On my thread about speaker position spinaltap said
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The biggest improvement to my A500’s was first adding a Meridian 555 to my 551
Spookily 1. I had that day re-read the A500 manual which mentioned exactly that config and 2. oh look, there was one on eBay. Checked with the boss, (OK'ed), so it arrived today. Yay!

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Fired it up and all is well.

The guy I bought it from (in Ireland) says he bought it - and has bought other stuff - from "a guy in Doncaster". Anyone we know? The serial no is 555 100030 so I guess quite early. Any info about the unit's history would be welcome.

It's now in the tender care of Parcelforce on its way for a service/recap (along with my 504 FM Tuner). When I get it back, the 551 will go off for similar.

BTW I see he also has a pair of 505 monoblocks and a 501 pre-amp on eBay. He also told me he has a 508 and other stuff as well. I have no connection with him other than a happy purchaser.

So my list from the other thread is now:
  • order Herbie's Gliders to make position tweak easier - done
  • tweak speaker position as recommended - back to that when the new rack/gliders/serviced stuff is back and re-assembled
  • order some Kontak cleaner (haven't cleaned the contacts before and this seems to be recommended) - post elsewhere said don't bother, just unplug/replug and that's going to happen anyway
  • look for bigger equipment rack - ongoing
  • change bi-wired speaker connects to bi-amped - fake-brand spades arrived and thanks to Black Rhodium for advice on conversion of my Speakerlink AST75s
  • RTFM - always and several times smile
  • check connect leads needed for 551 <> 555 comms - none needed
  • consider servicing 555 before installation - on way for a service recap along with my 504 FM Tuner
  • to be followed by my 551 when the 555/504 comes back
  • all leading to enjoy the sound - that's the plan, watch this space smile
  • thank the boss - done
  • oh, and PS, will now have to get the Linn upgraded. - Arranged via Audio T in Portsmouth.
  • do all these things one-at-a-time with A/B listening tests (of course I won't - just bung 'em in and convince myself of the major upgrade )

Ah, the delights of keeping a retro analogue system going. And I must stop reading this forum, it costs me money haha smile (but my ears love it).

*After the GL101, it was a slippery slope to this.*
Main: erm, watch this space smile Meridian Director, Linn LP12/Stack Serene/Basik Plus/K9, NAD 613
Eyes: Sony KDL-32WD, Humax FVP-5000T
Ears: Meridian Explorer, Meze Classic 99, Sony WH-1000XM, Bose QC30, Wharfedale DD1
Network: Marantz M-CR603, JRiver MC26, Intel NUC
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