Hello everyone

[Bigandbouncy]

Hi,

I'm Dave and I'm from Consett, CoDurham. My story is unusual as although I am a music lover, I have only recently acquired some decent hifi equipment - from the estate of an elderly friend. Most of the high end stuff had been taken and I was able to salvage some of the older stuff, most of which I couldn't identify and some which didn't work.

A friend of mine is working on the Quad 33 / 303 combination at the minute and until it is ready I am using my Nad amp and a set of B&W DM1600 speakers from a variety of sources. He is also working on a Quad 22 / Quad II valve amp combination which I hope to sell and purchase some better equipment for myself.

In an attempt to identify some pieces of gear, I joined a similar forum but found it strangely, oppressively moderated and left. This is when I found this forum and it seemed more like my cup of tea.

I also have lots of boxes of parts and instruction booklets that I would like to unashamedly use your forum to sell on to your members in return for donations to my charity.

I love live music and being in my mid 30's I am stuck in the 80's and early 90's. I enjoy going to at least one festival a year an the highlight of this year were the Foo fighters and Pulp at the Isle of Wight. I know this isn't Rossini played on a slate bedded Garrard turntable but I might grow into that!

Thanks
Dave

[Marco]

Hi Dave,

Welcome to AoS - sorry about your wait in the moderation queue.

There are plenty of knowledgeable and experienced Quad fans here, so I'm sure that you'll feel right at home!

In an attempt to identify some pieces of gear, I joined a similar forum but found it strangely, oppressively moderated and left.

As we're nosey buggers here, may I ask which forum it is that you're referring to?

Marco.

[Bigandbouncy]

As discression is the better part of valour so i will say 'the one where there are lots of people with an unhealthy interest in cats'!

I think I was moderated on my eighth attempt for my incorrect spelling of Bakelite

- just kidding, though I was quite honest about my lack of knowledge and that I was hoping to learn a bit, build a system and pass on parts and books etc, however everything I did dis-appeared. I think they may be a bit 'set in their ways'

[Reid Malenfant]

Hi Dave, welcome to AoS Cats you say, well maybe not quite spelled out in the same way - i think i know where you are refering to, or i could have a good guess at the very least

I'm sure you'll discover that we are a different type of forum entirely, i do hope you enjoy your stay

[Marco]

Hi Dave, welcome to AoS Cats you say, well maybe not quite spelled out in the same way - i think i know where you are refering to, or i could have a good guess at the very least

Timestep forum? Otherwise, I don't have a scooby!

Perhaps someone could PM me?

Marco.

[John]

Hi Dave
Welcome to AOS we have plenty of folks here who have a good knowledge of vintage gear and we are prety friendly bunch...... well most of the time Lol
I hope you enjoy your time here

[Bigandbouncy]

Thanks for the welcome! One day I will have a Krell DT-10 Mark, it looks fantastic (although I know that isn't the main point :-))
Dave

[Reid Malenfant]

<snip> One day I will have a Krell DT-10 Mark, it looks fantastic (although I know that isn't the main point :-))
Dave

Oh it sounds fantastic to, makes my other transport (Theta Data Basic) sound like it's gone wrong Good luck on the hunt for one I won't tell you what i payed for it as it'll bring tears to your eyes...

However it was bought when things went t*ts up economy wise in 2008/9

Welcome once again Dave!

[Jonboy]

However it was bought when things went t*ts up economy wise in 2008/9

!

has it got any better yet then, I don't think so

[Reid Malenfant]

I can't disagree with you Jon, i reckon things are worse & going downhill still.

Apologies to the OP for the drift