Intro of Fredfi to the Audio Cicle

Fredfi · « **on:** 12 Aug 2021, 03:15 pm »

Hello all!
This is Fredfi and I am new to the circle but have been a frequent visitor.
I am a audio guy since the early 70’s.
A longtime Maggie fan (currently .7) and am interested in Spatial Audio.
Other equipment: Arcam FMJ A19 integrated, VPI Traveler w/AT cartridge, Marantz 6006 CD Player, Sony XDR F1HD Tuner,
Various cables.
Looking forward to hearing and conversing with everyone!

FullRangeMan · « **Reply #1 on:** 12 Aug 2021, 05:00 pm »

Welcome to AC

Phil A · « **Reply #2 on:** 12 Aug 2021, 05:43 pm »

Welcome!

Craig B · « **Reply #3 on:** 12 Aug 2021, 07:51 pm »

Welcome! I'm a Maggie fan as well, also with .7s, though I started with MG-1s in 1978. Other common makes between us: VPI (Scout with an Ortofon 2M Bronze) and Marantz (SACD 30n).

ArthurDent · « **Reply #4 on:** 12 Aug 2021, 10:33 pm »

Greetings & Welcome to AC Fredfi

Fredfi · « **Reply #5 on:** 13 Aug 2021, 11:09 am »

I Thank All of you who welcomed me

FullRangeMan · « **Reply #6 on:** 13 Aug 2021, 11:52 pm »

Hi Fred,
What are your impressions on the Sony XDR F1HD Tuner ?

Fredfi · « **Reply #7 on:** 14 Aug 2021, 11:48 am »

My impression is it is a great tuner!
Some minor quibbles are it gets hot easily (fixed by raising it on corks Drambuie works best HaHa)!
Also it is so small and light cables can be a bit hard to connect without the tuner moving around.

Overall good sound and reception!