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    Quad 303 power-amp

    Here's a few recent photo's of the Quad 303 power-amp, iconic beauty...! Quad 303 side by Macvisual Photography, on Flickr 303 front by Macvisual Photography, on Flickr Quad 303 by Macvisual Photography, on Flickr
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    Vintage gear that makes you say "Wow"...

    Quad 303 power amplifier, 45 watts into 8 ohms. I recently bought one and can't believe how GOOD this sounds for a mere £150...! I'm blown away. :)
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    Quad 303 power-amp

    Only last night I bought myself a used good condition Quad 303 power-amplifier, an iconic British stereo power amplier made from 1967 - 1985, 45 watts into 8 ohms. I'm using this connected to a Promitheus Audio TVC passive pre-amp. One simple word about how it sounds and its performance in my...
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    What TT's do you folks have

    Thought I'd update my Acoustic Signature deck with a newly fitted/fettled SME V tonearm, Len Gregory MM3 moving iron cartridge; Acoustic Signature by Macvisual Photography, on Flickr SME V base by Macvisual Photography, on Flickr Len Gregory MM3 cart by Macvisual Photography, on Flickr...
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    What TT's do you folks have

    Acoustic Signature Challenger Mk1 - Origin Live modded RB250 tonearm - Music Maker 3 moving iron cartridge; Acoustic Signature Challenger by Macvisual Photography, on Flickr
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    Croatian high end turntable

    I've sent them an email over a day ago with a couple of questions and no reply as yet....
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    Consonance T988 unipivot tonearm

    Anyone using a Consonance T988 unipivot tonearm? I've heard a lot about them but not actually had the chance to hear one in the flesh. I'm using a Len Gregory Music Maker 3 moving iron cartridge. I'd love to hear thoughts/views/experience from T988 owners/users please. Appreciated. Thanks...
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    Croatian high end turntable

    If you look at their eBay listings they state "life time warranty", as below; http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Straight-from-the-factory-SAM-Turntable-and-Tonearm-33-3-45-rpm-/272457987883?hash=item3f6fc2f72b:g:EEMAAOSwXeJYMzMi
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    Croatian high end turntable

    Great to read these replies regards these Croatian turntables, it was an audio friend of mine that's now told me about these TT's, I've presently got the lend of a used Acoustic Signature Challenger Mk1 TT for a week to decide if I want it......... sounding pretty decent in my hi-fi setup, but...
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    What's British in your system?

    I've clinched a deal on an immaculate 'Tube Technology Unisis Signature' valve integrated amplifier. I'm a very happy man.
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    VPI Scout Master advice

    Ok guys n' gals; I'm currently looking closely at the VPI Scout Master with standard JMW-9 unipivot tonearm, I'd love to hear from owners/users of this turntable regards how this tt sounds please..? I like my vinyl to sound open/dynamic and punchy. Does the VPI Scout Master offer an upgrade...
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    Two words say it:

    It's cold.
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    What's British in your system?

    Recently purchased a Kinshaw Perception 2x box phono-stage which has both MM/MC and adjustable values --- sounds truly excellent. It's 1994 era.
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    Your cheapest component that made the biggest difference?

    A few years ago I was given (free) a Dual 504 turntable, all I paid was the postage and it's a very good deck for little money, I've fitted a Len Gregory Music Maker 3 moving magnet cartridge, it makes GREAT music! That's what it's all about...
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    What Record Are You Hearing Now?

    David Sylvian - Secrets Of The Beehive (vinyl)
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    Tube Technology Unisis

    Any owners her using a 'Tube Technology Unisis' integrated amplifier? I've recently clinched a deal on one. I heard one in my friends hi-fi system as was really impressed with the sound and dynamics, extremely well built and looks stunning. Would love to hear from other owners of this fabulous...
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    What Record Are You Hearing Now?

    Carol Kidd -- Nice Work (vinyl)
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    What TT's do you folks have

    Dual 504
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    What's your latest audio purchase?

    A 2x box phono-stage, Kinshaw Perception, British made from around the mid 1990's, switchable MM and MC with adjustable values also. Sounding simply wonderful.
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    What TT's do you folks have

    Anyone here run a Acoustic Signature Challenger Mk1 tt ? Would love to hear your view/impression of it please and which tonearm it's fitted with etc... Thank you. Peter Scotland
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    Where to start with McIntosh gear?

    I've only recently got into McIntosh gear myself, wonderful. As from yesterday I've added another Mac MC275 valve amp into my hi~fi system, really fabulous sounding in mono~bloc mode! I'm using 'balanced' (XLR) connection, excellent.
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    What cables are you using?

    I'm using balanced XLR interconnects by Audio Synthesis (Nottingham - UK), called, SilverBlue SQ. I use these above XLR cables with my two Mac MC275's fed into a Classe Audio 30 pre, Quad 57's, Audiomeca Mephisto transport connected to a Sony JA50ES as a DAC, fabulous!
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    C2200 -v- C2300

    Apart from the phono stage in these two Mac C2200 and C2300 pre amps, is there much difference in sound between the two? I'll not be using a t/table so phono is not an issue. Any experience/views appreciated.
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    Adding another MC275

    Thanks guys for your views/replys! I'll stick with one Mac 275 for now, I'm borrowing a Mac C2300 pre-amp on Thursday to try in my audio system, my current pre-amp is an older Classe Audio 'thirty', I sounds great, I heard a Mac C2300 pre a few years ago at a hi-fi show and was stunned how good...
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    Adding another MC275

    My room size is 15' x 17' (feet). I listen at decent levels, not ear shattering loudness. I've the choice of either Audioplan Kontrast Mk11's (floorstanding speaks), and a pair of Quad ESL 57's. The Audioplans would be connected more as my partner doesn't like the ESL 57 electrostatic panel...
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