Hey everyone! Long time reader, first time poster! So much knowledge here it's awesome, not to mention Papa Pass!
I'm a big vintage audio fan and almost 100% vinyl. Have a few old Thorens kicking around in various states of restoration / hot rodding (TD150, 160 and 124). Got into tube gear a few years back and built a couple amps and a phonostage. Current set up is a 2A3 SET around 3.5W into some Altec 604Gs with hot rodded autotransformer crossovers. Really love getting into the DIY scene these past few years - always enjoyed fixing and lightly modifying my own gear but building from scratch has been awesome! IMO there's no better way to get this level of sound without spending 6 figures.
Decided to take a side step from my tube builds and built my first ACA last week. Loving it! This thing really has some heart - so sweet and transparent with a touch of that tubey goodness but a bit more oomph down low that I sometimes miss with the all tube gear. Looking forward to being a part of the group! Cheers everyone and happy building / listening 🙂
I'm a big vintage audio fan and almost 100% vinyl. Have a few old Thorens kicking around in various states of restoration / hot rodding (TD150, 160 and 124). Got into tube gear a few years back and built a couple amps and a phonostage. Current set up is a 2A3 SET around 3.5W into some Altec 604Gs with hot rodded autotransformer crossovers. Really love getting into the DIY scene these past few years - always enjoyed fixing and lightly modifying my own gear but building from scratch has been awesome! IMO there's no better way to get this level of sound without spending 6 figures.
Decided to take a side step from my tube builds and built my first ACA last week. Loving it! This thing really has some heart - so sweet and transparent with a touch of that tubey goodness but a bit more oomph down low that I sometimes miss with the all tube gear. Looking forward to being a part of the group! Cheers everyone and happy building / listening 🙂
Think the ACA is good? (it is, no question)
Wait till you build an Alpeh J or F5m...
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Glad to have you here! The adventure is just beginning.
Wait till you build an Alpeh J or F5m...
😎
Glad to have you here! The adventure is just beginning.
