Horns are Fun

by roundsound on Budget Minded
System
Technics w/ re-wired RB-300 & AT-OC9 MLii
Turntable w/ Phonomena
DIY Record Cleaner

Description

Moved to the Horn world with great results. Loving the Altec VOTT sound with the Altec Valencia 846B
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    • Technics SP-10 mkII
    Nice for the price, what ever you may pay.
    • Rega RB-300 Re-wired
    Silver rewired with Cardas clips, smooth sound and detail. Using a Mitchell VTA also, not on the fly but good enough if you plan to set and forget.
    • Audio-Technica USA AT-0C9 MLII
    Excellent detail, a little analytical but very nice and can't be beat for the price.
    • Musical Surroundings Phonomena
    A very flexible phono pre-amp that can match any cartridge. Maybe not the very best in phono sections but can't be beat at used prices.
    • Endler Audio 5 Input Passive
    Silver wired, 5 input passive pre-amp with 24 step silver wired stepped attenuator. Exceptional detail and clarity if you can go passive.
    • First Watt Clone F3
    Just enough power for a 97db horn. Sweet sounding low distortion amp paired with the 846b makes for a truly amazing sound for jazz, most rock and classical.
    • Altec Lansing 846b
    Found second hand for a good price
    • Supra Ply 3.4
    Great sounding cable at the most I'd pay per foot
    • DIY DNM Eichmann Bullet
    Solid core, low mass, detailed and musical. If you are in a low RF environment get yourself some

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You made some really nice choices with this system (SP10, Valencias). Congrats! How does the F3 play with the Valencias? Is there a nice dynamic and energetic sound or is it laid back? I'm thinking about trying a F3.

I have Model 19s and Valencias with a couple SETs.

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