[cjpearson]

Hi guys, i'm glad to finally be a member of this community. I have always had decent portable headphones, but recently I've been following this site and have been looking at the best option for a starter kit - a home audio solution, set up for headphone listening. Today, I settled on the following:
 
HD650s - second hand from a local audiophile who has some SERIOUS gear - so I know these have been well looked after, a relative steal at 399 NZD
Little Dot MK III Amp - 390 dollars; a price I think is very acceptable, and the supplier lives just minutes down the road!
NAD PP2 - a steal at 99 NZD; it will suit my needs for now
Pioneer PL-12E turntable - an antique, perfect condition I got for 30 dollars (NZD) on trademe.co.nz - just perfect for my needs
 
So that's my set-up. I have a friend who worked for NAIM in England, and he's going to outfit me with some decent cabling. The kit as a whole isn't the most expensive, but I think I did the right thing by going with the 650s over the 600s, the MK III over the IIs or 1+ and I just think the little NAD will be perfect.
 
Audio aside I contribute to the Art Of Manliness, MacWorld and i'll occasionally write for Tone, a New Zeland audio/video magazine. I like my car, a 1995 BMW M3 Evolution. I enjoy hunting - I have two shotguns. I like girls. I enjoy boxing and running. I'm studying Politics, specialising in International Relations and Security/Strategy.
 
I'm so happy to be able to contribute to the forum and do a lot of learning on the way. It's so great to see you all, please send me a message if you want a chat. I am going to learn loads here, and I hope I have something to offer!
 
Nice to see you all,
 
Best
 
Cam

 

[Uncle Erik]

Welcome to Head-Fi and sorry about your wallet!
 
Sounds like you're off to a good start and I hope to see you around the forums!

 

[HaroldLand]

gidday Mate
 
Pete

 

[cjpearson]

Hello mate, thanks for the welcome - W(h?)anganui I see! Good to see you!
 
sorry about the h

 

[BIG POPPA]

Que Pasa

 

[jjinh]

When I saw 'down under' I thought it's be an Aussie... but you're kiwi.
 
Welcome and sorry about your wallet.

 

[HaroldLand]

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Hello mate, thanks for the welcome - W(h?)anganui I see! Good to see you!
 
sorry about the h

The local Iwi don't pronounce wh as f hence the missing h.
Final decision still in the hands of the geographic board
Pete
 

 

[fraseyboy]

Wai hallo thar from down in ChurChur where the water is pure and the crime rates are through the roof.
 
For comparison, I got my Little Dot MKII for around $250NZD, the Beresford TC-7510 for $200NZD or so and the HF2s for $700NZD, all from overseas distributors or the FS forums. I couldn't be happier with this setup to be honest.
 
 

 

[Ttvetjanu]

Nice choices there with the setup

. Now all you need is some new tubes to try out as well as a new cable

 
Sorry for your wallet.

 

[logwed]

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Wai hallo thar from down in ChurChur where the water is pure and the crime rates are through the roof.
 
For comparison, I got my Little Dot MKII for around $250NZD, the Beresford TC-7510 for $200NZD or so and the HF2s for $700NZD, all from overseas distributors or the FS forums. I couldn't be happier with this setup to be honest.
 
 

Perhaps we should have a chart where we compare equivalent equipment's prices around the world...

 

[krmathis]

Welcome to Head-Fi
 

 

[cjpearson]

I was thinking about grabbing some of these US ARMY 6AK5s. I spotted a pair on trademe for sale for 20 NZD! Now I just have to get my hands on those (which I thought was a relative steal.) Thanks for the warm welcome guys!

 

[HaroldLand]

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Perhaps we should have a chart where we compare equivalent equipment's prices around the world...

 
too depressing from this end of the Pacific
Pete