Papercup Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Picked up a Cambridge Audio 351a and a 541p. Sounds fantastic - very pleased. I plan on purchasing the exact same set up on Friday. Really excited to get it and happy to hear that it sounds great for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewOldStock Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 I plan on purchasing the exact same set up on Friday. Really excited to get it and happy to hear that it sounds great for you. I'm really impressed so far. Haven't tinkered too much yet with the setup overall as it'll be moving soon. Let us know how you get on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewOldStock Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Gah, just realised a typo! I've got the 551p not the 541p. Comes with the power button (damn useful). Apologies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papercup Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 I think I'm going to pull the trigger on the 651, really liking what I'm reading on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewOldStock Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 I think I'm going to pull the trigger on the 651, really liking what I'm reading on it. It was tempting when I was looking into the upgrade. Couldn't quite pull on it as the 351 suited my needs. No doubt I'll regret it soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxmartinxx Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Got my new Denon DL-301 MKII. Unfortunately, I haven't had time to give it a good listen. My initial impressions were rich, full, and smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkinglot Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 I recently purchased Wharfedale Diamond 220's. I have read that they don't have too much bass, but these really seem to be lacking, but maybe my ear is just used to a lot of bass. For those of you who have experienced these, would you recommend using a subwoofer on top of the speakers? The subwoofer I currently I have access to is a Harmon Kardon TS7, from my parents old home theatre setup. http://www.manualslib.com/manual/689558/Harman-Kardon-Sub-Ts7.html#manual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcha Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Just ordered a Sony STR-DN550 and got some Polk tsi200s. Finally almost back to having a proper setup again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted January 8, 2016 Author Share Posted January 8, 2016 Yeah all you need is a new amp and speakers! ZING! I'll be here all night folks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannibal Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Oh, ajxd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Yeah all you need is a new amp and speakers! ZING! I'll be here all night folks There's working man's clubs all across the north of the UK looking for comedy of that calibre, have you considered emigrating? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Not strictly a latest purchase as I bought this table without an arm in October. It's a Royce Elega a long defunct English cottage industry turntable maker. It has a novel Sorbothane suspension system on it When I got it back in October I stuck a Linn Basik on it to try it and was very impressed with it straight away but put it aside to work on other things. Over the Christmas break I got it back out and fitted a recently bought LAD/Jelco SA370 arm (Same as the Sumiko Premier MMT but in silver) to it that I'd rewired with Cardas cable and modified a thick Acrylic platter intended for a Rega to go on it and I really do like it so this may well take up a more permanent position in my system. I have a Clearaudio Aurum Beta cartridge in it at the moment but I'm going to try one of my better MC's in it to see how it fares with that, I've got a Supex and an Entre here to try with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebilljim Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Finally got to pick up the PSB Alpha B1's I bought a couple weeks ago...the shop I bought them from gave me a loaner pair to use while I was waiting on the new ones to ship, but now I've got my own hooked up and good to go. Now, to wait out the 50+ hours it'll take to break 'em in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnelltech Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Not really a purchase, but this morning I had a client give me a Pioneer PL-530 (minus the broken cover), Marantz 2285 Receiver and Pioneer CT-F7272 Cassette Deck. The TT got a good cleaning, cartridge transplant (AT440MLa), alignment/balance, and its on the shelf ready to go. Everything works perfect on it other than maybe needing to deoxit the speed trims. It replaces an AT-LP120. The Marantz needs some work but worst case will get sold/traded off. The cassette deck is an unknown quantity until I have some test material. Pretty good start to the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circuit bored records Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Nice, that's a big upgrade over an LP120. I use a PL-550 with an AT440 cartridge and I love it. Those are solid tables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arem Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Just received a Lounge Audio LCR phono pre as a step up from the phono input on my Rotel RX975. It needs a few days to burn in so I won't do any serious listening or comparisons until the weekend but my first impression is that it is a big improvement. From what I've read it should really open up after 30-40 hours, can't wait to hear for myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney Crosley Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 I don't listen to my main setup as much as I'd like for a number of reasons, but have been listening to headphones more and more frequently. As a result, and because I sold a set of records for a very good amount of money (Hayden's first few LPs), I bought a Grace Design M9XX (the one from Massdrop) off a local guy. It's a DAC/headphone amp that works with USB and Toslink, plus is smartphone friendly. I've only listened for about 40 minutes of FLACs from a computer and Spotify via my phone and it really does sound great. I'm excited to play around with it a little bit more. I have some AKG K702s and Grado SR125s, and both sound great through it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic_ Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Not really a purchase, but this morning I had a client give me a Pioneer PL-530 (minus the broken cover), Marantz 2285 Receiver and Pioneer CT-F7272 Cassette Deck. The TT got a good cleaning, cartridge transplant (AT440MLa), alignment/balance, and its on the shelf ready to go. Everything works perfect on it other than maybe needing to deoxit the speed trims. It replaces an AT-LP120. The Marantz needs some work but worst case will get sold/traded off. The cassette deck is an unknown quantity until I have some test material. Pretty good start to the day. Damn, the Marantz is nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebilljim Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Fixed the weak link in my set up tonight; my home audio shop gave me a package deal on a ProJect Debut Carbon, Phono Box MM, and a pair of Evergreen RCA cables to link everything together for $450...so, goodbye, plastic piece of crap PSLX300 that I bought from Best Buy! dethrock 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxmartinxx Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Fixed the weak link in my set up tonight; my home audio shop gave me a package deal on a ProJect Debut Carbon, Phono Box MM, and a pair of Evergreen RCA cables to link everything together for $450...so, goodbye, plastic piece of crap PSLX300 that I bought from Best Buy! How's that working out for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebilljim Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 How's that working out for you? Absolutely fantastic...spent the whole weekend doing nothing but listening to records, and it sounds great. I was looking at a U-Turn Orbit package but I'm really glad I went this route instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted February 4, 2016 Author Share Posted February 4, 2016 Sound dampening rug with rug pad. All brick flooring means some SERIOUS echo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinyl addict Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Indoor brick floor in a home? That's a first for me Why not throw the turntable up next to the TV? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted February 4, 2016 Author Share Posted February 4, 2016 TX is weird. 1) cats. 2) temporary tv. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circuit bored records Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 I think you should have gone smaller on the tv tbh, it kind of dwarfs the room Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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