Senior Member
Location: South West-ish, UK
Posts: 457
I'm Patrick.
I had one of those Trio KA-1500 amps in my first 'hi-fi' system. I think I looked at the specs of all the c£50 amps and picked the one with the highest output in watts. It was OK at the time (particularly as I couldn't afford any speakers and had to use headphones to start with). Things have improved since.
It seems like everyone else on hi-fi forums could afford LP12s when they were at university, but I obviously came from poorer stock.
Wants Macca's Babies
Location: Chorley Lancs
Posts: 14,841
I'm Steve.
I was nearly 30 before I could afford a secondhand one, probably because I didn't go to universityOriginally Posted by Patrick Dixon
I just dropped in, to see what condition my condition was in
T/T: Inspire Monarch, X200 tonearm, Ortofon Quintet Blue. Phono: Project Tube Box CD: Marantz CD6006 (UK Edition); Amp: Musical Fidelity A5 Integrated.
Speakers: Zu Omen Def, REL T9i subwoofer. Cables: Atlas Equator interconnects, Atlas Hyper 3.0 speaker cables
T'other system:
Echo Dot, Amptastic Mini One,Arcam A75 integrated, Celestion 5's, BK XLS-200 DF
A/V:
LG 55" OLED, Panasonic Blu Ray, Sony a/v amp, MA Radius speakers, REL Storm sub
Forget the past, it's gone. And don't worry about the future, it doesn't exist. There is only NOW.
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Moderator & Terminator!
Location: N E Kent
Posts: 51,625
I'm Geoff.
Never owned one or particularly wanted one, used a couple though.I was nearly 30 before I could afford a secondhand one, probably because I didn't go to university
I tend to avoid anything fashionable or cliquey.
It is impossible for anything digital to sound analogue, because it isn't analogue!
Drunken Moderator
Location: Staffordshire, England
Posts: 38,066
I'm Martin.
I had a Tensai at University and my mate had a Goodmans. We used to aspire to getting a Rega 2!
The rich kids had CD players but then it was the late 80s.
Current Lash Up:
TEAC VRDS 701T > Sony TAE1000ESD > Krell KSA50S > JM Labs Focal Electra 926.
Moderator & Terminator!
Location: N E Kent
Posts: 51,625
I'm Geoff.
I always wanted a Garrard 401.
Eventually had one for a few years, then moved on.
It is impossible for anything digital to sound analogue, because it isn't analogue!
The Supernatural Anaesthetist
Location: North East
Posts: 3,683
I'm Steve.
I had a couple of Garrard 401's and failed to see what all the fuss was about. They didn't reign long. I bought a VPI and had it nearly eight years now which tells me something. I also have a souped up Technics that i use for 12'' singles and older records which to be honest performs and sounds better than either of the Garrard's did.
The Supernatural Anaesthetist
Location: North East
Posts: 3,683
I'm Steve.
The one in the picture is mine. It has been re-capped and the phono stage and headphone output sound incredible. It is'nt very powerful put it bloomin good. It certainly has one scratching ones bonce.
Senior Member
Location: County Durham, UK
Posts: 151
I'm Gordon.
Will definitely try to be there, Steve.
The Supernatural Anaesthetist
Location: North East
Posts: 3,683
I'm Steve.
It wouldn't be the same without you Gordon
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Location: Birmingham
Posts: 6,843
I'm James.
I agree I heard Gordons set up and it was superb, way back at about NEBO 11 I think.
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
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