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Things I use and love.

Here’s a big list of all of my favorite stuff, that I use everyday, or at least whenever I can. I love using good quality tools and equipment.

Computing

  • 2023 MacBook Pro

    Portable AI workhorse, with M3 Max, 128GB memory, 2TB SSD.

  • 2023 Mac Studio

    Latest toy, with 64GB memory, 2TB SSD, together with an OWC ThunderBay 4 mini with 4x8TB SSDs.

  • 2013 Mac Pro

    At one stage Apple's most powerful Mac, with 12 cores and 64GB memory, and twin AMD FirePro D700 GPUs. An iconic design, sometimes referred to as the "trash can."

  • DELL UP2718Q 27" 4K display

    Dell's Ultra HD HDR Professional Monitor with HDR10 and Adobe RGB.

  • UNICOMP Model M Keyboard

    IBM's classic keyboard, manufactured by a company that took over IBM's original keyboard factory in Lexington.

  • LaCie 5big Thunderbolt 2

    Thunderbolt attached RAID array with 5x8TB disks.

  • Komplete Audio 6

    Native Instruments's premium 6 channel audio interface - 4 analog in/out, 2 digital in/out, 2 headphone out, and MIDI in/out.

  • Epson ET-7500

    Epson's photo quality Multi Function printer, scanner and copier.

  • Epson DS-570

    Epson's Wi Fi connected document scanner.

Music Production

  • Kawai MP-10

    The MP10 is an outstanding professional stage piano with authentic wooden keys that simulated the action of a grand piano.

  • Komplete Control S88 Mark II

    Native Instruments' 88-key hammer-action Fatar keybed with true piano feel.

  • Komplete Kontrol M32

    Micro-sized keyboard controller with synth-action keybed, Smart Play features, NKS ready, OLED display and touch strips.

  • Maschine 3

    Native Instrument's integrated production and performance system includes sampler, arranger, mixer, FX, and a built-in audio interface.

  • Edirol SD-90

    The ultimate pro version of the Sound Canvas. A digital audio workstation in a box.

  • Mackie ONYX 1200i mixer

    Analog and USB 12 channel mixer.

  • Mackie MR5 Mark II studio monitors

    A lot of sound in a very compact unit.

Audio Visual

  • Epson EH-TW9000 projector

    Epson's 3D home theatre projector, with 480Hz Active Shutter and Full HD, 1080p performance, 2,400 lumens colour/white light output and a contrast ratio of up to 200,000:1.

  • Linn Sondek LP12 Akurate turntable system

    Linn's midrange system including a separate dedicated Lingo power supply, machined armboard, Krystal cartridge and Linn Akito tonearm, this deck delivers a stunningly musical performance.

  • Technics SL-1200 Mark 7 turntable

    The iconic turntable, used by DJs all around the world, in it's 50th anniversary limited edition.

  • Dynavector P75 phono preamplifier

    The P75 incorporates a unique feature called "Phono Enhancer" (PE) which extracts the current signal, improve the magnetic field in the cartridge itself, which in turn provides an even more musical performance.

  • Sony WM-1A Walkman

    Sony's Signature Series Premium Digital Music Player.

  • Sony MDR-Z1R Headphone

    Sony's Signature Series Premium Hi-Res Headphones featuring massive 70mm HD drivers, full-range sound up to 120kHz and Hi-Res Audio support. It has resonance-free housing and Fibonacci-patterned grills, and silver-coated OFC cable.

  • Sony TA-ZH1ES Premium Headphone Amplifier

    Sony's Signature Series Desktop Amplifier combining a premium hybrid DA amplifier with non-feedback S Master HX technology and a custom FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) to convert all PCM music sources into DSD™ 11.2MHz.

  • Oppo BDP-105D optical player

    Oppo's audiophile quality Bluray and universal player with analog 7.1 multichannel audio outputs. It features the Darbee Visual Processor and two ES9018 DAC chips - one for the 7.1-channel output, and another for the dedicated stereo output.

  • Halo P7 7.1 Channel Preamplifier

    An analog-audio-only audiophile quality preamp that supports up to seven channels.

  • Musical Fidelity A5cr power amplifier x 4

    4 units of dual mono choke regulated amplification provides 8 channels of 250W each.

  • B&W CDM NT speakers

    Consisting of 4 CDM 7NT floor standing speakers, 1 CDM CNT centre channel speaker, and 2 602 Series II speakers for surround back channels, and the ASW CDM subwoofer for a full 7.1 listening experience.

Photography

  • Leica M10

    Leica's full-frame digital rangefinder camera. I also have an almost complete range of Summicron lenses (Summicron-M 28, Summicron-M 35, Summicron-M 50, Summicron 40, Summicron 90) and various other Leica and Voigtländer lenses.

  • Sony A9

    Sony's professional full frame camera, featuring high-speed continuous shooting at up to 20fps, blackout-free shooting, AF/AE live-view tracking, shutter speed up to 1/32000 sec., silent vibration-free Anti-Distortion shutter, sensitivity up to ISO 204800 (extended), pro-style excellent usability, and advanced 4K movie. 24.2-megapixel 35mm full-frame stacked CMOS sensor with integral memory.

  • Sony A7r

    Sony's first high resolution full frame camera. I still like this because it is one of Sony's smallest and lightest bodies.

  • Sony A6500

    Sony's premium APS-C camera.

  • Panasonic GX9

    Panasonic's rangefinder style compact Micro 4/3 camera with a high-resolution tilting viewfinder, 20.3-megapixel MOS sensor and 5-axis Dual IS.

  • Nikon 1 system

    I was an early adopter of Nikon's super compact 1" sensor size system. I have the J1, V2, V3, and J4 bodies plus a range of Nikon 1 lenses.

  • Pentax K-01

    Pentax's one and only mirrorless camera, with an APS-C sensor. I use a variety of vintage Pentax lenses.