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Post by housemartin on Jun 27, 2022 13:28:19 GMT
Hello audioaddicts, My first post on here despite lurking for a while. Oliver and Alan may remember me as I built a BB3 using a pre-populated board that Oli made for me earlier this year. Wonderful phono stage and for me it's as good as I will ever need - I couldn't believe how good it was when I first built it and still it surprises me in the detail it reveals in my record collection. Fantastic design from Alan with some really clever ideas like the parallel jfets in the MC input stage. I'm too embarrassed to post a picture of mine as I unashamedly copied Oli's build down to the same case and O core traffo! Currently looking to buy a decent R-2R ladder DAC. I have tried to buy the Soekris 2541 but have yet to receive any reply from Søren. Of all the forums I have lurked on this one feels most like home  Current stuff... Tannoy Balmorals (Tannoy 12" K series drivers) Radford Revival STA25 - still waiting for this after 7 months! TVC pre amp from SACThailand using their SILK transformers Technics SL1200-GR BB3 phono stage Neil |
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Post by antonio on Jun 27, 2022 13:38:03 GMT
Welcome Neil, don't talk daft, too embarrassed to post a piccie of your BB3, just because you've used the same case as Bigman. What amplifier are you using at present, it could be another year before that Radford arrives (Covid don'tcha know) Anyway let's have a pic of those Tannoys  |
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Post by Bigman80 on Jun 27, 2022 13:59:34 GMT
Hello audioaddicts, My first post on here despite lurking for a while. Oliver and Alan may remember me as I built a BB3 using a pre-populated board that Oli made for me earlier this year. Wonderful phono stage and for me it's as good as I will ever need - I couldn't believe how good it was when I first built it and still it surprises me in the detail it reveals in my record collection. Fantastic design from Alan with some really clever ideas like the parallel jfets in the MC input stage. I'm too embarrassed to post a picture of mine as I unashamedly copied Oli's build down to the same case and O core traffo! Currently looking to buy a decent R-2R ladder DAC. I have tried to buy the Soekris 2541 but have yet to receive any reply from Søren. Of all the forums I have lurked on this one feels most like home Current stuff... Tannoy Balmorals (Tannoy 12" K series drivers) Radford Revival STA25 - still waiting for this after 7 months! TVC pre amp from SACThailand using their SILK transformers Technics SL1200-GR BB3 phono stage Neil Hi Neil, Dont be too embarrassed, it's all good! It's a good case lol We are very pleased to hear that this place feels most like home, and we are glad to have you aboard. R-2R DACs are right at the top of my digital choices as they seem to get it right. Well, nearly right, but never quite as right as vinyl....i best not start that argument again lol. Anyway, dive right in and make yourself at home. Oliver |
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Post by macca on Jun 27, 2022 14:19:49 GMT
welcome Neil - cool system (when you finally get the Radford anyway).
I know Oli only uses the absolute best parts for his builds so if you copied his BB3 build then it's as good as it can be.
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Post by pete on Jun 27, 2022 14:29:23 GMT
Welcome Neil, the BB3 is an amazing phono stage.
Great to have with us
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Post by housemartin on Jun 27, 2022 16:58:02 GMT
Welcome Neil, don't talk daft, too embarrassed to post a piccie of your BB3, just because you've used the same case as Bigman. What amplifier are you using at present, it could be another year before that Radford arrives (Covid don'tcha know) Anyway let's have a pic of those Tannoys  Hey Antonio I do hope you're wrong about the Radford Revival waiting time! I'm currently using a Cambridge Audio A500 (yes I know lol) I'll put some pics up of the Tannoy cabs - they're actually Balmoral DIY copies which I bought from Frank (cooky1257) on PFM I'll put up some pics of the BB3 too Neil |
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Post by edward on Jun 27, 2022 20:56:02 GMT
Nice kit there Neil
Radford and Tannoys work well together. I have Berkeleys and sometimes plumb a Radford Revival STA25 in. Wonderful synergy and it being just right. How are you running the CA A500 with the TVC Pre? Can you bypass the A500 pre stage?
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Post by housemartin on Jun 27, 2022 21:14:34 GMT
Nice kit there Neil Radford and Tannoys work well together. I have Berkeleys and sometimes plumb a Radford Revival STA25 in. Wonderful synergy and it being just right. How are you running the CA A500 with the TVC Pre? Can you bypass the A500 pre stage? Hi Edward, Yes I found a way to bypass the preamp but it's not a decent amp really so I'm a bit frustrated with the wait but I'm sure it'll be worth it. It's interesting how many people are using the Tannoy/Radford combination. But from what you say the Radford isn't your first choice? /Neil |
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Post by edward on Jun 27, 2022 21:44:10 GMT
Nice kit there Neil Radford and Tannoys work well together. I have Berkeleys and sometimes plumb a Radford Revival STA25 in. Wonderful synergy and it being just right. How are you running the CA A500 with the TVC Pre? Can you bypass the A500 pre stage? Hi Edward, Yes I found a way to bypass the preamp but it's not a decent amp really so I'm a bit frustrated with the wait but I'm sure it'll be worth it. It's interesting how many people are using the Tannoy/Radford combination. But from what you say the Radford isn't your first choice? /Neil I have various amps Neil, all first choice which is why I keep them. They just give different flavours so I switch things around to suit the mood. I'll never give up on Radfords. I have a relationship with them going back decades. I do hope that Will gets to build yours soon. You will not be disappointed. The SACT outfit in Thailand looks interesting. How did you come across them? |
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Post by optical on Jun 27, 2022 22:14:41 GMT
Hi Neil,
apologies for late welcome there, been a rather busy day one way or another.
Some good pedigree you have there for sure and no doubt you'll fit right in.
Welcome and have some fun.
Chris
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Post by Bigman80 on Jun 27, 2022 22:52:53 GMT
I'm impressed they have released this information: www.sacthailand.com/transformer_mc.htmlI like a company that doesn't hide from the truth, but would rather embrace it and give an honest insight into their wares. |
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Post by optical on Jun 27, 2022 23:26:28 GMT
I'm impressed they have released this information: www.sacthailand.com/transformer_mc.htmlI like a company that doesn't hide from the truth, but would rather embrace it and give an honest inspight into their wares. Had a Minute EL34 amp for a while, superb little thing. Nowt wrong with the SQ at all but wanted a remote and a little more power. Drove my ESL 57's very well though, also a really nice match with horns. |
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Post by hifinutt on Jul 5, 2022 18:52:00 GMT
Welcome Neil, don't talk daft, too embarrassed to post a piccie of your BB3, just because you've used the same case as Bigman. What amplifier are you using at present, it could be another year before that Radford arrives (Covid don'tcha know) Anyway let's have a pic of those Tannoys Yes always lovely to see pics of tannoys. I used to live extremely near the tannoy factory in West Norwood. Now I have them and speakers made in Dulwich |
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Post by radfordrevival on Jul 5, 2022 19:55:36 GMT
The amp will be done shortly.
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Post by misterc on Sept 7, 2022 17:19:15 GMT
Hello Neil Good bunch around here even if the are slightly deluded about vinyl  but we cant agree on everything otherwise it would lemmings central!
I have zero intrest in these personal, do not sell them, however have had one on 'test' for while now and its surpringly good given I'm not a fan of chifi!
The Gustard R26 is nothing like the X260 pro (thankfully) and its really musical, and fun to listen to with zero grain/ I have put three people Soekris way in the last month he hasn't reply to any of them they are not amused seems like you are suffering the same fate.
Tony
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Post by robbiegong on Sept 7, 2022 19:38:47 GMT
Welcome Neil, hope you get stuck in and enjoy |
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Post by mayebaza on Sept 26, 2022 19:44:18 GMT
Welcome Neil enjoy the ride👍🏿
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but we cant agree on everything otherwise it would lemmings central!