My new vinyl setup

[swt61]

Well, sorry, I didn't mean anything disparaging by that remark, I have no problem with (my definition of) the term, 'audiophile'. In fact, I'm not even sure where that little background post came from -- I guess I was just saying I have no idea what the headphone scene back then consisted of.

Oh I didn't think you were being disparaging at all, and took no malice from your post. I was just further expounding on the phrase.

Actually I guess I fall into both categories, because I can be quite happy listening to lesser gear as background music. I"ll always take music over no music no matter the system.

Back then headphones were mostly relegated to the times when blasting the speakers was inappropriate. I never knew anyone who's main system was headphone based. Dedicated headphone amps were unheard of. I think there are several reasons for this. One is that headphones were heavy and hot back then. They were almost, if not all closed designs with pleather pads. Little ear saunas. I think headphones started coming into their own with the introduction of the Senn. HD414, and really took off with the introduction of the Walkman.

Well, I ordered the 'backup' table. Can't wait to try that new cart out.

Sweet!

[philodox]

Yeah, but do you HAVE any of this so called 'lesser gear'?

I'm pretty pumped... if I get/make another set of speakers, I'm gonna have around 5 functional rigs at my new place. Scary.

[Duggeh]

Until you've got more rigs than rooms you're all good. Everyone needs a little bathroom rig, a decent kitchen rig and a meaningful bedroom rig in addition to the main living room rig

[tyrion]

Jay, sweet vinyl rig. Enjoy the analog goodness!

[aerius]

Until you've got more rigs than rooms you're all good.

I beg to differ. How many rigs can you see in this single room?

[Salt Peanuts]

Nice looking rig you got there, Jay. I was actually looking at a similar Marantz receiver recently.

So not to hijack the thread, but anyone here has any experience with Sony PS-X500 table? I've a chance to buy one for ~$50+shipping and it appears to be in decent condition (aside from the missing cover on the start button).

[swt61]

Yeah, but do you HAVE any of this so called 'lesser gear'?

Does an iPod Classic 160Gb count?

[Dusty Chalk]

I see Reference 3A (I think) and Wilson Benesch, but can't name either from the first pic.

Nice rug you've got there, really brings the room together.

[aerius]

I see Reference 3A (I think) and Wilson Benesch, but can't name either from the first pic.

Nice rug you've got there, really brings the room together.

It's not my room, that's the local audio dealer's shop. I wish it was my room though. On the bright side I now own the EAR Acute CD player (below the left turntable in the first picture).

The black Reference 3A is the MM de Capo i and the small red ones on the inside of the Wilson Benesch Discovery is the Dulcet. There's also a pair of Lowthers behind the de Capos.

[Duggeh]

I beg to differ. How many rigs can you see in this single room?

I count 5 if the rack off to the right of the second picture has a set of speakers attatched. I base the designation "rig" on the number of transducers. A set of ESL-57 with a choice of 3 racks, one containing Quad, one containing Naim and one containing Technics, I would consider one big rig.

The Quad rack with a choice of ESL-57s, MMGs, Acoustimass or B&W as transducers, is 4 rigs.

But thats just me.

(Pimp rigs btw )

[Dusty Chalk]

I almost said the black ones were also Reference 3A's, but the slope didn't seem sharp enough...

[postjack]

Jay, I'm loving your vinyl rig. I bet it sounds marvelous.

[philodox]

Jay, sweet vinyl rig. Enjoy the analog goodness!

Oh, I am, never fear. Might have to swap vinyl in the next christmas exchange.

Does an iPod Classic 160Gb count?

Well, according to most of the people in the portable forum on head-fi... yes.

Jay, I'm loving your vinyl rig. I bet it sounds marvelous.

Thanks buddy. It sounds pretty good to me, but I've got a long way to go I'm sure.