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Re: Your year in HIFI 2012

Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 8:40 pm
by Diapason
Haha, I really MUST be old enough for Quads if I'm forgetting them that quickly!

And JB, I think upgrading your listening room by buying a new house counts as the biggest upgrade of the year!

Re: Your year in HIFI 2012

Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 10:02 pm
by jaybee
Diapason wrote:Haha, I really MUST be old enough for Quads if I'm forgetting them that quickly!

And JB, I think upgrading your listening room by buying a new house counts as the biggest upgrade of the year!
that all depends on which room get the nod!!

just so long as I'm not in the shed anymore... its just too cold out there at the mo'....

Re: Your year in HIFI 2012

Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 10:09 pm
by DaveF
jaybee wrote: Oh and I bought an amazing HDMI cable...... to go with my new NAD avr and sony BDP..... *ducks*
amazingly cheap was it?


someone hand me the rake just in case...

Re: Your year in HIFI 2012

Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2012 8:46 am
by jaybee
DaveF wrote:
jaybee wrote: Oh and I bought an amazing HDMI cable...... to go with my new NAD avr and sony BDP..... *ducks*
amazingly cheap was it?


someone hand me the rake just in case...

that took longer than I imagined...!!!

Re: Your year in HIFI 2012

Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2012 11:04 am
by Derek
I didn't change any equipment, does that mean I'm not a real Hi-Fi enthusiast?

Still with the;
Quad 63s, Airtight ATM-4, Pink Triangle LPT, Roksan arm, Clearaudio cart, Tom Evans Phono, DIY "Fran" ShigaClone CDP & Buffalo DAC.

Re: Your year in HIFI 2012

Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2012 11:17 am
by fergus
Derek wrote:I didn't change any equipment, does that mean I'm not a real Hi-Fi enthusiast?

Still with the;
Quad 63s, Airtight ATM-4, Pink Triangle LPT, Roksan arm, Clearaudio cart, Tom Evans Phono, DIY "Fran" ShigaClone CDP & Buffalo DAC.

Why change something that sounds that good Derek?!?!

Re: Your year in HIFI 2012

Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2012 11:20 am
by Diapason
Derek wrote:I didn't change any equipment, does that mean I'm not a real Hi-Fi enthusiast?
It might mean that you're a music enthusiast first and foremost!

Re: Your year in HIFI 2012

Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2012 12:18 pm
by jaybee
Derek wrote:I didn't change any equipment, does that mean I'm not a real Hi-Fi enthusiast?

Still with the;
Quad 63s, Airtight ATM-4, Pink Triangle LPT, Roksan arm, Clearaudio cart, Tom Evans Phono, DIY "Fran" ShigaClone CDP & Buffalo DAC.

Airtight, Pink T.... I think I'd be content too....!!

Re: Your year in HIFI 2012

Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2012 2:07 pm
by Seán
Diapason wrote:Haha, I really MUST be old enough for Quads if I'm forgetting them that quickly!

And JB, I think upgrading your listening room by buying a new house counts as the biggest upgrade of the year!
Agreed.
jaybee wrote:The B&W 603's were booted out in favour of some SystemAudio 1550's
Do you like them? I have a pair of the 1530s & 1750s and am very happy with them......but I could do better (of course)

Re: Your year in HIFI 2012

Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2012 2:09 pm
by Seán
Derek wrote:I didn't change any equipment, does that mean I'm not a real Hi-Fi enthusiast?

Still with the;
Quad 63s, Airtight ATM-4, Pink Triangle LPT, Roksan arm, Clearaudio cart, Tom Evans Phono, DIY "Fran" ShigaClone CDP & Buffalo DAC.
Derek, you have a superb set-up, gorgeous sound indeed.