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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2014 12:12:49 GMT
Hi everyone.
Lots of familiar faces here and more to follow I'm sure.
I am more of a music fan than equipment fan and so my main system has remained pretty much unchanged for the last 25 years.
So I don't have to have a silly signature, I'll list here the once and be done with it.
Main system: Origin Live based TT/OL modded RB250/Technics 205/ Firebottle phono, Pioneer PD7700 CDP, Creek passive/Firebottle OTL amp, Quad 57.
Bed 1: Phillips CD608, Pioneer CT737 Cassette, Pioneer A757 amp, Mac Mini, Home made speakers = 12" + HF1300 + T27
Bed 2: Pioneer PL112D/Shure M75ED, Marantz CD63SE, Quad FM4, Musical Fidelity A100 amp, KEF 101s
Snug1: Mac Pro/iTunes, Rogers Ravensbourne, Wharfedale Diamond 7 Pros
System 5 under development: Marantz CD62, A&R Arcam Alpha amp, Teufel Ultima 80s
Leak Stereo 20 resting at the mo.
All systems have bits of wire between the various components.
So for a non equipment person there seems to be a bit or two. However, I need the occasional play with some toys.
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Post by MartinT on Jun 27, 2014 12:20:46 GMT
Hello 'nodrog' (what kind of name is that?) and welcome to TAS. I've always wondered what the OL turntable is like so do tell. Oh, I've just clocked 'Steadman' so I think you're Gordon if I remember correctly  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2014 12:25:46 GMT
I always was backward  The OL is made from the kit that they offered as their first TT. The only thing remaining is the vinyl platter and the bearing. I made the rest. To me, its extremely good. I've compared it directly to certain DDs, my own Garrard 301 and several others over the years. It just lets me listen to the music without worrying about the sound - all I ask of any equipment. |
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Post by MartinT on Jun 27, 2014 12:31:05 GMT
That Technics EPC cartridge has a great reputation, too.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2014 12:36:09 GMT
Indeed. sadly. I have to put up with an aftermarket stylus as the originals are like hen's teeth. However, even with that, it remains the most neutral cartridge I have ever heard.
I had a new one back in the day but this one came with a boot fair purchase! Would you believe it was on a Garrard Zero100 which cost me £5? It survived though.
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Post by John on Jun 27, 2014 13:04:00 GMT
Welcome to TAS
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Post by pinkie on Jun 27, 2014 13:52:20 GMT
Hi Gordon. Good to see you. How lovely to have somewhere to chat again! I have tales to tell about U205's when I come out. I'll bring the Jico stylus out if I can get it back from AK
Edit - bloody hell - I need to do something about that Avatar of mine. I wondered who I was!
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Post by Tim on Jun 27, 2014 14:08:41 GMT
Hi Gordon and welcome to TAS, there is always more than one fruit  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2014 14:30:41 GMT
Hi Gordon. Good to see you. How lovely to have somewhere to chat again! I have tales to tell about U205's when I come out. I'll bring the Jico stylus out if I can get it back from AK Edit - bloody hell - I need to do something about that Avatar of mine. I wondered who I was! Chat he calls it!! Note to moderators. 'Discussions' between Richard and I do not contain ad hominem, unnecessary rudeness or general lack of respect |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2014 14:31:54 GMT
Hi Gordon. Good to see you. How lovely to have somewhere to chat again! I have tales to tell about U205's when I come out. I'll bring the Jico stylus out if I can get it back from AK Edit - bloody hell - I need to do something about that Avatar of mine. I wondered who I was! Chat he calls it!! Note to moderators. 'Discussions' between Richard and I do not contain ad hominem, unnecessary rudeness or general lack of respect Thanks Tim, There is always more than one of anything of course, even ways of listening to music  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2014 14:33:14 GMT
Good grief, I'm sure I pressed the right 'quote'!!
Presumably not. Anyway Tim, thanks for the welcome.
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Post by pinkie on Jun 27, 2014 14:48:18 GMT
Hi Gordon. Good to see you. How lovely to have somewhere to chat again! I have tales to tell about U205's when I come out. I'll bring the Jico stylus out if I can get it back from AK Edit - bloody hell - I need to do something about that Avatar of mine. I wondered who I was! Chat he calls it!! Note to moderators. 'Discussions' between Richard and I do not contain ad hominem, unnecessary rudeness or general lack of respect We keep that to private emails!! |
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Post by Tim on Jun 27, 2014 15:14:24 GMT
Good grief, I'm sure I pressed the right 'quote'!! Presumably not. Anyway Tim, thanks for the welcome. Always nice to have a sparring partner with (some) opposing views, helps to keep things edgy and real and question ones own thinking. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2014 15:27:31 GMT
Good grief, I'm sure I pressed the right 'quote'!! Presumably not. Anyway Tim, thanks for the welcome. Always nice to have a sparring partner with (some) opposing views, helps to keep things edgy and real and question ones own thinking. Wot?  How can one question the thoughts of genius? |
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Post by Tim on Jun 27, 2014 16:20:21 GMT
Wot? How can one question the thoughts of genius? Well that's kind of you Gordon, I guess I might have been wrong about something at some point in my life, but to be honest I can't think when that was? |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2014 17:40:00 GMT
Wot? How can one question the thoughts of genius? Well that's kind of you Gordon, I guess I might have been wrong about something at some point in my life, but to be honest I can't think when that was? Oh sorry....did you think I meant you? |
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Post by Tim on Jun 27, 2014 19:31:04 GMT
Oh course, isn't that what you meant? . . . haha
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Post by ChrisB on Jun 27, 2014 22:37:55 GMT
Hi Gordon,
Welcome to TAS from me too. Nice to see you here.
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Post by MikeMusic on Jun 28, 2014 10:30:58 GMT
Welcome to TAS Gordon
Music is it, kit is the path to dragging more out of it
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How can one question the thoughts of genius? 
