what was the last piece of hifi you bought
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Beobloke
pfm Member
Not really hi-fi but I couldn't resist this!
I used to have one in my DJ-ing days and always regretted selling it. Its a Sound Creations unit (no idea who they are/were) but has LAD GAJ835 turntables rather than the usual BSR/Garrard type. The decks also have auto-cueing and this is huge fun to play with. On my old unit one deck was always a bit hit-and-miss but the other used to get it bang on every time!
They haven't half gone up in price though. I bought the last one on eBay over 20 years ago and was the only bidder - I won it for 99p. This one cost rather more, although @Marchbanks eBay 10% off code was a help - thankyou sir!
I used to have one in my DJ-ing days and always regretted selling it. Its a Sound Creations unit (no idea who they are/were) but has LAD GAJ835 turntables rather than the usual BSR/Garrard type. The decks also have auto-cueing and this is huge fun to play with. On my old unit one deck was always a bit hit-and-miss but the other used to get it bang on every time!
They haven't half gone up in price though. I bought the last one on eBay over 20 years ago and was the only bidder - I won it for 99p. This one cost rather more, although @Marchbanks eBay 10% off code was a help - thankyou sir!
jonnoshore
physicist, engineer and healer
New.. Arcam SR250.
Secondhand... Musical Fidelity A1.
Secondhand... Musical Fidelity A1.
ex brickie
pfm Member
Love those decks @Beobloke ! Back in the early 80s I helped out a DJ friend of mine who had Citronic decks (IIRC) - all in one inc the amp I think! It inspired me to buy a Citronic Trent II - the top of the range with SL1200 decks.
Memories……
Back to the thread…. My latest purchase is a pair of AVI Neutrons from @lawrence001 - waiting for them to arrive . They will go on the end of a vintage Pioneer receiver
Memories……
Back to the thread…. My latest purchase is a pair of AVI Neutrons from @lawrence001 - waiting for them to arrive . They will go on the end of a vintage Pioneer receiver
hammeredklavier
owner of two very cheap hi-fis
RME ADI-2 DAC. I think...
(Excluding a box of power amp parts!)
(Excluding a box of power amp parts!)
chris turner
pfm Member
Incoming chrome bumper Naim NAP250 …..
Excellent bit of kit, loved mine, I felt it had the enthusiasm of a young puppy!
You might want to try the PSU for the Zen next....
uncl_nigel
pfm Member
AT 33 PTG II finally installed on the SME 20/2a.
Definitely an improvement over the Grado Sonata 2 it replaced even if it sounds a bit "rigid" for now, but then cart and cables (Chord Signature tonearm and phono stage to pre XLRs) are all brand new to say nothing of the phono stage being left off for rather a long time...
Definitely an improvement over the Grado Sonata 2 it replaced even if it sounds a bit "rigid" for now, but then cart and cables (Chord Signature tonearm and phono stage to pre XLRs) are all brand new to say nothing of the phono stage being left off for rather a long time...
Clem Fandango
Helidoc
Alchris Audio AR4 speakers in oak
Arrived today direct from the lovely Alan Clark in Wakefield.
Absolutely excellent value for money. Beautifully made with tight, fast and punchy bass and great imaging. Would cost at least double if bought through a retail outlet.
Fills a medium room easily and has cured my room boom issues.
Chuffed to bits.
Arrived today direct from the lovely Alan Clark in Wakefield.
Absolutely excellent value for money. Beautifully made with tight, fast and punchy bass and great imaging. Would cost at least double if bought through a retail outlet.
Fills a medium room easily and has cured my room boom issues.
Chuffed to bits.
Darren
So gentle when he tries to understand.
its not sad at all. You are a HiFi enthusiast and so in the right place.
I love Sonus Faber. Do report back.
uncl_nigel
pfm Member
Nordost Stand Mount for my QB8 power block
Bought it ten or so days ago and finally got around to installing it - I mean it did involve lying on the floor to unplug all the mains leads then plugging them back in checking polarity lead by lead (schuko plugs and sockets). The Sort Kones engage very positively with the indents on the Stand Mount. (I use four BC)
I think the hifi sounds better including some images that have migrated a little beyond the outer edges of the speakers (the voice saying "what?" in Wet Leg's "Chaise longue" for example). More air and detail.
Multiple possible causes:
- just unplugging and re-inserting power plugs
- more stable QB8 (three Sort Kones on a smooth underside and stiff power cables don't make for stablility)
- moving the QB8 from the floor to a shelf on the Quadraspire SV3T Bamboo
- replacing the Cardas Golden Ref power lead to the Moon power amp with a Russ Andrews that was a more convenient length. Same for the dCS clock, Cardas GR out, convenient length of Supra Lorad in.
Bought it ten or so days ago and finally got around to installing it - I mean it did involve lying on the floor to unplug all the mains leads then plugging them back in checking polarity lead by lead (schuko plugs and sockets). The Sort Kones engage very positively with the indents on the Stand Mount. (I use four BC)
I think the hifi sounds better including some images that have migrated a little beyond the outer edges of the speakers (the voice saying "what?" in Wet Leg's "Chaise longue" for example). More air and detail.
Multiple possible causes:
- just unplugging and re-inserting power plugs
- more stable QB8 (three Sort Kones on a smooth underside and stiff power cables don't make for stablility)
- moving the QB8 from the floor to a shelf on the Quadraspire SV3T Bamboo
- replacing the Cardas Golden Ref power lead to the Moon power amp with a Russ Andrews that was a more convenient length. Same for the dCS clock, Cardas GR out, convenient length of Supra Lorad in.
kaypeejay
pfm Member
its not sad at all. You are a HiFi enthusiast and so in the right place.
I love Sonus Faber. Do report back.
Ha. Thanks Darren.
will post a mini review when they are run in.
Peter McDermott
pfm Member
These have made a surprise appearance in our living room. They're brand new so need some 'running in' but they're sounding very nice indeed. Very different indeed from my previously incumbent Raidhos!
Hi Simon G, how are you finding the Zingali speakers? I looked into them a few years ago but did not take it further.
Peter
chris turner
pfm Member
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