Toby's System

Gilbodavid, those old tuners can be real treasures. Happy hunting! John's thread is a lot of fun and keeps tempting me to try a Decca--Lenco setup just to hear it. Thanks for sharing your impressio...

posted over 19 years ago

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Toby's System

Thanks for the kind word! It's true, the TEAC deck is 80% a visual item. However my job is teaching second language English and I do sometimes need to make recordings for students, who only have ca...

posted over 19 years ago

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Toby's System

Psychic, thanks for dropping by. No, I don't actually think the T-1 is at the same level as the Klyne.What the Yamaha does have in common with the Klyne is value for money. This particular ...

posted almost 20 years ago

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What do I need to upgrade now???

Nrchy, my system started out the same way. It was supposed to be a budget system. (It's all my buddies' fault things went this far.)I don't know what brings you to think of going the other ...

posted almost 20 years ago

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What do I need to upgrade now???

Nrchy, my system started out the same way. It was supposed to be a budget system. (It's all my buddies' fault things went this far.)I don't know what brings you to think of going the other ...

posted almost 20 years ago

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cheap and simple stereo system

Emil, you put your finger right on it: that's the fun! Not great sound, not fine components, but both of these _at bargain prices_!I get a great thrill out of the lullaby system in my bedro...

posted almost 20 years ago

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What do I need to upgrade now???

It could go that way for me too, dear sir. If so, I too would part with amp and speakers before sources. The TT will still sound good through a boom box.Makes me think of a science fiction ...

posted almost 20 years ago

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What do I need to upgrade now???

It could go that way for me too, dear sir. If so, I too would part with amp and speakers before sources. The TT will still sound good through a boom box.Makes me think of a science fiction ...

posted almost 20 years ago

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What do I need to upgrade now???

I have a Klyne preamp myself, an SK-5A (with built-in phono), and I couldn't agree more about musicality. (I would say your rack looks real nice too, but that wouldn't be very original.)You...

posted almost 20 years ago

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What do I need to upgrade now???

I have a Klyne preamp myself, an SK-5A (with built-in phono), and I couldn't agree more about musicality. (I would say your rack looks real nice too, but that wouldn't be very original.)You...

posted almost 20 years ago

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Toby's System

I regret to say I haven't had the pleasure of hearing a current Klyne preamp. If anyone else would care to answer this one, I would be interested. ( Interested in an academic sort of way, since a 7...

posted about 20 years ago

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Toby's System

I agree, a T1 is a very good deal. I can't claim credit for the choice, it was a friend's recommendation. I'm glad you like yours; I think I'll try to turn mine on a bit more often.I like t...

posted about 20 years ago

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Toby's System

"Sweet" is a good word for the system's sound--thanks!I do very little serious listening to radio. I've only heard this tuner bring in a live concert once, so most of the time wha...

posted about 20 years ago

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Janos's gear in France

I can't help agreeing enthusiastically with Albert Porter.Your difficulty with dedicated lines reminds me of the stories I've heard about getting any construction done in France. I've had g...

posted over 20 years ago

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cheap and simple stereo system

About walls behind heads--every time I've tried this the image and soundstage have suffered. As a general rule I think it is not a good idea to have your listening chair close to the back wall. Onl...

posted over 20 years ago

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I like it anyway

Ooooh that looks wonnderful. Thanks for the pics, may your friends keep you safe from digital.

posted over 20 years ago

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I like it anyway

Uh-huh. I'd like it too. What's this "anyway", anyway ? What's not to like ?Me2 for the pics.

posted over 20 years ago

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Need some advise

May I humbly agree with you and the other guys, the preamp should go first, but IMO it's a neck-and-neck race with the CD player.Never mind balanced cables for now, get a good equipment mat...

posted almost 22 years ago

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