ekmanning5"s system

[ekmanning5]

Be it ever so humble...
...it's what I listen to the most;

Eico HF-81 amplifier
Empire 598 turntable
Klipsch Cornwall speakers.

Three quick stories.
I found the Eico under a bunch of VHS tapes at a church rummage sale. Because it cost the princely sum of a buck, I was able to have Craig at NOSValves give it the works.

After scouring e-bay for what seemed like forever, I found the Empire more or less locally, avoiding the dreaded shipped by UPS catastrophy. Only problem was it did not come with that nasty 5 pin din cable deal. Good luck finding one of them for cheap. Good luck's name in this case was AK member Clydeselsor, who provided one for me gratis. :thmbsp:

Around here Cornwalls last about 5 minutes on CL. Either that or you gotta trade your firstborn to get them. Tempting, but no. Fortunately, I was able to meet the 5 minute requirement. Unfortunately I couldn't make the 50 mile trip to listen and pick them up. The seller's girlfriend arranged to meet me half way, and like a thief in the night the deal was done.

 

[Mike Gibson]

That's quite a system you acquired Ed. I've always liked the Empire tables.

 

[Art K.]

Perhaps I'm missing something but I ain't seein' the pics...

 

[ekmanning5]

That's quite a system you acquired Ed. I've always liked the Empire tables.

Yes, John VF put that little bug in my ear.

 

[ekmanning5]

Perhaps I'm missing something but I ain't seein' the pics...

LOL, I'll have to go to the other computer...nothing on this laptop.

 

[ekmanning5]

Fresh from the darkroom.

 

[Art K.]

There we have it! Very nice indeed.

 

[specialidiot]

very cool, I can vouch for the hf-81 and Cornwall combo

 

[Stephen J]

Nice little speakers !

No more mono blocks ???...:scratch2:

 

[ekmanning5]

No more mono blocks ???...:scratch2:

Another system, another thread perhaps. :yes:

 

[Cactus Bob]

Looks nice Ed! I like the grill cloth on the Cornwalls. Looks like your missing some stockings hanging from the fireplace.

 

[voltcontrol]

Lovely stuff, thanks for sharing.

 

[Redboy]

Wow Ed, that's a beautiful looking combo that I know sounds great!

I particularly like the look of those Cornwalls.
And the Empire.
And the HF-81... well, all of it! :yes:

Nicely done.

Wonderful stories, too. Thanks for sharing 'em.

 

[Rome]

Nice gear!

Luv that Eico amp...

Rome

 

[Hammie]

Very nice!

I've always loved speakers with light colors grills. Too many black grills, IMO... That is why I keep my speakers nude.

 

[240sx4u]

Hey, that looks like ed's house!

Nice setup dude.

 

[cableguy]

I dig it Ed!!!

 

[JohnVF]

Yes, John VF put that little bug in my ear.

I hope that means I'm a good influence and not a bad one. Wonderful setup! I bet that Eico sounds great on the Cornwalls.

 

[ekmanning5]

I hope that means I'm a good influence and not a bad one. Wonderful setup! I bet that Eico sounds great on the Cornwalls.

Yes, I want to be just like you when I grow up. I'll settle for that nice crib though.

 

[clydeselsor]

I have had the pleasure of hearing Ed's system in person. This is a truly wonderful sounding system, the kind of sound that you could listen to all day! BTW guys, Ed can bake an awesome cake too!