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by **tomman888** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 3:25 am

Hey all. As a hifi enthusiast, I was curious as to what other NWOutpost members are running. I assume a lot of you guys listen to LP's mainly. I certainly do! A lot of my music isn't available on CD at all.

As for myself, I got a few vintage stereo amplifiers from Marantz, Fisher, and Heathkit as well as a modern system consisting of Vandersteen speakers and Cambridge Audio electronics. Both have their place IMO.

So, whatcha got?

by **Max Murdoc** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 1:45 am

Media Monkey for all things digital.

Rotel turntable (vintage)
Ortofon cartridge
Pioneer amp (vintage)

Everything is run through Creative X-Fi soundcard on computer with AAL 150W speakers (vintage)

by **StormyPetrel** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 12:07 pm

Rega Planet CD Player
Krell 400XI Integrated Amp
Alon Petites Monitors

I am considering adding a Cambridge Audio Dac Magic for the cable box...

I have a pair of Wharfedale 9.2 pro actives fed by a M-Audio Audiophile soundcard on my PC. I am also considering a Dac Magic for it.

-~Obscene dreams in rusty beds.~-

by **tomman888** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 12:47 pm

Rega and Krell? Jealous here!!! My system's front end is a Pro-Ject Debut III with Speed Box and Ortofon OM5E (soon upgrading to the OM20 stylus). I use the Cambridge 540P moving magnet preamp with it. I have a Sony SACD player but haven't really embraced that format as much as I've embraced vinyl.

As for the DACMagic, I wholeheartedly endorse it after reading the review in Tone Audio volume 20.

by **bigwavedave** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 2:57 pm

I just picked up a 90s era Rotel amplifier. It works well with my Denon cd player (w/HDCD decoding capability, although not many new wave releases seem to have HDCD).

by **toyah** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 6:29 pm

What do YOU listen to your NW on?

usually, I'm on acid......

by **bowiestation** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 11:21 pm

I'm a hifi junkie also.I've restored and/or modified the circuits in my,computer soundcard, headphone amps,amp,preamp,dvd players,and speakers.I have an electronics background.

NAD C270 amp
1986 Adcom GFP555 preamp
1989 Onkyo p304 preamp
Polk Audio monitor 30 bookshelf speakers(2 pairs)
Cambridge Audio Azur 640c cd player
Onkyo dxc390 cd player
Little Dot MKIII tubed headphone amp
Z-AUDIO Headphone amp
Grado sr-225 headphones
Alessandro ms2 headphones
1988 Luxman tp-114 preamp

by **KYYX4ever** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 2:40 am

That is so cool, you guys.
[i]Audio enthusiasts[/i] barely adequately describes you.

We've got the bare minimum: At home, we've got a very basic Zenith CD/DVD player with minimum fanfare/accoutrements. Nice speakers. The computer's got Media Player. Occasionally I listen to my Memorex mp3 player. Seeing your guys' systems makes me feel inadequate.[:o)]

by **bowiestation** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 3:58 am

Hi Kyyx4ever,
Some of my equipment is definitely older(hint from the late 80's)so I had no choice but to restore it.Those items now sound much better and increased their lifespan another 20 years.

Otoh,
You can go to your local Best Buy and purchase a 2 channel Sony receiver,Sony cd player(or use a $50.00 dvd player for cd's),Polk or Klipsch bookshelf speakers, and associated interconnects for maybe $400.00 to $550.00. I know thats chunk of money but you'll have a modest system that will fill a living room with sound.Just food for thought if interested.[:D]

by **tomman888** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 4:02 am

Ah! Another Little Dot user! Awesome. I use the MKII with my Grado sr325i. Lately I've been using headphones more than ever. Love this hobby.

by **bowiestation** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 4:17 am

Agreed..nothing and I mean nothing beats a good quality headphone system for your listening pleasure.You'd have to spend mega bucks for a home system to equal that type of sound ! My Little Dot MKIII can also be used as a preamp.I tie it in on my existing home preamp so I can have use of tone controls.It sounds wonderful that way plus the music injected with tube goodness.

by **elektrikblu** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 4:26 am

My 1972 KENNER "Close N' Play" record player keeps those NW singles and records playin' vintage. Love it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAKZ-O70wNg

elektrikblu
"Don't look at the carpet/ I drew something awful on it/ See."

by **tomman888** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 5:48 am

No offense, Elektrik, but the Kenner Close N Play has a reputation for destroying vinyl in a lot of audiophile circles!!

by **TerryMc** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 6:46 am

It's usually a mix of CDs, my iPod and LPs. I have a software system called INport that is awesome. I can basically remaster any old LP into high quality digital that sounds as good as a CD or mp3. If the album is pretty clean, you can't tell the difference when you transfer it from the record, but hey if the LP sounds like a bowl of Rice Krispies, it won't work miracles.

by **elektrikblu** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 10:39 am

uhÉTommanÉer, you know I was kidding right?

elektrikblu
"Don't look at the carpet/ I drew something awful on it/ See."

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