System Pics 2022
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chiily
PFM Special Builder
They look fabulous and a very clean pair. I assume OTA refurbished them?A very unexpected purchase had to be collected yesterday, a pair of recently refurbished Quad ESL 57's, and as you will realise they haven't had time to fully warm up yet but I really like them, never owned a pair and it is years since I last heard them. I was a little concerned my 7 watt amp may struggle, but this is not the case since it drives them with ease well above my normal listening levels.
You just need a Leak ST20 or Radford STA15 to drive them now
Salamander
pfm Member
@amazement, @Gervais Cote and @chiily I am very happy with them so far, now looking for stands to lift them off the floor, I've put a wanted ad in the classifieds, as for amps, I'm happy with the one I have.
Sorry should have added, they were refurbished by OTA last month, the seller had waited a long time to get them done then decided to sell.
Sorry should have added, they were refurbished by OTA last month, the seller had waited a long time to get them done then decided to sell.
Nickdubai
pfm Member
My wife purchased me a Rega P1 for my birthday for my office. Bless her, she didn't realise that I needed a phono stage, amplifier and speakers etc. Anyway paired it with some Klipsch 5s with built in MM phono, DAC and amp etc, perfect for the office. Sounds great given the placement constraints etc.
TonyScarlett
pfm Member
Nearly there...
Just got to finish the new plinth for the LP12 & carry out some serious cable dressing.
This is easily the best sounding system I've put together, greatly helped by a room that just seems to "work", even more so since adding more furniture & of course the rug!
Most visitors first response is "where's that bass coming from"!
Still awaiting the return of my 303 from Amplabs which when combined with my Spendor 11ohm LS3/5As will give me a different flavour of Quad/LS3/5A goodness.
TS
Just got to finish the new plinth for the LP12 & carry out some serious cable dressing.
This is easily the best sounding system I've put together, greatly helped by a room that just seems to "work", even more so since adding more furniture & of course the rug!
Most visitors first response is "where's that bass coming from"!
Still awaiting the return of my 303 from Amplabs which when combined with my Spendor 11ohm LS3/5As will give me a different flavour of Quad/LS3/5A goodness.
TS
crimsondonkey
pfm Member
ArtK
Lovin’ life!
I love this simple system.Nearly there...
Just got to finish the new plinth for the LP12 & carry out some serious cable dressing.
This is easily the best sounding system I've put together, greatly helped by a room that just seems to "work", even more so since adding more furniture & of course the rug!
Most visitors first response is "where's that bass coming from"!
Still awaiting the return of my 303 from Amplabs which when combined with my Spendor 11ohm LS3/5As will give me a different flavour of Quad/LS3/5A goodness.
TS
Nearly there...
Just got to finish the new plinth for the LP12 & carry out some serious cable dressing.
This is easily the best sounding system I've put together, greatly helped by a room that just seems to "work", even more so since adding more furniture & of course the rug!
Most visitors first response is "where's that bass coming from"!
Still awaiting the return of my 303 from Amplabs which when combined with my Spendor 11ohm LS3/5As will give me a different flavour of Quad/LS3/5A goodness.
TS
Looking nice, did you manage to sell the Tannoys?
TonyScarlett
pfm Member
You may be confusing me with someone else, had some Chesters for a short time but they were sold a couple of years ago. Had Stirling LS3/5As for a while now, first V2s then my current V3s since last December.
TS
No defo you, I bought your Trilogy phono amp, and you had some Tannoys.
Gervais Cote
Predator
This little Quad amp is awesome for both the look and sound, as always !Nearly there...
Just got to finish the new plinth for the LP12 & carry out some serious cable dressing.
This is easily the best sounding system I've put together, greatly helped by a room that just seems to "work", even more so since adding more furniture & of course the rug!
Most visitors first response is "where's that bass coming from"!
Still awaiting the return of my 303 from Amplabs which when combined with my Spendor 11ohm LS3/5As will give me a different flavour of Quad/LS3/5A goodness.
TS
TonyScarlett
pfm Member
Yep, that was the Chesters, sold a couple of years ago. Great speakers but the bass was occasionally a bit much in the flat I was in at the time.
TS
Darren
So gentle when he tries to understand.
It's a fantastic system you have now CD. When are you hosting a bake off?Adding some thick curtains has really done wonders for the sound of the music centre
paulfromcamden
Baffled
Adding some thick curtains has really done wonders for the sound of the music centre
is that a Robin Day Forum? Lovely room. Mines a G&T please.
crimsondonkey
pfm Member
It's a fantastic system you have now CD. When are you hosting a bake off?
Thanks.
Waiting till I’ve got the arm and my cart has come back but defo late summer/ early autumn on the cards.
crimsondonkey
pfm Member
Yep. There’s a 3 and a 2 seater in the same room to match the table.
denni55
pfm Member
;Adding some thick curtains has really done wonders for the sound of the music centre
I can see me swinging by the neck from these curtains IF I attempted to put these speakers in the lounge.....