Yes, Barkingside is just for humour as these have been modded.... Also, I've used many step up transformers and none have been equal in my system to the Hashimoto's.... Regards...

starboy1 March 13, 2016 17:37

Hello Starboy 1,

I've heard of most Tannoy speakers, but Barkingside is a new one on me. I'm going to have to assume that it is a humorous name for custom built speakers.

I built a custom 150 liter pair of enclosures for my HPD 315 drivers, but never thought of naming them. I think I've missed the boat.

With those beautiful amps, Shindo preamp, and Garrard 301 (mine is a custom made 401), I am positive you are enjoying very fine sounds on this system.

Enjoy.
Regards,
Dan

islandmandan January 05, 2015 20:19

Hi, saw that you replaced the tx103 with the hashimoto and then you added the TX1003 silver instead. Could you share what's your experience with these step ups? I am looking to use a denon103 and my preference is for a silver based step up but read that the hashimotos are really good as well; so in a bit of a dilemma.

Thanks so much.

chaccone January 05, 2015 15:35

System edited: Denon 103S and Stevens & Billington TX1003 Silver step up added.

starboy1 July 05, 2010 18:40

System edited: MAG Audio Ribbons departed.

starboy1 April 12, 2010 21:48

System edited: EMT XSD-15, Chord SPA-1032 & Kiseki step up retired.

starboy1 April 01, 2010 16:29

System edited: Tannoy Barkingside speakers replaced by Mark II 15 inch.

starboy1 December 25, 2009 12:43

System edited: Ortofon SPU now departed.

starboy1 May 30, 2009 17:44

System edited: Stevens & Billington 103 transformers replaced by the Hashimoto HM-3 which are a better match to the Mantis and superb sounding. Yamaha hard drive recorder with Western Electric line transformer added and the best digital toy in my opininon for a vinyl analogue head.

starboy1 December 06, 2008 15:44

System edited: Chord SPA 1032 amplifier replacing EAR 509 Anniversary. Western Electric Line Transformer added. Blue Angel Mantis cartridge in and Shelter 901 out.

starboy1 October 15, 2008 22:41

System edited: Blue Angel Mantis Snakewood Ruby Titanium moving coil cartridge added.

starboy1 September 08, 2008 15:55

System edited: Turner A500 and Canford 20-312 studio monitor amplifiers added.

starboy1 May 09, 2008 19:44

System edited: Stevens & Billington TX-103 step up transformer added.

starboy1 March 29, 2008 17:37

System edited: Denon 102 mono added.

starboy1 November 05, 2007 20:27

System edited: Rauna Leira speakers passed on to a friend so as to keep them in the firm.

starboy1 October 24, 2007 14:36

System edited: Leak Stereo 20 valve amplifier added.

starboy1 April 09, 2007 08:12

System edited: UME PLUM monoblock valve amplifiers added. Sony XL-44 cartridge removed. Denon 103R added. EMT: glass platter added. Current loft set up changed.

starboy1 December 20, 2006 17:48

System edited: Gamma battery step up and M.F.D. Anaconda step up transformer added.

starboy1 November 25, 2006 10:18

Dewald

Thanks for the comment and yes the PYE's are hard to find, the few that appear will mostly head to the Far-East.

Trying to keep audio fun with an eclectic mix of gear and staying away from marketing hype and audio stores.

Trust your ears and tweak it til' you dig it is all I can say.

starboy1 October 14, 2006 11:10

This is one of the most impressive and interesting systems that I have seen in a very long time.
What a generous collection of vintage equipment - amazing!
The PYE mono amps is probably very rare hey? Don't ever let them go!!!

Kind regards,
Dewald Visser

dewald_visser October 11, 2006 21:06

System edited: EMT XSD-15 Van den Hul tipped cartridge added to analogue set up.

starboy1 October 11, 2006 10:43

System edited: Sony XL-44 cartridge added to system.

starboy1 August 12, 2006 11:35

There really is no comparison between the two as they have both been set-up for different roles.

The EMT I wanted to move the line forward. I had the arm Cardas wired with a standard universal fitting and the deck stripped and isolated on an air platform. The reasoning was to make the deck more 'audiophile' and less broadcast to run a Shelter 901 on her. I was never really that impressed with the standard EMT set-ups so I wanted drop it different. Now the EMT gives out all the information that the various cartridges I have tried possess without its own broadcast signature sound but it is 'dynamic' as idlers are.

The 301 is all about its own classic 60's signature musicality with the Series 1 arm and the Ortofon SPU Garrott Brothers cartridge. There is no audionervosa when hearing her. It all about hearing music instead of me 'listening' for things. It's a fantastic deck that has the ability to have me drawing out more records to play and for that reason alone I have to give it credit.

Best rgds

starboy1 June 06, 2006 21:03

Hello,

I wonder if you could share your thoughts regarding the Garrard vs. the EMT. I know of very few people who have both.

Thanks,

David

hornblower June 06, 2006 18:49

System edited: Well Tempered Classic now repalced by Garrard 301 and SME 3009 Series 1 arm which will soon have a bronze knife edge bearing. PYE HF12 12 watt monoblocks have been aqcuired to complement the Tannoys and are superb using two triode Mullard ECC33's and KT66's.

starboy1 June 03, 2006 09:01