Hmmmm....somehow I don't think so...!

Hi Mark

How are the new Vandersteens settling in. A few pictures and some raptourous accolades of how good they they sound would be nice to see.

And Hah Hah, sure I can remember someone saying they would never join the darkside and get a turntable. How fickle we are. Still, knew you would come round and see the light in the end.

cheers, Adam

Hi Adam,

Should have them this week! Pix to come soon!

The light of the dark indeed!

Hi Mark give me a yell if ya need help with the unboxing.Lazz.

Thanks so much Lazz.

Have 2 mates planned and that should be enough.......

Drats'. Lol.

You are more than welcome to pop over though....an extra set of hands may come in....handy!

I still can't lift much because of my knee surgery...

Please pop me a PM with your number.....

Now the important question Mark - What will be the first record purchased and played on the new TT?

Very good question Grump.

I only had a few records when I was Darth Junior......they were sold some years ago....

About a month ago I bought the download of Trent Reznor's How to Destroy Angels EP and you had to purchase the record to get the high rez download so at the moment that's the only record I have (!)

I also ordered the deluxe box set of Trent Reznor's soundtrack to the brilliant "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" movie. It comes with a high rez USB and records.

Would like to hope the first record I spin is the upcoming Analog Productions re-mastered 200g (and done properly by Doug Sax this time) seminal album by Shelby Lynn, Just a Little Lovin' (coming out on SACD as well....).

As Shelby said in an interview, "You can't roll a joint on an iPod".....

I've got quite a list of records to buy but only buying my fave of faves......

All I can say is FINALLY !

:o

Good things come to those who wait!

Congrats mate, that's a very nice looking deck!

:o

I look forward to another visit to Chez Laker

Thanks df!

Always welcome Battty Man...

Hi Darth,

I've been missing in action as we've been pulling the new holiday house together up in Pt Hughes but have just been catching up on some posts & noticed that one of your 1st records on your purchase list is the "seminal album by Shelby Lynn, Just a Little Lovin". Pls let me know when/where you're buying this as I may also want a copy. Following our "all too short" listen sess & your's last year I listen to this CD quite a bit & I'm thinking a 200gr vinyl version would sound sweet in deed!

Will try & come along to the next GTG & catch up. Look after your bung knee & all the best for the new toys..

Matt

Hi Matt,

Hope the holiday house construction is going well?

Will let you know when I order the LP. Will probably order from the US. I'm sure we could work something out on the postage.

Fremer (Stereophile) gave it 11/10 for sound !!! http://www.musicangle.com/album.php?id=647

Catch up soon and knee is getting there very slowly...the toys will help!!

Iiiiinteresting... put me down for a copy as well.

Will do MZ.............

Thanks Darth, pls let me know costs etc. & hope to catch up soon.

Cheers, will do....

More?!

I don't even like to check the air in my car tyres......

Better take the straight jacket into the dry cleaners tomorrow......

And the newest Michelin tyres don't have any air in them (except between the struts.)

Greg

Gotta check 'em out!

Although I'm not as bad as a friend of mine (the fact that she is blonde is not the point!)......her engine died and when asked about what happened she said a little red oil can light went on and she didn't know why and kept driving it......you can guess the rest!

Is that plane arriving today? Exciting times.

On a lesser note, my surround speakers (in-ceiling niles) are about to be replaced this morning with a pair of vaf icon 195's located in-ceiling - not too disimilar to my soundwall front/left/right in actual speaker. Although the dedicated stereo listeners here on SNA will probably never hear them ( ). I am hoping for a small improvement in frequency response and volume matching, before audyssey correction. Currently, the Niles are much louder (+5db) and dip at around 120 to 150hz, resulting in more of the surround going through the subs. We will see where we finish.

Remember to take a photo or three today Darth.

Hi Benje,

Unfortunately today isn't the day....should be tomorrow though.....

The wait is killing me!

Well done with your new babies. Should be a great match all around now......

Gotta check 'em out!

Although I'm not as bad as a friend of mine (the fact that she is blonde is not the point!)......her engine died and when asked about what happened she said a little red oil can light went on and she didn't know why and kept driving it......you can guess the rest!

"Your check engine light is on."

For the Big Bang Theory fans amongst us!!

Once you're all settled in DL I wouldn't mind having a listen to the new speakers if that's OK?.

Cheers,

Darryl.