Just arrived... Wooster, Ohio

WooLeeAudio

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Just arrived... Wooster, Ohio
« on: 15 Apr 2026, 01:48 pm »
Hello all!

I registered for Audio Circle a long time ago, but I'm just now starting to use the site.  I'm from Wooster Ohio and a fan of Tannoy, Garrard, pretty much anything audio vintage or modern.  I'm not affiliated with Wooster Vintage Audio but I'm a regular visitor and a friend of Brian the owner.  My current setup is a Woodsong Audio Garrard 401 with Jelco 750B and a Zu Audio 301 cartridge,  restored Yamaha C4 preamp, NOSValves VRD Stereo amp, (Also have restored Heathkit W5M Monoblocks) which I switch out occasionally,  Tannoy XT8F speakers and will be picking up some Tannoy Belvederes with Gold 15s on Saturday.  I have a set of restore HPD385 drivers that I plan on using in the Belvederes eventually. 

I'm looking forward to exploring the site and getting to know everyone.  (I'm Gridslayer on Audiokarma)

Mike


WooLeeAudio

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Re: Just arrived... Wooster, Ohio
« Reply #1 on: 15 Apr 2026, 03:08 pm »
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Re: Just arrived... Wooster, Ohio
« Reply #2 on: 15 Apr 2026, 08:53 pm »
Welcome, this is a nice rack.
What is the tube amp on the left ?
How it sound ?

toocool4

Re: Just arrived... Wooster, Ohio
« Reply #3 on: 15 Apr 2026, 09:11 pm »
Welcome to AudioCircle WooLeeAudio

Phil A

Re: Just arrived... Wooster, Ohio
« Reply #4 on: 15 Apr 2026, 10:54 pm »
Welcome!

WooLeeAudio

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Re: Just arrived... Wooster, Ohio
« Reply #5 on: 16 Apr 2026, 01:07 pm »
The rack is made by Butcher Block Acoustics

https://butcherblockacoustics.com/collections/rigidrackplus-4-shelf-rack-extended-shelf-spacing/products/rigidrackplus-4-shelf-rack-1-thick-solid-walnut-shelves-1-walnut-legs?variant=42333990322291

The amp was made by Craig Ostby out of Michigan USA.  NOSVALVES VRD Stereo.  It can operate in both triode and ultralinear mode, switchable on the fly!  Each output KT88 tube can be individually biased.  There are monoblocks out there  but Craig does not make amps anymore.  He does restorations on mostly Scott tube amps but other amps as well.

https://nosvalves.com/




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Re: Just arrived... Wooster, Ohio
« Reply #6 on: 16 Apr 2026, 05:01 pm »
Greetings & Welcome to AC Mike  :thumb:   Nice setup.  8)