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  1. #11
    Join Date: Jan 2013

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    I'm James.

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    Quote Originally Posted by AJSki2fly View Post
    Happy New Year to all on AOS.

    Well I have reached a system that sounds good to my ears and seems to work well together across genres, so it is time to stop thinking about other bits of hifi that might improve it, but probably won't unless I spend lots of money which I can't. So 2020 resolution is to stick with what I have and just do minor tweaks with isolation and possibly the odd cable but that is it.
    Wise council my friend. Sometimes its good to know when to stop.
    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

  2. #12
    Join Date: Oct 2008

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    Going forward...just maybe...The Oppo 203 will lose it’s Roon privelages and be shunted down strictly for movie duties, if PS Audio release their Octave music Server as forecast.
    Aside that, lottery win notwithstanding, think that’s about it really?

    Longer term...
    Can see a Rega Aura phonostage in my (not so immediate) future, the new record players pretty great, be good to get the best out of it.

    Meantime,
    Will mess about with some Duelund DIY interconnects, XLR and RCA, as their home brew speaker cable ‘just works” my setup.

    @Jimbo
    James, is your system down atm?
    Last edited by Gazjam; 31-12-2019 at 17:50.
    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

  3. #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gazjam View Post
    Going forward...just maybe...The Oppo 203 will lose it’s Roon privelages and be shunted down strictly for movie duties, depending if PS Audio release their Octave music Server as forecast.
    Aside that, lottery win notwithstanding, think that’s about it really?

    Will mess about with some Duelund DIY interconnects, as the speaker cable ‘just works” my setup.

    @Jimbo
    James, is your system down atm?
    Hi Gary,

    Yes system in boxes since October due to house sale. Listening to Helens 1976 Sony music centre at the moment! I will resurrect the system when I find a new house hopefully in the New Year and there maybe some alterations!
    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

  4. #14
    Join Date: Oct 2008

    Location: Glasgowshire

    Posts: 9,656
    I'm Gary.

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    Talk about compare and contrast!
    Bet it sounds...”nostalgic”, but you can enjoy your tunes...the main thing.

    House move...sheesh, been there.
    Onwards n upwards!
    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

  5. #15
    Join Date: Jan 2013

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    I'm James.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gazjam View Post
    Talk about compare and contrast!
    Bet it sounds...”nostalgic”, but you can enjoy your tunes...the main thing.

    House move...sheesh, been there.
    Onwards n upwards!

    Too be honest it isn't that bad. They knew how to get a good sound from vinyl back then. Garrard SP25 turntable, AT95ex cartridge and some Sony (B&W rebadged speaker). In its own way it plays very well but yes a different league I'm afraid.
    Last edited by Jimbo; 31-12-2019 at 17:18.
    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

  6. #16
    Join Date: Dec 2018

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    I'm Shane.

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    Cut down even more on the box swapping. I want to try a few more Dali Speakers for 2020.

    S.
    Shane Lonergan.

  7. #17
    Join Date: Dec 2019

    Location: Wirral

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    I'm Paul.

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    To get my Rotel TT up and running and also my AKG cans so that I can listen to music when I come home from work no matter what time night or day!! (See my welcome post!! )

  8. #18
    Join Date: Sep 2009

    Location: west mids, UK

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    I'm Phil.

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    Hoping to try a silbatone amp and play further with class d at some point
    ou might slip, you might slide, you might
    Stumble and fall by the road side
    But don't you ever let nobody drag your spirit down
    Remember you're walking up to heaven

    Don't let nobody turn you around
    … Walk with the rich, walk with the poor
    Learn from everyone, that's what life is for
    And don't you let nobody drag your spirit down

    Eric Bibb

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    Join Date: Nov 2011

    Location: Seaton, Devon, UK

    Posts: 13,240
    I'm Adrian.

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    Quote Originally Posted by southall-1998_mk2 View Post
    Cut down even more on the box swapping. I want to try a few more Dali Speakers for 2020.

    S.
    I have had some Dali Ikon 6's which were good, but when other bits improved I had my reservations on the bottom end, I would recommend try at home before you buy.
    Listening is the act of aural discrimination and dissemination of sound, and accepting you get it wrong sometimes.

    Analog Inputs: Pro-Ject Signature 10 TT & arm, Benz Micro LP-S, Michel Cusis MC, Goldring 2500 and Ortofon Rondo Blue cartridges, Hitachi FT5500 mk2 Tuner

    Digital:- Marantz SA-KI Pearl CD player, RaspberryPi/HifiBerry Digi+ Pro, Buffalo NAS Drive

    Amplification:- AudioValve Sunilda phono stage, Krell KSP-7B pre-amp, Krell KSA-80 power amp

    Output: Wilson Benesch Vector speakers, KLH Ultimate One Headphones

    Cables: Tellurium Q Ultra Black II RCA & Chord Epic 2 RCA, various speaker leads, & links


    I think I am nearing audio nirvana, but don’t tell anyone.

  10. #20
    Join Date: Nov 2010

    Location: Yorkshire

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    I'm Andrew.

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    Be more frugal with my hi-fi spending habits. Enjoy my vinyl and spend less time chasing the next upgrade. Maybe do another turntable restoration. Finally, do less posting on here.
    SS
    CD Teac VRDS25X(Audiotuned) DECK 1210 Mat Crystal Audio Mods MN Base/Bearing/Platter+Ebony armboard Feet Isonoe PSU Paul Hynes SR7EHD-27XL/DCSXL Ag DC lead/3 Stage Regs/Recap PCB+No Pitch/Strobe/Light ARM SME V(Kondo Ag Rewire&Tags) MC Cadenza Black FGS CABLES Arm Yannis SPD-4 IC Yannis 222 Litz+Ag bullets Power WAR PRE ATC SCA2 SPEAKERS ATC 50ASL STANDS Atacama PHONO Sugden Masterclass PA4 SUT Ortofon ST80SE POWER PSAudio P10

    VALVE
    PRE
    Croft Epoch(Modded) AMP Sondex S100 (Modded) SPEAKERS Tannoy 15"MG+RFC Warwick cabs+ Ref XO + Batpure supertweeters DECK Garrard 301 Mat Teunto Bearings 401(Bastin) Plinth Bamboo Arms 3009/3012 PSU Eagle+Tachometer MC Ag Meister II/FGS + Ortofon SPU MONO CABLES Arm Yannis 420.5 Litz+ SpeakerPC Tripple C+WBT-0681 Ag IC Oyaide FTVS-510 AgWBT 0110Ag Phonostages Paradise(4 Box Mega-Modded) / Croft Musicmaker



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