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    • organisysO
      organisys
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      @Steffen Can't beat a bit of Basic Channel.
      😎

      Pride of Japan :-)

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      • GilesG
        Giles
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        Sonos Roam…...

        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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        • nietenhosenN
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          Creek A42 P42
          Sony Minidisc JA20ES
          Elac 305 II
          Thorens TD 166 Mk V Nagaoka MP-100

          www.schmidtkoeln.de

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          • chrisjohnnickC
            chrisjohnnick
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            Thorens TD-146
            McIntosh MX113
            McIntosh MC-250
            PSB 800's

            Basement setup is a Marantz 1060 into Marantz Imperial 7's that I just have a Chromecast Audio hooked up to play Spotify stuff from my phone.

            When I'm on the go I've got Bose NC700's, Bose Soundsports, or Bose Rondo frames. Big fan of the Bose headphones sound and technology. What I use just depends on what I'm doing or where I'm going.

            Wants List:
            IHSH-20-Red, XL
            IHSH-208-Indigo Kersey, L-XL
            IHSH-254-Grey Kersey, L-XL
            IHSW-45 Black, M
            IH-526SV 21oz type III, 38 or 40
            IH-777S-SB size 32
            IH-777S-142 size 31 or 32
            IHJ-142-BLK or IND, M

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            • goosehdG
              goosehd
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              @chrisjohnnick Very nice setup!  Is the McIntosh worth it?  I always drool when looking at them, but the price tag scares me…

              "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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              • chrisjohnnickC
                chrisjohnnick
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                @chrisjohnnick Very nice setup!  Is the McIntosh worth it?  I always drool when looking at them, but the price tag scares me…

                My Marantz setup was my main for years, and I was very happy with it. I happened to find the MX113 and MC250 on craigslist for $20 about 15 years ago and jumped on it. Yes, $20. I don't think I've ever driven and ran quicker to pick up something. Took them straight to my tech and had them put about $150 of work into them to get them back up. The guy was cleaning out his dad's garage, and said they hadn't been used or plugged in for maybe 20+ years. It definitely sounds amazing, especially when cranked. Don't know if it's worth the price tag new, but definitely worth the used market price tag.

                Wants List:
                IHSH-20-Red, XL
                IHSH-208-Indigo Kersey, L-XL
                IHSH-254-Grey Kersey, L-XL
                IHSW-45 Black, M
                IH-526SV 21oz type III, 38 or 40
                IH-777S-SB size 32
                IH-777S-142 size 31 or 32
                IHJ-142-BLK or IND, M

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                • goosehdG
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                  What a great find!  Some of McIntosh setups can get very expensive.  The nearest Audiophile shop near me has all of the gear listed as POR (price on request), and I’m the type that was taught if you have to ask then…

                  I did go into the shop once to audition some of the gear, but knew I was in over my head right away.  Left and haven’t been back.  I still dream though.

                  "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                  • chrisjohnnickC
                    chrisjohnnick
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                    Yea, the Mc's are definitely forever pieces for me. I might upgrade the Thorens to something more high end down the road, but every time I consider it, I seem to find something else I'd rather spend the money on. Same thing with the speakers.

                    Wants List:
                    IHSH-20-Red, XL
                    IHSH-208-Indigo Kersey, L-XL
                    IHSH-254-Grey Kersey, L-XL
                    IHSW-45 Black, M
                    IH-526SV 21oz type III, 38 or 40
                    IH-777S-SB size 32
                    IH-777S-142 size 31 or 32
                    IHJ-142-BLK or IND, M

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                    • HighOnFireH
                      HighOnFire
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                      Early 1970‘s Pioneer SA-8100 and TX-8100. I had both stored away the last couple of years and finally dug them out after moving to our new home. Need to have them servised though.

                      Gesendet von iPhone mit Tapatalk

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                      • NikN
                        Nik
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                        Rega Planar 1 and Kanto YU6

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                        • BarclayBeachB
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                          Sansui G-6000 … overbuilt Japanese engineering!

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                          • jordanscollectedJ
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                            @Giles I have a Sonos setup at home that I love. I have the Sonos 5, the sub, and 2 sonos Amp: Connect powering ceiling speakers throughout the house.

                            What is your review of the Roam?  We take an old Jambox mini out on the boat and when we are swimming/floating around the boat the sound doesn't hold up. I was thinking of adding the Roam if it had enough power to give us a better sound in open air. I've considered the Move too, but it's a bit bulky to pack for the boat every time.

                            world tours:
                            888 Fat guy chocolate WT
                            Mad Red x2
                            Wabidashery

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                            • pechelmanP
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                              Cool thread!

                              Adding a bit here from the DIY / tube side of the house.
                              Single ended / ultra-linear switchable KT88 with a split rail power supply power amp (about 8wpc) and a 300B preamplifier based on a bottlehead beepree2.  There's a bottlehead crack just below for HD580 headphones just peaking through, a schiit gungnir multibit dac hidden beneath, and a roon endpoint feeding it all out of the frame tucked away.  Speakers are a set of floor standing omega single drivers in sapele.  I also made a first watt aleph j that sounds terrific but it doesnt quite fit in the shelving, so I only use it on occasion.

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                              • setandsettingS
                                setandsetting
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                                @pechelman nice tube gear! I just entered the tube game with a Luxman LX-380 and a pair of Zu Omen II speakers. Sounding pretty good in here!

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                                • pechelmanP
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                                  Thanks @setandsetting, your setup looks great too, and excellent cable management!
                                  Have read great things about the Zu's but never the chance to listen. Looks like a nice space to enjoy them in as well.

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                                  • MizmazzleM
                                    Mizmazzle
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                                    This is my kind of thread. Love me some vintage audio gear!!
                                    My pride and joy set up. Stunning sound.
                                    Luxman PD 277
                                    Marantz 2325
                                    JBL 4312

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                                    In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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                                    • oblivion.silaO
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                                      I been spoilt with Streamer lately.

                                      After putting some time to create proper listening space at new place, I hope I could be more ear to my P2 with exact stylus. I still remembered the warmth to my ear from vinyl.

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                                      • goosehdG
                                        goosehd
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                                        @oblivion-sila Beautiful setup!

                                        "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                                        • pechelmanP
                                          pechelman
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                                          Vinyl's great but I love roon. It's very hard to argue with my inner pragmatist to sit back and swap albums with a tap on a screen. Great setup @oblivion-sila !

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                                          • MizmazzleM
                                            Mizmazzle
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                                            @oblivion-sila Im actually going to a listening party tomorrow night for the 50th anniversary of DSOTM. A local vintage hifi equipment shop is going to debut a new release of a live performance of DSOTM from Wembley 1974. Can’t wait to hear this on the highest end vintage equipment ever!! Should be a treat!!

                                            In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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