Gromit's music centre...

[RobbieGong]

Spot the new bit of kit...

Nice one Richard - Bet it sounds lovely - How would you describe the sound ? I'm curious as I'm hoping to snaffle (best word ever, first heard it here lol) a big Sony one day and hopefully some Spendor floorstanders to drive with it
Btw - Love the deck too. Always dreamed of grabbing a tidy 8750 as an optional deck alongside my Techie. Good ones v rare now though as you probably know.

[Tarzan]

Let me try & sum up...

Sold the Snells, swapped the Edens out for the good old Q acoustics, swapped the Expo out for the good old Sony & the Pioneer PL-71 has got some competition on its hands in the guise of a Sony TT-?

Thought Richard had sold the SONY amplifier and SONY T/T

[Gromit]

Let me try & sum up...

Sold the Snells, swapped the Edens out for the good old Q acoustics, swapped the Expo out for the good old Sony & the Pioneer PL-71 has got some competition on its hands in the guise of a Sony TT-?

You're not too far off the mark James.

I was all due to move the 770ES to Oldius on the 'Wam but just couldn't bring myself to do it (Geoff's been a total gent about it I should add). The Exposure XV's staying for now because in the right conditions it's a joy (and the phonostage contained within is pretty much the best one in the house).

Yes, the Snells are on their way although they do sound excellent on the 770 on a lot of material. Really glad to have had a play with them though, and these are a particularly nice example.

Royds are staying - there simply is no cure once you've had a pair of small Royds in your life. Driven by the XV it's hard to sit still.

Picked up the PS-6750 earlier this week - it needs a couple of things doing to it but it's in lovely condition and sounds fabulous. The previous one I had was clearly no fluke. Expect the PL-71 to be up for sale v soon.

The wee Q's are part of the furniture and despite my best efforts the little b*ggers will not break.

And breathe...

[Gromit]

Robert - yes, an 8750 would be wonderful. Just try finding one though.

I previously had a 6750 which was 'pointed out' by someone on a 'buy this - you'll love it' recommendation. At Scalford 2 years ago we put it up against my modded SL1210, the result of the comparison being totally unexpected with dropped jaws all round the room. This was despite the Sony not even being optimally set-up with the cartridge (just balanced out and vtf added). I adore the PL71 - that much should be obvious as I've owned a few of them and loved every one - but the 6750 with a Rega Carbon fitted sounds better than the PL71 with the Benz.

Best way I can try to describe the Sony's presentation is it's quite 'Gyro-like' with this huge, enveloping presentation with a sound that makes the speakers melt away (the Royds love it!) but with the added drive and grip that a really good DD can give.

It will be at Scalford - pop in and have a listen.

A better photo...

[Marco]

Can I now change your user title to 'Sony Fanboi'? It's surely deserved!

Seriously though, Richard - that's a lovely thing, and I have no doubt that it sounds fab. It must do, to have ousted the PL-71. Look forward to hearing it at Scalford

Marco.

[Gromit]

Can I now change your user title to 'Sony Fanboi'? It's now surely deserved!

Seriously though, Richard - that's a lovely thing, and I have no doubt that it sounds fab. It must do, to have ousted the PL-71. Look forward to hearing it at Scalford

Marco.

'Sony Fanboi' yup, sounds about right.

(saying that there are a few of us methinks - like the Fuji X-cameras, the word's getting round)

To think we'd have avoided this kit like the plague not so many years ago...

[RobbieGong]

Thanks for the insight Richard. The deck looks a beaut as does the rest. Wear the Sony Fanboi tag with pride. The secrets long been out anyway just how good some of the Sony kit is. The quality of build and electronics inside speaks of only serious audio intent. I've seen pics from other forums and like you, some of those guys have bagged themselves some seriously gorgeous high end ES gear - We'll exchange notes at some point in the not too distant future, all going to plan Not sure if I'll get to Salford as committed up but will do one day as I'd love to meet some of you guys.

[istari_knight]

That 6750 looks lovely

[NRG]

The PL-71 improves tremendously with a better PSU and change of feet. But I'm open to other decks as well and Im currently playing my vinyl on a KD-550....which also improves tremendously with a better PSU....and feet!

[Theo]

Blimey - you got busy after leaving mine

So to recap: the constants are the Sony CDP and the Teac DAC. Two amps and two sets of speakers (and one/two t/ts) doesn't sound excessive - unless you've got something else planned? Do you still hanker after a Decca?