Following the recent post about lack of posts - go on then, I'll play.
Here's mine below...
Gato DIA 400S NPM amplifier. A 400wpc class D beast of an amp which sounds absolutely wonderful. Plus it looks amazing to boot. This was a complete about shift from my previous amp which was a rebuilt 1961 Leak valve amp.
Below this we have a BigBottle 3 valve phono stage with Telefunken valves. Likely not well known or heard of here but extremely well regarded for those that are familiar with them. Chosen as I've heard various phono stages at bakeoffs I've attended and always admired these and thought they sounded incredible. Then when I attended a show and the best room to my ears also ran BB3's that sealed the deal for me and I bought my own.
Below this we have my trusty Cambridge 851n streamer/dac. I actually prefer the DAC in this to the Gato one and this is the item I've owned the longest. I will get rid of this only when it breaks.
Then an Audiolab 6000CDT for the occasional time I spin a silver thingy.
The bottom is an IsoAcoustic power jobbie which the digital (but not amp) are plugged into.
Out of shot at the top on a TT wall rack is the best bit of all and my favourite, a Technics SL1210GR, which I've added a KAB damper too (great upgrade for anyone with a Technics) and which has a Hana ML cart.
And of course the speakers, some Harbeth C7 XD in a beautiful rosewood colour. I've not had these all that long and they are still breaking in. I also need to sit these on some proper stands as they are currently plonked on Ikea stools, but have now chosen what I want so will be shortly ordering these.
Overall I am extremely happy with my bundle and it sticks a huge smile on my face every time I put it on. Music is a joy to listen too.
Here's mine below...
Gato DIA 400S NPM amplifier. A 400wpc class D beast of an amp which sounds absolutely wonderful. Plus it looks amazing to boot. This was a complete about shift from my previous amp which was a rebuilt 1961 Leak valve amp.
Below this we have a BigBottle 3 valve phono stage with Telefunken valves. Likely not well known or heard of here but extremely well regarded for those that are familiar with them. Chosen as I've heard various phono stages at bakeoffs I've attended and always admired these and thought they sounded incredible. Then when I attended a show and the best room to my ears also ran BB3's that sealed the deal for me and I bought my own.
Below this we have my trusty Cambridge 851n streamer/dac. I actually prefer the DAC in this to the Gato one and this is the item I've owned the longest. I will get rid of this only when it breaks.
Then an Audiolab 6000CDT for the occasional time I spin a silver thingy.
The bottom is an IsoAcoustic power jobbie which the digital (but not amp) are plugged into.
Out of shot at the top on a TT wall rack is the best bit of all and my favourite, a Technics SL1210GR, which I've added a KAB damper too (great upgrade for anyone with a Technics) and which has a Hana ML cart.
And of course the speakers, some Harbeth C7 XD in a beautiful rosewood colour. I've not had these all that long and they are still breaking in. I also need to sit these on some proper stands as they are currently plonked on Ikea stools, but have now chosen what I want so will be shortly ordering these.
Overall I am extremely happy with my bundle and it sticks a huge smile on my face every time I put it on. Music is a joy to listen too.
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