newby nw uk , Hello :)

[awol66]

Hello Diyaudio ppl , decided to take the plunge and join after a while lurking and reading, i dont think im going to add a great deal to the level of knowledge which tbh is way beyond me most of the time , you will prob find me reading the various audio for dummies threads or asking for a simplified answer cos thats about my level .
the boring bit , im a middle aged bloke from nw uk (Manchester) , music tastes ... Abba to Zappa (more AC/DC to Zappa tbh )
the less boring bit , the kit : pioneer sa410 amp, pl112d tt ,ct 520 tape ,which is
my origional 80s stereo ,more recently , harmon kardon AVI 200 amp . yamaha kx580 tape , marantz cd67, rega planar p3-24 and for special occaisions , i also run a valve amp , which is based on the leak stereo 20 , with an uprated power supply (ecc83 , el 84 , gz34) built by bluebell audio (promise im not on comission). Small collection of Wharfedale speakers , laser 60 , laser 120 ,chevin (full range)and a couple of others , pair of hempacoustic 6.5 full range in a metronome cab (thanks to frugalhorn site), and the pride of my speaker collection , a pair of vintage Goodmans Triaxioms .

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[Fivetide]

Hi Awol66 0/ Welcome I'm a noob here to but I've picked up alot a great info. Your kit looks fantastic.. you must be a rich northerner to affort that lol

[awol66]

Originally Posted by Fivetide

Hi Awol66 0/ Welcome I'm a noob here to but I've picked up alot a great info. Your kit looks fantastic.. you must be a rich northerner to affort that lol

I was a rich northerner til i bought that lot

[Cal Weldon]

Hello and welcome.

[c2cthomas]

Hello - Awol66 - and Welcome to diyAudio!!!!

That is some nice gear you have there - would I be correct in thinking that you are aware that the Marantz is ripe for all sorts of tweaks....

[awol66]

Hello Cal Weldon and c2cthomas , thanks for the welcome

c2c , the marantz 67 is a replacement for my origional cd63 (which i wore out), and i was hoping to be able to have

that repaired , and perhaps a basic upgrade at the same time , my soldering skill probably only extends to

burning a hole in an important circuit board , so its better if i stick to soldering ends on cables and basic stuff .

I have seen a thread on the boards on the subject of marantz upgrades , and i think 1 of the contributors

is in my area and runs a business performing repairs and upgrades , so if i could jus stop buying speaker drivers and

needing to make cabs to fit em its possible i will be able to use his services

[c2cthomas]

Originally Posted by awol66

so if i could jus stop buying speaker drivers and needing to make cabs to fit em its possible i will be able to use his services

Recognizing that we have a problem is an important first step

[awol66]

Originally Posted by c2cthomas

Recognizing that we have a problem is an important first step

i have a problem ...but it does sound good

[Cal Weldon]

Originally Posted by c2cthomas

Recognizing that we have a problem

No such thing mister!

[c2cthomas]

Originally Posted by Cal Weldon

No such thing mister!

Not a surprising answer from one who's next stop is Margaritaville.