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Post by ChrisB on Mar 8, 2015 22:51:18 GMT
It was OK Jerry. I don't think it was as good as I expected it to be though. It's commonly assumed, because of the 'V' designation, that it's a VFET design. Not so.
There's an insanely big toroidal trannie in the case and watch your toes if you drop it!!
I actually preferred my Yamaha when I compared them side by side.
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Post by jandl100 on Mar 9, 2015 6:49:35 GMT
No no - I don't want to listen to it, Chris - I just want to drool over how it looks !!  |
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Post by ChrisB on Mar 9, 2015 6:55:45 GMT
Ah well, it would fit the bill for that job - put it anywhere in a room and you can't help but see it, it's so big! It's way bigger that standard rack size.
Personally, I prefer the understated cool of the Yamaha.
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Post by jandl100 on Mar 9, 2015 7:10:42 GMT
Ah, I hadn't realised it was a biggy - they did smaller / lower rated ones in the same series, I think? I must admit I now have my eye out for a cheap / non-working example. I prefer OTT to understated.  |
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Post by ChrisB on Mar 9, 2015 8:25:55 GMT
I think that the smaller V series models came just a little later than the 5 and its brothers. They're a bit less sought after but not so common, I understand.
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Post by istari_knight on Mar 9, 2015 17:57:25 GMT
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Post by istari_knight on Mar 9, 2015 17:58:19 GMT
Oops, that should have read "munter"  |
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Post by MartinT on Mar 10, 2015 7:13:03 GMT
That's going to need some TLC LOL!
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Post by ChrisB on Mar 10, 2015 7:14:39 GMT
No, that's just good, honest 'patina'.
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Post by Chris on Mar 10, 2015 12:41:34 GMT
You know,I really like that beat up industrial look. If I had the skills I'd fix that up but would only carry out minor cosmetic work.
Mrs Chris would go potty!
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Post by pre65 on Mar 10, 2015 12:59:42 GMT
I've got a tidy pair of Quad 11 amps, had them for years, but they have not had an outing for ages.
Mine are modified, like IEC sockets and modern resistors, Holco from memory.
Don't really need them anymore but I'm reluctant to sell them.
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Post by istari_knight on Mar 24, 2015 19:53:26 GMT
My new system... Gonna have it in the garden I think, looks just the job for blasting out Napalm death etc |
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Post by ChrisB on Mar 24, 2015 20:00:32 GMT
Nice! I thought it looks like something Hart Audio might make! A bit cheap for that though.
EDIT: Yikes - it's called Heartikus!
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Post by istari_knight on Mar 24, 2015 20:06:53 GMT
Ha ! Its funny because its true |
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Post by John on Mar 24, 2015 21:23:40 GMT
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Post by MikeMusic on Mar 25, 2015 12:52:46 GMT
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Post by ChrisB on Mar 28, 2015 12:32:08 GMT
For anyone on the lookout for a really great classic receiver, you could do a lot worse than this H/K 730. The 730 was the flagship of the 30 range, not massively powerful but lovely sounding. Be quick though - not long left! |
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Post by istari_knight on Apr 1, 2015 21:56:03 GMT
I don't know about any of you but recently I've gotten really cheesed off with eBay seller "Topdeal-uk". They keep listing 100's of non hifi items in the hifi category  Today I have spent a good hour reporting his listings for being in the incorrect category. If you spot one please do the same, eBay do seem to be (slowly) removing the one's I report. |
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Post by ChrisB on Apr 1, 2015 22:52:33 GMT
Awww, that's a shame.
It's due to his listings in the hifi section that I have recently realised I NEED to own flyscreens (several different sizes), hammocks and....and...and....
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Post by ChrisB on Apr 4, 2015 19:06:17 GMT
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