The Analog Dept.
Web Log 10/10/2007
Beginnings
This is overdue. A statement of intent for this website. The site has been like my notebook. It is an archive device where I record my various observations and impressions about all the things I'm doing within this vinyl playback hobby. I have found that much of what I have written, illustrated and photographed within these pages has evoked a response from some of those who have read my articles here. Readers have sent emails with opinions, anecdotes and corrections. This I value highly and encourage those who would linger here to send me your thoughts. The exchange of ideas provokes learning. To learn is the intent.
Lp interest outline
 | Year off Birth: 1951 |
| Started collecting records circa 1964 |
| First --decent-- turntable. A Thorens TD160C. Purchased new 1975. |
| First CD player: A Denon DCD 1500. Purchased new 1985. |
| CD collection grows. |
| Interest in serious listening fades. Other interests capture my time. |
Fast Forward To 1995 - 2000
| Re-kindled interest in vinyl Lp playback |
| The Thorens TD160 had sat on top of the audio rack for years, but now I wanted to understand it and then to improve it. |
| This was also a time of assessment of the hi-fi system as a whole. Looking through different eyes, listening through older ears. Components were traded. Purchases made. I like integrated amplifiers with ample wattage to drive inefficient speakers of the cones and domes variety. A couple of different amps were tried. New speakers were purchased. Then, a final choice of integrated amp. After that it has been all about source components, which is the primary focus at this site. Vinyl and the hardware that plays it. |
Fall 2000
| Moved from the Portland, Oregon area into Seattle/Everett area of Washington State. |
| Discovered the online forums at Audio Asylum |
| Used a previous website that I had created for my automotive interests to display some photos of mods made to my Thorens TD160. |
| Posted photos at various online forums including the Vinyl forum at Audio Asylum. |
| Received feedback that made me want to continue with further mods to the Thorens and also to continue with a vinyl playback oriented website. |
2001 - 2003
| Purchased the domain name: The Analog Dept as http://www.theanalogdept.com |
| Rented server memory for a dedicated site from a discount web host firm. |
| Began creating and collecting content. |
Fall 2007
| and it continues...... |
