mikeh
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Post by mikeh on Aug 22, 2014 11:58:34 GMT
Hi, I’m Mike. I love most types of music and listen to my collection whenever time allows. I’m not a box swapper, I upgrade every Preston Guild, the last of which left me with the kit listed below. I designated 2014 ‘Classical year’ with the aim of expanding my collection of classical music. I’ve always loved vinyl and fought against buying CDs for years, but I have to say my latest kit has done a great deal to change that. So much so I’m torn which to spend my money on these days, CDs are very convenient.
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Post by MikeMusic on Aug 22, 2014 12:23:47 GMT
Welcome to TAS Mike
We need more Mikes everywhere !
Do you buy 2nd hand albums ?
Can get loads more in for the price of 1 new !
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Post by ChrisB on Aug 22, 2014 12:28:22 GMT
Hi Mike & welcome to TAS.
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We would love to see the list!,
Cheers
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mikeh
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Post by mikeh on Aug 22, 2014 12:52:28 GMT
Can you not see my signature Chris?
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Post by MartinT on Aug 22, 2014 12:53:53 GMT
Hi Mike and welcome to TAS! We need more classical enthusiasts so get stuck in. I have always preferred the CD format for classical.
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mikeh
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Post by mikeh on Aug 22, 2014 13:02:39 GMT
Mike, I mainly buy vinyl if that was how the album was originally released, usually pre-digital if pos  I've not had the problems some folk seem to have with ebay, probably bought >50 only had one bad one (slight warp)Have to say I've been buying my classical on CDs. |
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Post by danielquinn on Aug 22, 2014 13:12:14 GMT
Mikeh , you do know the last preston guild was 2012 , what did you buy ?  |
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mikeh
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Post by mikeh on Aug 22, 2014 13:43:33 GMT
Garrard 401, 12 inch Jelco SA – 750, Nagaoka MP-200, Yannis Tome 423.5 Phono Silver Litz tonearm cable, XTZ A100 D3, Azur 650C CDP with Yannis Tome 223.5 Connect-Litz cables, Speakers - B&W DM2, Graham Slee Novo headphone amp, Sennheiser HD650
I loaded this into my sig. seems some can't see it? The only things I kept from the old set up were the Novo and the 650s. The 401 was a present for my 60th from SWMBO. I bought the 650c for the few CDs I had at the time, but when I got the XTZ the pairing blew me away and the CD collection is now at about 300.
Not many people can say they've seen four Preston guilds.
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Post by danielquinn on Aug 22, 2014 14:26:57 GMT
I read your signature , it just doesnt say year of purchase  And ive seen 3 preston guilds and I am still in my mid 40's , so for the sake of my 9 month old son , I am hoping to see at least five . |
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mikeh
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Post by mikeh on Aug 22, 2014 15:08:29 GMT
Yeah sorry that's not clear, the only things not bought in 2012 were the DM2s, they came in last year, when I do upgrade it's the full monty. I hope to see the next one but I doubt I'll upgrading then, it'll probably be downloaded straight into your brain by then.
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Post by danielquinn on Aug 22, 2014 15:21:14 GMT
If you live in preston [ as i do ] I will see you there . |
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Post by ChrisB on Aug 22, 2014 18:39:06 GMT
Sorry Mike, no I didn't see your list, but that doesn't mean it wasn't there.
Nice list, by the way!
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Post by John on Aug 22, 2014 18:41:09 GMT
Welcome to TAS Mike
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mikeh
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Post by mikeh on Aug 22, 2014 21:14:33 GMT
Seems a nice place looking forward to good things!
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Post by MikeMusic on Aug 23, 2014 9:32:27 GMT
Mike, I mainly buy vinyl if that was how the album was originally released, usually pre-digital if pos I've not had the problems some folk seem to have with ebay, probably bought >50 only had one bad one (slight warp)Have to say I've been buying my classical on CDs. Vinyl is the one if you can get it. I've been ok with Ebay too, Discogs also helpful The one that throws me is Ry Cooder's Bop til you drop - a fantastic album so well made - the first digital album |
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mikeh
Rank: Soloist
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Post by mikeh on Apr 4, 2015 10:30:54 GMT
Well! here I am again, as you can see by the first post on here I joined on Aug. 22 last year having read about it on AOS. Before i'd even saved the home page to my bookmarks my PC died (faulty SS drive) by the time I replaced it, not only could I not remember the name,(it's my age) I couldn't find the original post on AOS. Just reading the raspberry Pi thread and bingo this place gets a mention and sorted.
Mike
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Post by MartinT on Apr 4, 2015 10:41:38 GMT
Hah! Nice to see you back again, Mike. This time save us to your favourites/bookmarks across multiple devices. Can't be having your daily dose of TAS go missing again |
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mikeh
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Post by mikeh on Apr 4, 2015 10:45:42 GMT
Cheers Martin, saved and documented nice to be back. |
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Post by MikeMusic on Apr 4, 2015 10:58:56 GMT
Computers. Wonderful things if you treat them with the caution the deserve
You can never have too many back ups and safety catch alls
Welcome back Mike
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Post by ChrisB on Apr 4, 2015 11:02:57 GMT
It's great that you found us again.
The thread on AoS was deleted as part of a rather petty retaliation for being someone being banned here for breaking our rules.
Oh well, onwards and upwards!
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I've not had the problems some folk seem to have with ebay, probably bought >50 only had one bad one (slight warp)Have to say I've been buying my classical on CDs.
