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: KEF Reference 3, REL T9i subwoofer. Cables: Atlas Equator interconnects, Atlas Hyper 3.0 speaker cables
T'other system:
Echo Dot, Arcam A75 integrated, Monitor Audio R852 MD speakers
A/V:
LG OLED65 G56LS, Panasonic Blu Ray, Sony a/v amp, MA Radius speakers, REL T9i sub.
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A couple of naked shots of my CDP.
It uses a 6-tube output stage in SRPP configuration. It specifically employs four 12AX7 and two 12AT7 tubes to operate as a single-ended class A triode. No semiconductors from DAC output onwards.
He with least money has most to sell
A bucket list CDP, simply because of it’s funky looks and operation.
He with least money has most to sell
Quality bit of kit that is.
Current Lash Up:
TEAC VRDS 701T > Sony TAE1000ESD > Krell KSA50S > Troels Gravesen Faital 3WC-15.
If it wasn't a top loader, I would have one.![]()
Barry
The mech operation is mesmerising.
Last edited by Idlewithnodrive; 06-08-2026 at 09:21.
He with least money has most to sell
Do you mean 'memorising' or 'mesmerising', or perhaps both?
Barry
Valid point. Corrected![]()
He with least money has most to sell
No system is complete without appropriate lighting, so -
allow me to introduce The Great A'Tuin.
He with least money has most to sell
I had to Google that. So where are the elephants?
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: KEF Reference 3, REL T9i subwoofer. Cables: Atlas Equator interconnects, Atlas Hyper 3.0 speaker cables
T'other system:
Echo Dot, Arcam A75 integrated, Monitor Audio R852 MD speakers
A/V:
LG OLED65 G56LS, Panasonic Blu Ray, Sony a/v amp, MA Radius speakers, REL T9i sub.
KICKSTARTER: ENABLING SCAMMERS SINCE 2009