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  1. 18-06-2020, 11:43 #1
    Jules_S
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    Hello ladies and gentlemen

    Just joined up so wanted to say a quick hi to you all. I've been loitering over on HiFiWigwam for some years now, on and off (still there actually). I thought that it might be nice to get a slightly different viewpoint on things from time to time, although I know there are quite a few members on both forums. Hoping to make some new friends and acquaintances here too.

    Currently running the following main system:
    • Voyd 0.5 Ref, Origin Live Onyx (soon to be replaced with an Encounter), Goldring 1042, Tube Technology M.A.C. phono
    • Cambridge Audio CXC Transport, Arcam D33 DAC
    • Gato Audio DIA-250S integrated
    • Q Acoustics Concept 500


    I also have a little second system in my office, comprising:
    • Pimped Project Essential Mk I, Goldring 1042
    • Pioneer A-400
    • Monitor Audio 14


    Still tweaking and fettling the main system, as I have some dodgy room acoustics that are proving problematic. I will be doing some basic measurements soon to try and understand the interaction between room and speakers, hopefully to be able to improve the evenness of the frequency response. This may involve some room tuning too, so all ideas welcome (I'm not interested in applying EQ)
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  2. 18-06-2020, 11:57 #2
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    Should have added, most importantly, my musical tastes! Starting with the list of "I don't listen to", we have R&B, rap, soul, grime, and the similar related "urban" genres. I'm also not a fan of blues, I'm afraid, or any jazz except for trad jazz (early 20th C stuff). There's always the odd exception mind you.

    I listen to a lot of female vocalists, both solo artists and female-fronted bands. Examples - Nerina Pallot, Joni Mitchell, Sara Bareilles, Within Temptation, CHVRCHES, The Shires, Mary Chapin-Carpenter, Lacuna Coil. Back in the day I was a bit of a greasy rocker and latterly a Goth, so also enjoy rock, metal, EBM and so on. I grew up with a varied selection of artists from Neil Sedaka through E.L.O. to Jean-Michel Jarre so there's not much I don't enjoy! Always on the lookout for new suggestions.
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  3. 19-06-2020, 06:55 #3
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    Hello Julian. Welcome to AOS.

    There's a lot going on here, so I'm sure you'll find plenty to interest you.

    Feel free to join in and chat with the members.


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  4. 19-06-2020, 08:27 #4
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    welcome to the AoS Julian.. enjoy the forum...
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    Welcome to AOS, Julian.

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    Welcome to AoS, hope you enjoy the forum. No mention of Tina Dico? If you don't know her you should!
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    Welcome to AoS Julian,

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