what was the last piece of hifi you bought

[TJC]

It was thanks to your report findings on their amplifiers that persuaded me to take a punt on this one. Early days yet, however I am more than happy with it. As yet I haven’t compared its DAC against my Longdog VDT1, however currently loving the lively presentation.

 

[Dowser]

dCS Purcell to upsample to my Delius, very happy

 

[eevo1969]

Khadas Tone Board. Again.
Not sure if it’s my third or fourth one now but they’re nigh on perfect for a temporary solution whilst I save for something more permanent.
I‘m going to give the posher Isoacoustics Orea Bronze a whirl under my CDT and see if they make any difference as I already use the Puck76’ between stand and speakers

 

[TonyScarlett]

Made the slightly rash decision to buy the Naim Nait 50 @Nagraboy was selling. Going to pick it up this evening.

Also ordered all the parts I need to finish building my own LS3/5As. Going to set aside some time over the Easter weekend to assemble them.

TS

 

[Amber Audio]

Just collected these via a local Gumtree ad pointed out by @Fergus so a big thanks to him!

Dual SC-505-2 now in my wifes system

Inca Tech Claymore now in my study/office system, likely be moved to my main office/workshop to replace a Project amp.

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[Dowser]

dCS Purcell to upsample into Delius, very happy

 

[Henricus]

Opera Consonance speaker cable. Very nice!

 

[Gre_gor]

 

[Tarzan]

dCS Purcell to upsample to my Delius, very happy

That is just showing off that is.

 

[Del monaco]

Just about to purchase a refurbished Systemdek Transcription with Project Carbon 9cc and Ortofon Mk 2 stylus. Lovely deck and delivers on its reputation.

 

[booja30]

I bought this setup in January, not working, for parts or repair. I got them working and they’re ready for a new home. Keeping them was never the plan, regardless of how pretty the 50 year old amp is.

 

[Jazzer]

I recently bought a Denon PMA355UK with remote control for a garage system.
Sounds great. I am really impressed with it, TBH.
Also it’s nice to have all those ‘sound spoiling’ features like bass and treble and loudness controls.
I am ashamed to have been taken in by all that flat earth nonsense back in the 80s.

 

[stecko]

Lumin x1 for my main source

 

[stairpost]

Just picked up a pair of Martin Logan 35XTi, they are bloody lovely!

 

[Mr J]

Not HiFi as such but a useful accessory. This used Audio-Technica tonearm 'safety raiser' arrived today from Japan.

I had one of these, bought new in 1980 for my Thorens TD160B MkII, and I gave it away when I sold the deck last year. Wrong! It looks like no one makes a tonearm lifter with a lock down option. It's a useful feature when playing records with hardly any run out, like this:

 

[Dowser]

That is just showing off that is.

Is it? I only paid around £800 for it, my logic being I can my money back if it doesn’t work out. Expensive, yes, but quality, yes, also

 

[AndyCC72]

I have a Rega Brio arriving today to stand in for my Line Magnetic 518ia which is in the menders. Will be my stand in until the LM is back. After which I’ll sell it…

 

[Allan Probin]

I have a Rega Brio arriving today to stand in for my Line Magnetic 518ia which is in the menders. Will be my stand in until the LM is back. After which I’ll sell it…

Would be interesting to know how you think they compare. The Brio (current version) sounds lovely to me. Massively underrated I think, probably because it’s too cheap!

 

[AndyCC72]

Would be interesting to know how you think they compare. The Brio (current version) sounds lovely to me. Massively underrated I think, probably because it’s too cheap!

Me too, the LM 518IA is a first class amp and the best I've ever owned by some margin so I'm not expecting the Brio to be as good but what I've read it shouldn't be embarrassed and by all accounts can shine in a system with sources and speakers of a higher calibre/price point.

I'll let you know how it goes, it arrives today.

 

[Lurch]

A pair of these little beauties.