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Joey_V · 17 February 2008, 04:09 AM

As many of you know, multiple hobbies accompany the watch hobby... so I'm just wondering who else in here are audiophiles!

Post pics and describe your system if you can!

the_atom · 17 February 2008, 04:19 AM

hi,
at home i have a linn majik system
and on the road i use an ipod 160GB, ray samuels tomahawk and getting a pair of UE11's

Welshwatchman · 17 February 2008, 04:39 AM

I used to be into hi-fi for quite a few years.

I started with a Linn Basik / K5, Myst TMA3, Tannoy Jupiter in 1990.

Quietly upgraded turntables through Manticore Mantra, Sondek Ittok, Michell Gyrodek SM IV, Orbe (DC) SME V (rewired/modded) with Lyra Helikon and a modified Michell ISO HR MC phono stage, sat on a bespoke Townsend sink, handmade by Max.

My preamp was a Chord CPA 4000, power amp SPM4000 and Audiophysics Caldera loudspeakers, CD was the hefty Copland 289,wiring by Nordost Valhalla throughout, power cables were RA Silver Classics.

I had a pretty large record collection and that was my "hobby" though I was working away so much I didn't have much time to chill out with the music.

I had a mishap on a work project resulting in a degree of of loss of hearing in my left ear and decided to downgrade to a more modest system.

This downgrade funded my 116718 GMT C. I then downgraded my "downgraded" system which funded a Zenith Chrono and a COSC 14060m.

I now never use my downstairs hi-fi. I have a X-fi Plat PC Soundcard with superior op amps that I fitted and a pair of HD650 headphones.

I listen to lossless digital music and plan to sell some of my rarer LPs to fund the next Rolex.

I can't place any pictures at the moment. The Chord amps looked spectacular on their Integra legs.

Here is a library pic of the Chord Power amp. It weighed about 120lbs and the pre amp wasn't much lighter.

boa2 · 17 February 2008, 04:39 AM

1978 Klipschorns (modified), George Wright AU-15 push/pull 15W triode amplifiers, and now running from a hard drive -> Squeezebox -> Need new DAC.

mistral · 17 February 2008, 04:54 AM

Quad ESL and Dahlquist subs...bi-amped
Tandberg TD 20A tape recorder

Terry Newton · 17 February 2008, 05:01 AM

I have all Denon and Nakamichi equipment. My speakers are Polk's and Jamo's. Not of the caliber of tubed amplification but does the job.

I don't have the money for all of my hobbies.

Any rich person need an heir

?

Terry Newton

Goodwatch · 17 February 2008, 05:15 AM

Well, part of my former setup consisted of (mind you, 1980s):

SytemDek II with Mission 774 arm and Kiseki Blue cartridge, Siltech rewired,
l' Audiophile 'Le Valve' pre-amp, replace by a Krell PAM-1,
l' Audiophile Class A power-amp, 2 x 20 Watt at 8 Ohm, 2 x 40 at 4 Ohm, 1.5 Farad capacitors.

I'm a great fan of early Mark Levinson equipment but wouldn't sniff at the stuff made by Madrigal now either

Langley · 18 February 2008, 07:08 AM

Vandersteen 3A Signature Speakers
Vandersteen 2Wq sub
PSE Studio SL Preamp
PSE Mark V Monoblock Amps
California Audio Labs Icon Mk II CD Player
VPI Mk IV Turntable with Sumiko Blue Point Special Cartridge
Magnum Dynalab FT 101A FM Tuner with F 205 Signal Sleuth Antenna Amp

17 February 2008, 04:09 AM	#1
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	Calling all audiophiles! As many of you know, multiple hobbies accompany the watch hobby... so I'm just wondering who else in here are audiophiles! Post pics and describe your system if you can! __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

17 February 2008, 04:39 AM	#3
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	I used to be into hi-fi for quite a few years. I started with a Linn Basik / K5, Myst TMA3, Tannoy Jupiter in 1990. Quietly upgraded turntables through Manticore Mantra, Sondek Ittok, Michell Gyrodek SM IV, Orbe (DC) SME V (rewired/modded) with Lyra Helikon and a modified Michell ISO HR MC phono stage, sat on a bespoke Townsend sink, handmade by Max. My preamp was a Chord CPA 4000, power amp SPM4000 and Audiophysics Caldera loudspeakers, CD was the hefty Copland 289,wiring by Nordost Valhalla throughout, power cables were RA Silver Classics. I had a pretty large record collection and that was my "hobby" though I was working away so much I didn't have much time to chill out with the music. I had a mishap on a work project resulting in a degree of of loss of hearing in my left ear and decided to downgrade to a more modest system. This downgrade funded my 116718 GMT C. I then downgraded my "downgraded" system which funded a Zenith Chrono and a COSC 14060m. I now never use my downstairs hi-fi. I have a X-fi Plat PC Soundcard with superior op amps that I fitted and a pair of HD650 headphones. I listen to lossless digital music and plan to sell some of my rarer LPs to fund the next Rolex. I can't place any pictures at the moment. The Chord amps looked spectacular on their Integra legs. Here is a library pic of the Chord Power amp. It weighed about 120lbs and the pre amp wasn't much lighter. __________________ ..33

17 February 2008, 04:54 AM	#5
mistral "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: GMT-5 YKZ Posts: 285	Vintage Macs and various signal processors... Quad ESL and Dahlquist subs...bi-amped Tandberg TD 20A tape recorder

17 February 2008, 05:15 AM	#7
Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	Well, part of my former setup consisted of (mind you, 1980s): SytemDek II with Mission 774 arm and Kiseki Blue cartridge, Siltech rewired, l' Audiophile 'Le Valve' pre-amp, replace by a Krell PAM-1, l' Audiophile Class A power-amp, 2 x 20 Watt at 8 Ohm, 2 x 40 at 4 Ohm, 1.5 Farad capacitors. I'm a great fan of early Mark Levinson equipment but wouldn't sniff at the stuff made by Madrigal now either __________________ Member# 127

17 February 2008, 04:19 AM	#2
the_atom "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: . Watch: 16610,16710,116519 Posts: 122	hi, at home i have a linn majik system and on the road i use an ipod 160GB, ray samuels tomahawk and getting a pair of UE11's

17 February 2008, 05:01 AM	#6
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	I have all Denon and Nakamichi equipment. My speakers are Polk's and Jamo's. Not of the caliber of tubed amplification but does the job. I don't have the money for all of my hobbies. Any rich person need an heir ? Terry Newton

18 February 2008, 07:08 AM	#8
Langley Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 41	Vandersteen 3A Signature Speakers Vandersteen 2Wq sub PSE Studio SL Preamp PSE Mark V Monoblock Amps California Audio Labs Icon Mk II CD Player VPI Mk IV Turntable with Sumiko Blue Point Special Cartridge Magnum Dynalab FT 101A FM Tuner with F 205 Signal Sleuth Antenna Amp

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