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henrylr

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« on: 26 Jan 2016, 07:25 pm »
Hi all,

I just joined and find the site to have a lot of interesting info and discussions. I've been playing instruments since I was about 7 and have been playing flute in jazz groups for the last 30 years.

I got the stereo equipment bug in the late sixties. I got my first "good" system in 1975 when I bought a Yamaha CA1010 integrated and CT1010 tuner, a dual 1249 TT and Genesis speakers. I later upgraded to an Acurus amp and Aragon 18K Mk II preamp.

My main system now consists of an Aragon 8008bb, Audible Illusion M3a, OPPO 95 player and B&W n803 speakers. The same components also power a pair of B&W P6s for my HT.

My second system is an Adcom gfa 5400, Aragon 18K Mk II and Meridian 506-20 cd player with Sound Dynamics 300Ti speakers. Iv'e replaced the internal crossovers in the P6s and 300Tis with DIY outboard xovers. The outboard xovers use silver PTFE coated wire and hi-end caps. coils and resistors. Interconnects and cables on the second system are upocc silver in PTFE tubing.

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Re: new meber
« Reply #1 on: 26 Jan 2016, 09:19 pm »
Welcome Henry :thumb:

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Re: new meber
« Reply #2 on: 26 Jan 2016, 09:30 pm »
Greetings & Welcome to AC henry  :thumb:

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Re: new meber
« Reply #3 on: 26 Jan 2016, 09:55 pm »
Welcome to AC!

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Re: new meber
« Reply #4 on: 26 Jan 2016, 11:56 pm »
A warm welcome to AudioCircle Mr. Henry

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« Reply #5 on: 27 Jan 2016, 02:09 am »
Welcome to AC  :thumb:

henrylr

Re: new member question
« Reply #6 on: 27 Jan 2016, 07:09 pm »
My second system sounds very good to me, better than my main system which has a better pre-amp, amp and the B&W N803s, however I think the the weak link in the second system is the Adcom gfa 5400. Has anyone compared it with a Bryston or B&K. I would appreciate any thoughts on an appropriate upgrade for the Adcom.

Just a thought on the main system: I believe the weak link are the B&W n803s which have less than good xover components and positioning of coils so I plan to make an outboard xovers for them.

Thanks,
henrylr