetically, I think the 800 series is a classic timeless design, although I’m not too keen on the new 800 D3 look.

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    Fantastic system.
    Current Lash Up:

    TEAC VRDS 701T > Sony TAE1000ESD > Krell KSA50S > JM Labs Focal Electra 926.

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    Hi

    Awesome system BTW! Looks stunning too! If you ever do 'streamline the system', I'd be very interested in parts or ALL of it! Let me know! :-)

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    Join Date: Apr 2010

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    Quote Originally Posted by Audio Al View Post
    OK Fair enough , however you dont know what you are missing out on
    A bit 'I know best' here?
    I once ran a test with fellow vinyl hardcore people, Sat them in front of a Rock playing a record.
    After the usual comments about how much better/'real' etc., the sound was, I lifted the arm.
    Music kept going -it was a CD playing.
    Chris.

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