Mostly vintage system

by harhau on Budget Minded

Description

Here is my humble system. I have put off any major upgrades until I upgrade to a house where I can put speakers on the floor. I find myself spinning more and more vinyl. I have a Dual CS-714Q in the works that I will test against my tweaked SL-1200mk2. Any comments?
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    • Denon DCD-595
    Denon DCD-595
    • Technics SL-1200 mkII
    Technics SL-1200mk2 with KAB tonearm fluid damper
    • KAB USA SL1200mk2 fluid damper
    A great tweak that improves tracking
    • Denon DL-160
    My favorite cartridge so far.
    • Shure M97xE
    Shure M97xE Cartridge
    • Grado Prestige Blue
    Grado Prestige Blue Cartridge
    • Pioneer SA-8500
    Nice solid performer with a silver face. 2 x 65 W
    • Pioneer SX-1010
    Sweet sounding 70s receiver. 2 x 110 W
    • Akai X-200D
    A nice performer. My son loves watching the reels spin.
    • Quad ESL-63
    I have lusted for these (and Apogees) for a couple of decades. Bought these in very good condition for USD 1000. By far the most expensive item in my system. I guess I am a speaker first guy.
    • Quad 303
    Nice compact no-fuss power amp.
    • Technics EPC 300 MC
    Low low output MC (0.1 mV). Very detailed but lacking in bass.
    • Technics SU-300MC
    Battery powered step-up amplifier. Very quiet.

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Update: I have upgraded my house and I am surprised at the improvement in sound that $400 000++ can bring! Seriously, now I have space for the Quad ESL-63 (I never managed to fit them into a bookshelf...) in a semi-dedicated room in the basement. The room has wall-to-wall carpeting and wooden panels on the wall, which - I believe - is really good acoustically.

- Harald

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