Any audiophiles or vintage stereo collectors here?

[JasoninDenver]

Damn, I swallowed the automatic Kool-aid about 20 years before your wife did. Sure love the paddle shifters, though!

[rushca01]

Music night, Acoustic Chill on Spotify is the playlist.




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[Turnaround]

This is my little setup. Running Manley ML10a’s being pushed with Manley Snappers. Had a pair of Bryson 4B’s (and still have them) but for working on music, I like the way the tube amps respond and push back. They don’t square wave and become harsh as fast. My “pre-amp” is a Dangerous ST and my DA is an Apogee 800 that I’ve had forever. I plan on upgrading the DA sometime this year though (I hope).

I do mixing and mastering on this setup.

[Fencer]

Originally Posted by Turnaround

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I like the way the tube amps respond and push back. They don’t square wave and become harsh as fast. .

Nice setup, and best of luck with your creation! VERY different need and application.

As far as the tube vs. solid state behavior - it is much more the circuit topology, than the device choice. There are many tube amps that clip harshly (more traditional circuits), and there are zero feedback transistor amps that don't clip - they soften gradually.

In reality we do not understand the differences between the devices.But if used in identical circuits (that is possible) they tend to minimize their differences.

[steve099]

An older photo. Current setup is class A tubes and analog all the way

[Fencer]

I like that attention to detail. :) It warms my heart to see people interested in good music and sound.

What is your turntable?

[Turnaround]

Originally Posted by Fencer

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As far as the tube vs. solid state behavior - it is much more the circuit topology, than the device choice. There are many tube amps that clip harshly (more traditional circuits), and there are zero feedback transistor amps that don't clip - they soften gradually...

I agree with you completely. Without saying it, I was comparing my personal experience with the Snappers vs the Brystons.

I had a set of Classé CA-400 (solid state) that would never clip or soften up. And if they could, getting them to that volume would have been uncomfortably loud (though clear), and specially not a volume to work at.

[Fencer]

We can easily slide into philosophical discussions here, which is well beyond the scope of this forum.

I am glad you like the Manlies... David was a colorful individual, I am not sure if these were designed by him, or later, after his departure.

[Turnaround]

Originally Posted by Fencer

We can easily slide into philosophical discussions here...

My philosophy on audio gear is how will it make me money and help pay the bills... tongue in cheek.

Wish I could figure that same trick out with the watch interest...

[rolexpatek363]

I've been hi-fi obsessive for nearly 30 years. I now use an SME Model 30/V with a Whest dual-mono phono stage, a modified Naim NAC 52, and ATC 150 SL AT. It's awesome, and honestly is the best sound I've heard in a domestic setting.

[daveathall]

In 2 of my rooms I use sonos, I have a Naim Mu-so qb in my living room, for a one box streaming system I find it excellent. I am looking at auditioning a second generation Mu-so which is the next step up from what I have now. My "one boxer" is not in the same league as many systems here, but, to be honest, nor is my hearing on an even keel with their owners, I do look enviously at their systems though.

[Fencer]

I pulled my only remaining tape deck out of its retirement. It took quite an effort to make it run again - cleaning, working out the levers and buttons, but now it is doing fine, recording at 15ips 2 track. Will try to record hi-res streaming files on it, through a tube DAC.

[steve099]

Originally Posted by rolexpatek363

I've been hi-fi obsessive for nearly 30 years. I now use an SME Model 30/V with a Whest dual-mono phono stage, a modified Naim NAC 52, and ATC 150 SL AT. It's awesome, and honestly is the best sound I've heard in a domestic setting.

Please post some pics

[rolexpatek363]

I just took some dreadful pics, so I won't hurt your eyes by posting them here. Professional pics here:

http://atcloudspeakers.co.uk/hi-fi/l...es/scm150aslt/

https://sme.co.uk/audio/product/model-302/

https://www.audioemotion.co.uk/whest...tage-982-p.asp

[steve099]

Originally Posted by rolexpatek363

I just took some dreadful pics, so I won't hurt your eyes by posting them here. Professional pics here:

http://atcloudspeakers.co.uk/hi-fi/l...es/scm150aslt/

https://sme.co.uk/audio/product/model-302/

https://www.audioemotion.co.uk/whest...tage-982-p.asp

that is cheating ....Love the TT and 150's by the way

[Blansky]

Started reading this thread and it got me stumbling down memory lane and trying to remember what I had once upon a time. I couldn't remember the name so I did a bunch of searches and lo and behold I found them.

Not sure how good they were but they didn't make my move to the US I don't think.

[2geeze]

I try. My system is a little older but still sounds great.


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[swils8610]

My brother was in the Navy in the 80’s and brought back a Sansui set up that he bought in Japan. Still has it. I had a great set up but can’t remember the brand. It started with a B but wasn’t a B&O. Very thin with no knobs. It had slides on it.


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[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by Fencer

I pulled my only remaining tape deck out of its retirement. It took quite an effort to make it run again - cleaning, working out the levers and buttons, but now it is doing fine, recording at 15ips 2 track. Will try to record hi-res streaming files on it, through a tube DAC.

Niiiiiiiiiice!!!

[TheVTCGuy]

Would anyone be impressed if I posted pics of my Bose Acoustamas 10? It cost almost $800!

[TheVTCGuy]

BTW, on a serious note, Bose just announced the new noise-cancelling headphones to replace the QC35, I think they are called the M700. I listen constantly to my 35s, enjoy them very much. They are pretty beat up so am looking forward to getting the new ones.

[ras47]

I always wanted four Bose 901's but never got them. My fraternity had a pair of them hanging from the ceiling behind the bar.

When we put our addition on our house I briefly had plans for a media room. My grand scheme involved Martin Logan Monolith electrostatic speakers and Krell Digital equipment. When I priced it all out I realized what a pipe dream it was. It might have been different if I was truly passionate about music, or if I was in the music business. But as somebody for whom even the Bose 901's would be overkill, that Krell/Martin Logan setup was like using an atomic bomb to kill a single gopher.

We ended up getting a nice plasma tv and an in-wall surround system with Polk components. Mid-range stuff but plenty of punch for us and the room. For a stereo I got a Bang & Olufson BeoSound unit. Does the trick for us.

[joeychitwood]

Robert, I purchased a pair of Polk SDA-2A speakers in the mid 1980s and I enjoyed them immensely for years. Great company.

[Fencer]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Would anyone be impressed if I posted pics of my Bose Acoustamas 10? It cost almost $800!

For "audiophiles" the name "Bose" is analogous to a Chinese Rolex. :)

[Sambo 1960]

Very nice stuff i have many polk audio sets i even have the monitor 10 that i bought new in 1985 still have boxes also haha

[TheVTCGuy]

Originally Posted by Fencer

For "audiophiles" the name "Bose" is analogous to a Chinese Rolex. :)

Does that mean no?

[Fencer]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Does that mean no?

Well, the price is impressive. :)

[rolexpatek363]

Originally Posted by steve099

that is cheating ....Love the TT and 150's by the way

[Kneecough]

Originally Posted by swils8610

My brother was in the Navy in the 80’s and brought back a Sansui set up that he bought in Japan. Still has it. I had a great set up but can’t remember the brand. It started with a B but wasn’t a B&O. Very thin with no knobs. It had slides on it.


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Bowers & Wilkins maybe?

[Roy_S]

With Recently acquired new Chord Hugo TT Dac & Cyrus CD transport