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  1. #11
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    The Densen’s been transplanted from the big rig and into the second system Marco.
    What’s replaced it?
    Need to get that system blog updated.

    Its Shane’s thread, will post seperately.

    The Sony stuff isn’t even plugged in, just filling in gaps in the rack!
    Sony ES tuner and my old TCK611s tape deck I used to run.
    Look cool.
    Last edited by Gazjam; 15-01-2019 at 19:37.
    AC POWER
    Hardwired 10kVA balanced mains powering entire system
    AMPS
    Meridian 557 power Amp (Modded) / PS Audio BHK Preamp (Modded)
    SPEAKERS
    Wharfedale Evo 4.4
    DAC
    PS Audio Directstream (Modded)
    TURNTABLE
    Pro-Ject X8 balanced output via XLR / Ortofon Quintet Blue cartridge
    PHONOSTAGE
    Pro-Ject DS3 B balanced Input (TT and Phonostage powered by Pro-Ject Power box RS2 linear psu)
    DIGITAL
    OPPO 203 (Modded: Linear PSU, i2s output to Dac) - Roon Endpoint, HDMI input used for all things Streaming/ PS5 /AppleTV ... also good for movies apparently?
    MUSIC PLAYBACK
    Tweaked AP-Linux based Roon Server into Oppo 203 as Roon endpoint
    Ipad Roon Remote.
    Apple Music/ YouTube via AppleTV, fed to Dac via Oppo HDMI input/i2s output to Dac.
    SPEAKER CABLES
    Biwired: Duelund DCA10GA (Bass) Duelund DCA16GA (mid & treble) Duelund 12DCA used as jumpers (On
    "Blackcat Cable" Chris Sommivigo's advice - yup, even with biwire it sounds better - and it does)
    INTERCONNECTS
    All Balanced: Ghost+ recording studio XLR cables

  2. #12
    Join Date: Dec 2018

    Location: Neath, Wales

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    I'm Shane.

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    Very nice, Gaz.

    I'm aiming more towards bookshelf/stand mount size. So for example something like the Zensor 3 will suffice.

    S.
    Shane Lonergan.

  3. #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gazjam View Post
    The Densen’s been transplanted from the big rig and into the second system Marco.
    What’s replaced it?
    Need to get that system blog updated.


    Its Shane’s thread, will post seperately.

    The Sony stuff isn’t even plugged in, just filling in gaps in the rack!
    Sony ES tuner and my old TCK611s tale deck I used to run.
    Ah, noted... In terms of the bit in bold, get that sorted pronto!

    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. #14
    Join Date: Dec 2018

    Location: Neath, Wales

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    I'm Shane.

    Default Graham Slee Novo

    The ever so popular Slee Novo. Have owned a couple examples in the past. This is now my 3rd helping. These are very good sounding, very musical and can drive (not all) most headphones.

    S.

    Shane Lonergan.

  5. #15
    Join Date: Dec 2018

    Location: Neath, Wales

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    I'm Shane.

    Default Dali Zensor 3.

    Currently using Dali Zensor 3 Speakers. They sound very nice. The mids are wonderfully communicative and lucid.

    S.

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    Shane Lonergan.

  6. #16
    Join Date: Dec 2018

    Location: Neath, Wales

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    I'm Shane.

    Default Current Setup.

    Dali Zensor 3 Speakers.

    Denon CD/AMP Combo. ''710AE'' series. Think these go back to around 2009/2010 era. The internals inside the amp look similar to the older Denon PMA-250se.

    Sounds alright!

    S.


    Shane Lonergan.

  7. #17
    Join Date: Oct 2008

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    Very groovy room Shane!

    Systems looking good mate.
    The Dali speakers really sound good, enjoying their Zensor 5’s m’self.
    AC POWER
    Hardwired 10kVA balanced mains powering entire system
    AMPS
    Meridian 557 power Amp (Modded) / PS Audio BHK Preamp (Modded)
    SPEAKERS
    Wharfedale Evo 4.4
    DAC
    PS Audio Directstream (Modded)
    TURNTABLE
    Pro-Ject X8 balanced output via XLR / Ortofon Quintet Blue cartridge
    PHONOSTAGE
    Pro-Ject DS3 B balanced Input (TT and Phonostage powered by Pro-Ject Power box RS2 linear psu)
    DIGITAL
    OPPO 203 (Modded: Linear PSU, i2s output to Dac) - Roon Endpoint, HDMI input used for all things Streaming/ PS5 /AppleTV ... also good for movies apparently?
    MUSIC PLAYBACK
    Tweaked AP-Linux based Roon Server into Oppo 203 as Roon endpoint
    Ipad Roon Remote.
    Apple Music/ YouTube via AppleTV, fed to Dac via Oppo HDMI input/i2s output to Dac.
    SPEAKER CABLES
    Biwired: Duelund DCA10GA (Bass) Duelund DCA16GA (mid & treble) Duelund 12DCA used as jumpers (On
    "Blackcat Cable" Chris Sommivigo's advice - yup, even with biwire it sounds better - and it does)
    INTERCONNECTS
    All Balanced: Ghost+ recording studio XLR cables

  8. #18
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    Location: Birmingham

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    I'm James.

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    Is that in your shed?
    Main system : VPI Scout 1.1 / JMW 9T / 2M Black / Croft 25R+ / Croft 7 / Heco Celan GT 702

    Second System : Goldring Lenco GL75 / AT95EX / Pioneer SX590 / Spendor SP2

  9. #19
    Join Date: Dec 2018

    Location: Neath, Wales

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    I'm Shane.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jimbo View Post
    Is that in your shed?

    Garden cabin.

    S.
    Shane Lonergan.

  10. #20
    Join Date: Dec 2018

    Location: Neath, Wales

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    I'm Shane.

    Default Dali Spektor 2

    Sold on the Dali Zensor 3 a few weeks ago to help my parents with the mortgage.

    Now I'm using some slightly cheaper Dali Spektor 2. Nice little speakers, plenty enough bass to fill our semi-medium sized cabin room. I notice the treble on these Spektor 2 are voiced slightly warmer than the more airy Zensor. Which can be a bit of a good thing for poorer recordings.

    Would love to try their Rubicon 3 Speakers someday! But of course I'll need a better class of amp/cd player.

    S.


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