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    Join Date: Apr 2019

    Location: Torquay

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    I'm Richard.

    Default Hello from Richard at Kingscote Audio in Torquay

    Hi there,
    I'm Richard and I run Kingscote Audio in Torquay. My first HiFi was a second-hand wooden cased B&O receiver, a Goldring Lenco record deck and some Daline speakers made by my Dad. I was 12 then and listened to Jackson 5, David Bowie and anything Prog Rock with synths. From then to today I've never been without a decent HiFi, I'm fortunate now to be running my own HiFi retail business so have plentiful opportunity to assess what's good.
    I hope to be able to assist people on the forum with my considered opinions and recommendations on current and new gear.

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    Join Date: Aug 2009

    Location: Staffordshire, England

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    I'm Martin.

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    Hi Richard, welcome to the forum. Some interesting brands on your website. You will need a trade account opening.

    I have to ask, is it possible to see the Hanging Gardens of Babylon from a Torquay hi-fi shop window? Or is it just herds of Wilderbeast?
    Current Lash Up:

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

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    Join Date: Apr 2019

    Location: Torquay

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    I'm Richard.

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    Hi Macca, I'm afraid just the contents of Paignton Zoo these days, and the occasional Spanish waiter of course...

    Please can you advise how to open a trade account?

    Thanks,

    Richard

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    Join Date: Aug 2009

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    I'm Martin.

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    You need to have a conflab with Marco, he owns the joint. I'll let him know.
    Current Lash Up:

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

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    Join Date: Dec 2018

    Location: Neath, Wales

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    I'm Shane.

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    Welcome to AOS, Richard. Must pop over someday for a visit.

    S.
    Shane Lonergan.

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    Join Date: Jan 2008

    Location: Wrexham, North Wales, UK

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    I'm AudioAl'sArbiterForPISHANTO.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RichTruss View Post
    Hi Macca, I'm afraid just the contents of Paignton Zoo these days, and the occasional Spanish waiter of course...

    Please can you advise how to open a trade account?

    Thanks,

    Richard
    Hi Richard,

    Welcome to AoS! Glad you found us

    In terms of opening an account, please send me a PM and I'll gladly outline what's required.

    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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    Join Date: Jan 2008

    Location: Wrexham, North Wales, UK

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    Hi Richard,

    You have a PM. Please reply ASAP. Cheers

    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.


    Protect your HUMAN RIGHTS and REFUSE ANY *MANDATORY* VACCINE FOR COVID-19!

    Also **SAY NO** to unjust 'vaccine passports' or certificates, which are totally incompatible with a FREE society!!!


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