Jamie
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Some new toys to play with
Fully serviced with the DADA mods & virtually mint Quad 33/303. Sounds superb into the Stirling LS3/5A V2s.
Another hifi ambition fulfilled.
TS
Nice that you can get away with using an AVO for an ornament!
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Nice that you can get away with using an AVO for an ornament!
Love that classic Quad lookSome new toys to play with
Fully serviced with the DADA mods & virtually mint Quad 33/303. Sounds superb into the Stirling LS3/5A V2s.
Another hifi ambition fulfilled.
TS
TonyScarlett
pfm Member
The AVO was my late fathers, the Sobell transistor radio next to it is from 1962 & was my late mothers. Both still work.
TS
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gavreid
Pretty Words...
Jamie
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Reminded me of earlier in the week when I told the 12 yr old it was time for bed. He looked at the clock, and said '2 minutes yet'. I was explaining parallax error, and why 'old fashioned' meters had a mirror behind the needle, but it was a bit lost on the digital only generation....
Whilst I'm waiting for the verdict on my two damaged cartridges, I'm going to see if I can avoid trashing another, This lovely Ortofon Quintet Bronze came courtesy of my recent ad:
D0FAC7E7-2A02-4D39-9D4E-46442B1B159E_1_201_a by call_me_theo, on Flickr
A87D0698-F3D1-4DD8-A82F-CBEEE75D417B_1_201_a by call_me_theo, on Flickr
Sounds good so far...
Looks good, interesting to see a Quintet as they don't often seem to get much love.
Theo
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It's definitely 'richer' than my Ortofon Cadenza Blue, without the sharply-edged clarity; but it's enjoyable nonetheless.
Tony L
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Just discovered what a AVO ismarvelous.
Every system needs at least one Avo!
PS Perspective distortion brought to you be iPad Pro wide-angle lens!
Tony L
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They are actually a bit of a PITA. I didn’t think it through properly and in hindsight would never advise anyone to go for such wide spans as there is obviously a lot of weight, and that means getting albums in/out can be challenging, plus you need to keep the shelves filled with exactly the right amount or they tip as a whole. If I was getting it done again I’d certainly split them in two, maybe three with a fixed divider somehow.
gavreid
Pretty Words...
One long shelf is a lot stronger than two short ones - given the same support.
Tony L
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Yes, absolutely. These are really solid, it is something like inch thick ply, they could just do with a rigid vertical divider of some description mid-way.
Barkiss
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I like the fireplace - can't decide whether it's more Arts and Crafts or Art Deco. Beats the hell out of the faux-stone resin horror we've inherited in our living room!
Tony L
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Pretty sure it is art deco. Sadly it is quite badly damaged as some idiot fitted a remarkably ugly gas fire in the ‘70s, seemingly with a pick axe. I hoofed the gas fire out long ago, but the holes, cracked and missing tiles are very obvious.
paulfromcamden
Baffled
Tony L
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Partly to avoid having an inductor (coil) on one side, partly because they are pretty substantive and would end up with a pile behind the left speaker which would hinder the already cramped access to the records. The bottom row and 12” single tubs (x3 behind the left speaker) are not easy to get to even without having a pile of thick Mogami cable to navigate!
PS I’ve not ever tried, but I suspect the right hand cable isn’t long enough to get to the speaker if routed along the skirting board, round the fire etc anyway. This is a dedicated listening room, it has no other purpose, so things are just where they work the best!
Theo
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I've just found it's sweet spot: OMG! The Quintet Bronze is fabulous!
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