+ Reply to Thread
Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 18

Thread: Greetings from Finland

  1. #1
    Join Date: Apr 2012

    Location: Helsinki

    Posts: 19
    I'm David.

    Default Greetings from Finland

    Dear All,
    been lurking on here for sometime, thought that I would finally briefly introduce myself.

    I have been into hifi since a young age and my small system has been moved over most of Europe during the last 20yrs. I set down roots in Finland 9 yrs ago. Since then I have been slowly building my vinyl system back up again.

    My music tastes are best described as eclectic: D&B -> Classical -> Prog -> Cage.
    I mostly listen to vinyl, with the occasional cd at home and .mp3 in the car.

    Fortunately I have an understanding wife, that allows me to have audio gear pretty much everywhere. I am hoping to soon get my addiction under control and finally do something with the 17 or so turntables that we have.

    Thanks for reading
    David
    Just call me David or Dave...

    Somebody was trying to tell me that CDs are better than vinyl because they don't have any surface noise. I said: 'Listen mate, 'life' has surface noise.' - John Peel

  2. #2
    Join Date: Feb 2011

    Location: Ramsbottom

    Posts: 637
    I'm Alan.

    Default

    Hello David,
    Welcome to the AoS from me, 17 turntables!!! that must be like spinning plates, by the time you put the last record on, it will be time to re-spin the 1st one choose the best, sell the rest and buy some new kit maybe? lots of vinyl spinners here.

    enjoy your music

    regards Al
    My system,

    Cartridges Lyra Delos, Audio Technica AT33EVmc, AT 24 mm
    Turntable Thorens TD 124 Mk2, in a Jim Campbel plinth,Audio Technica 1503 Mk3 arm
    CD player Technics SL-PG490
    Cassette deck Yamaha KX 530
    Moving Coil Amp Albarry MCA 11
    Pre-amplifier Albarry AP 11 (battery powered)
    Power amps Albarry M1108 Mono-blocs
    Speakers Allison 3 Corner units, Allison 6 stand mounted cubes
    Interconnects AVT Matrix 6 and OFC short ones
    Mains distribution Music Works Recoil 6 gang and mains leads
    Tables MusicWorks ReVo acrylic stand, Quadraspire Acrylic shelves (cryo'd legs) acrylic Response Mini under mains block.
    Speaker cable Chord Rumour (Cryo'd)
    RCM Okki Nokki
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/1586...homepage_panel

  3. #3
    Join Date: Mar 2008

    Location: Galashiels

    Posts: 14,031
    I'm inthescottishmafia.

    Default

    Pics please!
    “Music has always been a matter of energy to me, a question of fuel. Sentimental people call it inspiration, but what they really mean is fuel. I have always needed fuel. I am a serious consumer. On some nights I still believe that a car with the gas needle on empty can run about fifty more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio”

    Hunter S Thompson

  4. #4
    Join Date: Nov 2013

    Location: N London

    Posts: 630
    I'm Steven.

    Default

    I think you need to go retail.
    Can't wait to see the pics.
    Which do you think is your favourite turntable - if you can make your mind up?
    Any idea of the total component count? 17 phono stages? ....

  5. #5
    Join Date: Sep 2009

    Location: Essex, UK

    Posts: 3,439
    I'm Andy.

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by BoringSounds View Post
    Dear All,
    been lurking on here for sometime, thought that I would finally briefly introduce myself.

    I have been into hifi since a young age and my small system has been moved over most of Europe during the last 20yrs. I set down roots in Finland 9 yrs ago. Since then I have been slowly building my vinyl system back up again.

    My music tastes are best described as eclectic: D&B -> Classical -> Prog -> Cage.
    I mostly listen to vinyl, with the occasional cd at home and .mp3 in the car.

    Fortunately I have an understanding wife, that allows me to have audio gear pretty much everywhere. I am hoping to soon get my addiction under control and finally do something with the 17 or so turntables that we have.

    Thanks for reading
    David

    Are you related to Audio Al by any chance?
    System; Michell Gyrodec SE/ Orbe Clamp/ Gert Pedersen armboard mod/ HR PSU/ SME V / J7 Tonearm cable/Ortofon Cadenza Black// Jez Arkless Turbo nutter B------ /Trichord Dino+

    Amplification and loudspeaker set up is at the moment being split into two groups, comprising the following;


    1. Same sources as above; SONY TAF-770ES/SONY CDP761E/Cable Talk 3.1 loudspeakercable/ Harbeth Compact7ES2/ Stands

    2. Virtue Audio Sensation M451battery PSU, ClarityCaps upgrade/ Sensation M901/Russian PIO caps with Teflon bypass caps upgrade/ JT Dynamic PSU with various tweaks/ Connex Audio 5N Litz loudspeaker cable, Impulse H6 Loudspeakers.




















    Me so horny- Impulse H6 Horny

  6. #6
    Join Date: Apr 2012

    Location: Helsinki

    Posts: 19
    I'm David.

    Default

    Thanks for all your kind words.

    To be honest I only have three hooked up atm, although the system is in a constant flux.
    The current 3 are:
    Pioneer PL12D (for listening to fleamarket finds)
    Rega Plannar 3, Michell Technoarm, Ortofon Kontrapunkt
    Garrard 301 Grease, Ortofon RF-309, SPU-AE (my favourite one)

    Only two phono stages hooked up atm.

    Photos to follow soon, there are some already on other forums, but will gather them on this post for you.
    I will be selling a lot of the others soon.
    atb
    Just call me David or Dave...

    Somebody was trying to tell me that CDs are better than vinyl because they don't have any surface noise. I said: 'Listen mate, 'life' has surface noise.' - John Peel

  7. #7
    Join Date: Apr 2012

    Location: Helsinki

    Posts: 19
    I'm David.

    Default

    Ok some pictures of the collection, please excuse the quality and the no particular order.

    Most of these decks are working and just need a good service.

    Lenco L70


    Rega Plannar 3, twin pulley, 24v motor, Ortofon Kontrapunkt B, Dual Mono Delphini phonostage, rotel pre, rotel amp, B&W mains.


    Collaro rc-457



    Garrard 301 Grease






    Ortofon


    AGA PW6S


    Supraphon H13-50




    Dieter Rams designed Braun Audio 2


    A Russian imported, polish made interesting belt drive. Crazy motor speed control variable pitch, has a light sensor on the main board and no ICs.
    Unitra G-602... (unfortunately these are not my pictures, camera not in use at time of this post).


    A luxor, only purchased for the shorter than standard l70 arm and headshell. Really strange idler drive, has a flywheel underneath sub platter coated with rubber that is driven by motor.


    I will take more photos
    Thanks for watching...
    Just call me David or Dave...

    Somebody was trying to tell me that CDs are better than vinyl because they don't have any surface noise. I said: 'Listen mate, 'life' has surface noise.' - John Peel

  8. #8
    Join Date: Jan 2009

    Location: Essex

    Posts: 37,695
    I'm openingabottleofwine.

    Default

    Those SPU A cartridges look nice!

    Welcome to AoS David.
    Barry

  9. #9
    Join Date: Apr 2011

    Location: Finland

    Posts: 1,186
    I'm Mika.

    Default

    Welcome to AoS forum from fellow from Oulu
    Loricraft / Garrard / SME / Transfiguration / Dynavector / Ensemble / Auditorium 23 / Shindo / RA / Audio Note / First Watt / Duelund / Altec

  10. #10
    Join Date: Apr 2012

    Location: Helsinki

    Posts: 19
    I'm David.

    Default

    Thanks everyone.

    I have moved stuff around since these pictures where taken...
    Just call me David or Dave...

    Somebody was trying to tell me that CDs are better than vinyl because they don't have any surface noise. I said: 'Listen mate, 'life' has surface noise.' - John Peel

+ Reply to Thread
Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •