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Audio/Video Gear and Systems => The Vintage Circle => Topic started by: Bemopti123 on 31 Oct 2010, 04:52 am
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What is the oldest piece of audio gear that you currently use?
My prized possessions are F2A tubes by Siemens from the 1940-1950s. Also, I am into older speaker drivers, latest, JBL 075 Alnico bullets as well as JBL 130A Alnico magnet 15" woofers, both from the early 1950s
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Onkyo M70 tuner (was part of midi system), bought circa 1989! Still working!
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1984 Carver C1 preamp
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Fisher Coronet tuner/preamp
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NVQujPOPx2c/S2Xwb4GNzDI/AAAAAAAANgw/pWtSBR90-kg/s400/coronet.jpg)
Mine does not look this good- I purchased it as a shipping damaged item. I repaired it and it's solely a preamp w/ phono stage. It sounds VERY good and looks VERY bad!
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I have a Fisher 400 rebuilt by Craig at Nos Valves. It is heavenly. I also have a McIntosh MC2100 and C26 that I bought in 1975. I had to get a new stereo/ mono switch put on the MC2100 but otherwise no issues in 35 years.
I have an Audio Research SP3a that I bought from the original owner. He bought it in 1975.
Howard
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Bryston 4B will be 30 next June.
Denon DP52f tt I bought in '83.
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I have a few pair of JBL Control Monitors-4312A's and 4311B's that I use daily, they look very cool and sound excellent to me. When I was actively playing and recording just about every studio I was in had a pair somewhere and I always liked the big white woofer, I still do!!! :thumb:
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Van Alstine Super Tuner I.(modded Dynaco FM5).
In the shed, KLH 17, Pioneer 9100 integrated, and Dynaco FM5.
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Zu Druids dating way back to 2008. :roll:
But in this ever changing world of high tech - that's a long time! :green:
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I have two Knight Kit KB-85 amps from the early '60s that get occasional use.
(http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://web.mit.edu/glettler/www/projects/antiques/a_knightkit_front.jpg&imgrefurl=http://web.mit.edu/glettler/www/projects/antiques/a_knightkit_amp.shtml&usg=__zNffaMG5qVsFXciGXb0GQV1n_eU=&h=459&w=645&sz=61&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=jhCuyeJV6nsp9M:&tbnh=139&tbnw=182&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dknight%2Bkb-85%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26biw%3D1216%26bih%3D603%26gbv%3D2%26tbs%3Disch:1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=125&vpy=82&dur=3844&hovh=189&hovw=266&tx=143&ty=97&ei=6nnNTJrGNImcnwfHyrjdDw&oei=6nnNTJrGNImcnwfHyrjdDw&esq=1&page=1&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0)
I also use a pair of what started off as Eico HF12s from the late 50's, but are now a Dodd circuit.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=20385)
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Polk Audio SDA 1C's--circa 1991
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1977 Pioneer SX-1180 receiver
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1974 Marantz 2220B receiver/20 watts per channel
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AA DDS Pro, paired with mod'd PT gear, using I2S all the way, stands up very well with more expensive gear, Its resolution and blackness is excellent. IMHO of course.
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Dual 506 from 1981
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Dukane twin mono tube amps - circa 1960.
Weirdo, but quite cheap, 2 x 6CD6 (each amp) tubes in it.
I just adore them :thumb:
John
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CJ MV50, just updated by Conrad Johnson. When it was back at the factory, they looked at the date code and it was built in July 1977.... Great amp then, even better now with all the caps redone.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=37971)
I think my Nakamichi Dragon is from 79 if I've read the date codes right.
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at the moment listening to:
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=237296)
McIntosh MR71 tube tuner from 1965
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at the moment listening to:
(http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/2562/image1141.jpg)
McIntosh MR71 tube tuner from 1965
Nice tuner. :eyebrows:
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A first generation Koetsu Black; a Micro Seiki BL 91 TT; a Marcof MC battery powered step up; a Counterpoint SA5 preamp.
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The Magnavox amp in my main system (was a console rescue) is from the mid 50's.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=8680)
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A pairing of a Pickering 190D tone arm and a Rek-o-Kut K33H turntable. 1958.
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An Empire 598 MKII from 1973(?). Still in use today, but sparingly.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=8092)
Wayner
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A friend on mine has one that he rescued/rebuilt looks just like yours,,absolutly sweet litttle jewel,,surprised the heck outta me. :thumb:
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(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=30830)
Heybrook TT2, from 1986.
Don
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Heathkit W5m monoblocks probably originally built during the early 1960s.
(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_e4Py2CyXq_E/S88pKBIV5jI/AAAAAAAABOY/pmoks1aXUpg/s640/P1070009.jpg)
After rebuild/mods:
(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_e4Py2CyXq_E/SpATL9W45EI/AAAAAAAAAls/Cn07f-ec6cU/s640/P1060902.JPG)
Before rebuild:
(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_e4Py2CyXq_E/TM3LFoOcQaI/AAAAAAAABYc/UN2e6cYHix8/s640/P1060665.JPG)
-Roy
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I guess the oldest piece I actually use in my Sansui TU-717 tuner which I had modded. I think my Koss Pro 4AAA headphones are a bit older but I'm not much of a headphone user and I have not taken either pair out in years. I also have a couple of Carver C-9 Sonic Hologram units, one in the main system and one in the basement system. They are probably a few years after the Sansui as are the LD players.
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The JBL L88 speakers I bought on July 7, 1972 for $168 each. The JBL's are still used daily in my woodshop.
(http://www.wghwoodworking.net/audio/jbl_100_1.jpg)
I wrote to JBL about converting the L88's to L100's and received a reply in June of '73. I finally got the cash together and bought a couple of LE5-2 JBL mid-range drivers for $56 each at the beginning of 1975. I did the modifications at the beginning of my fine woodworking career so the results are a bit crude but they sound great and I always keep the grills on. The original L88 driver layout had to be changed so I could fit in a sealed particleboard enclosure for the mid-range driver. The cabinet sides have been braced and the original caps replaced with Solen. One of these days I want to tryout the L100 crossover designed by Dennis Murphy.
(http://www.wghwoodworking.net/audio/jbl_100_2.jpg)
Wayne
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(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=37991)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=37990)
Some White Woofer Love!!!!!
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A 1986 Thorens TD126 MK III with an SME 3009/Series III arm
(including autolift!) and an Audio Technica AT33PTG cartridge.
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An Empire 598 MKII from 1973(?). Still in use today, but sparingly.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=8092)
Wayner
She's a beauty! :thumb:
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My Luxman PD121 (77-80?)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=37235)
Also a pair of recently re-wired B&W DM7MkII's (1980)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=37236)
And a pair of rebuilt M&K Volkswoofer servo subs.
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Restored dyna FM3 tuner, vintage 1967.
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it's in mint condition, never worked on and original tubes:
(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w261/mp9_/downsized_0319090107.jpg)
(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w261/mp9_/downsized_0319090106.jpg)
(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w261/mp9_/downsized_0319090115.jpg)
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I guess the oldest piece I actually use in my Sansui TU-717 tuner ...
(http://)
My sister threw one of those in the trash along with the matching amp, deck, turntable and a very nice pair of speakers - for no other reason than because it was 'old'.
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I have a Dynaco FM-1 that was subsequently modified (improved) with an after-the-fact FMX-3 multiplex board.
It was released in the early 60's so I suppose that this is my oldest piece of equipment, out-dating perhaps even my Dynaco ST-70.
The FM-1 cum FM-3 has since been rebuilt, but sports most of its original parts including all of its priceless Dynaco branded Telefunken and Mullard tubes.
For what its worth, apart from the fact that it does not have the best station selectivity it way outperforms 99% of the modern tuners available today.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=37997)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=37998)
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So far I got you beat...
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=38009)
I just got this yesterday but it was shipped with *the chassis loose in the case* with some damage. I got it temporarily working and it's playing the Giants game.
Brett
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My Luxman PD121 (77-80?)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=37235)
Also a pair of recently re-wired B&W DM7MkII's (1980)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=37236)
And a pair of rebuilt M&K Volkswoofer servo subs.
Nice Delta Wave But the walls should be orange :lol:
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I've got a number of vintage pieces I use in various systems around the 'ole homestead.
I use the Pioneer SF850 (1976) as my active crossover in my main system
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=15258)
Also in the main system I use a pair of 15" Altec 416Z drivers as my woofers (early 60's)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=19782)
I use the AR ES1 with a Grace 707 fitted with the Grace F9e (say 1982ish) with
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=16930)
...a pair of reboxed Klipsch Cornwalls (early 60's dating on the drivers). We call them the Cornzillas
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=27408)
I've got a vintage system setup in one of our our spare bedrooms. It's a Scott 299D, a Dual 1229 with a Sure V15 and a pair of Large Advents complete with zipcord and plastic interconnects.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=26643)
I also use a pair of JBL 4410s (1983) in my wood shop
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=19781)
...and last but not least, my dedicated 78 system. The tweed amp is a Stromberg Carlson 420 (1952ish) which drives an Altec 824 Iconic (1954) and the table is a Dual 1019 (1965).
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=52374)
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Harman Kardon 930
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The WikiPedia article about RIAA suggests post 1954 but is fuzzy about the actual date.
John
...and last but not least, my dedicated 78 system. The tweed amp is a Stromberg Carlson 420 (1952ish) which drives an Altec 824 Iconic (1954) and the table is a Dual 1019 (1965).
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=38018)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=38016)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=38017)
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Nice Delta Wave But the walls should be orange :lol:
They're just not ripe yet. :green:
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Sorry no pics, but I recently assembled a "vintage system" consisting of:
Marantz 2250b (blackface ca 1977)
Marantz 5220 cassette (1970's)
Technics SL-D3 DD TT (1978) with Shure V15 IV and original AVA Longhorn.
Advent baby (ver I)
I also have hanging around:
ESS PS-8 loudspeakers
1993 SOTA Comet
SAE 5000 Impulse Noise Reduction Unit
TEAC Z-6000 cassette deck (B,C,dbx)
Hafler DH-200 (kit built all original
Halter FM tuner (another kit project)
SAE 2900 pre-amp
and a Zenith Trans-Oceanic SW radio with original tubes, that still works pretty good.
Cheers,
Mark
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(http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/8185/picture051jg.jpg)
Marantz 2270 that I got from the original owner who bought it new in 1974.
(http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/9463/beogram5.jpg)
B&O Beogram 4002 that I got from the original owner who bought it new in 1976.
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The WikiPedia article about RIAA suggests post 1954 but is fuzzy about the actual date.
John
John,
Yep, I'm not quite sure about the date on that old Stromberg. There isn't a lot of info about that model on the web. I found a page on the 420 at the Radio Museum. The amp shown has a slightly different faceplate than the pair I have (I've got a metallic green one and the tweed). The page says 1950(?), but I'm guessing mine is a bit newer. I could be wrong though. All I know is it makes a great amp to play 78s. They just come alive :thumb:
Radio Museum (http://www.radiomuseum.org/r/stromberg_custom_four_hundred_ar_42.html)
Mitsuman (Craig),
:thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :green:
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John,
Yep, I'm not quite sure about the date on that old Stromberg. There isn't a lot of info about that model on the web. I found a page on the 420 at the Radio Museum. The amp shown has a slightly different faceplate than the pair I have (I've got a metallic green one and the tweed). The page says 1950(?), but I'm guessing mine is a bit newer. I could be wrong though. All I know is it makes a great amp to play 78s. They just come alive :thumb:
Radio Museum (http://www.radiomuseum.org/r/stromberg_custom_four_hundred_ar_42.html)
Mitsuman (Craig),
:thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :green:
Don't hate me cuz I'm beautiful. :lol:
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My turntables, of course:
Dual CS 5000 w/ Goldring Eroica LX cartridge, sitting on my Jolida JD-9 phono section
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=38052)
KAB modded Technics 1200 MKII, Benz Micro Ruby 3H cartridge
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=38053)
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(http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/8185/picture051jg.jpg)
Marantz 2270 that I got from the original owner who bought it new in 1974.
(http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/9463/beogram5.jpg)
B&O Beogram 4002 that I got from the original owner who bought it new in 1976.
That Marantz receiver was part of my very 1st system after coming home from Vietnam. It was sweet sounding when paired with a set of Acoustic Research AR-3a's. Thanks for bringing back pleasent memories of my 1st system. :notworthy:
Cheers,
Robin
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Dual 1229 Turntable from 1972 and a Sony ST-S555ES FM Tuner from 1984.
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A first generation Koetsu Black; a Micro Seiki BL 91 TT; a Marcof MC battery powered step up; a Counterpoint SA5 preamp.
I misread the heading of this topic, just now figuered that out, sorry. What I posted was stuff I have, rather than in use.
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That Marantz receiver was part of my very 1st system after coming home from Vietnam. It was sweet sounding when paired with a set of Acoustic Research AR-3a's. Thanks for bringing back pleasent memories of my 1st system. :notworthy:
I always got a kick out of the Marantz ads where there had been some kind of disaster and most everything was destroyed - except for the Marantz receiver that still worked. :)
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I misread the heading of this topic, just now figuered that out, sorry. What I posted was stuff I have, rather than in use.
That's why I hadn't posted to this thread. While I have a lot of old gear, I no longer use it regularly.
I did try an old Jensen's Stereo Shop SuperPAS the other day, but I quickly switched back to a modern preamp.
I also played around with my Carver Sonic Hologram Generator (C-9) a few months back, but it really doesn't work any better than the other times I've tried it over the past 30 years since I first got it.
It's interesting in that the initial impression everybody has to the C-9 is "that's pretty cool!" Then over a period of time they get tired of the effect it produces and it's time for it to sleep in the basement again. I must have loaned it out to a dozen different people, and none of them decided to buy it, so it always came back to me.
I think it would be neat to have something like a Pioneer Spec 1 and a Spec 4, but I wouldn't trade my modern Sony tuner and CD player for anything vintage, nor would I trade for vintage speakers.
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That's why I hadn't posted to this thread. While I have a lot of old gear, I no longer use it regularly.
I did try an old Jensen's Stereo Shop SuperPAS the other day, but I quickly switched back to a modern preamp.
I also played around with my Carver Sonic Hologram Generator (C-9) a few months back, but it really doesn't work any better than the other times I've tried it over the past 30 years since I first got it.
It's interesting in that the initial impression everybody has to the C-9 is "that's pretty cool!" Then over a period of time they get tired of the effect it produces and it's time for it to sleep in the basement again. I must have loaned it out to a dozen different people, and none of them decided to buy it, so it always came back to me.
I think it would be neat to have something like a Pioneer Spec 1 and a Spec 4, but I wouldn't trade my modern Sony tuner and CD player for anything vintage, nor would I trade for vintage speakers.
Thanks for sharing. :wink:
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Hey!
Is audio gear currently use occasionally count here? :scratch: If so than here are my two oldest audio gears I have...
1902 Victor Talking Machine Co. "Type E" gramophone machine...
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=12849)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=12850)
1935 or maybe 1937 Philco 84B Cathedral Radio...
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=14176)
I do use these two sometime. Mostly while I'm cleaning my room, watering my plants or while waiting for my main system to warm up. The Philco is great for getting news and weather reports on 1010 WIN and 880 CBS radio here in NYC.
Actually I'm listening to the Victor right now. Spinning Strauss' "Blue Danube Waltz" perform by the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra with Leopold Stokowski as the conductor. Likely recorded in the late 1910's.
Take care,
Buddy :thumb:
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Hey!
Is audio gear currently use occasionally count here? :scratch: If so than here are my two oldest audio gears I have...
1902 Victor Talking Machine Co. "Type E" gramophone machine...
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=12849)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=12850)
1935 or maybe 1937 Philco 84B Cathedral Radio...
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=14176)
I do use these two sometime. Mostly while I'm cleaning my room, watering my plants or while waiting for my main system to warm up. The Philco is great for getting news and weather reports on 1010 WIN and 880 CBS radio here in NYC.
Actually I'm listening to the Victor right now. Spinning Strauss' "Blue Danube Waltz" perform by the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra with Leopold Stokowski as the conductor. Likely recorded in the late 1910's.
Take care,
Buddy :thumb:
WINNER!!!!!
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I have a 1983 Luxman C02 preamp in my bedroom system.It works and sounds perfectly fine.
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Heheheeheh, Buddy, I was fishing for you to "strut" your setup. :thumb:
But, there must be SOMEONE here who is a collector of ancient, wax cylinder stuff from the late 1800s!
Nevertheless, I think many people overlook one item that is ancient in their audio systems....your turntable cartridge stylus with millions of years of diamond tip!
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While I am not using them, one of my sons has been using a Sansui AU777/TU777 for awhile. I picked these up on a med cruise while in the USN in '67. Have always wondered if mod'g that tuner would be worth it??
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Either my 1960s Scott LK-72 integrated amp or modified Magnavox 93 series power amp from the same period. They are only use occasionally though in the bedroom system.
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My pair of 1987 Carver Original Amazings....Ser# 758
All origianal boxes and poly liner with supports.
They are absolutely mint....second owner.
I dont use them much....and they are not in the room thats pictured.
But I enjoy them everyday......like works of art.
(http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm170/PDRCanada/102_1738.jpg)
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Heheheeheh, Buddy, I was fishing for you to "strut" your setup. :thumb:
But, there must be SOMEONE here who is a collector of ancient, wax cylinder stuff from the late 1800s!
Nevertheless, I think many people overlook one item that is ancient in their audio systems....your turntable cartridge stylus with millions of years of diamond tip!
Hey!
I'm surprise that nobody else here have these old machines. It can't be just me here :scratch:
Yup, those Edison cylinder phonograph machine came couple of years before Berliner/Victor disc gramophone machine. So, yes if anyone here have those early Edison home phonograph machine than it will be even older than my Victor. :D Actually if I had money and space I would like to get one of the cylinder machine also. But my dream machine would be a Victor V (the 5th) with wooden horn... maybe someday. :roll:
Take care,
Buddy :thumb:
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Been in constant service since I purchased new in 1974
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=38110)
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My 59 year old ears. Actually tubes from 1942 GE 211s and RCA 211s. As far as gear is concerned a Fisher 101 intergrated. A Sansui TU 9500 tuner.
charles
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my turntable is ~1980. subs are mid 90's. sub amps are early 90's. preamp is early 90's. phono preamp is late 90's. dac is late 90's. tuna are anywhere from late 50's to present, depending on what is in rotation. dbx 3bx expander is from ~1980. present speakers are combo oris horns, about 10 years old, (w/present-mfr drivers), and modded klipsch lascala bass bins from ~1980, w/more modern pro-audio woofers, about 10 years old, i'd guess. main speaker amps are modern - almarro a205a mkll on the oris', and rawson gainclone on the lascala's. but, i have wintage amps that have been put into speaker rotation. i use a modern deqx dsp processor/x-over and eva ldr pre for its remote control capabilities....
bottom line, for me, is that there is plenty of older gear that is still as good as the latest-n-greatest...
ymmv,
doug s.
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bottom line, for me, is that there is plenty of older gear that is still as good as the latest-n-greatest...
ymmv,
doug s.
That's what my wife says! :thumb:
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That's what my wife says! :thumb:
ya, and still looks good doing it! :green:
doug s.
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Hi, Folks.
My oldest in-use component is a Denon TU-767 tuner. This piece was new circa 1985 although I've owned it only 3-4 years. Of course, it has digital tuning; unfortunately it doesn't have remote control. The state of FM being what it is, I don't use it very often and then only for a couple of radio stations, (CBC Radio One and Radio 2).
(http://gallery.audioreview.com/data/audio//500/800-FullFront.jpg)
I bought the TU-767 from the funds I got selling a TU-500, (below). The latter was a beautiful analog tuner circa 1978; sad to see it go, but selling it I did get 3.5X the price I paid for the TU-767. :thumb:
(http://gallery.audioreview.com/data/audio//505/DenonTU500-front.jpg)
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Awesome thread guys! You all have some cool gear. 8)
I have a Nakamichi RX-202 that I pulled from the rafters of a friend's garage. He bought it a long time ago (in the mid 1980's) when he worked at The Federated Group. Remember that dude?,,,,, Fred Rated??? :lol:
Anyway, a little maintenance work and it's making some fabulous tapes again.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=38186)
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Nice tuner. :eyebrows:
What else can be considered Vintage and classic but a McIntosh with those big, blue dials??? I myself, occasionally enjoy my MR-78, circa 1978? bought from a Russian gentleman from the back of a White van, won via an Ebay auction, in a frigid morning in a unnamed street in the Bronx in early 2002.
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Awesome thread guys! You all have some cool gear. 8)
I have a Nakamichi RX-202 that I pulled from the rafters of a friend's garage. He bought it a long time ago (in the mid 1980's) when he worked at The Federated Group. Remember that dude?,,,,, Fred Rated??? :lol:
Anyway, a little maintenance work and it's making some fabulous tapes again.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=38186)
Hi all AC members.
I bought in 1985 this Nakamichi model BX-100, I brought it with me to Vietnam and use it on 120V. (Via stepdown transformer) but on 50Hz instead of 60Hz. Can't hear the difference. I had to replace the belts once, but they were not the original, they were a little too long/loose, but still works with good/new casettes. I use it once in a while.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=38189)
I also have this Sony model HCD EX-200 that I bought 7 years ago, I use it in my bedroom. Not shown is a mini subwoofer with a 4" woofer (If you can call that a woofer) in a bass reflex enclosure, just enough bass supplement to make it listenable. Only problem, the CD pop up mecanisim sometime get stuck and I have to slighty tap on it to unjam it. I don't want the Vietnamese technician to open it, he make make the problem worst, as he did in the pass with other audio stuff I have.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=38190)
When I get back to Canada, I would like to find and buy a FM stereo tube tuner.
Up to now, I have seen on this topic lots of nice stuff, makes me want to go back to canada to have the opportunity to buy one of those nice tuner, amplifiers, etc...
Please keep the pictures coming...
Guy 13
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wintage gear looks hot! :thumb:
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=329)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=15587)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=13741)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=16093)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=25285)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=10470)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=401)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=10476)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=10074)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=16990)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=25219)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=25215)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=25216)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=25221)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=25213)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=12894)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=24034)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=24888)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=24028)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=28059)
doug s.
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Awesome doug . . . . . you could open a museum and charge an entry fee. I love the console in picture #9.
Those were the days brother.
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wintage gear looks hot! :thumb:
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(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=25285)
...doug s.
Nice going, Doug s. Thanks for that. :D
It's not surprising to see so many tuners in a vintage collection -- they seem to stand the test of time better than most types of components.
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I still use a Fisher 50B tuner just about every day. It still has most of the original tubes.
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Gosh, DougS, I need to show my wife your collection so she does not classify ME as a maniac with an audio disease! BTW, I like your "madness" :thumb:
PS: Although there are more than a few companies that make some decent/well designed (aesthetically and performance wise) today, the equipment of yesteryears seems to me more daring both aesthetically and perhaps sonically.
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How about my Marantz 10B --you will be hard put to find a FM tuner that can touch it today, and still with all original tubes! Found a Marantz dealer going out of business in 1964 and got it for $500. However back then I was an Air Force Lieutennnant on flying status and that $500 was more than a total months pay and allowances. My wife nearly divorced me, really! Fortunately I still have both antiques. :lol:
Paul
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A lot of my stuff is pretty old.
Otari MX5050BII
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=38218)
One of three Carver tuners (two TX11As, one TX11)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=38219)
Stax Sigma headphones
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=38220)
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Nice looking stuff.
Oldest piece currently in my system is a Denon DCD 1500, which is subbing for my dac, at the moment. Still sounds good, if a bit "dark". Or maybe it's my old Techics SL7 turntable? Both somewhere near 25 years old. My mains are Madisound (Dynaudio) MDY 3, which are 17-18 years young. And I've got a PAS 3X I built in 1976, but it's in storage.
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The oldest I use is a Stax Lambda Pro with the SRM MKII amp. The oldest I own is an Audionics CC-2 amplifier.
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Maybe not the oldest old, I have a pair of McIntosh MC-60 mono-block amps fully restored. D.O.B 9-9-69 with consecutive serial.
(http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/ofier/Stereophile/My%202nd%20system/McIntoshMC60.jpg)
(http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/ofier/Stereophile/My%202nd%20system/IMG_1070.jpg)
Late 1940-1950's Zenith AM/FM High Fidelity Radio #X337 Wood
Here is a description from a vintage tube seller: I modified the text for my future reference. :)
"This post-war AM/FM radio from the late 1940s to early 1950s... good working order. It has 8 miniature tubes, an excellent circuit, a good AM and FM antenna, and a reasonably large (8") woofer coupled with a 5" mid-range/tweeter which produces a nice, warm, tone typical of tube-type sets. Turn it on and wait 30 seconds.... when it warms up it cooks! The front is an ivory-like plastic grill and the cabinet is wood, making the radio cabinet respond much like a contemporary speaker cabinet with smooth, warm sound reproduction. This particular set is complete with its original fiberboard back. The front dials are (on the left) the combination band tuner (inside dial) and mode switch (outside dial) for selecting FM, FM AFC (automatic frequency control) or AM. The two rightmost smaller, dials are combination ON/OFF and Volume, and a TONE dial (bass/treble). The cabinet is 15 1/2 inches wide, by 10 tall, by 8 deep, making it pretty substantial and giving it the interior volume for good bass response. T is a singular phono jack in the rear".
(http://www.pbase.com/levir/image/76061609.jpg)
(http://www.pbase.com/levir/image/76061603.jpg)
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(http://www.pbase.com/levir/image/76061603.jpg)
I currently have two of those radios. Just as a safety issue, I would strongly suggest that you replace the wax/paper capacitor that goes to the phono input with a brand new one, or better yet, disconnect the entire jack. The capacitor is the only thing keeping the ground/shield from being at line voltage. If it fails short, there's a 50/50 chance of the ground being "hot" (depending on how you insert the plug into the socket).
I would also caution that these radios use a selenium rectifier which is an accident waiting to happen. It's also under power all the time the radio is plugged in, and there's no fuse. At the very least, if it fails, it will stink your house up with a very hard-to-forget and hard-to-get-rid-of smell, or at the worst start a fire. There are also a bunch of wax/paper caps in the power supply that are like as not to fail at any moment, which will initiate a rectifier failure. Replacing the rectifier with a 1n4007 diode and replacing all the power supply capacitors with new parts is highly recommended, adding a fuse is highly recommended, and until then, don't leave it plugged in. Ideally you would also need to add some S-I-T series resistance when replacing the diode (to make up the voltage difference) but that's more of a reliability issue with the tubes, and they are all pretty darn cheap.
The sound quality of a perfectly-working unit is decent. Not high-fidelity by 60's or later standards, but decent. It's probably worth the effort to go through it and fix the safety and performance issues because it's easy and cheap to do, but don't expect miracles. My perfect unit is kind of boomy, and while I am pretty sure it's working, the tweeter can be disconnected with little change in the ultimate sound quality. It has fantastic sensitivity and since it's mono, the S/N ratio and multipath rejection is excellent.
Brett
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Thanks Brett for the warning as I don't know much about the radio. It has so many tiny tubes I am not familiar with.
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Nice! Very nice.
But, hey, it's got to be High Fidelity because it says so!
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:wave: Hi ole buddy. I hope the return to schoolin' is doing a good job in your own personal restoration efforts. You are missed! :thumb:
Cheers,
Robin
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Thanks guys. I figured that "High Fidelity" was the selling point rather than watts!
Robin: I have some extra time today. :)
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When I was a kid, our elderly neighbor kept one of those Zeniths on a small table by the side of her chair. One afternoon it caught fire. Her husband was quick enough to throw it outside, before the fire spread. I do remember the odor.
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My Sansui TU 717 Tuner. I'm not sure of the age though :scratch:
But it is a nice unit.
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When I was a kid, our elderly neighbor kept one of those Zeniths on a small table by the side of her chair. One afternoon it caught fire. Her husband was quick enough to throw it outside, before the fire spread. I do remember the odor.
Hard to forget, huh?
I don't want to overstate the issue, because this one is no more failure prone than any other of the same era. But some of the components, while good at the time, are not up to current standards and were certainly not intended to still be working 50 years later. And the design would not pass current safety standards.
But there were millions and millions of radios of similar designs made and they didn't all burst into flames.
Brett
p.s. as an aside, the most difficult thing to get right on these particular radios is not the electronics, it's the mechanical aspects, specifically, keeping out rattles/buzzes/twanging of the various parts. The trim ring, for instance tends to rattle on the face when it's turned up, and the bottom of the chassis is thin sheet metal and tends to rattle. They benefit greatly from either self-adhesive lead foil or Frank Van Alstine's favorite plasti-clay on the speaker baskets. I think the lead foil is a much better choice in this case because it gets a little warm inside and the clay tends to get soft and fall off. As previously mentioned, working perfectly, these radios do sound pretty nice, probably as good as any current table radio aside from maybe the Tivoli Model one and two.
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A "new" acquisition, a Sherwood S3000-IV.
A bit bass-shy but it sure sounds nice otherwise and has surprisingly good reception even without an antenna hooked up!
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=38893)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=38894)
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I have a really minty looking Sansui TU-717 Tuna that was made in 1979 that i just put into my 2ch Rig a few months ago :wink:
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The oldest piece of gear in my main rig are 2 (they're mono) AudioArts 4100s. They are fantastic sounding and completely transparent. I wish I had gotten them years ago.
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1956 Grundig Majestic 3095 German Tube Radio
I use this regularly. Great sound. Warm and nostalgic.
(http://)
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1956 Grundig Majestic 3095 German Tube Radio
I use this regularly. Great sound. Warm and nostalgic.
Your previous post on this topic inspired me to start collecting/repairing radios - like this one
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=38010)
FM reception on this beauty *is far better* than any dedicated tuner I have, not even close. I have a lot older radios than this but this is the king of the hill as far as quality goes.
Brett
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Your previous post on this topic inspired me to start collecting/repairing radios - like this one
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=38010)
FM reception on this beauty *is far better* than any dedicated tuner I have, not even close. I have a lot older radios than this but this is the king of the hill as far as quality goes.
Brett
Brett: That's a beauty. Since I've taken those photos that I posted, I've thoroughly cleaned up the old Grundig... inside and out. I also cleaned all of the switches, relays, wire connections, sockets and tube pins. I tested the tubes, and they are all still in great condition. I had an immediate JUMP in sound quality and reception. I still haven't hooked up an external antennae. Stations come in LOUD and clear... but tend to drift at times (kinda of like in waves). I live in the country. I haven't figured out exactly why or what is the pattern. I'm sure that an antennae would help tremendously.
Otherwise, the sound quality of FM broadcast sounds so much more pleasing to my ears than most modern, dedicated tuners. This radio truly sounds musical and super analog. I don't play it through my hi-fi, so my expectations of it sounded just like what it's "supposed" to sound like are still in order. If I want to listen to the radio, I use the Grundig. If I want to listen to hi-fi... I listen to my system. Enjoy.
Din
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I still haven't hooked up an external antennae. Stations come in LOUD and clear... but tend to drift at times (kinda of like in waves).
The Telefunken doesn't drift at allon FM, and that's with no AFC. My Emud Jr. , on the other hand, drifts *a lot*. I haven't had much luck with Shortwave yet.
The sound on the Telefunken is very pleasant but rather "heavy" by hi-fi standards. but pretty much the same thing - if I want to listen to radio, I listen to the radio, not the hi-fi with a tuner.
Brett
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A "new" acquisition, a Sherwood S3000-IV.
A bit bass-shy but it sure sounds nice otherwise and has surprisingly good reception even without an antenna hooked up!
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=38893)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=38894)
a properly functioning sherwood tubed tuna will not be at all bass-shy - amhik. :wink: though it might cost more to refurb one of these sherwood tunas than the cost of the tuna itself, it's worth it, cuz it's not that the refurb cost is so much, it's that the sherwood tunas are so relatively inexpensive. 8)
doug s.
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mine was omni directional tweeters from fukuin pioneer back in 1956.
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My Dahlquist DQ-10's I bought new in 1977 and my Linn Sondek from 1979 (I am second owner of a 1977 machine).
Just won't be able to part with them ever (at this rate, anyway!).
Paul
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I'm going even further backwards with a Sherwood S3000-III tuner replacing a Carver TX-11a.
The Sherwood is fresh from a check up at the shop and it sounds really nice and has surprising reception, too. I'm picking up a jazz station, which is coming in crystal clear, from Washington, DC which is a good 125 miles from me.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=40134)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=40420)
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I'm going even further backwards with a Sherwood S3000-III tuner replacing a Carver TX-11a.
The Sherwood is fresh from a check up at the shop and it sounds really nice and has surprising reception, too. I'm picking up a jazz station, which is coming in crystal clear, from Washington, DC which is a good 125 miles from me.
steve, do yourself a favor and ask bob f, over at the yahoo fmtuner forum, to hook you up w/a modern outboard mpx stereo decoder. combine wintage w/modern and you will be in for a true sonic treat. 8)
doug s.
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I still have the original 1950s KT88 Genalex Gold Lion tubes that came with my McIntosh MC-60 monos. This one will last me a lifetime. :D
(http://www.pbase.com/levir/image/74272248.jpg)
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I still have the original 1950s KT88 Genalex Gold Lion tubes that came with my McIntosh MC-60 monos. This one will last me a lifetime.
Please tell me that there is a lot more padding in this box than is apparent. KT88s are notoriously fragile (i. the internal parts are easy to displace with shock).
Brett
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Thanks for the concern Brett. They were stashed away in a nice warm KT88 boxes then bubble wrapped 2x. :)
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My oldest working piece of gear is a beautiful Tandberg portable radio from the 70's. All teakwood cabinet. Used a zillion D cells. I'm traveling so no pics available.
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Dukane twin mono tube amps - circa 1960.
Weirdo, but quite cheap, 2 x 6CD6 (each amp) tubes in it.
I just adore them :thumb:
John
In high school I liberated a large abandend ferry boat of its massive Ducane P.A system amplifier. That thing was amazing . My budies and I collected all of our parents speakers and hooked as many of them as we could up to that thing for a big party. It absolutly cranked!! I wonder where it is at now? I bet my friend still has it in his garage.
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Doug S,
Even with a stereo tuner?
That might have to wait a little bit as I'm looking at some Bryston and B&K amps at the moment. Bryston for home theater and B&K for bi-amping my Maggie 3.6s.
I also have that Harman Kardon F500x in the shop and need to get that old thing going again (hopefully).
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In high school I liberated a large abandend ferry boat of its massive Ducane P.A system amplifier. That thing was amazing . My budies and I collected all of our parents speakers and hooked as many of them as we could up to that thing for a big party. It absolutly cranked!! I wonder where it is at now? I bet my friend still has it in his garage.
Yeah, my Dukies were PA amps, too (I don't think they made any hifi). They came from a public school in Milwaukeen that 'upgraded' their PA system.
Their 'upgrade' was my gain 8)
John
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Yeah, my Dukies were PA amps, too (I don't think they made any hifi). They came from a public school in Milwaukeen that 'upgraded' their PA system.
Their 'upgrade' was my gain 8)
John
Thats Hilarious. As our senior prank in 1992 we tried to hook that old Ducane up to our school PA and have a pirate raidio station brodcasting to the whole school. Our plans were folied by a angry shop teacher who found a crawl space hatch had been used for acsess.
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I bet when that shop teacher went back to his office he said "that's a GREAT idea! Wish I'd thought of it first!" :thumb:
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if your sherwood has the built-in mpx added, then you are good to go; i simply assumed it was mono...
if you are looking for amps for maggies, check out the rewiew of the ec aw180's by dick olsher in the latest enjoy the music online release. while you may not want to spend that kinda cash, any older used ec amp will have the same kind of goodness... amhik... 8)
doug s.
Doug S,
Even with a stereo tuner?
That might have to wait a little bit as I'm looking at some Bryston and B&K amps at the moment. Bryston for home theater and B&K for bi-amping my Maggie 3.6s.
I also have that Harman Kardon F500x in the shop and need to get that old thing going again (hopefully).
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Oldest equipment still in used. Marantz 510M from late 70's.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=40037)
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My mint 2270
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=40154)
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1986 Luxman PX 100 Quartz Drive table, great sound! Original owner. 8)
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My mint 2270
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=40154)
I had a 2285 that served me well for like 20 years. It had an outstanding phono section but I ended up finally selling it because as good as it was, I didn't need the world largest phono stage. :)
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Altec 604C Coaxial Duplex from '56. Very nice! The speakers are handmade Kult 1s from the Netherlands.
jouni
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=40718)
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Accuphase P-300 and C-200 :thumb:
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Altec 604C Coaxial Duplex from '56. Very nice! The speakers are handmade Kult 1s from the Netherlands.
jouni
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=40718)
Awesome!
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EPI A1100 speakers bought new in 1984. I still listen to these occassionally in a spare bedroom system.
(http://www.humanspeakers.com/e/images/epi-magnus-a1100.jpg)
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An Edison shortwave radio that belonged to my grandmother. I'm not sure but I think it's circa early 1920's. It's of course retro pretty. :thumb: . I use it rarely just to see if it's still working. :) I'll post a picture tomorrow.
Frank
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I am using a Pioneer SX980 as my primary amplifier for headphones. Built in 1979 and a beauty. One of the best receivers I have ever heard and competes with my 2500 Decware separates. Powerful and has detail and transparency. Eventually I will have it overhauled.
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My mint 2270
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=40154)
Hi 1zip and all Audio Circle members.
I am looking to buy a receiver like yours, can you or an Audio Circle member direct me somewhere? I spent hours browsing on the web and can't find anything like that.
Thanks.
Guy 13
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Hi 1zip and all Audio Circle members.
I am looking to buy a receiver like yours, can you or an Audio Circle member direct me somewhere? I spent hours browsing on the web and can't find anything like that.
Thanks.
Guy 13
Hey!
Try eBay. I think some of these vintage Marantz receivers can go for hefty prices there. And get ready for the shipping cost, these old receivers are heavy.
Take care,
Buddy :thumb:
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8) 1984 Luxman PX 100 turntable.
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JBL L-100's......
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Hi 1zip and all Audio Circle members.
I am looking to buy a receiver like yours, can you or an Audio Circle member direct me somewhere? I spent hours browsing on the web and can't find anything like that.
Thanks.
Guy 13
Try Audio Karma. There are a lot of very knowledgeable marantz guys there!
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JBL L-100's......
Awesome!!!
I'm using 4312A's, 4311B's for Home Theater (5.1)
and S38II's & a PB10 Sub for my 2.1 rig...I'm enjoying it....alot!!! :dance:
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Tubes actually from 1942 RCA VT-4C 211s . If that dosn't count well then iy is my 60 year old ears. An essential component :P
charles
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Hey I didn't think about that. Tubes . . . .
I'm using some gray glass GE 6SN7s that were made in 1951. Not a complete piece of gear, but certainly a very valuable piece of the puzzle.
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Julius Futterman built me a direct drive (OTL) headphone amp for my Stax 10X esl headphones in 1979. Ain't much to look at, but it has given me glorious sound for over 30 years.
Chuck
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Sony 1988 CDX 315 5 disc changer with analog outs. 23 years, never cleaned.
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An Apt Holman preamp from the late 70's.
IIRC The owners or service manual states, it seems like with pride, that light on the front is an LED, even forgoing the acronym and using "light emitting diode". Fancy stuff :thumb: Is this about the time when LEDs came about?
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=47106)
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(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=47107)
A Grundig 3192 w/original Telefunken & Valvo tubes. A great FM tuner and very good fidelity. It's actually Stereo only in that you can plug in a turntable and/or tape deck and play through right & left internal or external speakers but the FM is strictly glorious mono.
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Just picked up a Marantz 115B tuner from 1975.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=47103)
Wayner 8)
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Wow! That's in amazing shape. Congrats!
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That is a beauty! Nice find.
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I have a DBX/3BX range expander from back in the 70's. It still works, but it stays switched out most of the time now. It adds background swishing noises, but it seemed like a good idea at the time.
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Here is a 9.9 out of 10 Marantz 140 power amp that I just picked up yesterday. It appears as new, with one little mark on the plastic power meter lens frame (lower middle). It functions as new, however, the power meters needed to be calibrated (gain at full, source as mono, set meter level control screw to matching high value).
My Paradigms are so efficient that the meters barely move. I'm sure if I had some power sucking ARs on it, it would be more fun. The meters look cool, anyway.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=47158)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=47159)
This is also from 1975, making it about 36 years old.
Wayner
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(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=47107)
A Grundig 3192 w/original Telefunken & Valvo tubes. A great FM tuner and very good fidelity. It's actually Stereo only in that you can plug in a turntable and/or tape deck and play through right & left internal or external speakers but the FM is strictly glorious mono.
Glorious sounding I bet.
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Here is my new mint Marantz 3300 preamp. It's pretty much mark free, and seems to work well.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=48053)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=48054)
I was most fortunate to have the patients to wait for the right pieces to come along. If you are going to get a vintage piece, it should be as flawless as possible. Let the other guy buy the beat-up stuff.
I did send my 140 in to Mike Zuccaro for a once over as the left channel had a corroded contact in the speaker turn on relay, and I wanted him to check bias and give it the once over. Well worth it as he also commented on the spectacular build of this 75 watt RMS/channel amp.
Wayner 8)
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at the moment listening to:
(http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/2562/image1141.jpg)
McIntosh MR71 tube tuner from 1965
I had one of those. Beautiful tuner - the best one I ever owned. The sound was sweet and natural. It might not have been the very best DXer but I think it was the best sounding McIntosh ever.
That amp under my name is a modified Stereo 70 from around 1960. Those are the original output transformers. The power transformer is off the chassis, hooked up with a fat umbilical. It was modified by American Hybrid Technology around 1989. Dan Fanny designed all the boards and solid state rectifier - a lot more than just a diode. Those are EL34 with 6FQ7 input tubes. It puts out 50wpc and has a rise time of 3 Usec. It was originally my tweeter amp in a biamp set-up.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=48064)
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That amp under my name is a modified Stereo 70 from around 1960. Those are the original output transformers. The power transformer is off the chassis, hooked up with a fat umbilical. It was modified by American Hybrid Technology around 1989.
Hmmm, wonder what the frequency response of that power supply is, with those *gigantic* caps. I know that's the way they did it at the time, but wow.
Brett
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Hmmm, wonder what the frequency response of that power supply is, with those *gigantic* caps. I know that's the way they did it at the time, but wow.
Brett
I've never seen another amp with this kind of storage, at least one like this. Those big caps are 5400MFD @ 200V, strung in series to make 600V. I found them back then in an ad. I think it was in Audio mag. Those other caps on top are bypass - speaker caps and resistors to make it discharge faster. I don't know about Freq resp of power supply, but the amp passes a perfect square wave at 1K and 10K (near perfect). So response to 100K or close. It was designed as a tweeter amp. The high end is flawless. I use it full range now. It has slam bass and a totally effortless detailed sound. Two techs fixed it recently, replacing some old resistors etc. Both of them remarked how nice it sounds. One of them builds tube electronics.
Danny was a tube god. He used to modify ARC and stuff like that. My other amps at the time were direct drive electrostatic tube amps. They drove Acoustat panels at 50KV. They had high voltage TV cap tubes. They also had storage - banks of photo flash caps and custom made 25KV suckers. They were lots of fun.
neo
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Tip Toes. Both tall and short sets. Since they first came out..
Some Mark Levinson wire from the 1980s. Reterminated with Vampire tiffany style connectors.
CDs from the first start of CD era, mostly Classical music.
An old TT Dual Golden One with a 25 plus year old Dynavector Ruby23 cart on it.
Piles of old LPs... bought used in the past twelve years..
Then Adcom DA700 DAC, about 20 years old?
Some old five disck CD changers
An Audio Research SP-15 I bought used about three years ago.
An Audio Research PH-2 phono box I bought used about six years ago
A bunch of my stuff is new last year... so not much old stuff
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Mid 1970's Pioneer SX 1180
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My ears! :lol:
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PSB Stratus Gold speakers-21 years old & still sound perfect to me!! :)
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Most of my audio gear is about 20 years old. My wife and I both bought 2 channel systems at about the same time. I have the following:
Yamaha AX-630 integrated amp
Denon 5 disc CD changer
Baby Advent II speakers
Boston Acoustics HD9 speakers
Boston 525v center channel
There is also a Denon 2 channel receiver of the same vintage that I am currently not using.
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I have Luxman PD-284 and PD-277 turntables, they are from the late 70's and a few Luxman Preamps, including the C-350. It is also from the same time period.
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AudioSource Amp Four (2x150w)
AudioSource EQ100
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Since the C28 Mac preamp went south, the oldest piece is my 70's McIntosh MR78 FM Tuner.
We have some local stations with good Jazz and Blues programs.
And there is always Car Talk with the tappet brothers and Prairie Home Companion.
James
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Man I gotta lay off the sauce.
My Dynaco ST70 is oldest.
BTW, Man after my own heart Neo.
James
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Most of my audio gear is about 20 years old. My wife and I both bought 2 channel systems at about the same time. I have the following:
Yamaha AX-630 integrated amp
Denon 5 disc CD changer
Baby Advent II speakers
Boston Acoustics HD9 speakers
Boston 525v center channel
There is also a Denon 2 channel receiver of the same vintage that I am currently not using.
Hey!
Advent Baby II was my first pair of speaker. :D I remembered how much I was enjoying them back than. I sold them to my high school friend.... now I sometime wish I still have them :?
Take care,
Buddy :thumb:
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Sansui AU-D11 II by my computer
(http://1.static.slando.com/photos/live/50/usilitel_integralnyy_sansui_au_d11_mkii_27470950_2_F.jpg)
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Sansui AU-D11 II by my computer
(http://1.static.slando.com/photos/live/50/usilitel_integralnyy_sansui_au_d11_mkii_27470950_2_F.jpg)
these are nice amps; that one reminds me of the one i have over at my ex's, so she and my kids can enjoy tunes; it really is a sweet amp:
(http://www.hifi-studio.de/hifi-klassiker/Sansui/sansui_AU-11000A/sansui_AU-11000A.jpg)
doug s.
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Philips LHH1000 CD-tranport and DAC -1989
Traded most of my LPs as well as my turn table for it. Four dedicated power supplies for transport, digital circuits and L-R analogue channels. Replaced several rubber belts in the transport mechanism over the years but i'm confident it'll be fine for the next 20yrs. :green:
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an emt 930 from 1955/6
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Rotel/Martel FAX150 EL84 single ended receiver circa 1965
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=51515)
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Original issue, Mark 1 ears, circa 1951... :green: modified a couple years ago by Phonak. Dang expensive mods, too!
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DUAL 1229 turntable.
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Hi.
My Dynaco ST70 is oldest.
James
Bingo, James. I am using the same one matting with PAS-2. Both 50 years old, still kicking around like kids.
I super-restored both of them in my own most cost-effective way, WITHOUT need to purchase any new driver boards from vendors like most many upgrades out there. Now they both sing like a nightingale.
I'm a vinyl die-hard, my TT is also 40 years old vintage Thorens 125II. It plays my many hundreds of vinyls, recyled & brandnew like magic. I put it on my custom-built 100lb-heavy platform made of 2 hollow concrete blocks.
My loudspeakers are also vintage 40-year KEF 2-way bookshelvers mounted on steel stripods. I virutally rebuilt them to deliver superior sound from Pavarotti to Tom Jones.
Very old gears indeed. Yet the sound is not vintage at all - 3-D virtual soundstage, see-thru transparency, fast, dynamic & musical.
This old vintage system beats many modern tube gears, brandnames or home-brews.
c-J
"If the facts don't fit the theory, change the facts." quoted Albert Einstein.
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I have two vintage amps:
1. Luxman L-80V
2. Technics SU8022
Technics is good but Luxman is awesome.
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MacIntosh MR-74 (AM/FM Tuner)
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Well I just acquired an old AR TT in good shape (the plinth is original solid walnut), but since it is not in use yet, I'll mention something else. I have a Kenwood Stone TT KD-500 from about 1985. The next oldest piece I own is a Pioneer PD-65 Elite CD Player (the Rosewood panels still look great).
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New to this Audio Circle site and having some fun within the "Circles":
Main System: CD or Tuner into:
Early 50's Stromberg-Carlson ASP-422 Power Amp (using attenuators for volume control - no preamp); sound comes out of a pair of University Master Series S6 Speakers (3 way) in origional 1956 (or so) cabinets... Sweet!
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A 1962 (thought it was from 1961) McIntosh MX-110 pre/tuner. Was serviced and tweaked about 4 years ago.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=59016)
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Great McIntosh MX-110. In 1962, you could buy tubes at the drug store or the filling station (gas place). All had tube testers and a supply.
Most of my junk is old (some say vintage).
At the end of the day, if it sounded good in '62, it can today.
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New to this Audio Circle site and having some fun within the "Circles":
Main System: CD or Tuner into:
Early 50's Stromberg-Carlson ASP-422 Power Amp (using attenuators for volume control - no preamp); sound comes out of a pair of University Master Series S6 Speakers (3 way) in origional 1956 (or so) cabinets... Sweet!
Around 1960 I rebuilt a Stromberg-Carlson radio. That meant I sanded it down and put on new varnish and put in new tubes. I was a proud boy!
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Great McIntosh MX-110. In 1962, you could buy tubes at the drug store or the filling station (gas place). All had tube testers and a supply.
Most of my junk is old (some say vintage).
At the end of the day, if it sounded good in '62, it can today.
Thanks, it sounds pretty darn good to my tin ears 8)
Jim
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In my case its my KLH Model 100 AM/FM Clock Radio. 25 years old and still works perfect. Wakes me up every morning. Pretty good sound for a clock radio. It was pretty expensive when I bought it, at $150, but I've certainly got my monies-worth and am darn glad I purchased it.
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Large Advent Utility
Hafler DH-101
Yamaha CR-2020
only the Yamaha is not currently being put to use, but its only an issue with dirty controls. if i find a good spot for it, i'll fire it back up.
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If it weren't for my 1960 era Dukane tube monoblocks...the oldest 'gear' would be my 1963 era ears :wink:
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I have two vintage amps:
1. Luxman L-80V
2. Technics SU8022
Technics is good but Luxman is awesome.
Me too, The Luxman still works beautifully in my home office.
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i may have mentioned before; here's some of the mainstays in my system:
- vmps larger subs - ~17yrs
- electrocompaniet aw75dmb's, driving the vmps' - ~20 yrs
- melos ma333r preamp - ~20 yrs
- oracle delphi turntable - ~32 yrs
- dbx 3bx dynamic range expnader - ~35 yrs
regarding other equipment, present tuna - rotel rht10 - is 19yrs. other tuna in rotation wary from ~14 years old to ~50 years old. dac is ancient, relatively - modded art di/o, ~12 years old. amps (tube) range from ~5yrs to ~50 yrs, depending on what's in rotation. also getting use are relatively modern gainclone and ucd180 s/s amps.
doug s.
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2 Scott 350B & 1 Scott 350 tuners. '61 & '62
Scott 299 & Scott 299B. 1959 & 1960
AR7 bookshelves, 1973
Best,
Dave
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Marantz Model 9 VAC Reissue Monoblocks 1997
McIntosh MX-110 Preamp/Tuner 1962
Marantz CDP 38 modded by Ah Troeb 1999
Magnepan MG 2.5RT Speakers 1987
Bower&Wilkens ASW300 Subwoofers ca 2007
There is magical synergy going on with this system.
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Marantz HD-77 speakers (1976) with original sculpted foam grills - designed by Ed May. Still sound great with bottom end that really hits you in the chest. Had the woofers re-done by Bill Watkins just before he retired. In the the process of upgrading the crossovers. Also have a Thorens TD160-C turntable (1976) which I mounted a Grace 707 MKII tonearm on in 1979.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=60165)
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Nakamichi OMS 1A CD player. I must have picked it up
back around 1988
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Beautiful AR4X's from vinyldavid, AR-XA (nearly mint) from CL score ($100). :green:
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Threshold S500 Stasis Linear Stage Power Amp
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A Linsley-Hood stereo 80 integrated amplifier
Regards
cleaton
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A early production Threshold 400A from 76 or 77. Works like a champ.
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What is the oldest piece of audio gear that you currently use?
I will have to guess, (since I have an all-vintage system), that is a tie between my Thorens TD 124 (MKI) and my pair of Quad II Monoblocks. but, I also have McIntosh MC 30, 75, Ma 75, Paragon 12A, Marantz 10B which are all old.
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well, tubes from 1930's...my RL12T15's,,,
(http://www.jogis-roehrenbude.de/Roehren-Geschichtliches/Mil-Roeh_Fassg/RL12T15/16.jpg)
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Marantz HD-77 speakers (1976) with original sculpted foam grills - designed by Ed May. Still sound great with bottom end that really hits you in the chest. Had the woofers re-done by Bill Watkins just before he retired. In the the process of upgrading the crossovers. Also have a Thorens TD160-C turntable (1976) which I mounted a Grace 707 MKII tonearm on in 1979.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=60165)
Nice vase to compliment the foam grills of the Marantz speakers!
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Oldest: Technics SL-P230 CD player. Never a moment's trouble out of this unit. It can go head-to-head with the much better known Rotel RCD-855 and cost considerably less. Bought in it February, 1989. Has a headphone jack and volume control, and powers my AKG K601 and Beyerdynamic DT 880 headphones at my computer desk. An overlooked wonder and one of the first low cost CD players that really sounded good.
2nd oldest: Rotel RCD-855 CD player. It refuses to die. Has many years of hard use on it. Bought it in spring of 1991. The newer CD players sound only marginally better, like the Sony DVD/SACD player I bought in 2003.
I have Heathkit W5M mono amps from the early 60's due for a rebuild this winter, then they go into my home theater system to power my Polk RT5 speakers. They have been out of service since 2002, but will be the oldest audio gear of anything I have ever owned when they go back into service.
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A Marcof battery powered phono pre. A little step up for a low output Koetsu Black if I need it. Problem is, I've misplaced my manual for for my Monolithic phono pre which I need find to properly mate with der Koetsu. A work in progress I guess you could call it.
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The Thorens TD-124 that I bought from a very friendly AC member! Really is a blast to use.
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Advent Utility speakers - '74
Thorens TD-160 Mk II - '79
Grado G1+ - '80
Dahlquist DCM7 speakers - '85
and a relatively recent acquisition McIntosh MR-71 tuna - '68, from son of original owner
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1950's 15" Gold Tannoy drivers. Cabinet from around 2002.0
BTW... these are for sale.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=67966)
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My Thorens TD-125 (1968) a pair of Genesis V-6 (1975) then my Akai AM-2600/AT-2600 (1976) and my tone arm a Victor UA-7045 not sure when it was introduced .
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That's a nice looking tonearm...
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=68190)
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Me too, The Luxman still works beautifully in my home office.
Hey Austin, somehow missed your post. The Luxman conked off a while ago. The Technician is not able to figure out what's wrong exactly. Something to do with the protection circuit I guess.
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Technics SL 1500 table.
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Sony XA20ES CDP, $700 MSRP from 2000
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Lots of interesting gear here. My oldest piece is a McIntosh MI3 Performance Indicator. It’s a tube model from the mid sixties. I just had it cleaned and serviced last month. One weak tube replaced and a hundred dollar bill out the door and it works great!
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Revel Ultima Gems from 1998 or so.
Avalon Opus ~2002.
Both are still very competetive high end today.
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I have a Carver C-9 Sonic Hologram Generator. Not sure of the exact manufacturer date (I had one many moons ago when it was new and then bought a used one about a decade back and recently had it upgraded) but they were made from 1981-1989 (I believe).
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Norman Laboratories Model 10s * 1978
Yamaha YP-450 * 1975
JVC QL-7 * 1977
MC 2205 * 1975
C28 * 1975
all bought new back when........
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Oldest ?, That would have to be my ears :roll:
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Carver C1 preamp - 1985
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A pair of Dynakit Mk-II amps, not all the time but they mate really well with my speakers every now and then.
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=229950)
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<--- VPI Aries Scout, going on about 16 or 17 years old now.
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Electra-Voice Aristocrat full-range speaker originally used as a monitor in a studio.
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My ears. Still holding up.
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Bob Brines FTA-2000 (single driver floor standing transmission line loudspeakers) that I commissioned 16 years ago.
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Technics SL-150 MK 2 manufactured circa 1980. It's in the system but lazy me streams most of the time. My wife has a thing for KVNF radio from Paonia, CO.
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sp10 mk11, a gem!
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A tie between:
Ohm Walsh 4XO (will be selling them soon) :cry:
VPI HW19 mk iv (keep for a lifetime) :D
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sp10 mk11, a gem!
Yep. I have one set up also.
I just took a Victor TT-81 of similar vintage out-- lost power. One more project to add to the list.
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The nostalgia bug bit me hard. In the late 70's my first receiver was a Vector Research VR-2500. (rated at 22 watts) I had it for a few years but never really got to appreciate the full range of the unit as my speakers were mediocre at best. I always enjoyed the sound in my Koss headphones though.
I got a huge deal on a NAD 3020. ($80 bucks new in open box.) I had that NAD in my system through most of the early 90's using it primarily as a pre-amp for my Nakamichi PA-7. I loved that combination. I got tired of moving that beast and kids came along and music was not good once the 2000's arrived. Long story short, I started over recently.
In my mind I always remembered the Vector Research sound and the TOL for them at that time was the VR-7000, but it was out of my price range back then. Later models came for a while but they suffered in quality and sound to the original line. I decided to search for an obtain a VR-7000 model and I would service it myself and restore it to glory. I found a solid unit with very little cosmetic wear. The pots were scratchy and the tape monitor switch was filthy. I replaced the Relay, just because, and tested caps and replaced some of them, i was surprised to find the largest caps were is goo shape. The seller said he was the second owner. Who knows about that, but it did seem like it was in excellent condition and was well cared for. No evidence of moisture anywhere. So, after some very rudimentary service, and a minor bias adjustment. It tried it out.
I am running GR Research X-LS Encores. No fancy Cables, no fancy power conditioners. I have slightly fancy interconnects for the tape deck, and from my Schiit modi3 dac. The dac is connected to the digital output on my TV. The Sound: Magnificent! effortless power into the speakers, I can not turn the volume past 1/3 without rattling the windows. And what beautiful sound as well. I can not compare it to the old NAD/Naka PA-7 combo, since the speakers are completely different. I can say that it has been everything I remembered and more. I have been rediscovering my music. New details have been emerging from the play back that I had not noticed for decades.
I guess you may say I am a Vector Research Fan boy. Most people never heard of this brand. It was not around long, they shut down in the early 90's in a less than honorable way I think. As near as I can tell, they made 3 receivers in the initial offering from 1978 to 1980. It was all down hill from there. The originals used analog Tuners and were built (allegedly) by crown radio of Japan. They were sold around the country and some in Military base outlets. I first saw them at Hifi Buys in Indianapolis. Back then on e could compare units with different speaker configurations. The VR7000 bested everything else in the room. Marantz, Sansui, Yamaha, Pioneer, you name it. Who knows, maybe the rooms was not set well, but in A B testing the VR-7000 just seemed to be a huge bang for the buck.
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=230511)
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While I am here I might as well tell a horror story. My father recently passed away and my brother and sister were cleaning out his house before sale. Deep in the basement unconnected to anything I found two huge square cabinets. They almost looked like end tables. There was fabric on the front fact and around the sides. The back was ugly ply wood with an old paper sticker on it. There were 2 sets (2) of plain steel screws. on each. There was no front Badge of any kind. Printed on the back were the letter B300.
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=230512)
So, yes, I knew they were speakers but how in the world could these be anything but old?
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=230513)
So I put them in a dumpster and had them taken to the Dump!!! True story. and Hurts to think I never even tried to listen to them.
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My own Dynaco FM-5 tuner.
At least it started life as a stock FM-5 back in the early 1980s. Upgraded with our own Super Tuner board set a few years later, then to our last new board set for that design, our Super Tuner Two.
I could not leave that alone though and about 10 years ago I swapped out all the current buffers on the circuit boards to LME49600 ultra low distortion types.
It is still in service here playing most every day (mostly on the one remaining public classical radio station in the area). It still sounds really nice. Still worth listening too. I got that little Sony super trick digital tuner a few years ago. Listened to it for a few days and then put it away. It may have had all the bells and whistles and superior reception, but musically it was no contest to the highly reworked FM-5.
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Large Advent
I just pulled them out earlier today from my basement where they have been sitting for the past 20 years. Checked the foam surround on the woofers that I had put on about 20 years ago and they were still good. I regret that I haven't given them enough listening time. So I fired them up in my system and WOW, with speakers like these, who needs the $5500 speakers of today? These have amazing sound at low volume level, good for late night listening without bothering anyone. Will post pics later when I have time.
Next project, the Tobin mod for my Bozak.
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From the late 60's, but with a reworked crossover by D. Richie...
Altec Flamencos
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=170886)
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I don't listen to it very often but I have a silver-faced Pioneer Tuner TX-6800 hooked up. Circa 1978.
Much, much easier to use than the digital tuner built into my Denon receiver. Sounds better too.
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carver lightstar direct reference passive linestage - circa 1992-93
still have my micro seiki dd40 tt with ma 505 arm from 1977 ... but it is not my active tt
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from 1976 ..still working like a charm in my parents home..my first venture into "high end"..came with a dual 1226 turntable and AR speakers...the table and speakers are gone..ugh, but the receiver lives on
http://www.thevintageknob.org/onkyo-TX-2500.html
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Thorens TD-145 TT from 1976 and a Pioneer PL-55x TT from 1977. Also have a Luxman T110 Tuner from the 70's and a Technics SU7600 integrated from 1977. Currently, only the TT's are being used.
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I have a Pioneer SA-8500 that is used for music on the patio. Had it gone through a few years ago and sounds great.
I believe it was produced in1975 or so.
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Mark Levinson 380s Preamp from the 80's? Re-capped last year and sounds beautiful with my AGD Audion mono blocks and Spatial Audio X-5's.
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How about a LinnLP12 Valhalla with a Rabco SL8E tonearm? (Updated with a Hana EL MC cartridge)
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=237225)
Was pop's. I recently serviced and retuned with new belts, lube, etc.
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Scott 299C
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=237234)
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Do interconnects count? My Kimber Kable KCAG interconnects are from late 90's. Well broken in silver interconnects. I paid $100 each for three 1 meter sets. They now list for $1,200 each. That should tell you something about where high end pricing has gone, or is $1,200 for a set of interconnects considered mid-fi these days? :D.
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=237242)
NAK 700ZXL
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Oldest piece I currently use is a VPI Aries Scout that I bought new about 2006. The oldest piece I have is a Denon FM-only TU-850 analog tuner that I bought new about 42 years ago. Next oldest is a B&K ST-140 power amp I bought new about 36 years ago. The Denon is the two-toned piece on the top shelf in the "sell pile" pic; the B&K is at the bottom of the whole thing.
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=237250)
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=237254)
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McIntosh MC2100 that was purchased new in 1975.
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=237251)
I purchased it recently from the original owner and had it brought up to spec.
A Mitsubishi DA-A10DC that I purchased new in 1978, along with the DA-C20 tuner/preamp purchased with it. Also a DA-A15DC that is in my office system.
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=237252)
Just recently put away a Marantz 2270 that I got from the original owner that was purchased new in 1974.
Yes I have a vintage problem.
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=237253)
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Oldest piece in daily use is a Philips CD304MKII. From around 1984, I think??
I also have a Philips CD104 hidden away, that is probably around the same age.
They work like a charm, and the sound is really good. Surprisingly good from the 14 bit CD104...
A CD960 is awaiting my pick up at a friends place.
/The Priest
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How about a LinnLP12 Valhalla with a Rabco SL8E tonearm? (Updated with a Hana EL MC cartridge)
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=237225)
Was pop's. I recently serviced and retuned with new belts, lube, etc.
That is arm is a mini architectural piece. It must sound great with the HANA.
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Dynaco ST-70 (1960?)
Scott 222B (1964?)
Both restored by Chris Keller in NC (retroaudiopro76 on USAM). Chris is an excellent guy to deal with: very user friendly, reasonable cost, quick turn-around, and excellent workmanship! And he spares no expense in packing an amp for bomb-proof shipping! :thumb:
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=235007)
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=234899)
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For me it's a Nakamichi CR-7 which dates back to the late 80's
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=237261)
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Fisher 101 and Linn LP12 for kicks
charles
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my 68 year old ears.......... :green:
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=237267)
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=237268)
Does accessories count
Discwasher record cleaning kit and Sony MDR V6 headphones
both at least 40 years old
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I purchased and built a Dynaco AF-6 tuner kit in 1973. I most recently used it 2 weeks ago while my streamer was temporarily confused by a displaced dynamic IP address, as the tuner remains connected and ready to go in my stereo.
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Technics SL-1200 MK3D, MFG 1980, new to me 2005.
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=237304)
Cunningham CX-345 tubes, I use a pair in my Music Reference 45 Tube amp.
I believe they are from the early 1930s
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(https://us.v-cdn.net/5021930/uploads/editor/u5/ect011v67xxk.jpeg)
Top right Sansui 9090DB
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Oldest, in the main system, is a dual mono 150w Class AB amplifier with the Sears LXI brand. Built by Toshiba or Hitachi (best guess) and then tweaked by a master tech, it powers my woofTs below 180 Hz. I have an unmodified one as well.
dave
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My KEF C80s that I bought new in 1985 are still in my system. I love them. Modern electrics bring out better performance than I would have ever expected.
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pioneer sa 8100, 1972
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Citation II
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Mark Levinson 380s Preamp. I've had it over 20 years, and I bought it used.
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Well, most all of my gear being vintage, I bought my McIntosh MC 30’s for 65th birthday present to myself. 1956 models.
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Pioneer PL707 turntable. Still sitting under the original dust cover looking much better at 40 than I did.
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Introducing myself to the group. My electronics are mostly common. I built an EICO amp, Dynaco PAS3X moded. PAT4 I built. AF6 I built. Dynaco MKII's moded by me. Moscode 600's moded with Mundorf caps. I am an electrical engineer with ears. I am not a business but if you need help on a Moscode I can replace FET's, match sets, tell you how to adjust idle current, DC offset and High Voltage DC.
I mix old and new technology. I have a music library saved on hard disks as Wav files. I send the music out via fiber optics in SPDIF at 96K from an old Toshiba laptop. The SPDIF feeds my TriVista DAC with tube outputs, upsamples to 192K, the preamp is a Parasound and on to the Moscode and Martin Logan Summits. The Parasound is a concession to supporting 5.1 Video. with a second moscode, older ML stats for the rear and ML center driven by a Dynaco MKII. The Depth I sub does not require a amp.
So solid state from the 60"s tubes from the 50"s, hybrid amp from the 80's, DAC with tubes, laptop from 2000 (vintage right).
For me image is everything, when you can locate each instrument, play loud and not get ear weary the system is pretty good.
Tubes are not more accurate. But their distortion is pleasing, a rounded sine wave (tube clipping) sounds like the second harmonic was added... warm sound. A SS amp when it clips, the sharp edge produces a whole series of high freq. transients you know don't belong. How do you make SS amp sound good? Build it with so much range that it never clips.
So much for my first post :D
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A Pioneer PL-71 TT from 1971 is my oldest piece. I have gear from the 80's and 90's too.
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Citation II
Nice. Great amp.
Have a pair of monoblock amps that use 1625 tubes from 1944.
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My EARS
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Oracle Delphi Mk. II turntable. Bought in 1982 or 1983, so it's 40 years old (or will be next year).
My dear departed mother co-signed a loan to help me buy this turntable. Thank you Mama!
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Fisher 500C tube receiver (circa 1964) with original vintage JBL L-100's (circa 1972). The best garage system you'll ever hear! The neighbors agree! LOL!
Cheers,
Pete
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Denon
DP-59L
Not sure of it’s exact age , believe it was made around 1984..
This one was made for the Japanese market (100V)..
Recapped and serviced before I bought it around 4 years ago..
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=241543)
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=241545)
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Fisher 500C tube receiver (circa 1964) with original vintage JBL L-100's (circa 1972). The best garage system you'll ever hear! The neighbors agree! LOL!
Cheers,
Pete
Nice. The L100’s are… well they shouldn’t be thrown away. But that receiver could be thrown into any stereo and compete.
I’ve got an Eico HF-81 that is in the same boat. I have some other stuff that needs a little work… My Barclay speakers are the current oldest. They are my main speakers at the moment. They trump all modern speakers I have owned by a lot. But they’re also the only pair I’ve ever seen.
My turntables are all vintage because modern ones that are better cost as much as expensive luxury cars.
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My EARS
Chortle.
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Oldest piece of gear I use is in my office at work. I have the JVC JR-S300 receiver my mom bought new circa 1978 when she first moved out after high school. Could use some tlc due to a scratchy volume and burned out lights to the meters. It's a fun unit that has the vintage warmth and loads of punch to the sound and some sentimental value there as well.
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NIKKO Alpha 440 power amp. I purchased it in 1980. I’ve been using it continuously since.
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=241795)
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Kenwood KR-8010 (1979). Sounds better than my 1981 Denon POA-1500
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Nakamichi BX-100 tape deck I purchased in 1984, and she hasn't a scratch on her.
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Energy Pro 22 speakers I bought in 1984 (?). They still sound wonderful!
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My Avalon Opus speakers from ~2003. One of the best room friendly speakers I've ever heard, and a perfect match for my tastes. I might be buried with them.
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=168460)
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My Avalon Opus speakers from ~2003. One of the best room friendly speakers I've ever heard, and a perfect match for my tastes. I might be buried with them.
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=168460)
Don't you mean "in them"?
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Harman Kardon Two Thirty from 1971
(https://i.imgur.com/RvCgZPO.jpg)
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Marantz 8B, 1964.
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1960s QUAD II
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=260293)
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McIntosh MC2100 I acquired from the original owner who bought it new in 1974.
Next to it, a Mitsubishi DA-C20 that I bought new in 1978, and the Mitsubishi DP-EC1 turntable also from 1978.
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=260298&size=large)
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Victor TT-81 from the 80's
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=197117)
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Pioneer 828 from 1971. Great unit that is still kicking.
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=260299)
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Victor TT-81 from the 80's
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=197117)
Hey!
Oooh! I like that set up. I always like the look of the JVC's UFO DD. Should have pick one up years ago when they were cheaper! :duh:
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Kenwood LO7M mono amps purchased new in the late 1970’s wonderful amps
I used them about 10 years . Sold to a friend he used them a few years then
Put them in storage . He pulled them out of storage a few days ago. We hooked
Them up to his system they sound great and work great .
I have a pair of acoustat 1+1 now purchased about 3 years ago built about
Early to mid 1980’s I put them in the system every once in awhile fun speakers
Also a couple cartridges one from the 1980’s and one from the 1990’s that need a
Rebuild.
Marc
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I use a Thorens TD-145 TT from 1976
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Pioneer 828 from 1971. Great unit that is still kicking.
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=260299)
Wasn’t produced until 1972. :green:
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Hey!
Oooh! I like that set up. I always like the look of the JVC's UFO DD. Should have pick one up years ago when they were cheaper! :duh:
They are still cheap comparatively for a high quality direct drive... about $500 from Japan plus another $100 for a step down 100V transformer. Altogether, probably less than most cartridges around here. And I think it is just as good as my other, more expensive tables.
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Nakamichi RX-505 still on duty as needed. Also have my SX4/VX4 Miller&Kreisel subwoofer and satellites in supporting roles in the house. Those were my entries into real audio back in 1985.
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=260408)
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A Heathkit SP2 (dual channel configuration) I actually have placed it as a display piece since the caps are very old and off spec. Time for a rest since it is the same age as I am and I know how often it gets to be difficult to avoid wanting a "nap" :lol: I also have a BT Audio Baton which is at rest as well. :sleep: