hkc 384 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Hi people... I'm pretty new to all this collecting hifi stuff. I have always had one small hand me down amp and some "white van" speakers I picked up 20 years ago In a car park. These have been hooked up to a technics SL1200 for the last 17 years or so. I love music and have continued buying records since I was a kid, so I figured time to buy some nicer gear to enjoy my tunes on. So I now have two nice spaces to kick back (or rock on!!) and enjoy the music. Both rooms are dedicated hifi with no surround sound or TVs So here is my man cave.. Running Sony ES (mostly) in the cave Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk 17 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hkc 384 Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 And here is the lounge... Currently running... Sony APM-22ES - speakers Sony TA-N220 - power amp Sony TA-E2000ESD - control pre amp Sony Mini Disc player (non ES) Technics SL1200mk2 Linn LP12 & a Sonos connect... Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk 20 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hkc 384 Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 In the other half of the man cave I have another set up... My favourite right now. Sony TA-N77ES - power amp TA-E77ESD - pre amp And an SL1200mk2 with fluid dampener and Denon high output MC cart.. Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hkc 384 Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 Oh yeah, running MA - Silver 8's on them right now I have to say I love the sound from those monitor audio's ... And you can see my dodgy D.A. White van speakers (yes, still ticking over). Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
seaninbrisbane 697 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Love your Sony TA-N77ES - I've been looking for one for ages, so please let me know if you ever feel like 'moving it on'! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hkc 384 Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 Love your Sony TA-N77ES - I've been looking for one for ages, so please let me know if you ever feel like 'moving it on'! I'm pretty attached to that one . I am selling my TA-N80ES in the next few weeks. Same amp except more caps and no meters. I need to start putting some money toward my next project... A valve amp system Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
seaninbrisbane 697 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 (edited) I'm pretty attached to that one . I am selling my TA-N80ES in the next few weeks. Same amp except more caps and no meters. I need to start putting some money toward my next project... A valve amp system Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk The big VU meters are so cool! I'm doing the opposite to you - I have a tube amp, but am looking to add a SS. Edited July 11, 2015 by seaninbrisbane Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hkc 384 Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 Yeah.... Sooooo purdy!!! . I can sit there and watch them bounce for hours... I think even if I was on the bones of my butt I would keep that amp Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hkc 384 Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 There are some really nice SS amps around. I've had a few now... But the N80/N77 definitely have the power behind them . My N77 has been fully stripped down and rebuilt like new. Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hkc 384 Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 The big VU meters are so cool! I'm doing the opposite to you - I have a tube amp, but am looking to add a SS. What valve amps have you had so far? And what would you recommend? Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
seaninbrisbane 697 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 (edited) What valve amps have you had so far? And what would you recommend? Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk Using a Weston Acoustics Tempest. Sold it a few months ago, then the buyer tried to negotiate on price so I decided to keep it. Glad I did. Where did you source your Sony? Edited July 11, 2015 by seaninbrisbane Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hkc 384 Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 Don't you hate that? So you would recommend the Weston acoustics equip? What sort of price for something like you have? Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
seaninbrisbane 697 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Don't you hate that? So you would recommend the Weston acoustics equip? What sort of price for something like you have? Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk Without hesitation....they are amazing value for money, all hand-built, fantastic value for money. I was also considering an Accuphase P300x - there was one listed on here recently, but I didn't have enough cash at the time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
seaninbrisbane 697 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 http://www.stereo.net.au/forums/index.php?/topic/79226-fs-weston-acoustics-tempest-class-a-pushpull-amplifierheadphone-amplifier-upgraded-nos-tubes/ This is my amp - shame you're over in WA as you could have had a borrow/listen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
seaninbrisbane 697 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 A friend of mine is selling this amp, but not sure how much he's looking for. I don't even know the model name! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hkc 384 Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 Cool, I will add it to my list of amps to check out ! Thanks for the info.. If your heart is set on a TA-N77es go to eBay.de and look there. They come up sometimes and can normally sweet talk them into getting a postage quote even if they are not advertising international shipping. Be warned though, they are super super heavy. My postage was $600.00 Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hkc 384 Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 Cool, I will add it to my list of amps to check out ! Thanks for the info.. If your heart is set on a TA-N77es go to eBay.de and look there. They come up sometimes and can normally sweet talk them into getting a postage quote even if they are not advertising international shipping. Be warned though, they are super super heavy. My postage was $600.00 Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
seaninbrisbane 697 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 My postage was $600.00 Whoa! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hkc 384 Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 (edited) http://www.stereo.net.au/forums/index.php?/topic/79226-fs-weston-acoustics-tempest-class-a-pushpull-amplifierheadphone-amplifier-upgraded-nos-tubes/ This is my amp - shame you're over in WA as you could have had a borrow/listen. Very nice!! Yeah vice versa... Pity, but I think the shipping both ways would cost more than the amps Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk Edited July 11, 2015 by hkc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hkc 384 Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 A friend of mine is selling this amp, but not sure how much he's looking for. I don't even know the model name! DSCF1013 (1).jpgDSCF1014 (1).jpgDSCF1016 (1).jpgDSCF1017 (1).jpg Lol ok ... Looks nice Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
seaninbrisbane 697 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Lol ok ... Looks nice Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk He just asked me to photograph it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hkc 384 Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 This week I picked up a couple of pieces to get my new system started. I decided to grab a Little Bear T10 and a Sony TA-E86B pre amp. I will run one table off the supposedly excellent phono stage with an MC cart (low output) and the other table through the valve phono pre-amp into the auxiliary inputs on the E86B with an MM cart or high output MC cart. Hopefully the postage time won't be crazy. Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hkc 384 Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 Glad I did. Where did you source your Sony? I sourced the N77ES/E77ES from the USA and the N80ES/E2000ESD from Germany. The N77 is 110v (running a step up transformer). The N80 is multi voltage. Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
seaninbrisbane 697 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 I sourced the N77ES/E77ES from the USA and the N80ES/E2000ESD from Germany. The N77 is 110v (running a step up transformer). The N80 is multi voltage. Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk I see they are more commonly found in the USA - any issues running with a step up transformer? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hkc 384 Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 Nope, just have to make sure there is enough wattage... I'm running a 3000w unit with two inputs. Built like a tank too. Yeah, the German ones tend to be multi voltage switched. The N80 tends to be champagne not black Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moderators Kazz 868 Posted July 12, 2015 Moderators Share Posted July 12, 2015 Great setups you have there hkc, very nice. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hkc 384 Posted July 12, 2015 Author Share Posted July 12, 2015 Great setups you have there hkc, very nice. Thanks dude.. I love a work in progress Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eman 1,248 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 So many systems for one man ! Interested in your Little Bear. Did you fget it direct from China ? Any hassles making it work ? Which version is it ? thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hkc 384 Posted July 12, 2015 Author Share Posted July 12, 2015 One man, a woman & two dogs.... . The little bear is still in transit to my house. I will report on how she runs as soon as i get my hands on it. It is the T10-Pro (latest version) and picked it up on eBay from Hong Kong. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hkc 384 Posted July 12, 2015 Author Share Posted July 12, 2015 Latest eBay spending goodness... Time for a spin clean.. My vinyl won't know what hit them... Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Capone 1,420 Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Ive have to get one of those! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hkc 384 Posted July 13, 2015 Author Share Posted July 13, 2015 Can't wait to get started cleaning some new second hand purchases Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Capone 1,420 Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Can't wait to get started cleaning some new second hand purchases They are supposed to make a fair bit of difference Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hkc 384 Posted July 13, 2015 Author Share Posted July 13, 2015 They are supposed to make a fair bit of difference I will report on its effectiveness when it arrives Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eman 1,248 Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 I've got one (PHK brand) that sucks and it's a good thing. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hkc 384 Posted July 13, 2015 Author Share Posted July 13, 2015 (edited) Latest barn find for me... Sony integrated amp sitting under a layer of dust for 10+ years at the in laws.Sony STR-V45 with plenty of dust caked on it... Edited July 16, 2015 by hkc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hkc 384 Posted July 13, 2015 Author Share Posted July 13, 2015 I spent the better part of two days cleaning it with cotton buds and compressed air... Now she's running sweet.. Hooked them up to my "white van" speakers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hkc 384 Posted July 14, 2015 Author Share Posted July 14, 2015 New sofas have arrived for the man cave. Time to sit in retro comfort Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eman 1,248 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Let us know how you get on when the Little Bear arrives. ta. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hkc 384 Posted July 15, 2015 Author Share Posted July 15, 2015 Let us know how you get on when the Little Bear arrives. ta. For sure mate. I'm looking forward to it arriving so I can get my first little taste of an albeit tiny valve amp Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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