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Topic: New to Forum
Posted By: jimf
Subject: New to Forum
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2016 at 7:33pm
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Hello All, I am new to the forum and was steered this way to Graham's site and products from another UK person who works with turntables and cartridges/stylus. I am in the process of upgrading my phono pre amps and am looking forward to learning from everyone on here. I am on a few other forums, but this to me seems to be more friendly and geared almost family like with the atmosphere. Again, looking forward to meeting and learning a few people and things. Jim |
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Posted By: ICL1P
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2016 at 7:38pm
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Welcome Jim. It's a good place. Ask some questions and you're sure to get some useful answers. ------------- Ifor ===== Reflex M & ACCESSION M, CuSat50, Majestic DAC, a Proprius pair. |
Posted By: jimf
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2016 at 7:47pm
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Looking forward to learning about phono pres and cables. I have 2 phono pres I am looking to upgrade, 2 Cambridge Audio 551P's and was told by Graham to come over here and sign up, so here I am. My equipment is below on my 2 channel set up for my turntables. ------------- 2 Channel Equipment: Dual 701 w/ Stanton 881S MKII D81S stylus, Dual 1229Q w/ Shure V15 III and SAS VN35E Jico stylus, Class A SEP, Class A SET, Yaqin MC-10L Integrated, Klipsch Forte II Speakers |
Posted By: morris_minor
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2016 at 7:56pm
Another welcome from me, Jim.  We're a friendly lot in this corner of the web! I see you have some nice vintage turntables and cartridges  - you've definitely come to the right place for equipment to make these sing . . ------------- Bob Majestic DAC/pre-amp Accession MC/Enigma, Accession MM, Reflex M, Elevator EXP, Era Gold V Solo ULDE, Novo, Lautus USB and digital, Libran balanced, CuSat50 2 x Proprius + Spatia/Spatia Links |
Posted By: BAK
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2016 at 11:45pm
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Welcome aboard Jim. We are always glad to have new members. I just PM'd you. ------------- Bruce AT-14SA, Pickering XV-15, Hana EL, Technics SL-1600MK2, Lautus, Majestic DAC, Technics SH-8055 spectrum analyzer, Eminence Beta8A custom cabs; Proprius & Reflex M or C, Enjoy Life your way! |
Posted By: BAK
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2016 at 11:59pm
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Hi All, I am cleaning up and rebuilding my computer today. If I do not respond so quickly, it may be that I haven't got it up and running yet. I just got on now to check messages and such while the computer is in pieces on the table. (Also, I am testing the circuit functions inside.) Be back soon! ------------- Bruce AT-14SA, Pickering XV-15, Hana EL, Technics SL-1600MK2, Lautus, Majestic DAC, Technics SH-8055 spectrum analyzer, Eminence Beta8A custom cabs; Proprius & Reflex M or C, Enjoy Life your way! |
Posted By: Jimbob
Date Posted: 26 Feb 2016 at 7:03pm
| Hi, surprise, I am new to the forum but not to Graham Slee products. Delighted to have joined, I just need to figure out how to buy through the membership and I can start to support GS with my own gear! |
Posted By: Martin1
Date Posted: 27 Feb 2016 at 12:44am
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Welcome JIMBOB ,you need to do some more posts ,to gain more points ,to lower the cost . you can get the prices , by clicking on the patch ,top right gsp hifi etc and follow links . Martin ------------- Novo Solo SRGII PSU1 Cusat 50 Senn:250 Senn: 540II & Big Wish List |
Posted By: Jimbob
Date Posted: 27 Feb 2016 at 12:48am
| Cheers Martin, Just figured it out a bit back and placed an order, but grateful for a reply! |
Posted By: Graham Slee
Date Posted: 27 Feb 2016 at 6:35pm
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Hi Jim - we've just introduced coupon codes - take a look at this topic: http://audio-forum.gspaudio.co.uk/membership-discount-coupons_topic2834.html - http://audio-forum.gspaudio.co.uk/membership-discount-coupons_topic2834.html http://%20audio-forum.gspaudio.co.uk/membership-discount-coupons_topic2834_post42452.html#42452 - ------------- That none should be able to park up and enjoy the view without a smartphone and the knowledge in how to use apps |
Posted By: jmielar
Date Posted: 22 Aug 2019 at 4:41pm
| New to this forum. I am interested in the ASSENCCION MC PHONO STAGE. I understand, reading on the www, that this is an atypical approach and design. Any experienced comments on this phono preamp? jmielar |
Posted By: BAK
Date Posted: 22 Aug 2019 at 5:07pm
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jmielar, I have sent you another PM about this and your loaner request. Bruce Here to help ------------- Bruce AT-14SA, Pickering XV-15, Hana EL, Technics SL-1600MK2, Lautus, Majestic DAC, Technics SH-8055 spectrum analyzer, Eminence Beta8A custom cabs; Proprius & Reflex M or C, Enjoy Life your way! |
Posted By: BAK
Date Posted: 22 Aug 2019 at 5:12pm
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For a more current description see Graham's newest post about " It can take 100 posts on the forum to get to "3 stars" (CLAD-level-3) for 10%.
------------- Bruce AT-14SA, Pickering XV-15, Hana EL, Technics SL-1600MK2, Lautus, Majestic DAC, Technics SH-8055 spectrum analyzer, Eminence Beta8A custom cabs; Proprius & Reflex M or C, Enjoy Life your way! |
Posted By: mhamilton
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2019 at 2:19am
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Hi All, I'm Mike, new to Forum today as I've decided its time to do some changes in the system. I'm a fan of dynamics and fully extended bass, precision imaging and the ever elusive psycho-acoustic-holographic effect. (Sound familiar?) Turntable is Michell Orbe SE. SME-V arm and Benz Micro Glider SM. Have been really happy with all this. My old amp (Pass X350 gen1) and pre-amp (Spectral DMC-20) are going away since I've been auditioning newer equipment that seems like it will be refreshing change and also consumes way less electricity. So I'm trying out the Benchmark Amp and DAC3 with pre-amp. Hence the need for a new phono-pre. Speakers are Dunlavy SC-V. In the past I've done a lot of home brew, from cables to power supplies and other tweaks. Looking forward to reviving some of these activities also. Thinking about rebuilding the Dunlavy crossovers with superior components next.
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Posted By: BAK
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2019 at 3:13am
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"Speakers are Dunlavy SC-V." Those are some very impressive speakers! I just read their specs and the design theory of acoustic phase alignment. They must have very rich bass response, too. These babies are very much worth refurbishing the crossovers. Too bad Dunlavy Audio Labs went out of business in 2002. ------------- Bruce AT-14SA, Pickering XV-15, Hana EL, Technics SL-1600MK2, Lautus, Majestic DAC, Technics SH-8055 spectrum analyzer, Eminence Beta8A custom cabs; Proprius & Reflex M or C, Enjoy Life your way! |
Posted By: Aussie Mick
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2019 at 3:21am
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That turnatable and those speakers deserve something really great. Get a loan of the Accession phono pre and I’m sure you’ll be impressed! Mick. ------------- Rega RP8 - Apheta 2 - Accession MC Enigma PS -Solo ULDE (Focal Utopia) - PS Audio M700 - Fical Kanta No2 |
Posted By: RichW
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2019 at 1:28pm
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Hi Mike, The Accession should be very well suited to the sound you're after & will complement your superb player. As Mick says - give one a try on the loan scheme. ------------- Majestic/Enigma, Accession MM & MC. |
Posted By: Fatmangolf
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2019 at 7:39pm
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Welcome to the HFC forum Mike. ------------- Jon Open mind and ears whilst owning GSP Genera, Accession M, Accession MC, Elevator EXP, Solo ULDE, Proprius amps, Cusat50 cables, Lautus digital cable, Spatia cables and links, and a Majestic DAC. |
Posted By: Kent Phil 1967
Date Posted: 22 Oct 2019 at 11:37am
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Hi all, I am a newbie so please be kind!!! At present I have 3 GS headphone amps. The Voyager was my first purchase (was using a USB DAC - non GS) but wanted a volume knob!!!! Well I was that impressed I bought a Novo for my bedroom set up and a Solo SRG ii for my main (mostly N##M) set up. Both have PSU 1 power supplies!!! I am now in the process of getting a Slee interconnect for my Solo...... Think I may need to purchase a Din Breakout cable first!!!! Finally a big shout out to John Cadman who has been really helpful about me recent and future purchases.... Really grest customer service!!! Nice one....
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Posted By: rootjoose
Date Posted: 27 Oct 2019 at 9:49am
| Hello all new to the forum and I am looking for help and advise on selecting a new phono pre amp as I find my rega fono mk3 a bit laid back. |
Posted By: morris_minor
Date Posted: 27 Oct 2019 at 4:08pm
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Welcome to Kent Phil 1967 and rootjoose Any questions just ask and someone will be along! And don't forget the free home loan scheme this forum operates, either . . ------------- Bob Majestic DAC/pre-amp Accession MC/Enigma, Accession MM, Reflex M, Elevator EXP, Era Gold V Solo ULDE, Novo, Lautus USB and digital, Libran balanced, CuSat50 2 x Proprius + Spatia/Spatia Links |
Posted By: patientot
Date Posted: 27 Oct 2019 at 10:16pm
I never had that model but had another Rega fono that sounded a little dull and rolled off. Not awful but not what I generally prefer. By contrast the Reflex M is a much more engaging listen. I think a home audition would be the way to go if you want to hear the difference between some GS phono preamps and what you currently have. What cartridge are you using right now, out of curiosity? ------------- SL-1200 MK7 (modified) + Reflex M + PSU-1 used with AT150-40ML, AT VM610 MONO, AT VM95ML, Stanton 680mkII + Ogura, and Shure M35X cartridges. |
rootjoose wrote:Posted By: RichW
Date Posted: 29 Oct 2019 at 9:03am
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Hi, No experience of the Rega but when you mention 'laid back' it recalls the nice but slightly soft & woollyEAR valve unit that preceded an Era Gold V. The EGV had much better 'attack' & involvement. The Reflex adds a tad more clarity & insight. ------------- Majestic/Enigma, Accession MM & MC. |
Posted By: Aussie Mick
Date Posted: 30 Oct 2019 at 1:36am
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I’ve not used the Fono at home, but when I was auditioning for a new turntable I heard it through the Rega Aria, then through my own Reflex M I’d taken along to the shop. The Reflex M was more open with more detail. It wasn’t “harsh” or “bright” though, just more musically involving for me and gave more intellectual information, too. Mick. ------------- Rega RP8 - Apheta 2 - Accession MC Enigma PS -Solo ULDE (Focal Utopia) - PS Audio M700 - Fical Kanta No2 |
Posted By: Speedysteveb
Date Posted: 06 Nov 2019 at 7:18pm
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Hello all New Newbi here! Suspect Ive been on a similar journey to most here, months of reading opinions on forums and internet 'expert' reviews, getting totally confused, going down expensive blind allys buying phono stages from the internet and being frankly a bit dissapointed by the results! then the peny dropped, Need to stop messing about and listen to these amps before I buy one, after all thats what I did when I brought my system......So how do I do that..my local hi fi shop doesnt really carry much stock, just the usual Rega and P******t offerings. I could buy on the internet and send them back if not what I want, but frankly thats a lot of hastle (I have a day job!) and means a depleted bank account for some time until refunds are forthcomming ... Then, like a beam of sunlight shining on the hi fi budah's polished forhead (hes the hi fi budah so he has headphones and a turntable!), the Graham slee loaner, very exited cant wait!! Steve
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Posted By: patientot
Date Posted: 06 Nov 2019 at 7:22pm
Welcome! ------------- SL-1200 MK7 (modified) + Reflex M + PSU-1 used with AT150-40ML, AT VM610 MONO, AT VM95ML, Stanton 680mkII + Ogura, and Shure M35X cartridges. |
Posted By: WigglyWoo
Date Posted: 11 Nov 2019 at 10:40pm
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Just to add, I followed the same route, using the loaner programme to try out the Reflex M against the Rega Fono I was using at the time - it was a no brainer, the Reflex M was just so much more musical and transparent... So as always, the best advice is to stop fixating on the reviews (and I do it all the time) and just listen and see what you like... as I think Graham once mentioned, try something new in your system for a while then take it out and see if you miss it... then you'll know whether it's worth the investment or not. Lucky for us that the loaner programme allows us to do just that - fantastic customer service.
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Posted By: oohora
Date Posted: 06 May 2021 at 7:23pm
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Hello 👋🏻 Im a new forum member. I’m glad to find out ‘Graham Slee’. And wants to try loaner program before purchasing. Thanks
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Posted By: patientot
Date Posted: 06 May 2021 at 9:11pm
Welcome. What part of the world are you in? You need to PM the Loaner Coordinator for your part of the world to get started. ------------- SL-1200 MK7 (modified) + Reflex M + PSU-1 used with AT150-40ML, AT VM610 MONO, AT VM95ML, Stanton 680mkII + Ogura, and Shure M35X cartridges. |
Posted By: BAK
Date Posted: 06 May 2021 at 9:14pm
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oohora and I have now got a loaner planned. Here to help, Bruce ------------- Bruce AT-14SA, Pickering XV-15, Hana EL, Technics SL-1600MK2, Lautus, Majestic DAC, Technics SH-8055 spectrum analyzer, Eminence Beta8A custom cabs; Proprius & Reflex M or C, Enjoy Life your way! |
Posted By: Fatmangolf
Date Posted: 09 May 2021 at 11:09pm
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Thanks for joining us Oohora. ------------- Jon Open mind and ears whilst owning GSP Genera, Accession M, Accession MC, Elevator EXP, Solo ULDE, Proprius amps, Cusat50 cables, Lautus digital cable, Spatia cables and links, and a Majestic DAC. |
Posted By: elwood p dowd
Date Posted: 03 Jun 2021 at 2:11pm
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greetings everyone new here. recently referred to a psychiatrist by my doctor as i told him i am addicted to buying beatles records he said i needed help i told him i already had that one ------------- this is why events unnerve me |
Posted By: Graham Slee
Date Posted: 03 Jun 2021 at 4:55pm
 ------------- That none should be able to park up and enjoy the view without a smartphone and the knowledge in how to use apps |
Posted By: CageyH
Date Posted: 03 Jun 2021 at 7:53pm
If you are Elwood, does that make me Harvey? ------------- Kevin European loan coordinator, based near Toulouse, France. Funkified SL1200 Mk.II, BB3, Firebottle Kin , ADI-2 DAC FS, Modulus 686, PD-S703, Solo UL, Triangle Antal EZ |
Posted By: mrrock
Date Posted: 18 Sep 2021 at 8:46am
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Greetings everyone I'm new to turntable and the forum as well. Got here, when browsing youtube, and catch the phono stage used there. ------------- eat prelude with Ortofon 2M Black -> accession mm -> KEF R11 |
Posted By: lfc jon
Date Posted: 18 Sep 2021 at 4:37pm
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Welcome Hendrata Jonathan ------------- Reflex M, Solo (both with PSU-1) CuSat50, Lautus, Spatia & Spatia links cables. Ortofon Bronze. |
Posted By: mrrock
Date Posted: 18 Sep 2021 at 6:19pm
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Thanks! ------------- eat prelude with Ortofon 2M Black -> accession mm -> KEF R11 |
Posted By: Fatmangolf
Date Posted: 18 Sep 2021 at 9:22pm
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Thanks for joining us. ------------- Jon Open mind and ears whilst owning GSP Genera, Accession M, Accession MC, Elevator EXP, Solo ULDE, Proprius amps, Cusat50 cables, Lautus digital cable, Spatia cables and links, and a Majestic DAC. |
Posted By: rockerz
Date Posted: 02 Jan 2022 at 3:19pm
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Hi New on forum and having a lot of fun exploring. Any topics that are particularly interesting for new members? Happy New Year! Andy
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Posted By: lfc jon
Date Posted: 02 Jan 2022 at 3:37pm
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Hi Andy Welcome. Happy new year. Most posts subjects are full of useful info. Is there is anything you need to know or ask at the moment? If so me or someone on this forum will point you in the right direction, We are a friendly lot on here. ------------- Reflex M, Solo (both with PSU-1) CuSat50, Lautus, Spatia & Spatia links cables. Ortofon Bronze. |
Posted By: SiMears
Date Posted: 02 Jan 2022 at 4:06pm
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Hi All I am new to the forum. Have always had a very keen interest in hifi and ofcourse music too, though I am not technically knowledgeable, so rely a lot on the advice of others, magazine reviews etc. My system consists of mostly naim gear, supernait 3, ndx2, cd5si, PMC twenty5 23 speakers and a Marantz tts1 turntable and some Russ Andrews power conditioning. I am really looking to get more performance out of my tt and so my search for a quality phono stage has led me here! The inbuilt phono stage on the supernait is half decent but I feel this is the bottle neck at the moment. Have been looking at the Accension but any advice would be most welcome! The cartridge on the Marantz is a clearaudio virtuoso mm. There could be a possible tt upgrade in the near future but if the phono stage upgrade unleashes a lot more performance then I may well leave that for a while longer. Thanks in advance for any help and happy new year to you all! Regards Simon
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Posted By: lfc jon
Date Posted: 02 Jan 2022 at 5:35pm
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welcome Simon and happy new year. Not sure on the Naim phono, on how good it is but the Accension is one vary good phono amp indeed and I would say it would far out do the naim built in one and will say if you try it on the loan system I think you would be buying a turntable up grade or at lest a up grade on the stylus. Has you can see I have Reflex M and I'm using a Ortofon 2m Bronze and to me I need a turntable up grade to do it justice and that it something I'm saving up for. ------------- Reflex M, Solo (both with PSU-1) CuSat50, Lautus, Spatia & Spatia links cables. Ortofon Bronze. |
Posted By: SiMears
Date Posted: 02 Jan 2022 at 10:04pm
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Thanks for the reply Jon. I would love to try the Accension mm. How do I go about arranging this? Regards Simon
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Posted By: Fatmangolf
Date Posted: 02 Jan 2022 at 11:04pm
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Hello Andy and Simon. To arrange a UK loan please pm John_C. ------------- Jon Open mind and ears whilst owning GSP Genera, Accession M, Accession MC, Elevator EXP, Solo ULDE, Proprius amps, Cusat50 cables, Lautus digital cable, Spatia cables and links, and a Majestic DAC. |