So what have you got, hifi or not ? For Christmas or otherwise. Or what is on the wish list ?
I bought myself two LED floodlights. That's about as exciting as it gets these days. No hifi, no music in fact bugger all really. I have bought some rather tasty parts for my 4x4 but I dont think they count. On the wish list is a new house, possibly a change of vocation and a life free of clutter and stress.
New gear
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Re: New gear
My Xmas pressies to me were simple:
Genesis mug (been wanting one for ages)
New DAC - SMSL M300se (budget price - smooth performance)
And, on the way a pair of low-price ChiFi Class D monoblocks.
(I can already hear a gnashing of teeth and sharpening of axes as the pundits ready themselves).
Oh, got the better half an electric blanket and she's very happy with that.
Genesis mug (been wanting one for ages)
New DAC - SMSL M300se (budget price - smooth performance)
And, on the way a pair of low-price ChiFi Class D monoblocks.
(I can already hear a gnashing of teeth and sharpening of axes as the pundits ready themselves).
Oh, got the better half an electric blanket and she's very happy with that.
Upstairs:
VinylPro-Ject 1.2 + Grado Sig Jr + Cambridge Alva Duo
DigiVolumio PC + Kiss DP-500 + Sabaj A20d
NVA: Cube2 - SSP - LS6+ Sabaj A10a {x2)
Little Bear MC2 + AQ NightHawk
Downstairs:
VinylLogic DM101 + Syrinx LE1 + Grado Sig MCX
DigiDenafrips Ares II + Volumio PC + Cambridge CXC
NVA: P50 & PSU - BMUAiyima A07 MAX + Arcam One
HP: Allo DigiOne + Sabaj A10d + AQ NightOwl
Office: Allo DigiOne SIG + SMSL M300se + Douk G4 (x2)
Mission 760 + Monolith 887 + German Maestro GMP 450
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Re: New gear
I got the usual stuff I asked for. Some books I've had on my list, and Amazon gift vouchers to buy my latest fad with, ZOUSZ products. They smell gorgeous (even my 99-year-old mum said I smelt nice during my pre-Christmas visit) and they're excellent quality.
I've bought some ZOUSZ Gold Oud Eau De Parfum and some of the Black Oud beard products they make. Oh, and the obligatory pair of slippers, from mum.
I've bought some ZOUSZ Gold Oud Eau De Parfum and some of the Black Oud beard products they make. Oh, and the obligatory pair of slippers, from mum.
Amps - NVA P50, AP30, A40, Stanislav Palo Tube Headphone Amp BB 85
Speakers - Monitor Audio Silver RX2
Cables - NVA LS1+LS3, SSC, Gotham S/PDIF, IBRA Optical
Digital - NAD C516BEE, SONY ST-SDB900 DAB TUNER, TEAC UD-H01 DAC
Analogue - Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit SB, Graham Slee Gram Amp 2 Phono
Cans - Grado SR80, ATH-M50X
Speakers - Monitor Audio Silver RX2
Cables - NVA LS1+LS3, SSC, Gotham S/PDIF, IBRA Optical
Digital - NAD C516BEE, SONY ST-SDB900 DAB TUNER, TEAC UD-H01 DAC
Analogue - Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit SB, Graham Slee Gram Amp 2 Phono
Cans - Grado SR80, ATH-M50X
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Re: New gear
I'm sure you must now have enough class d mono bloks to get some Linn Isobariks and have one on each drive unit Crack on with the cheap chifi, I think the aim of the game is to have fun.Fretless wrote: ↑Mon Jan 01, 2024 7:09 pm My Xmas pressies to me were simple:
Genesis mug (been wanting one for ages)
New DAC - SMSL M300se (budget price - smooth performance)
And, on the way a pair of low-price ChiFi Class D monoblocks.
(I can already hear a gnashing of teeth and sharpening of axes as the pundits ready themselves).
Oh, got the better half an electric blanket and she's very happy with that.
DIY FREE ZONE
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Re: New gear
I'd come round for a smell Paul if you weren't so far away. Slippers - that reminds me of somebody I know who couldn't get one of their slippers on properly one day. Turned out there was a dead mouse at the toe endslinger wrote: ↑Mon Jan 01, 2024 9:01 pm I got the usual stuff I asked for. Some books I've had on my list, and Amazon gift vouchers to buy my latest fad with, ZOUSZ products. They smell gorgeous (even my 99-year-old mum said I smelt nice during my pre-Christmas visit) and they're excellent quality.
I've bought some ZOUSZ Gold Oud Eau De Parfum and some of the Black Oud beard products they make. Oh, and the obligatory pair of slippers, from mum.
DIY FREE ZONE
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Re: New gear
No new gear for me in 2023 apart from a DAB+ radio and that was only because the DAB one became obsolete. There was no new hifi gear in 2022 either excluding accessories, oak speaker stands and Iso Pucks. Seems an itch has finally been scratched and it is all about the music now.
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- CycleCoach (Tue Jan 02, 2024 3:54 pm) • slinger (Tue Jan 02, 2024 7:11 pm)
Main System
NVA BMU, P90SA/A80s (latest spec), Cube 1s, TIS, TISC(LS7)
Sonore OpticalRendu, Chord Mscaler & Qutest, Sbooster PSs
Network Acoustics Eno, ifi iPurifier3, AQ JB FMJ, Cisco 2940 & 2960
DH Labs ethernet, BNC & USB cables, Lindy cat 6 US ethernet cable
Second System
NVA P20/ A20, Cubettes, LS3, SSP, SC
Sonore MicroRendu, Chord Mojo 2 MCRU PSs, AQ Carbon USB cable & JB FMJ
Headphones
Grado SR325e/Chord Mojo, Beyerdynamic Avetho/AQ DF Colbat
RIP Doc
NVA BMU, P90SA/A80s (latest spec), Cube 1s, TIS, TISC(LS7)
Sonore OpticalRendu, Chord Mscaler & Qutest, Sbooster PSs
Network Acoustics Eno, ifi iPurifier3, AQ JB FMJ, Cisco 2940 & 2960
DH Labs ethernet, BNC & USB cables, Lindy cat 6 US ethernet cable
Second System
NVA P20/ A20, Cubettes, LS3, SSP, SC
Sonore MicroRendu, Chord Mojo 2 MCRU PSs, AQ Carbon USB cable & JB FMJ
Headphones
Grado SR325e/Chord Mojo, Beyerdynamic Avetho/AQ DF Colbat
RIP Doc
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Re: New gear
I had £50 in a card from my mum. Ordered the new Analogue Productions SACD of John Prine's 1st album.
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Re: New gear
Best gift was a few Los Straitjackets LP’s. Wife bought me a jumper. I hate jumpers, but she likes them. Bless her.
And cheese…! I got a lot of cheese. I think they’re trying to finish me off!
I give generously, to receive artery hardening delicious cheese!
And cheese…! I got a lot of cheese. I think they’re trying to finish me off!
I give generously, to receive artery hardening delicious cheese!
Modded Belles A150 MK2, P90SA, & NVA SSP cables, and LS5.
Leak Stereo 20 & First Audio Classic Copper V2
Modded Lenco GL75 with Saturn arm, heavy custom plinth. Nagaoka MP500.
Nottingham Audio Hyperspace + heavy kit, + Origin Live Conqueror + Koetsu Black
Tom Evans Micro Grove MK2 MC phono
Bluesound Node2i (x2) both with latest power upgrades.
Topping D90MQA and Topping D90SE
Audiolab 6000 CDT transport.
All NVA cables
Leak Stereo 20 & First Audio Classic Copper V2
Modded Lenco GL75 with Saturn arm, heavy custom plinth. Nagaoka MP500.
Nottingham Audio Hyperspace + heavy kit, + Origin Live Conqueror + Koetsu Black
Tom Evans Micro Grove MK2 MC phono
Bluesound Node2i (x2) both with latest power upgrades.
Topping D90MQA and Topping D90SE
Audiolab 6000 CDT transport.
All NVA cables
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Re: New gear
I actually bought myself a load of new cheeses to try, and so far the Chaource is winning by a country mile. It's smooth, velvety, and delicious.TheMarlin wrote: ↑Tue Jan 02, 2024 9:39 pm Best gift was a few Los Straitjackets LP’s. Wife bought me a jumper. I hate jumpers, but she likes them. Bless her.
And cheese…! I got a lot of cheese. I think they’re trying to finish me off!
I give generously, to receive artery hardening delicious cheese!
Have you heard "Messer Chups"? Might be one for you.
Amps - NVA P50, AP30, A40, Stanislav Palo Tube Headphone Amp BB 85
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Digital - NAD C516BEE, SONY ST-SDB900 DAB TUNER, TEAC UD-H01 DAC
Analogue - Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit SB, Graham Slee Gram Amp 2 Phono
Cans - Grado SR80, ATH-M50X
Speakers - Monitor Audio Silver RX2
Cables - NVA LS1+LS3, SSC, Gotham S/PDIF, IBRA Optical
Digital - NAD C516BEE, SONY ST-SDB900 DAB TUNER, TEAC UD-H01 DAC
Analogue - Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit SB, Graham Slee Gram Amp 2 Phono
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Re: New gear
Several Albums
Billie Elish, Glen Hansard, Annie Lennox, Don Henley, Olivia Rodrigo & Beth Gibbons/Rustin Man
Plus a diy pre amp - Doug Self linear audio preamp
& I put my A40 mono blocks back in my system
Billie Elish, Glen Hansard, Annie Lennox, Don Henley, Olivia Rodrigo & Beth Gibbons/Rustin Man
Plus a diy pre amp - Doug Self linear audio preamp
& I put my A40 mono blocks back in my system
Analogue Source -
Denon DP47f; AT-VM95SH- RigB 9
GL-59; ARB uni pivot; AT- Signet mc
Nva phono mm/mc
Doug Self balanced Pre amp
Akai 4000DS mk2 R2R
Digital Sources- Argon Pi4 v2; IfI iUSB 3.0, Ifi Neo idsd Dac;
Tidal / Radio Paradise
Amplification Nva 300va mono blocks
Speakers Lii Audio F-15 in Open Baffle; Ls6
Weiduka AC8.8- for digital sources
Mini BMU for analog sources
Denon DP47f; AT-VM95SH- RigB 9
GL-59; ARB uni pivot; AT- Signet mc
Nva phono mm/mc
Doug Self balanced Pre amp
Akai 4000DS mk2 R2R
Digital Sources- Argon Pi4 v2; IfI iUSB 3.0, Ifi Neo idsd Dac;
Tidal / Radio Paradise
Amplification Nva 300va mono blocks
Speakers Lii Audio F-15 in Open Baffle; Ls6
Weiduka AC8.8- for digital sources
Mini BMU for analog sources