Got fed up with tweeks and expensive improvements and have built a vinyl replay system that should last years without needing any fundamental changes. I expect to move house in 2 or 3 years time which might prompt some changes - but done for now.
I think my system is very competent without being outrageously expensive. Good at reproducing mostly large scale orchestral stuff which I enjoy.
Had the motor redressed by SME which solved pitch stability problem after I bought it from a private seller.
Graham Engineering 2.2
The bearing upgrade from 2.0 made a tremendous difference. Better all round - bass, mid and highs.
ZYX UNIverse
Copper wire/Silver base
Graham Engineering Nightingale
Needs re-tipped, hence the ZYX.
Audion Quattro 2 box
Using Amperex white label 6922 PQs throughout.
Canary Audio CA-339
Using KR300BXL, much better than the TJ Princess 300B's I had. This amp responds well to good 6SN7s. I'm using TungSol roundplates at the moment which are superb.
Quad ESL-989
Very happy with these components. Bought from a private seller when they were 3 years old.
Revel Performa B-15
B15a Sub - The ESLs can't reach the bottom half octave. The crossover is set very low.
Purist Venustas
Phono Interconnect and from Pre to power. Proteous to the sub.
Stealth Ultimate Ribbon
4ft pair - big enough for my setup.
Loricroft PRC3 Record Cleaning MC
Essential equipment.
Target 4 shelf
Had this for 20 years.
ASR 100
the ASR100 power supply is a great piece of kit. It got rid of sibilance that I had been attributing to other issues such as my cartridge or the recordings themselves. It is a great bargain and is top of the list when it comes to the ratio of price to sound improvement.
