Hello

[moggi1964]

Here to learn and contribute where I can.

Bought my first audio gear at 17, Akai and Aiwa with Wharfedale Laser 60 speakers.

Now I have a bit more stuff (don't most of us) and other than getting an SP10 at some point and constructing my own speakers I am settled with what I have.

Of course, that could change


Primary

Tubelab SE300B

TEAC TN-400 w Shure V15IV & SME3009 Imp

Vista Phono1+

Loth-X Ion BS1 & Rel T-Zero 2

Bluesound Node 2i


Secondary

Denon DRA-455

Genesis 2+ (upgraded crossover)

Bluesound Node 2i

Emotiva XDA2


Backup

Dual 1219 w/ Shure M91ED

TEAC TN400

Sony DVP -7000


Office

TEAC AH-500 and associated components

Bose 301 IV

Some Pictures

[Alex_UK]

Welcome to the forum Morris. Must admit I’m not up to speed on most of your kit - maybe show us a photo or two sometime? Anyway, glad you’re enjoying your system and hope you enjoy AoS.


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[moggi1964]

Thanks Alex, I put up some pics but they came out quite large! And look at that dust

The tube amp I built with help from friends and is a design by George at tubelab.com. Puts out about 7.5wpc.

The Loth-X Ion BS speakers are a terrific bookshelf speaker and when paired with the Rel t-Zero 2 are a perfect pairing with my tube amp. Specs on those are:

Tweeter: 1-inch treated cloth
Main driver: 6-inch paper (Loth-X custom) w/cloth surround and magnetic shielding.
Frequency Response: 55 - 20,000Hz
Impedance: 8 Ohms
Efficiency: 94dB/2.83 V/m
Dimensions: 200mm x 295mm x 400mm (WxDxH)
Weight: 12kg

The TN-400 is an interesting turntable with magnet float technology and is a broadcast table form the 70's to compete with the Technics. Plinth is plyboo built by a good friend of mine.

The Genesis II+ speakers are again from the 70's with an eight-inch two-way system with a ten-inch passive radiator. I replaced the crossover components with modern equivalents to the same specs.

Dimensions: 33" x 14-1/2" x 10-1/2"
Weight: 44lbs
Sensitivity: 88.5 dB, 1w at 1m
Frequency response: 28 Hz to 20 kHz
Power: 15 - 100 watts/ch
Impedance: 8 ohhms

[southall-1998_mk2]

Howdy! Welcome to AOS.

Have fun.

S.

[Barry]

Welcome to AoS Morris.

That's some fine gear you have there - I didn't know TEAC had made a turntable, and your valve power amp looks to have a high build quality. Well done!

What are your tastes in music; what do you put through your system(s)?

Enjoy the Forum
Barry

[moggi1964]

Thanks Shane/Barry.

Tastes in music: hard to narrow down to be honest. From Chicago Jazz of the twenties through to Vampire Weekend with classical; opera; blues; rock; pop; and a bunch of other stuff in-between.

[alphaGT]

That tube amp is beautiful! Well done! If it sounds half as good as it looks, then it’s really something!

I’ve pondered building myself a tubed amp, but so far I haven’t made the plunge, your amp is inspirational!

Russell

[moggi1964]

That tube amp is beautiful! Well done! If it sounds half as good as it looks, then it’s really something!

I’ve pondered building myself a tubed amp, but so far I haven’t made the plunge, your amp is inspirational!

Russell

Russell,

Thank you.

I thoroughly recommend giving it a go. It took me a very long time as I kept losing confidence in making it safe. In the end I took what I hoped was a near as dammit finished amp to a chap who repairs them and he worked his magic to ensure it was safe and worked a treat.

Very satisfying to know that me, a couple of mates and someone who knows what they are doing built an amp together

[alphaGT]

Russell,

Thank you.

I thoroughly recommend giving it a go. It took me a very long time as I kept losing confidence in making it safe. In the end I took what I hoped was a near as dammit finished amp to a chap who repairs them and he worked his magic to ensure it was safe and worked a treat.

Very satisfying to know that me, a couple of mates and someone who knows what they are doing built an amp together

I studied a little electronics in college, some 25 years ago, so hopefully I could manage! And I’m sure there is literally tons of help here on this forum, you can’t swing a cat without hitting an expert! I don’t think I could go wrong?

Russell

[Andy831]

Welcome aboard Morris