System Pics 2021

[mickhick1]

Tannoy Turnberry SE, Linn Exotik with Dynamik, Cocktail Audio X100 Pro, Sony CDP XB940E QS, Gustard X20U, Gustard H10, Gustard U12, Parasound Halo A21, Linn LP12/Ittok/ AT33PTG

 

[Darren]

Tannoy Turnberry SE, Linn Exotik with Dynamik, Cocktail Audio X100 Pro, Sony CDP XB940E QS, Gustard X20U, Gustard H10, Gustard U12, Parasound Halo A21, Linn LP12/Ittok/ AT33PTG

Hi Mick, could you please say a few words about the Gustard kit and what led you to buy a few pieces of it?

 

[mickhick1]

Hi Darren, I bought the X20 DAC first, about 4 years ago, at the time it was getting some pretty good reviews and an opportunity arose locally, to pick it up secondhand. It is a great bit of kit, and replaced an MDAC. I added the U12, just to give some isolation for the USB, and I actually connect from the U12 to the DAC using IIS, which I think gives the best sound. The H10 is a powerful headphone amp, which will drive just about any phones and also got some pretty decent reviews, deservedly in my opinion. All the Gustard kit is very well made Chi-Fi.
The system works very well, heaps of power and control.

 

[Nagraboy]

Trying out my new KEF LS50 this evening. Straight away there’s less sparkle and air than the Falcons but they still have high resolution. Have to say, they already sound like a bargain:

 

[Ponty]

Tannoy Turnberry SE, Linn Exotik with Dynamik, Cocktail Audio X100 Pro, Sony CDP XB940E QS, Gustard X20U, Gustard H10, Gustard U12, Parasound Halo A21, Linn LP12/Ittok/ AT33PTG

Very nice. What’s the rack?

 

[Amber Audio]

Trying out my new KEF LS50 this evening. Straight away there’s less sparkle and air than the Falcons but they still have high resolution. Have to say, they already sound like a bargain:

The old version or new Metas?

 

[mickhick1]

Thanks Ponty, it's a Soundstyle, I have a tall one also, but it's not in use at the moment. TV is a Panasonic Viera plasma, 50 inch, bought in Singapore in 2007 and still going strong.

 

[manicatel]

Mk1 version LS50’s I think?

 

[mrlamonta]

Trying out my new KEF LS50 this evening. Straight away there’s less sparkle and air than the Falcons but they still have high resolution. Have to say, they already sound like a bargain:

I hope you do not mind me saying but I do not think they look as nice as your Falcons. I've been looking them up since I saw you posted them on here.

 

[mrlamonta]

I am looking forward to finally tidying my front room so I can finally contribute to this thread. Although I am nervous as it's not a patch on all these.

I love seeing people's systems and rooms.

 

[Theo]

I am looking forward to finally tidying my front room so I can finally contribute to this thread. Although I am nervous as it's not a patch on all these.

I love seeing people's systems and rooms.

Don't hold back - show us! We want to see all.

I'm an Interior Designer, so I WILL be critical

 

[leni]

Tannoy Turnberry SE, Linn Exotik with Dynamik, Cocktail Audio X100 Pro, Sony CDP XB940E QS, Gustard X20U, Gustard H10, Gustard U12, Parasound Halo A21, Linn LP12/Ittok/ AT33PTG

 

[Gervais Cote]

Trying out my new KEF LS50 this evening. Straight away there’s less sparkle and air than the Falcons but they still have high resolution. Have to say, they already sound like a bargain:

Would you mind giving me your address..............just in case you would put your Falcons in the garbage ! LOL !

 

[mrlamonta]

Don't hold back - show us! We want to see all.

I'm an Interior Designer, so I WILL be critical

I'll do my best. I've been struggling since I moved here in November and all the half sorted boxes is getting to me. Plus, no rugs yet.

Please don't think me odd but I have not thought an interior designer would have a love of hi-fi.

 

[booja30]

My Hifi is in a separate room, family rarely come in & that’s how I like it. Communal areas in out house have a smart speaker. Easy.

That sounds like a really luxurious out house.

 

[Nagraboy]

Would you mind giving me your address..............just in case you would put your Falcons in the garbage ! LOL !

haha not gonna happen. The Falcon LS3/5a is King!

 

[PhilofCas]

My Hifi is in a separate room, family rarely come in & that’s how I like it. Communal areas in out house have a smart speaker. Easy.

That sounds like a really luxurious out house.

You beat me to it Booja, was going to say it’s kind of you Woodface to put the family in the outhouse

 

[Woodface]

You beat me to it Booja, was going to say it’s kind of you Woodface to put the family in the outhouse

The perils of auto correct & clumsy fingers. It’s not a bad idea though

 

[PhilofCas]

The perils of auto correct & clumsy fingers. It’s not a bad ideas though

Ooooooh

 

[Tarzan]

@Nagraboy - You are not replacing the falcons with the LS50's are you?