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anthonyh
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Hi From Wiltshire Oct 19, 2014 0:38:57 GMT

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Post by anthonyh on Oct 19, 2014 0:38:57 GMT

Hi Guys
My name is Anthony and am getting on a bit now. HiFi's been my interest since the 70s and have been through a fair bit of gear over time... Garrard 401, SME, Systemdek, Hadcock, Supex,Gale GS401A, IMF Pro Monitors, Mitchell Reference, Mission 774, Decca London are a few items that come to mind. Why did I ever part with any of it ??
Current setup is mostly computer based although I do have a Project Debut Carbon that I rarely use.

Main System

iMac 27
Squeezebox Touch (Ethernet)
Mark Grant G2000HD Cu Digital Coax
Mytek 192DSD DAC
Mark Grant G2000HD Cu interconnects
Quad Elite Pre-Amp
Quad QSP Power Amp
Talk 3 Speaker Cable
Paul Cope (RFC) modified Rega Jura Loudspeakers

Computer Room

same iMac 27 running J River 20 Media Centre
Schiit USB cable
Schiiit Loki DSD DAC
RFC Mercury 2 interconnects
Amptastic Mini One Amp
Kenwood S-91V 3way Loudspeakers

Listen to all sorts of musical genres but Blues and Female Vocals are favourite.

Last Edit: Oct 19, 2014 0:39:16 GMT by anthonyh

ChrisB Administrator Posts: 19,882	Hi From Wiltshire Oct 19, 2014 0:43:19 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ChrisB on Oct 19, 2014 0:43:19 GMT Hi Anthony, Welcome to The Audio Standard! It's great to have you here. That's quite a rarified list of 'ex-kit'! Cheers
	*I think it's probably just my age that fools people into thinking I'm a grown-up.*

Sovereign Rank: Big Band Posts: 1,172	Hi From Wiltshire Oct 19, 2014 7:27:32 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sovereign on Oct 19, 2014 7:27:32 GMT Welcome mate
	Source Components: DDDAC Amplification: Stereo Coffee pre amp on steroids, Rather large Colin Wonfor Class A power Amp Speakers: Lampizator P17 Open Baffles Accessories: Klotz 500 DIY Interconnects & DIY speaker cable sounding better than anything commercial. All powered from a Mother Trucker BPS with a dedicated consumer unit with 10mm armoured radial back to the house tails after the meter.

Paul Barker
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Hi From Wiltshire Oct 19, 2014 8:07:19 GMT

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Post by Paul Barker on Oct 19, 2014 8:07:19 GMT

Welcome.

everything I owned in the 1970's was chronic.

I now learn there was some good stuff around at that time but not that a teenager could afford.

I do remember around 1976 my father profesied the ipod touch. He stood beside the fire place leaning on the mantle piece and said "One day Paul you will be able to play all your music with a small device and shaped out a modern smart phone ipod touch!"

He must have read about it in the telegraph.

Like all teenagers I was thinking "yer right dad! Wally!" Now I see same cogs whirring in my Son's head when I am talking to him..

When he's my age there will be a brain implat of your music, and the enjoyment of it will be genetically modified no doubt!

Last Edit: Oct 19, 2014 8:09:03 GMT by Paul Barker

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It will not last the night;
But, ah, my foes, and, oh, my friends —
It gives a lovely light.

John Administrator Posts: 16,166	Hi From Wiltshire Oct 19, 2014 8:18:25 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by John on Oct 19, 2014 8:18:25 GMT Welcome to TAS
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jollyfix Rank: Soloist Posts: 29	Hi From Wiltshire Oct 19, 2014 9:16:09 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jollyfix on Oct 19, 2014 9:16:09 GMT Hi Anthony, welcome to the forum

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Hi From Wiltshire Oct 19, 2014 9:24:04 GMT

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Post by MikeMusic on Oct 19, 2014 9:24:04 GMT

Hi Anthony

Welcome to TAS

Wish I'd hung onto my 70s gear, maybe even all of it ! - assume it is totally outclassed now

I too am getting on but still haven't grown up

More music from better kit
Played last : Underworld -Tarwater -Mekons -Beatles -Jan Hammer -Steve Miller -Low - Jerry Goodman -Sonny Landreth -King Crimson -Beach Boys -Hybrid -Jazzanova -Rod Stewart -Dave Seaman -Geoffrey Richardson -Eric Burdon -Max Richter -James Lavelle -Boards of Canada -Gerry Rafferty -Level 42 -Voice of the Seven Woods -Manassas -The Rides -Bonnie Raitt -Mogwai -Viktor Krauss -Bajofondo -Bent -Chris Rea -Rick Springfield
TAD/Technics/Coherent

MartinT Administrator Posts: 56,924 Member is Online	Hi From Wiltshire Oct 19, 2014 12:02:52 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MartinT on Oct 19, 2014 12:02:52 GMT Hi Anthony and welcome to TAS! That ex kit list would make such a good system.
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