Storing unused gear.
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Storing unused gear.
Out of interest where do folks store their unused hi-fi equipment. I have some amps etc in the garage and loft space though my unused speakers in a cupboard beneath the stairs as i think the drivers would erode in temperature extremes. What are your views?
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Re: Storing unused gear.
Never in a really hot or damp place. Lofts are usually very hot in summer. Damp places like old garages and sheds are not good. Modern garages will be much better
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Re: Storing unused gear.
The Logic TT came out of the loft in surprisingly good nick. I think electronics need dry storage but I had an old pair of Sony speakers up there and the rubber surrounds were completely perished.
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- Progmeister (Mon Jun 14, 2021 8:47 am)
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Re: Storing unused gear.
Cartridges in a dark drawer
Cables in a bucket
Big items in the loft
Electronic in a spare shelf if I like or eBay
Other family members use a record player and 2 cd / streamers
Cables in a bucket
Big items in the loft
Electronic in a spare shelf if I like or eBay
Other family members use a record player and 2 cd / streamers
Analogue Source -
Denon DP47f; AT-VM95SH
GL-59; ARB uni pivot; AT- Signet
Ifi Zen Phono
Doug Self balanced Pre amp
Akai 4000DS mk2 R2R
Digital Sources- Argon Pi4 v2; IfI iUSB 3.0, Ifi Neo idsd Dac;
Tidal / Radio Paradise
Amplification Nva 300va mono blocks
Speakers Lii Audio F-15 in Open Baffle; Ls6
Weiduka AC8.8- for digital sources
Mini BMU for analog sources
Denon DP47f; AT-VM95SH
GL-59; ARB uni pivot; AT- Signet
Ifi Zen Phono
Doug Self balanced Pre amp
Akai 4000DS mk2 R2R
Digital Sources- Argon Pi4 v2; IfI iUSB 3.0, Ifi Neo idsd Dac;
Tidal / Radio Paradise
Amplification Nva 300va mono blocks
Speakers Lii Audio F-15 in Open Baffle; Ls6
Weiduka AC8.8- for digital sources
Mini BMU for analog sources
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Re: Storing unused gear.
I don't store , I use the parts for various projects.
Currently I've got various pink triangle bits, 4 lenco top plates, 3 platters and bearings , marine ply plinth , 3 rega arms, 7 transformers, 17 amp boards, various heatsinks and a shit load of perspex.
Currently I've got various pink triangle bits, 4 lenco top plates, 3 platters and bearings , marine ply plinth , 3 rega arms, 7 transformers, 17 amp boards, various heatsinks and a shit load of perspex.
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Re: Storing unused gear.
I sell unused gear. Have not played vinyl for some time, but the TT and PS are remaining as you never know. The Rega and Phono 1 are still in the rack. The TT now supports a Cisco switch and Sbooster whilst the Mscaler is on top of the PS. The SSP has been moved to the second system. I have a number of redundant cables scattered about the house.
Main System
NVA BMU, P90SA/A80s (latest spec), Cube 1s, TIS, TISC(LS7)
Sonore OpticalRendu, Chord Mscaler & Qutest, Sbooster PSs
Network Acoustics Eno, ifi iPurifier3, AQ JB FMJ, Cisco 2940 & 2960
DH Labs ethernet, BNC & USB cables, Lindy cat 6 US ethernet cable
Second System
NVA P20/ A20, Cubettes, LS3, SSP, SC
Sonore MicroRendu, Chord Mojo 2 MCRU PSs, AQ Carbon USB cable & JB FMJ
Headphones
Grado SR325e/Chord Mojo, Beyerdynamic Avetho/AQ DF Colbat
RIP Doc
NVA BMU, P90SA/A80s (latest spec), Cube 1s, TIS, TISC(LS7)
Sonore OpticalRendu, Chord Mscaler & Qutest, Sbooster PSs
Network Acoustics Eno, ifi iPurifier3, AQ JB FMJ, Cisco 2940 & 2960
DH Labs ethernet, BNC & USB cables, Lindy cat 6 US ethernet cable
Second System
NVA P20/ A20, Cubettes, LS3, SSP, SC
Sonore MicroRendu, Chord Mojo 2 MCRU PSs, AQ Carbon USB cable & JB FMJ
Headphones
Grado SR325e/Chord Mojo, Beyerdynamic Avetho/AQ DF Colbat
RIP Doc
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Re: Storing unused gear.
You could just do what i do and leave it everywhere and anywhere. Tops of wardrobes are good, places where ornaments are meant to go, any flat surface really
Most rooms in the house look like the back room of tandys
Most rooms in the house look like the back room of tandys
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- savvypaul (Mon Jun 14, 2021 2:23 pm) • CycleCoach (Mon Jun 14, 2021 5:10 pm)
Analogue: oracle delphi sme 309, jbe series 3 cx unipivot dv20x2l, roksan xerxes tabriz vm750, jvc ql-y5f rigb at440, jvc ql-y3f vm750, lenco 75, technics sl150
Phono stages: cole lcr, benedict audio hothead
Digital: cyrus cd7, wiim mini x2, topping e30, jds labs el dac 2+
Amplification: nelson pass b1, nelson pass f5
Speakers: 15" fane aperiodic wardrobes
Cans: myryad z40, hifiman sundara + deva, fostex t50rp, sennheiser momentum on ear +over ear, b&w p5 and p7
Phono stages: cole lcr, benedict audio hothead
Digital: cyrus cd7, wiim mini x2, topping e30, jds labs el dac 2+
Amplification: nelson pass b1, nelson pass f5
Speakers: 15" fane aperiodic wardrobes
Cans: myryad z40, hifiman sundara + deva, fostex t50rp, sennheiser momentum on ear +over ear, b&w p5 and p7
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Re: Storing unused gear.
I'm with Ant on this one...
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Re: Storing unused gear.
I think I might have a bit of opposition.
Main System
NVA BMU, P90SA/A80s (latest spec), Cube 1s, TIS, TISC(LS7)
Sonore OpticalRendu, Chord Mscaler & Qutest, Sbooster PSs
Network Acoustics Eno, ifi iPurifier3, AQ JB FMJ, Cisco 2940 & 2960
DH Labs ethernet, BNC & USB cables, Lindy cat 6 US ethernet cable
Second System
NVA P20/ A20, Cubettes, LS3, SSP, SC
Sonore MicroRendu, Chord Mojo 2 MCRU PSs, AQ Carbon USB cable & JB FMJ
Headphones
Grado SR325e/Chord Mojo, Beyerdynamic Avetho/AQ DF Colbat
RIP Doc
NVA BMU, P90SA/A80s (latest spec), Cube 1s, TIS, TISC(LS7)
Sonore OpticalRendu, Chord Mscaler & Qutest, Sbooster PSs
Network Acoustics Eno, ifi iPurifier3, AQ JB FMJ, Cisco 2940 & 2960
DH Labs ethernet, BNC & USB cables, Lindy cat 6 US ethernet cable
Second System
NVA P20/ A20, Cubettes, LS3, SSP, SC
Sonore MicroRendu, Chord Mojo 2 MCRU PSs, AQ Carbon USB cable & JB FMJ
Headphones
Grado SR325e/Chord Mojo, Beyerdynamic Avetho/AQ DF Colbat
RIP Doc
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Re: Storing unused gear.
I have very little unused gear. I have a First Watt F7 in its box in the garage on top of a very nice oak buffet that I don't have a place for in this home. I have a Musician Audio Monoceros pre amp in its box right next to it. I also have a pair of Frugal Horn Sachiko double horns on furniture moving dollies in the garage. This is a modern garage I suppose, its dry in there and no temperature extremes. I could set up a second system, but I don't want to take over another room in the house, as I have free reign of the living room. If I attempted to do so I suspect the wife would bury me in a shallow grave in the back yard.