System Pics 2022

[waxkinglyrical]

I appreciate its not the pinnacle, and is put in the shade by other peoples systems on here, it works for me.

Surely that’s all that matters.

 

[Cereal Killer]

Dunno, think its slightly better looking that the Gryphon! ... Is that your workshop BTW?

 

[Weiss-Man]

I wish, it’s the work workshop (that I kind of help myself to after hours). Sssshhhh

 

[Ponty]

That’s a beautiful amp. Could almost put me off Yamaha.

Steady on Del!

It’s a stunningly beautiful and straightforward system which no doubt sounds fabulous. Makes many multi box / rack systems seem ridiculous.

 

[Suffolk Tony]

Agree on both, I don't like brands that offer upgrades on their models. It's a way of saying we are going to take your money all your life! I know I don't have to do it but knowing myself I would do it so I've kept myself away from all those brands, I have components in my setup for 20 years with no change at all.

My original Naim setup - active SBLs, 2X250s, LP12, I kept for about twenty years too. You really do not have to upgrade, no one forces you to. In the last year, I've gone Accuphase E480, E650, C2150/A-48...

 

[nickc78]

Current setup, although change is imminent as I'm demo'ing a PrimaLuna Evo 400 with my Arcs next week.

 

[Rushboy]

Is the cork mat an upgrade to the standard mat on the Well Tempered?

 

[Bob McC]

Current setup, although change is imminent as I'm demo'ing a PrimaLuna Evo 400 with my Arcs next week.

You really need to separate those chrome bumper components.

 

[Mat C]

Picked up an old favourite today - a Leben CS300XS. I’ve got the matching phono stage arriving next Monday, so until then I’m running my zero-gain Croft 25 pre/phono into a line in - and I’m loving it!

Nice setup

 

[Paul Mc]

You really need to separate those chrome bumper components.

Indeed, it looks great, but I can't help but think that putting lovely pieces on a sideboard is missing a trick.

 

[wylton]

You really need to separate those chrome bumper components.

Indeed, it looks great, but I can't help but think that putting lovely pieces on a sideboard is missing a trick.

Agreed. I remember way back, before Mana, was the ubiquitous Sound Organisation table. At the time, it wasn't even welded and was made of Dexion Speedframe, but it brought forth loads of experimentation with equipment mounting. I'm sure that separating the CB's and improving the mounting arrangement would be worthwhile!

 

[nickc78]

Is the cork mat an upgrade to the standard mat on the Well Tempered?

It's not a WTL mat, just a basic cork mat found on ebay, only reason I'm using it is that stock mat is so light that the merest hint of static causes the mat to always come off with the record when turning over. I might go back to the stock mat at some point.

 

[nickc78]

Agreed. I remember way back, before Mana, was the ubiquitous Sound Organisation table. At the time, it wasn't even welded and was made of Dexion Speedframe, but it brought forth loads of experimentation with equipment mounting. I'm sure that separating the CB's and improving the mounting arrangement would be worthwhile!

I might try but I've never been one for spending large amounts on hifi furniture, I could perhaps improve the isolation for the amps (and probably will if I end up getting the Primaluna amp), the turntable has some isolation as it's on a heavy plinth with adjustable spikes.

 

[wylton]

Hi @nickc78 ;its worth experimenting before you spend much money and with a little ingenuity, I'm sure you'll find some improvements. I think initially, just getting the PSU and pre-amp off the power amp will reap rewards. If you are using an mc cartridge, I'm surprised that you're not getting hum; the pre-amp is best using the fullest extent of it's interconnect to distance itself from the rest of the equipment. Looks like you have an excellent system there!

 

[nickc78]

Thanks for all your comments, certainly some food for thought. I may have to do some experimenting.

 

[Scotchegg]

I got some new lights for my rack and thought the picture I took for the amazon review was quite nice and worth a share!

 

[Mike Hanson]

I got some new lights for my rack and thought the picture I took for the amazon review was quite nice and worth a share!

My son (who likes all things LED) would approve.

 

[seagullsnacker]

Current setup, although change is imminent as I'm demo'ing a PrimaLuna Evo 400 with my Arcs next week.

That does look a fab setup you’ve got there…loving the TT

 

[Chris Tarling]

I got some new lights for my rack and thought the picture I took for the amazon review was quite nice and worth a share!

Got a link to them??

 

[Scotchegg]

Got a link to them??

Sure thing, they're these ones https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09N6NZMFX/?tag=pinkfishmedia-21
They're a bit pricey for only two lights, but they run off a USB lead which was ideal for me as I have a powered USB hub on my bottom shelf with an external cd/dvd drive plugged into the Altair G1. if you search Amazon for "smart LED light bars" you get quite a few options and they all seem pretty much identical to me.