Show Us Your System(s)

[braxus]

I'll start off with here. The First pic is of the decks I have. Missing in that shot is the new XK-009 deck I now have which is in the third pic with the other Aiwa. Second pic is of the main stereo system I have. There are more units I couldn't show since the rack only holds so much.

[dstaff8321]

I have a couple of pics I want to share....maybe I'll take some more...danny

[Des-Lab]

My namesake Des-Lab system.

http://x-2000r.angelcities.com/images/tapestuff/Des_Lab_TLS_Bright.JPG
http://x-2000r.angelcities.com/images/tapestuff/Des_Lab_TLS_Dark.JPG

[joeljoel1947]

I have 5 complete systems, here are pics from 4 of them. The 5th is in my exercise room and ain't pretty nuff to photo!

My 5.2 channel music only surround system....

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg315/JoelKozlowski_2007/NEWsurround.jpg

My 7.4 channel upstairs home theater.....

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg315/JoelKozlowski_2007/MaggieHomeTheater.jpg

My main 2-channel system by day....

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg315/JoelKozlowski_2007/BatCave.jpg

Which morphs into an 8.8 channel home theater with a 120" motorized screen by night......

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg315/JoelKozlowski_2007/HomeTheaterMode.jpg

My 2 Otari's together.....

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg315/JoelKozlowski_2007/Openreel.jpg

And finally my "new" Teac X-1000r which will be getting a new belt so it can function......

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg315/JoelKozlowski_2007/Teaccenter.jpg

:D

[Doug_Olitsky]

Main system
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 width="100%" align=center border=0><TBODY><TR><TD><SMALL>McIntosh MVP 814 Video<BIG> </BIG>
Joule Electra LA-100 mkIII Tube preamp<BIG> </BIG>
Copland CDA-289 CD Player<BIG> </BIG>
Meridian 565 7.1 Surround Pre<BIG> </BIG>
McIntosh MC-2125 Amplifier<BIG> </BIG>
McIntosh MC-2205 Amplifier<BIG> </BIG>
McIntosh MC-7270 Amplifier<BIG> </BIG>
McIntosh MC-2102 Tube amp<BIG> </BIG>
Alon Model IV mkII Speaker<BIG> </BIG>
Alon Centris LCR Monitor<BIG> </BIG>
Counterpoint Carlsbad Subwoofer<BIG> </BIG></SMALL>
<SMALL><BIG></BIG></SMALL>
<SMALL><BIG>DIY / SET / ANALOG</BIG></SMALL>
<SMALL><BIG></BIG></SMALL>
<SMALL><BIG>California Audio Labs Icon mkII hdcd CD Player<BIG> </BIG>
Mapletree Audio Octal 5 Triplex Tube preamp<BIG> </BIG>
Welborne Labs DRD-300b Tube amp<BIG> </BIG>
Doug's DIY Solo-206 BLH Speaker<BIG> </BIG>
Counterpoint SA-1000 Tube preamp<BIG> </BIG>
Copland CTA-505 Tube amp<BIG> </BIG>
Klipsch Klipschorn Speaker<BIG> </BIG>
Thorens TD-125 mkII Turntable</BIG></SMALL>
<SMALL><BIG>Empire 598 II / Denon 103r / K & K SUT</BIG></SMALL>
<SMALL><BIG>Lenco GL75 / custom 75 lb. plinth / Linn Basik Plus / AT440MLa</BIG></SMALL>
<SMALL><BIG>Otari MX-5050BII2</BIG></SMALL>
<SMALL><BIG></BIG></SMALL>
<SMALL><BIG>Office</BIG></SMALL>
<SMALL><BIG><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD><SMALL><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 width="100%" align=center border=0><TBODY><TR><TD><SMALL>Rotel RCD-855 CD Player<BIG> </BIG>
Fisher 400 Tube amp</SMALL>
<SMALL>Maggie MGIIIa's</SMALL>
<SMALL></SMALL>
<SMALL>Classroom</SMALL><SMALL>

McIntosh MC-2200 Amplifier 2x
Thorens td-125 mk II / adc alt-1 / Orto 540 Mk II
TEAC 2300s
Klipsch Heresy II
Klipsch Chorus II</SMALL><SMALL>


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[Nak_novice]

Main System:

McIntosh MA2275 Integrated Tube Amp 75WPC
Ruark Paladin Speakers
Thorens TD160S / SME 111 / MusicMaker 111 / SME FD200 Damper
Pioneer U-24 Program Selector
Creek T-43 Tuner
Shanling CD-T100SE CD Player
Nakamichi ZX-9 Cassette Deck
Nakamichi Dragon Cassette Deck
Nakamichi 1000 ZXL Limited
Nakamichi 1000 ZXL
Nakamichi 1000 ZXL
Nakamichi 1000 ZXL (Being Fitted with ZX-9 DD Transport In California)
Nakamichi 1000 ZXL (Being Repaired in Nashville)
Teac X-2000M half track open reel deck

The Workshop System:

Pioneer SX-9000 Receiver
Mission 70 MK II Speakers
Yamaha CDX-500 CD Player
Nakamichi T-100 Audio Analyser
Farnell Bench Power Supply
Farnell Signal Generator
HP 410C VTVM
Fluke 87 DMM
Heathkit T-4 Signal Tracer
Heathkit C-3 Condenser Tester
Heathkit IT-11 Capacitor Tester
Heathkit IT-18 Transistor Tester

[braxus]

I took some macro shots of the gear and thought I'd post them here.

[Acoustic]

Some coooool looking gear here.... here's my two set-ups, the bedroom, a photo I just took tonight:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3125/2623452716_c5ca2bb149.jpg

And my living room:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3174/2622746491_b7c7df4084.jpg

[Des-Lab]

Accoustic:

Very nice setup there. I like it. The only thing I would've done differently in that setup would be somehow try to get at least one of the RTR's closer to eye level. This not only facilitates better use and function (so as to not have to stoop or lie on your stomach to reach and use the transport and record functions), but is better for the "spinning reels eye candy" that so many of us love.

BTW: Is that deck in the lower left corner a Teac A-3300SX? Sure looks like one. That is the model deck I used growing up that my father had. I would *LOVE* to find one in cherry condition today. He still has his, but it hasn't seen a tape in probably close to ten years. And even then, it needed a lot of work to get back up to spec. Were I to haul it out now, I'd be surprised if the thing would even be functional. Certainly not in anything resembling 'plug-n-play' condition.

[Acoustic]

Thanks Des... when I drew out the design for the rack I put the R2R's on the bottom because of the weight. But when my buddy who built them made them very sturdy the racks will hold a R2R even on the top. I'll have to put one on the top left hand corner to test out your suggestion. And yes, I do, but like, to mess around with the decks while lounging on the floor.

The deck on the bottom left is a 3300SR... the same as the SX but with auto reverse. The 3300 (and 7" 2300's) series of Teac's has been a favorite of mine for the combo of there sound and I've learned to do most of the basic repairs and maintenance myself on them. You should get your dad's SX up and running for him...shouldn't be too hard.

[vinyldavid]

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii298/vinyldavid/Photo_062908_003.jpg


As of this morning.

[MacGyver]

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll310/shaorin-chan/LA%20SYSTEM/DSCF0165.jpg

[utahusker]

I sold my Scott 299a to fund a NOS Valves VRD st45 which will arrive 7/7/08. I'm currently using a Trends digital with fine results on the Lascala's.

[close652]

Lady Ayeka: nice gear *eyepop*

utahusker: is a CA 640C cdp? Which version?

[utahusker]

Lady Ayeka: nice gear *eyepop*

utahusker: is a CA 640C cdp? Which version?
Yep, I hardly listen to it these days.
Edit:7/5/08 It's a version 2.

[jcmusic]

Here is my main 2 channel system, these pics are old must take some more recent ones.

Jay

[retrokeeper]

Here's my setup.....Rob

[Rat44]

Hey Retro, is that a JVC SR I spy ?
A lot of people hate those but the one I had was about 100 WPC and sounded good.
Nice looking system by the way.:-)<-

[retrokeeper]

Hey Rat!! That's a JVC JR-S201 you spy,and she really sings thru a set of Timeframes I have,not a bad sounding receiver to my ears!!I also have a JR-S400,but the tuning knob is broken inside the receiver,gotta check that out someday. Rob

[Rat44]

JVC is the only one besides Marantz that used that style tuning dial that I know of.

[NAD613]

Here is my modest set-up. It pales in comparison to some of the other's, but I'm currently in a 1-bedroom apartment. Next year I'll be getting a real place with a dedicated hi-fi room

[braxus]

Nad I feel for you. I don't have my own place as of yet (my own apartment), so my stereo is crammed into a small room too. Even the computer room has my second stereo crammed into the space it could fit into.

You stereo is quite good for a starter system. Back in the day my system wasn't very impressive especially since I was big time on a budget (I worked doing newspapers and later McDonalds). I didn't even have real speakers, but Rad Shack parts stuffed into a fish tank or box of some sort.

When your funds increase (hopefully they will)- your system will get replaced with better units as required. The beauty of buying today is you can get some really nice used units for not much money. Some would argue the older stuff beats the pants off what you can get today. Maybe- but its all fun.

[NAD613]

Nad I feel for you. I don't have my own place as of yet (my own apartment), so my stereo is crammed into a small room too. Even the computer room has my second stereo crammed into the space it could fit into.

You stereo is quite good for a starter system. Back in the day my system wasn't very impressive especially since I was big time on a budget (I worked doing newspapers and later McDonalds). I didn't even have real speakers, but Rad Shack parts stuffed into a fish tank or box of some sort.

When your funds increase (hopefully they will)- your system will get replaced with better units as required. The beauty of buying today is you can get some really nice used units for not much money. Some would argue the older stuff beats the pants off what you can get today. Maybe- but its all fun.

Actually, I'm quite pleased with my components. When I get a bigger place, I want to get bigger speaks, some with at least 10-inch woofers. I actually have some nice homemade bookshelf speakers with 8" woofers that are pretty nice, but they're in my living room system.

Eventually when I have a dedicated hi-fi room, I'll get a tube integrated amplifier. I also have a BSR 3-speed turntable I'll get repaired & get a phono preamp with MM & MC inputs. My cassette decks are fine, I like them & they make good sounding tapes.

[MacGyver]

i have a couple of big leaguers coming. when they're in place, i'll put up an updated pic...

[TheReeler]

I have two systems, one is multichannel and stereo and the small one is only stereo.

Here are some pics of my multichannel system:




http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc46/thereeler/equipo1.jpg

TV: Philips 16:9 28" (hardly used)
Projection screen: homemade 180 cms. of base gray screen to watch movies
Central speaker: Polk Audio CS400
Front speakers: Polk Audio R50 with Monacor tweeter
DVD 1: Sony 785
DVD 2: Pioneer 585
Media Player: Rapsody N35




http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc46/thereeler/equipo2.jpg

Rear speakers: Polk Audio R25
Projector: Mitsubishi HC3100 DLP. 1280x768 native resolution.



BEWARE: Next pictures contains a very rare thing that can harm your sensibility (kidding...)

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http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc46/thereeler/me1.jpg

Receiver: Onkyo TX-600E
External Dolby A Unit: Sony NR-335
External dbx I: dbx 150
Audio router: dbx 400
Subwoofer: Polk Audio PSW202
Open reel decks (from left to right and from upper to low): Pioneer RT-909, another Pioneer RT-909, Pioneer RT-707 and Akai GX-77


And take a look at my "reel" t-shirt *reelspin*

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc46/thereeler/me2.jpg


Hope you liked pics!

[Fast Forward]

I,m burning all my Crap no pics but Il,, give a list
Speakers-----,, Pioneer HPM100
Amplifier,----,Crown DC-300A Series 11
Pre-Amp---- Sansui AU999
Tuner---- Sansui TU-717
Turnatable---Technics SL-1700
Cassette--- Nakamici 600
R2R--- Teac A6300
CD-----Sony CDP 790
Accesories to Screw with SAE 5000,,,DBX 3BX
Equipment not hooked up
Marantz 2238
Cerwin Vega D-3s
Yamaha D3 turntable,
Dolby Noise Reduction
Yamaha 636 speakers
Sony 300 disc Cd player
Dynaco 40 watt amp
Onkyo TA 2600 Cassette

[MacGyver]

Here's my setup.....Rob


http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll310/shaorin-chan/RetrokeepersSystem.jpg


*eyepop*WOW, you sure that isn't the showroom of your used audio shop you never told us about?!?!

[jbeckva]

Ok, lessee if I can do this right. First off, here's what I have set up now. I call it my "mutt system", but it does sound very sweet (and has been shown to rattle things off shelves with the right beat... )

http://www.compautomation.com/images/mutts.jpg

And.. just for kicks.. my latest "frankenstein" experiment... yeah, don't ask ... :-?

http://www.compautomation.com/images/fstien.jpg

[hakka26]

Part of my main system. Little over $100 invested.
Left side, middle, more middle, right side.

[vinyldavid]

The latest iteration:

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii298/vinyldavid/Photo_081208_001.jpg

[MacGyver]

Ok, lessee if I can do this right. First off, here's what I have set up now. I call it my "mutt system", but it does sound very sweet (and has been shown to rattle things off shelves with the right beat... )

http://www.compautomation.com/images/mutts.jpg

And.. just for kicks.. my latest "frankenstein" experiment... yeah, don't ask ... :-?

http://www.compautomation.com/images/fstien.jpg


damn, man!! you got a GR-777!! one of those and a DV-09 are all i need left to round out my dream system!!:-)<-

[MacGyver]

Part of my main system. Little over $100 invested.
Left side, middle, more middle, right side.


*eyepop*little over $100 for all that!?!? damn, you're a super shopper!!:-)<-

[Manalog]

Reeler,

Nice setup. Great shirt!
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Retrokeeper,

Great setup. Does sort of look like a showroom. *reelspin**reelspin**reelspin*

[Manalog]

Hey vinyldavid,

You're the first I've seen who also incorporates cinderblocks into your setup. :-)<-:-)<-

I use them with 3/4" plywood to make primitive but excellent work tables. They hold any amount of weight. They're solid as rock, & they look mighty, boxy as hell, & old school!

Five stacks of 4 blocks each. One sheet of plywood with a section cut to make it a wide 'U' shape. Total cost: Around $40.00/per table. Tables that will last forever, & take everything analog audio can dish out.

Check out the prices for recording work tables. Thousands! If your doing commercial applications, maybe it's needed. But for home setup? Please! *reelspin**reelspin**reelspin*

[hakka26]

*eyepop*little over $100 for all that!?!? damn, you're a super shopper!!:-)<-

Thanks. Mostly luck. Began with an all Craig system then got a Yamaha CR-820 based system from my best friend's brother. Had those for decades then was introduced to the hobby. Most expensive piece pictured was he SX-1250 at $34.99. Didn't know what it was when I saw it but got to understand quality real fast from audio forums so I grabbed it.

[Acoustic]

Hey vinyldavid,

You're the first I've seen who also incorporates cinderblocks into your setup. :-)<-:-)<-

I use them with 3/4" plywood to make primitive but excellent work tables. They hold any amount of weight. They're solid as rock, & they look mighty, boxy as hell, & old school

Back in the '70's cinderblocks were standard issue.... couldn't find a pic with cinders in it but here's the stand I built to graduate from the '70's to the '80's with. This is from 1985. All this stuff is gone... including the 1400+ LP's ;-((
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3157/2760951311_e38a500a75.jpg

[Acoustic]

Thanks. Mostly luck. Began with an all Craig system then got a Yamaha CR-820 based system from my best friend's brother. Had those for decades then was introduced to the hobby. Most expensive piece pictured was he SX-1250 at $34.99. Didn't know what it was when I saw it but got to understand quality real fast from audio forums so I grabbed it.

That SX-1250 is one reciever that I'd like to hear. Many like it better than the 1980. Do you still have the CR-820? I also see you've got a BIC Beam Box... I just won one on fleabay and it's coming early next week. How do you like yours?

[hakka26]

I bought a non-working SX-1250 (bad stabiliser board) from a mechanic that was using it in the shop. He did music transfers at home and said he had a couple*drool*. He had just got an SX-1980—just because. Said he preferred the 1250.
Still have the 820 (sentimental) and picked up a CR-1020 (in the BR) described as "Yamaha receiver with speakers." Bad pic and seller couldn't answer questions (family had been storing it for uncle). Turned out to be minty JBL L112's. Woofers did need foam. Part of my main system. The Beam Box is a fun addition and they do work.

[hakka26]

The alarm clock.

[niklasthedolphin]

If having a Clock in the stereo Set-Up, shouldn't it be a tube clock?

http://www.gizmodo.es/savedfiles/gadgets/nixieclock.jpg

"dolph"

[hakka26]

Nice. I answered an ad about a year or so ago and got boxes of free tubes including a number of large Nixies.

[braxus]

Reeler,

I love the Jedi poster along with the other movie poster on the wall of the home theater room. It gave me the idea to get my own posters for my place when I move into a new place. Just ordered like 5 of them. Anyway did you put glass/plexiglass over your posters that are in frames, or did you leave the paper exposed?

Nick- Love the tube clock.

[hakka26]

A variety of systems. Each is unique in its own way. Great pics.

[TheReeler]

Anyway did you put glass/plexiglass over your posters that are in frames, or did you leave the paper exposed?

With glass, of course *check*

Sometime ago I had other posters:

Return of Jedi
Matrix
The Fifth Element
Shakespeare in Love

Nowadays just the ROJ persists and the rest were changed.

[TheReeler]

And this is my second (smaller) stereo system (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqjhi-P-eNA)

All is connected thru a mixer (Acoustic Control AC9900) and the speakers are active: small monitors Trevi AV-450

[braxus]

With glass, of course *check*

Sometime ago I had other posters:

Return of Jedi
Matrix
The Fifth Element
Shakespeare in Love

Nowadays just the ROJ persists and the rest were changed.

Holy,

I think I went overboard on getting some posters. I am wondering if I'll ever have enough wall space for all of these. And buying frames will be very expensive in total.

Anyway here are the posters I got:

Star Wars: Attack of the Clones (bought this new at local Walmart)
Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back (got two- old edition and new Special Edition, but will only use one of them)
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Back to the Future
Star Trek: The Motion Picture
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (this was the only original movie poster I got)
2001: A Space Odyssey
Citizen Kane
Lawrence of Arabia
The Time Machine (1960 version)
The Passion of the Christ

12 posters to put on the wall- wow! The Special Edition "Empire" poster won't be used. And I found this site for frames in bulk:

http://wholesaleposterframes.com/product_info1.php?products_id=28

[MacGyver]

i will be posting updated pics of my system when i get the GR-777 EQ from the stuwster...

[gamve]

I need to learn to use a camera...but here goes...L&H say Hi

[braxus]

Nice Gamve- gotta love the tube gear. Im going to make it my mission to get at least 1 tube component down the road.

So how are you liking the Aiwa 9000 deck?

Oh and here are some of your pics fixed up. Its all in the post processing to bring them to life.

[MacGyver]

I need to learn to use a camera...but here goes...L&H say Hi


i'm no valve person myself, but indeed, you got some mighty fine kit there, mate!!:-)<-

[braxus]

Here is a more in depth post of my revamped system with the new rack I got made up and put in the room. Well we barely got the rack up stairs since there was a tight corner to maneuver through. But its in the room and the components are settled in their spots. I found out the majority of cables won't reach now, so not much is hooked up. I got the basic units hooked up which were the play part of two of the four tape decks, plus the one SACD player and turntable. The amp is also hooked up. The speaker placement is now much better then it was before. Anyway I'll post one pic of the whole system, but see my other post to show more closeups. Keep in mind some spots are being used by the currennt components, but I designed this rack to take a power condition (in place of the vcr), a Magnum Dynalab tuner (in place of the SACD player now there), a McIntosh SACD player (in place of the Luxman CD player), and a Mac Tube preamp (in place of the Rotel unit). So take a look. The second pic is all four of my tapedecks in their new home ready for use.

[MacGyver]

i will be posting updated pics of my system when i get the GR-777 EQ from the stuwster...




http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll310/shaorin-chan/LA%20SYSTEM/LASYSTEM-9-29-08.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll310/shaorin-chan/LA%20SYSTEM/PD-9110-11-082.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll310/shaorin-chan/LA%20SYSTEM/LASYSTEM-9-29-088.jpg



-AUDIO-

PIONEER VSX-D1S AV Receiever (1990) (much,MUCH better than you may think!!)
DENON DCD-1500 Single Compact Disc Player (1986) (customized and improved, with the optional wood panels)
PIONEER PD-M6 Six-Disc Magazine CD Player (1986) (THE very first PD-M model, with wood panels)
PIONEER PD-91 Reference Compact Disc Player (1988)
PIONEER CT-W910R Dual-Well Cassette Deck (1989) ( full-featured TOTL model, with casted-iron transformer and upgraded power cable)
PIONEER GR-777 Ten Band Stereo Graphic Equalizer (1988) (TOTL remote controllable EQ with dual spectrum display)
BSR 200BAX Fully Automatic Belt Drive Turntable (mid/late '70s) (optional six LP changer feature, with ADC VLM Mk.II cartridge. upgraded stereo RCAs and power cable)
Roland BOSS BR-1180CD Hard Disk Recording Studio (2002)

-VIDEO-
JVC HR-S8000U S-VHS VCR with DIGITAL FX (1987)
PIONEER CLD-3030 Compatible Laserdisc Player (1988) ( LD/CD/CD video multi-player with upgraded insulators/feet)
MITSUBISHI HS-U70 S-VHS VCR (1988)
MITSUBISHI HS-413UR VHS VCR (1987)
PHILIPS DVD-751 DVD Player (2000) (intend to replace with PIONEER DV-09)
SONY SL-2300 Betamax VCR (1984) (intend to replace with SUPER BETA or ED BETA model)

-MISCELLEONOUS-

PIONEER CU-AV200 Programmable Remote Control Unit (1989)
PIONEER CU-AV100 Programmable Remote Control Unit (1988)
PIONEER CU-SA004 Programmable Remote Control Unit (nearly identical subsitute until i locate a CU-AV70 or AV006)
PIONEER MR-100 Multi-Room Remote IR Sensor Unit (1989)
PIONEER CU-MR-100 Remote Control Unit (1989)

-CASSETTES-

TDK MA-XG90 (1987) x1
TDK MA-XG90 (1990) x1

-WANTS-

PIONEER CT-S800/CT-91/91a Reference Cassette Deck (1988)
PIONEER DV-09 Reference Digital Versatile Disc Player (1997)

[braxus]

Wow John,

That's all you have left to get on your want list? Though my system is big, many components will be replaced when possible. I still have quite a few units I need to get yet for both systems.

Anyway I'd thought for fun I'd put up some pics of the posters I picked for the main living room where the main system will eventually go when I move. As mentioned I have 12 posters picked out, so here they are below as to what ones they are.

[MacGyver]

Wow John,

That's all you have left to get on your want list. Though my system is big, many components will be replaced when possible. I still have quite a few units I need to get yet for both systems.

Anyway I'd thought for fun I'd put up some pics of the posters I picked for the main living room where the main system will eventually go when I move. As mentioned I have 12 posters picked out, so here they are below as to what ones they are.



that's a smashing selection there, Brax!!:-)<-

[braxus]

that's a smashing selection there, Brax!!:-)<-

Thanks John. As you can tell I love science fiction. And if I'll have enough wall space in my new place to put all these posters- that will be a miracle. I'd like to get even more, but I had to put a stop to it somewhere. The frames themselves will cost me between $400-500 for all 12 frames. If I went to a frame shop it would be 3x times that.

[MacGyver]

finally, the living/comp. room system has some respectable components worth showing off: (SANS THE CRAPOLA VCR AND DVD PLAYER, OF COURSE)




http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll310/shaorin-chan/Lv%20ROOM%20SYSTEM/LIVINGROOMSYSTEM.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll310/shaorin-chan/Lv%20ROOM%20SYSTEM/BX-100LvROOM1.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll310/shaorin-chan/Lv%20ROOM%20SYSTEM/LIVINGROOMSYSTEM2.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll310/shaorin-chan/Lv%20ROOM%20SYSTEM/LIVINGROOMSYSTEM3.jpg


(SORRY GUYS, THE PRIDE OF OWNING A NAKAMICHI CASSETTE DECK IS COOL AND ALL, BUT I'M A BORN AND BRED PIONEER GUY!! THUS, THE NAK BX-100 WAS RELEGATED TO THIS SYSTEM) (you may have noticed that i replaced the NAK stock (sic) peg-feet with the large insulators that were culled from that YAMAHA receiver)

[Clifselina]

Hey Rat!! That's a JVC JR-S201 you spy,and she really sings thru a set of Timeframes I have,not a bad sounding receiver to my ears!!I also have a JR-S400,but the tuning knob is broken inside the receiver,gotta check that out someday. Rob

They live!

I like the JR-S201 a lot. Mine is feeding a pair of Polk S-6 speakers in my garage system.

[TheReeler]

With light...

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc46/thereeler/conluz.jpg



In the darkness...

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc46/thereeler/sinluz.jpg

[MacGyver]

i now have a FULLY FUNCTIONAL PIONEER PD-91 CDP!!!!o-o:-)




http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll310/shaorin-chan/LA%20SYSTEM/PD-9110-11-08.jpg

[TheReeler]

Some shots I took this weekend:

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc46/thereeler/foto1.jpg
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc46/thereeler/foto2.jpg
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc46/thereeler/foto3.jpg
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc46/thereeler/foto4.jpg

[stuwee]

As usual Reeler, *hypnot**eyepop* , very, very Nice! *Hi5**check*

[TheReeler]

Glad you like the pics *Hi5*

[MacGyver]

the MacGyver system as of this morning. i do not believe i'll be seeing any more growth or change in it for a good, long while. even then, it will only be the replacement of the PHILIPS DVD with a PIONEER DV-09, and the CT-W910R in favor of either a CT-S800 or CT-91. aside from that, what you see is what you will always get with the MacG system...



http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll310/shaorin-chan/LA%20SYSTEM/MYSYSTEM11-15-08.jpg

[graffias79]

I swear I posted these but maybe I didn't? Maybe I just hit Preview.. I was drinking a little last night LOL

I made some changes to my audio room. Here are some pics I took. I tried a new technique, using no flash but on a tripod (so it didn't look like I was filming UFOs or big foot) It really captured the sort of dark lighting i had going on in the room.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c108/graffias79/lighter.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c108/graffias79/Inthedark.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c108/graffias79/tape_section.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c108/graffias79/Inthedark2.jpg

[Acoustic]

I swear I posted these but maybe I didn't? Maybe I just hit Preview.. I was drinking a little last night LOL

I made some changes to my audio room. Here are some pics I took. I tried a new technique, using no flash but on a tripod (so it didn't look like I was filming UFOs or big foot) It really captured the sort of dark lighting i had going on in the room.

First time I've seen those pics. Great shots of a good looking system!*thumbsup*

[TheReeler]

Good pics, I like pics without flash, playing with exposure and aperture.

I like that deck pictured with the light of the valves from the inside *reelspin*

[Dimitar Georgiev]

Here it is most of my collection.

D.

[faustus]

Nice decks, Dimitar! Two questions, maybe the same answer to both: Which deck is your favorite and why? Which one makes the best recordings?

I took pics of my decks, too.
Pic 1 (spare bedroom) shows a BX-300 riding on an Aiwa AD-F800U; the CR-2A was just visiting the "tape spa" for a head cleaning, roller treatment, and demag.
Pic 2 (master bedroom), another BX-300 riding on a Carver TD-1700.
Pic 3 (living room), a CR-4A with an Aiwa AD-F780U.
Pics 4 (garage), a BX-300 and an Aiwa AD-F780U.
Pic 5 (garage), two CR-1As that work great, but all 4 of my systems already have two 3-head decks so these guys will just have to ride the pine -- the CR-2A from pic 1 will be joining them.*fit*

My favorite deck is the CR-4A because I have had it for 20 years and it has been a stellar performer. The best recordings come from the CR-4A with the BX-300s following very, very closely. The CR-4A probably wins because the bias calibration process is more accurate, but it may also be the copper chassis shielding.

[MacGyver]

MAN, those BX-300s DO get around, don't they? great system, faustus!!*thumbsup*

[Dimitar Georgiev]

Nice decks, Dimitar! Two questions, maybe the same answer to both: Which deck is your favorite and why?

Each of them is unique in some respect each one is a top performer regarding certain criterion. For instance, Dragon - the strongest advantage of this deck is that you can play any cassette and it will sound as good as on the original deck on which it was recorded. Revox B215 - very well built machine, excellent frequency respone, very low wow & flutter due to the 4 direct drives, it makes copies identical to those of the original. I had small issue related to the MPX filter in recording mode with it but I found workaround. BX300 is the greatest cassette deck you can buy with little money - excellent simple design from Nakamichi. I have very early edition of Nak RX505 which is with very large idler tires which I was unable to find from the whole US. Very well built deck - I remember that I disassembled completely at least 7-8 times until I fix it - did not have a single problem in the assembly, it is made to last (unlike the newer Nakamichi models). Pioneer CT-S800 is made very well and with a lot of care as you know probably - it is CT-91 without the wooden side panels. But sonically is not as good as the Naks and the Revox. But still very well made deck.

[speakerman1]

work in progress
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii316/speakerman1/th_HPIM0421.jpg (http://s267.photobucket.com/albums/ii316/speakerman1/?action=view&current=HPIM0421.jpg)

[steve_pan]

Main System:

McIntosh MA2275 Integrated Tube Amp 75WPC
Ruark Paladin Speakers
Thorens TD160S / SME 111 / MusicMaker 111 / SME FD200 Damper
Pioneer U-24 Program Selector
Creek T-43 Tuner
Shanling CD-T100SE CD Player
Nakamichi ZX-9 Cassette Deck
Nakamichi Dragon Cassette Deck
Nakamichi 1000 ZXL Limited
Nakamichi 1000 ZXL
Nakamichi 1000 ZXL
Nakamichi 1000 ZXL (Being Fitted with ZX-9 DD Transport In California)
Nakamichi 1000 ZXL (Being Repaired in Nashville)
Teac X-2000M half track open reel deck

The Workshop System:

Pioneer SX-9000 Receiver
Mission 70 MK II Speakers
Yamaha CDX-500 CD Player
Nakamichi T-100 Audio Analyser
Farnell Bench Power Supply
Farnell Signal Generator
HP 410C VTVM
Fluke 87 DMM
Heathkit T-4 Signal Tracer
Heathkit C-3 Condenser Tester
Heathkit IT-11 Capacitor Tester
Heathkit IT-18 Transistor Tester

Oh my god !*eyepop*

lucky you , how did you get the ZXL 1000 Lim. ?

[stuartypoorty]

Turntable; Pink Triangle Anniversary, SME V & Ortofon MC Windfeld

Phonostage; Tom Evans The Groove

Preamplifier; Tom Evans The Vibe

Power Amplifier; Chord SPM 1200C

Cassettes; Nakamichi CR-7A, DR-10 & Revox B215-S

Loudspeakers; Sonus Faber Electa Amator IIs

Tuner; Magnum Dynalab MD 102

DVD; Nakamichi 10S

Ancillaries; Target wall shelf, Kudos Corinthian equipment supports, Nordost & XLO interconnects, Kimber & Art Audio speaker cables

[steve_pan]

Love your system stuartypoorty !

Expecially your tuner*hearts*

[niklasthedolphin]

Turntable; Pink Triangle Anniversary, SME V & Ortofon MC Windfeld

Phonostage; Tom Evans The Groove

Preamplifier; Tom Evans The Vibe

Power Amplifier; Chord SPM 1200C

Cassettes; Nakamichi CR-7A & Revox B215-S

Loudspeakers; Sonus Faber Electa Amator IIs

Tuner; Magnum Dynalab MD 102

DVD; Nakamichi 10S

Ancillaries; Target wall shelf, Kudos Corinthian equipment supports, Nordost & XLO interconnects, Kimber & Art Audio speaker cables

Wonderful combinations!!
*thumbsup*

"dolph"

[JaeTee]

You'd be amazed at what comes out of those little Tannoys!

As you can maybe imagine..., I spend quite a bit of time in this part of the house.

This system consists of the following:

Preamp: Behringer DX1000 DJ Mixer
Turntables: Technics 1200 M3D (x2)
Cartridges: Either Stanton 680v3 or Ortofon Digitrack
Power Amp: Yamaha M-50
Speakers: Tannoy Proto-J Passive Studio Monitors
Reel 2 Reel: Akai X-200D
Tuner: Sansui TU-717
Tape 1: Nakamichi RX-303
Tape 2: Onkyo Integra T-2058
HiFi VHS: Panasonic NV-F55
CD Recorder: Phillips CDR775


A gallery of larger images can be viewed here: The DJ Booth (http://www.pbase.com/jaetee/sound_system)

http://i.pbase.com/g1/01/380001/2/108592550.FRjcjlre.jpg

http://i.pbase.com/g1/01/380001/2/108592544.mWiQLHer.jpg

http://i.pbase.com/g1/01/380001/2/108592533.VOHnuyIU.jpg

http://i.pbase.com/g1/01/380001/2/108592531.lP0CH3cJ.jpg

http://i.pbase.com/g1/01/380001/2/108592526.hyEKL7bp.jpg

[Naknut]

Now thats' what I'd call a man cave. Very nice images. I'd never leave this room.


You'd be amazed at what comes out of those little Tannoys!

As you can maybe imagine..., I spend quite a bit of time in this part of the house.

This system consists of the following:

Preamp: Behringer DX1000 DJ Mixer
Turntables: Technics 1200 M3D (x2)
Cartridges: Either Stanton 680v3 or Ortofon Digitrack
Power Amp: Yamaha M-50
Speakers: Tannoy Proto-J Passive Studio Monitors
Reel 2 Reel: Akai X-200D
Tuner: Sansui TU-717
Tape 1: Nakamichi RX-303
Tape 2: Onkyo Integra T-2058
HiFi VHS: Panasonic NV-F55
CD Recorder: Phillips CDR775


A gallery of larger images can be viewed here: The DJ Booth (http://www.pbase.com/jaetee/sound_system)

http://i.pbase.com/g1/01/380001/2/108592550.FRjcjlre.jpg

http://i.pbase.com/g1/01/380001/2/108592544.mWiQLHer.jpg

http://i.pbase.com/g1/01/380001/2/108592533.VOHnuyIU.jpg

http://i.pbase.com/g1/01/380001/2/108592531.lP0CH3cJ.jpg

http://i.pbase.com/g1/01/380001/2/108592526.hyEKL7bp.jpg

[close652]

JaeTee: nice setup!

I browsed some other pictures, and I really like this T-shirt! (http://www.pbase.com/jaetee/image/100827063)

[JaeTee]

JaeTee: nice setup!

I browsed some other pictures, and I really like this T-shirt! (http://www.pbase.com/jaetee/image/100827063)

Hi Istvan,

You must be referring to my friend Juan's "old school" t-shirt. Juan is a serious TapeHead in his own right (his deck of choice is a Tascam 122 MkII) and I have been working on him to join this site...

I am a member of the stereo2go forum (http://www.stereo2go.com) where discussion centers around boomboxes and walkman portables. That picture was taken at at a meeting we had here in Florida last year. We had over 50 boomboxes and other cool toys in a room. What a (ghetto)blast that was!

Take care,

JT

[close652]

I registered there, but remained a lurker.
NGAHUN frequents that site.
Do you have a jpg file of that T-shirt pic?

[JaeTee]

I registered there, but remained a lurker.
NGAHUN frequents that site.
Do you have a jpg file of that T-shirt pic?

I may have the original image somewhere on my other PC, but I am pretty sure I don't have a better clean-frontal shot of that T-shirt.
But, that guy is a friend of mine and I bet I could get a pic of that for you in the not too distant future...

Check this out: Old School T-Shirt w/Recorder (http://cgi.ebay.com/Old-School-Audio-T-Shirt-MED-Retro-Musician-Gift-Analog_W0QQitemZ360061321915QQihZ023QQcategoryZ156 87QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

Or this one: Analog T-Shirt w/R2R (http://cgi.ebay.com/ANALOG-Audio-T-Shirt-LRG-Blk-Retro-Musician-Vintage_W0QQitemZ360096272198QQihZ023QQcategoryZ15 687QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

Best one yet: Bring Back the Mixtape (http://cgi.ebay.com/MIXTAPE-T-SHIRT-HIP-HOP-WU-SB-DJ-COOL-RETRO-SIZE-XL_W0QQitemZ150322334945QQihZ005QQcategoryZ15687QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

[stuwee]

JT, your place is insane !! And the pic of your buddies and the boomboxes *hypnot* I thought is was a mirrored wall shot, very well done *check*

[mang6669]

Here is my modest set-up. It pales in comparison to some of the other's, but I'm currently in a 1-bedroom apartment. Next year I'll be getting a real place with a dedicated hi-fi room

I always liked the look of that TEAC deck- My father got one when they came out late 70's early 80's ??? Love them green VU meters *hypnot*

[Mignun67]

100 posts in, I guess it's time to post some pics of the system. Mind you, it's not a patch on JaeTee's "man cave"....*eyepop*

This is the main living room system. There are a few other systems dotted around the house as well, a vintage Naim system, a Naim AV system, plus lots of turntables and tuners in various states of modification/repair...

Turntable: Linn LP12 with Naim Armageddon power supply, Naim Aro arm, Fidelity Research FR1 Mk.III cart.
Phono stage: Naim Prefix MC phono stage with Hicap power supply.
Amp: Naim NAC552 pre + 552PS power supply, NAP250.2 power amp.
CD: Naim CDS3 + XPS2 power supply. Meridian 206B.
Tuner: Technics ST-8077K. Accuphase T-108 (not shown - being serviced)
Tape: Nakamichi ZX-9. Technics RS-M85
Speakers: Naim SL2

[JaeTee]

100 posts in, I guess it's time to post some pics of the system. Mind you, it's not a patch on JaeTee's "man cave"....*eyepop*

This is the main living room system. There are a few other systems dotted around the house as well, a vintage Naim system, a Naim AV system, plus lots of turntables and tuners in various states of modification/repair...

Turntable: Linn LP12 with Naim Armageddon power supply, Naim Aro arm, Fidelity Research FR1 Mk.III cart.
Phono stage: Naim Prefix MC phono stage with Hicap power supply.
Amp: Naim NAC552 pre + 552PS power supply, NAP250.2 power amp.
CD: Naim CDS3 + XPS2 power supply. Meridian 206B.
Tuner: Technics ST-8077K. Accuphase T-108 (not shown - being serviced)
Tape: Nakamichi ZX-9. Technics RS-M85
Speakers: Naim SL2


Awesome Gear!!!! And a very elegant display as well! Nice listening area, for sure!

There are some really great setups on display in this thread!

[stuartypoorty]

Turntable: Linn LP12 with Naim Armageddon power supply, Naim Aro arm, Fidelity Research FR1 Mk.III cart.
Phono stage: Naim Prefix MC phono stage with Hicap power supply.
Amp: Naim NAC552 pre + 552PS power supply, NAP250.2 power amp.
CD: Naim CDS3 + XPS2 power supply. Meridian 206B.
Tuner: Technics ST-8077K. Accuphase T-108 (not shown - being serviced)
Tape: Nakamichi ZX-9. Technics RS-M85
Speakers: Naim SL2

A classy system, Linn and Naim components are a great match.

Whatever became of the Scottish turntable industry. We used to make some really well regarded tables and tonearms, Ariston, Fons, CJ Walker, Source/Odyssey, Strathclyde Transcriptions Developments, Systemdek, Syrinx and Zarathustra (Simon Yorke forerunner that I believe was made there)

Now there's only Linn, Sonik Sircle and Audio Origami which means we're holding on, tenuous grip mind you. Maybe AO will pop up with a table one day.
Rumour has it Systemdek are working on a totally new design.

[Mignun67]

Stuart,

Yes, in the mid 80s it really did seem that Scotland had cornered the UK T/T market. Of course, Linn dominated at the top end and pretty much ensured everyone else became back-runners. I think the last recession did the rest...

I think that Fons were an early victim of the Linn/Ariston/Fons fall-out and legal wrangling. the spirit of the Dunlop Systemdek lives on with Audio Note, still making a version of the IIX (bloody good T/T by the way - I snap these up wherever I can find them so I can get vinyl newbies off the blocks for not much money). No idea what happened to STD or The Source. A few dealers I know really liked The Source but pressure from Linn and their dominance in the mag reviews meant that few were sold. Syrinx, of course, live on as Audio Origami...

Plenty of other UK T/Ts have gone; Logic got swallowed up by Manticore who themselves went out of business (rumoured to be because of warranty issues with Logic products), CJ Walker, Heybrook, JBE, Zeta, Oxford Acoustics, Voyd, Mission, Royce, Oak, Pink Triangle (now The Funk Firm)... have I missed anyone? Revolver seem to have been briefly resurrected but not sure about their current status. Are Lumley still making the Stratosphere?

On a more positive note, Linn are still here and doing very nicely with the LP12, Rega are still knocking out great arms and T/Ts at real-world prices, Michell are still here despite losing John Michell a few years back, SME likewise. Hadcock and Helius seem to still be around and Loricraft are still restoring Garrards and even have a new version for sale. Roksan are still making some great turntables and a superb unipivot arm that's really something of a bargain. I think even EAR have a turntable but have only seen this at a show a few years back. And Townsend keep coming up with new versions of the Rock. But do they count as British..?

Furthermore, there are quite a few relatively new UK companies making some superb T/Ts; Conrad Mas' Avid, Simon Yorke, Nottingham Analog to name a few....

Yes, if AO come out with a T/T that could be very interesting... Never come across Sonik Sircle. Do they have a website? I'll take a look.

[stuartypoorty]

EAR have the Diskmaster table.

Sonik Sircle do have a site which looks fairly humble, still little acorns.

SME are launching the 30/12 and are developing other arms and tables.

Interestingly, a former GB Tools employee (manufacturer of Mission Mechanic and Zeta tonearms) has his own arm; the Dark Energy Mechanic or some such - try Pink Fish Media or Hi Fi Wigwam for images.

Didn't the Voyd morph into an Audio Note.

Lumley have The Stratosphere and Heliosphere.

Connoisseur and Dais are both long gone.

I guess in retrospect I shouldn't fret as the industry is fairly healthy, with tables from budget level to near state of the art, so there's a deck available whatever your income.

[Mignun67]

Of course, Dais! I knew there was one I had missed. Isn't there a connection here with Nottingham Analog? I still recall lusting after one fitted with the then-new Helius arm at Tonbridge Hifi in my youth... Little did I know that the T/T I had then, that was so dismissed my the flat-earth cognescenti at the time, would be so sought after today. It was a Sony PSX800 - so unfashionable then in the UK with it's quartz DD and linear tracking arm. I ended up practically giving it away in a trade-in for a Manticore Mantra...

And going back a little earlier, a couple more I forgot about, The Gale (still looks so contemporary!) and Transcriptors who seem to have been resurrected recently...

I'll look for info on the Dark Energy Mechanic. I'm a Pinkfish member but can't recall seeing anything...

Incidentally, I know of a Lumley Stratosphere with Graham Phantom arm that may be for coming up for sale soon. What do you reckon is a fair price for this?

[stuartypoorty]

Last time I saw a Dais was in the window of Walrus Systems, London. Not so long ago either.

Quite a few Gales on Ebay from time to time, Turkish seller as I recall.

There is no fair price for the Lumley/Phantom - out of my league. There's a secondhand Heliosphere/Rega for sale for around £1,500 which might be indicative of the other package...around £4K I'd guess.

Erratum; Gray Dark Energy/Gray Mechanic - neither the two forums I suggested, but Zerogain.


Stuart

[TheReeler]

I've just found and old pic of my system back in 1992.

Here is...

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc46/thereeler/primerequipo.jpg

[Naknut]

I've just found and old pic of my system back in 1992.

Here is...

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc46/thereeler/primerequipo.jpg

You've come a long way since then.

[ford93]

JaeTee: nice setup!

I browsed some other pictures, and I really like this T-shirt! (http://www.pbase.com/jaetee/image/100827063)


Thanks Close652 I picked that one up from ebay, I hardly wear it just to keep it looking new!*thumbsup*

I'll see if my buddy Jae-Tee can do a close up shoot of that T-Shirt for ya!

Take care,
Juan.

[braxus]

Here's a more recent pic of the Tandberg deck with the other two above and below.

[gkwolfman]

I feel so humbled with my set up compared to some of yours I have seen in this thread, but, I am happy to show my set up, which has been reduced down to one room and located in my very small office space.

[TheReeler]

Brilliant gkwolfman!, cool pic!. I serviced an Akai GX-600DB like yours not too long ago for a friend. I'd like to have a bunch of Scotch "4 holes" metal reels like the take-up reel showed in the black Teac *reelspin*

[gkwolfman]

Brilliant gkwolfman!, cool pic!. I serviced an Akai GX-600DB like yours not too long ago for a friend. I'd like to have a bunch of Scotch "4 holes" metal reels like the take-up reel showed in the black Teac *reelspin*
thank you "Reeler" and again, congrats on the new born.

*reelspin*you have a eagle eye for audio gear*reelspin*
*reelspin*Yes, Akai 1800SS, Akai GX600DB, Teac X-2000R*reelspin*
GX600DB my newest addition. Those (2), one showing, came with the deck and are pretty beat, but I would like to have some nice ones.
I would like to get with you on some rebuilding lights(dolby, SOS).
I posted the brake reel set up in Akai page.

[TheReeler]

I've already posted there ;)

[Naknut]

This not in my system but in my garage. A Juliette 600. I found this at a local thrift store a few years ago. I didn't know what it was at first because the cover was on it but when I opened it up there it was, a portable reel to reel. Cool!
I think its' a very sharp looking deck and it actually works! Everything is in great condition except for the logo missing on the inside. Never seen another like it and I've never tried to look it up either so it may be a common item but its still pretty cool!

[braxus]

Well I'd thought I'd update in this thread the current status of my two systems. I'd bet some new members would like to see what we all have.

System #1:

Left Side:

Thorens TD 147 turntable
Pioneer RT 707 reel to reel
Akai CR-81D 8 track recorder
Tandberg 3014A Cassette Deck
Aiwa XK-S9000 Cassette Deck
Aiwa XK-009 Excelia Cassette Deck (to later be replaced with Nakamichi Dragon)

Right Side:

Sony KDL-5000 26" Hi Def LCD TV (to be swapped in that spot with
Sumo The Nine Plus Amp when picked up)
Sony SCD-XE 670 SACD Player
Rotel RC 995 Preamp
Sony MDS-JB 930 Mini Disc Recorder
Sony BDP 370 Blu Ray Player
Panasonic DMR-ES25 DVD Recorder
DBX 400XG Tape Deck Selector
DBX 224X Noise Reduction Unit
Rotel RB 1070 Amp (to be removed once Sumo amp is placed in system)
JVC HR-S9800U S-VHS Deck (currently missing from pics)
B&W DM 602 S3 Speakers


System #2

Tandberg 3014 Cassette Deck
Sony RCD-W500C CD-R Audio Recorder
Denon PMA-900V Integrated Amp
Luxman T-102 Tuner
Energy C-200 Speakers

For both systems Im wanting to get an APC H-15 Power Conditioner.

http://www.tapeheads.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=18181&d=1295998734

http://www.tapeheads.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=18185&d=1295998734

[Elite-ist]

Scott: You are right, you are out of room in your stand. Going higher means blocking out the view from the window. Is your Otari R2R kept stowed away, until you need it, or near by? You've covered quite a few decades in the vintage of your components. Nice showing!

Nando.

[braxus]

Scott: You are right, you are out of room in your stand. Going higher means blocking out the view from the window. Is your Otari R2R kept stowed away, until you need it, or near by? You've covered quite a few decades in the vintage of your components. Nice showing!

Nando.

Thanks Nando. My Otari is currently in the crawl space waiting for the next time I do some more live recording. I pull it out now and then, but if I use it- it has to sit on the floor in front of the stereo. I really have no room to place it on something. The 707 deck was lucky the space I was going to use for a preamp- worked out to be big enough for the Pioneer. Now all my tape decks are on one side.

[Elite-ist]

Thanks Nando. My Otari is currently in the crawl space waiting for the next time I do some more live recording. I pull it out now and then, but if I use it- it has to sit on the floor in front of the stereo. I really have no room to place it on something. The 707 deck was lucky the space I was going to use for a preamp- worked out to be big enough for the Pioneer. Now all my tape decks are on one side.

I'm readying to set up my stereo system during this upcoming weekend. I've had these Pioneer Elite components in the dark for the past five years, waiting for this moment. The Pioneer Elite M-90 amplifier, the bottom component, provides up to 800 watts per channel down to 2 ohms. Not pictured here is my Elite CD player. And I'll be, finally, putting some hours on my Esoteric V-9000 cassette deck. I'm contemplating using my Pioneer HPM-150 speakers. Oh, my poor neighbours: they had a 6 week respite during the time my system was out of service during the master bedroom rebuild.

http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx322/vintagevet/PioneerElite003.jpg

http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx322/vintagevet/PioneerElite004.jpg

The sun just broke outside. I'm heading out to uncover the GS, fire it up, and give it a dusting. I can't wait for winter to end!


Nando.

[braxus]

Nice components Nando. Its always good to see some stereo gear in such fine shape. My stuff can't seem to get rid of fingerprints. :P

[Dazen1]

Scott - how do you like the sound of the B&W speakers?

Nando - love that Pioneer gear. When you get a chance send me your very best photo of that M-90 - I want to use it on my desktop! *thumbsup*

[Elite-ist]

Hi Daren,

Thank you. I used the picture I took today as my avatar. It's only temporary for the big contest Stuart has organized. I'm going to take another picture of the M-90 with the power bars lit up. That will be my new avatar, if it turns out. It will, probably, need the Dazen1 styling improvement, though.

Nando.

[braxus]

Scott - how do you like the sound of the B&W speakers?

Though B&W is not everyone's cup of tea, based on saying you can get better speakers for the money, I like their sound. They are neutral sounding with tight tight bass and lots of punch. Excellent on voice presentation, great spacial presentation, and clean highs. They work very well especially with female voices. For the 7" woofers in mine, the bass isn't bad considering its not in sub territory. Apparently the 602 speakers are most people's favorite from the 600 series of those years. Im not sure how the current 600 series is- Im told they've improved. Must be quite a feat since the replacement for the 602 is a smaller speaker.

[Web Police]

Nando, nice to see someone else is paring a C-72 with an M-90. I use those same two components in my main system. *bigthumbup*

I used to have a C-90 but I sold it and decided to go with the C-72 as it had more room for inputs.

[Elite-ist]

Nando, nice to see someone else is paring a C-72 with an M-90. I use those same two components in my main system. *bigthumbup*

I used to have a C-90 but I sold it and decided to go with the C-72 as it had more room for inputs.

Hi John,

You had/have quite a large number of Elite components. Regarding the C-90: My friend, Robert, borrowed a C-90, and said the phono stage was the best he had heard in some time. I hope my C-72 is as good. Here's a small picture of my Elite CD player;

Nando.

[vinyldavid]

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii317/kshefan/IMG_3958.jpg

Latest incarnation.

[braxus]

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii317/kshefan/IMG_3958.jpg

Latest incarnation.

I like those 3 Garfield sound absorbers in the stereo shelf. :P

[vinyldavid]

I like those 3 Garfield sound absorbers in the stereo shelf. :P

well that space won't fit my Preview monitor for the video rack, so that's the new home for the Garfield Acoustic Dampening Devices.

[Eminence1963]

My incarnation for now*wink*
Room is norrow so cant get a head on shot*bigthumbdown*
Pioneer on ground is waiting for belts. There on the way*bigthumbsup*
The AKAI is in need of parts. Finances are tight right now, *dammit*but in a month or two should b up and running in the rack with the rest*yesss*

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[TheReeler]

My incarnation for now*wink*
Room is norrow so cant get a head on shot*bigthumbdown*
Pioneer on ground is waiting for belts. There on the way*bigthumbsup*
The AKAI is in need of parts. Finances are tight right now, *dammit*but in a month or two should b up and running in the rack with the rest*yesss*

Is that on the wall a print of one of my 909's pic? (image 1, on the top left).

[stuartypoorty]

I'm readying to set up my stereo system during this upcoming weekend. I've had these Pioneer Elite components in the dark for the past five years, waiting for this moment.

Nando,

Is there a ghost in your house?
Seems to me like a spooky apparition haunts the facia of your Pioneer...

Temporary avatar looks good and qualifies you to enter the competition.


Stuart

[Elite-ist]

Nando,

Is there a ghost in your house?
Seems to me like a spooky apparition haunts the facia of your Pioneer...

Temporary avatar looks good and qualifies you to enter the competition.


Stuart

Hi Stuart,

I was getting antsy in not having an avatar for your contest. When I picked my username, I knew my avatar would be related to it... although, at times, I can have that attitude.

Can't help the ghost reflection with the finish on the components. More like Pioneerie!

Nando.

[Web Police]

Hi John,

You had/have quite a large number of Elite components. Regarding the C-90: My friend, Robert, borrowed a C-90, and said the phono stage was the best he had heard in some time. I hope my C-72 is as good. Here's a small picture of my Elite CD player;

Nando.

It looks like you have bought out my Pioneer Elite/Reference system. I used to have 17 components, but now it is whittled down to three. I had a Surround Sound processor, quite a few CD players PD-65, PD-91, PD93, a DVD players, a Few Mini Disc Decks, A few Power Amps and Pre-amps.

[Elite-ist]

It looks like you have bought out my Pioneer Elite/Reference system. I used to have 17 components, but now it is whittled down to three. I had a Surround Sound processor, quite a few CD players PD-65, PD-91, PD93, a DVD players, a Few Mini Disc Decks, A few Power Amps and Pre-amps.
Hi Web Police,

In my living room, I use the Pioneer Reference CLD-95 to, regularly, watch laserdiscs on my 55" Sony LCD TV. I, still, buy used laserdiscs. In the last batch I bought, we watched "2001: A Space Odyseey." Just as good as DVD for picture quality, and much better in sound reproduction than DVD. And that's without using the Elite SP-99D Sound Processor. I sure would like an Elite MJ-17D MiniDisc Recorder. Is that the one you had?

Here's my retro Sansui quad system I had up for the past month:

http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx322/vintagevet/Dazen1MixTape007.jpg

http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx322/vintagevet/SansuiSE-9Equalizer004.jpg



Nando.

[stuartypoorty]

Hi Stuart,

Can't help the ghost reflection with the finish on the components. More like Pioneerie!


Nando,

The Elite gear looks fabulous and no doubt sounds great too. Now I understand why you hanker after Pioneer blanks to compliment the system.

I saw one sealed Pioneer "reel" style blank a while back from a Turkish dealer and discounted it owing to the silly price, will keep watching.

Stuart

[Elite-ist]

Nando,

The Elite gear looks fabulous and no doubt sounds great too. Now I understand why you hanker after Pioneer blanks to compliment the system.

I saw one sealed Pioneer "reel" style blank a while back from a Turkish dealer and discounted it owing to the silly price, will keep watching.

Stuart

Thanks Stuart! You are my eye in the sky when it comes to finding specialty cassette tapes.

Nando.

[Rat44]

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii317/kshefan/IMG_3958.jpg

Latest incarnation.

Starting to look good.
We can see the floor and walls.*grin*

[Web Police]

Hi Web Police,

In my living room, I use the Pioneer Reference CLD-95 to, regularly, watch laserdiscs on my 55" Sony LCD TV. I, still, buy used laserdiscs. In the last batch I bought, we watched "2001: A Space Odyseey." Just as good as DVD for picture quality, and much better in sound reproduction than DVD. And that's without using the Elite SP-99D Sound Processor. I sure would like an Elite MJ-17D MiniDisc Recorder. Is that the one you had?



That is the one. I had two of them and at one point they were selling for ridiculous amounts and I sold both of them.

All my components had the wood side panels. In a moment pf weakness when the market was sky high I sold most of my Elite/Reference series components except for a M-90 and two C-72's. I only use one C-72 but since they were a remote controlled pre-amp I have two. I will probably sell the one I am not using.

[Dazen1]

Hi Daren,

Thank you. I used the picture I took today as my avatar. It's only temporary for the big contest Stuart has organized. I'm going to take another picture of the M-90 with the power bars lit up. That will be my new avatar, if it turns out. It will, probably, need the Dazen1 styling improvement, though.

Nando.

Happy to oblige - but I still want a pic for my desktop... *grin*

[Elite-ist]

That is the one. I had two of them and at one point they were selling for ridiculous amounts and I sold both of them.

All my components had the wood side panels. In a moment pf weakness when the market was sky high I sold most of my Elite/Reference series components except for a M-90 and two C-72's. I only use one C-72 but since they were a remote controlled pre-amp I have two. I will probably sell the one I am not using.

There is a Pioneer Elite MJ-17D on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Pioneer-Elite-MJ-17D-Minidisc-Box-/250762041428

Original MSRP was about $800, apparently.

Nando.

[Dazen1]

Though B&W is not everyone's cup of tea, based on saying you can get better speakers for the money, I like their sound. They are neutral sounding with tight tight bass and lots of punch. Excellent on voice presentation, great spacial presentation, and clean highs. They work very well especially with female voices. For the 7" woofers in mine, the bass isn't bad considering its not in sub territory. Apparently the 602 speakers are most people's favorite from the 600 series of those years. Im not sure how the current 600 series is- Im told they've improved. Must be quite a feat since the replacement for the 602 is a smaller speaker.

Considering their size and modest cost they are very good. The pair I heard were being used as nearfield monitors.

[Elite-ist]

Happy to oblige - but I still want a pic for my desktop... *grin*

Thank you, Daren. If I get a picture of the M-90 with the power bars lit, can you do this:

Nando.

[Dazen1]

Thank you, Daren. If I get a picture of the M-90 with the power bars lit, can you do this:

Nando.

It will be my pleasure.

[Web Police]

There is a Pioneer Elite MJ-17D on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Pioneer-Elite-MJ-17D-Minidisc-Box-/250762041428

Original MSRP was about $800, apparently.

Nando.

I bought two NIB units for $129 each and a few years later I sold both for over $300 each. I'll follow this auction as someday I wouldn't mind getting one back again. *bigthumbup*

[Eminence1963]

Is that on the wall a print of one of my 909's pic? (image 1, on the top left).

Yes do u want me to take it down due to copyright infringement?*fit*
I have it up there to dream*thumbsup*
Someday maybe!*hope*

[TheReeler]

Hahaha!!! *Hi5*

[Des-Lab]

Some current views of my system. Unlike in previous incarnations, it's now difficult to photograph-especially from a direct front view vantage, owing to its dimensions, the size of the room that it's in, and the fact that the window is positioned in such a way where only diffused, ambient light comes in (it faces north), which wreaks havoc on the lighting with reflections, glare, and "pointing the camera the wrong way". It looks better in person (in my humble opinion), but I did the best I could with the camera.

[braxus]

Matt- do you wire up your components before screwing them into the rack? Just wondering how you got all the cabling in there.

[Des-Lab]

Matt- do you wire up your components before screwing them into the rack? Just wondering how you got all the cabling in there.

It was a royal pain in the ass. Thankfully, it was a one time job that I have no intention of doing again.

Anyway, the way I did it was first, after determining what component would go where and how it was to be connected, I did a visual estimation of how long the needed cords would have to be. Then, I'd connect one end of them to one component. I'd then take a "sticky note" and clamp it over the pair of cables and note where it was to go (i.e "mixer line 4 in" or "Monitor 2 Out"). Phasing wasn't an issue because like most folks, I follow the standard of "red goes to right". So if the other was white or black, it went to "left".

I staged or mounted the components with the cords just dangling in an unholy tangle of "spaghetti" until they were all in place. After that, it was a relatively easy job of just plugging them all in and back-coiling the cords as much out of view as possible. By design, I tried to make at least some of the patchbays accessible for possible additions or changeouts. Particularly with the mixer. You will notice that it's mounted one increment below the topline. That was deliberately done. See the panel right above it with the "Samson" logo? It's removable and all of the cords are right behind it, as that's where all the ports are.

[vinyldavid]

I do that as well, but I put blue painters tape on the end of each cord if I am doing a big bundle at once (like my video system, which includes analog 5.1 surround). Otherwise I just usually remember what's patched where.

[Web Police]

Can't help the ghost reflection with the finish on the components. More like Pioneerie!

Nando.

Put the camera on a tripod set the self timer, push the shutter button and run out of the way. *devil*

Make sure not to trip on anything in your way. *grin*

[Elite-ist]

Put the camera on a tripod set the self timer, push the shutter button and run out of the way. *devil*

Make sure not to trip on anything in your way. *grin*

Thanks, John. What's a tripod?

Nando.

[Web Police]

Thanks, John. What's a tripod?

Nando.

Stack enough components till the camera is at the correct height. *devil*

[Elite-ist]

Stack enough components till the camera is at the correct height. *devil*

Then, two average sized speakers should do. That can be accomplished. I was under pressure by Stuart to have an avatar ready before Feb, 1st for the contest, and panicked.

Nando.

[Web Police]

Well you can always use an avatar that you find on the web. *grin*

[Elite-ist]

Well you can always use an avatar that you find on the web. *grin*

You borrowed your previous doggie one, too? Shame!

Nando.

[Elite-ist]

Well, it's not quite a system, just yet. I thought I could get my new system up and running this weekend, but the weather was just too nice to be inside. For now, I've gathered up some of the components for the master bedroom system. The room measures 10.5' X 13.5' with an average-sized walk-in closet. I'll have to give some thought on my arrangement, so it won't look too crammed.

http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx322/vintagevet/NewMasterBedroomStereoSet-Up2011002.jpg

http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx322/vintagevet/NewMasterBedroomStereoSet-Up2011003.jpg

http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx322/vintagevet/NewMasterBedroomStereoSet-Up2011005.jpg

http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx322/vintagevet/NewMasterBedroomStereoSet-Up2011006.jpg

http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx322/vintagevet/NewMasterBedroomStereoSystem2011003.jpg

http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx322/vintagevet/NewMasterBedroomStereoSystem2011004.jpg

http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx322/vintagevet/NewMasterBedroomStereoSystem2011008.jpg

http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx322/vintagevet/NewMasterBedroomStereoSystem2011013.jpg

Nando.

[braxus]

Nando- are those the same speakers we saw at IA a while back?

[Elite-ist]

Nando- are those the same speakers we saw at IA a while back?

Hi Scott,

I got the boxes from Gordon for my own pair of Pioneer HPM-150 speakers. These are the same packing boxes which the pair of NOS HPM-150s, being sold at Innovative Audio, were packed in. The boxes come in handy for moving, as I've just done when I brought them upstairs. The IA speakers sold immediately, but Gordon didn't figure the only thing I was eyeing up were just the boxes for my own Pioneers. The buyer of those speakers, fortunately for me, wasn't interested in the packing boxes, at all.

Nando.

[braxus]

Cool Nando. I have family members who think Im crazy keeping boxes from my stereo and such. They come in handy!

Love to see pics of your setup when you get it finished. I bet it will sound good!

[perry]

Your wife is letting you put those monster speakers in a 10.5 x 13.5 master bedroom? Does she have a sister?

[Elite-ist]

Your wife is letting you put those monster speakers in a 10.5 x 13.5 master bedroom? Does she have a sister?

It gets better, yet, Perry. She was about to let me use the Pioneer speakers as night stands, because it looked like I was cramped for space along the short wall, near the bed's footboard. That's where the stereo stand will sit. She had a laugh at your comment.

Nando.

[laatsch55]

Nando, Geri sounds a lot like my wife, Jan. Her only concern is if we spend money on it , it has to sound better. Doesn't get any better than that.

[Elite-ist]

Nando, Geri sounds a lot like my wife, Jan. Her only concern is if we spend money on it , it has to sound better. Doesn't get any better than that.

Lee: And your Jan knows you have a penchant for Pioneer vintage gear. Life is about compromise. We have been busy working on the upstairs of our home, and she's very happy with how it's come out so far. Once I'm back to work, we'll continue with the rebuild of another bedroom, the living room and main entrance.

Nando.

[Warped Bezel]

Sony DVP-S560D 5.1 channel DVD player

JVC KD-A5(J) cassette
Pioneer TX-9100 tuner
Pioneer CT-3000 cassette
Pioneer DT-50-5 timer
Pioneer SA-8800 integrated

Philips 202 3-speed phonograph

Not shown: Pioneer SX-1500T receiver
Pioneer H-R100 8-track recorder with Dolby NR
Sony SLV-684HF VHS Hi-Fi
Yamaha DSR-70 Dolby Prologic 5.1 processor

A large shift is going to take place in the rear of the room with a new placement for the CRT projector(s) that will change the seating and overall layout and the front here will also change for the first time in nearly 3 years in the way I'm set up around the computer.

[laatsch55]

Lookin good WB !!!!!!!!!

[Elite-ist]

Very nice, Steven. I have yet to see another Pioneer CT-3000 cassette deck around. You were lucky that one popped up on the forum.

Nando.

[Warped Bezel]

Very nice, Steven. I have yet to see another Pioneer CT-3000 cassette deck around. You were lucky that one popped up on the forum.

Nando.

It's great, but I have one problem I haven't been able to solve yet...

It has a hum/ground fault and I figured that grounding from the Ground terminal on the deck to one of the two present on the SA-8800 would solve that. NOPE. Maybe Nakdoc can explain what to do. I know from an early age that some decks required a ground connection but touching the terminal should silence the hum SOME...

[Elite-ist]

Here's a sneak peak of the updated system. This is before finalizing the placement of the components on the stand, tidying up the all the wires with convoluted tubing, and a little glass cleaner to make her shine. First impression of the sound performance: I'll be spending plenty of time in the new dungeon. More pictures and commentary, later. Next week, I hope to begin catching up on at least four mix tape swaps with Tapehead members.

http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx322/vintagevet/MasterBedroomNewSystem006.jpg

http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx322/vintagevet/MasterBedroomNewSystem009.jpg

Nando.

[Rat44]

Nice system.
I like to see Pioneer pieces integrated into a good sounding set.
How are the 150's sounding ?

[Elite-ist]

Nice system.
I like to see Pioneer pieces integrated into a good sounding set.
How are the 150's sounding ?

With the Elite M-90 amplifier, what a great pairing! Although, the Pioneer Spec amp would be more in keeping with the vintage of the speakers, I think they are a perfect match. Also, I covered this in another thread, long ago, but I bought the pair of Pioneer HPM-150's at my local mini flea market for $50 each. I had a professional at Speaker City replace the surrounds on the woofers. This is, also, the first time I heard of having to break in speakers after installing new speaker surrounds, which they did at the shop.

Bruckner9 is going to hate me for this, but, I placed the Ariston Audio RD-80 turntable atop the preamplifier. I did buy two Ikea Lack side tables, specifically, to be used as a stable turntable platform. Because, I've taken up much of the back wall with my system, it only leaves me an adjacent right corner to place the table, which I didn't want. Dave should be happy to know one of the Lacks is, already, in use for my son's system.


Nando.

[laatsch55]

I forgot how big the 150's were. Almost as big as my K-horns. God I wish you guys could listen to em!!!! They really are incredible.
Nando, looks great!!

[Warped Bezel]

Nando, what is the cassette deck below the RT? If it's a Pioneer I can't readi the face well enough to tell blown up.

EDIT: Nevermind! Teac Esoteric V-9000, saw an earlier shot.

[Rat44]

With the Elite M-90 amplifier, what a great pairing! Although, the Pioneer Spec amp would be more in keeping with the vintage of the speakers, I think they are a perfect match. Also, I covered this in another thread, long ago, but I bought the pair of Pioneer HPM-150's at my local mini flea market for $50 each. I had a professional at Speaker City replace the surrounds on the woofers. This is, also, the first time I heard of having to break in speakers after installing new speaker surrounds, which they did at the shop.

Bruckner9 is going to hate me for this, but, I placed the Ariston Audio RD-80 turntable atop the preamplifier. I did buy two Ikea Lack side tables, specifically, to be used as a stable turntable platform. Because, I've taken up much of the back wall with my system, it only leaves me an adjacent right corner to place the table, which I didn't want. Dave should be happy to know one of the Lacks is, already, in use for my son's system.


Nando.

I have never been a fan of the Japanese speakers but the 150's were an exception.
I believe they were based on the JBL 100's with modern improvments.
Bet they sound nice.

[Web Police]

Aren't you worried about all those Pioneer components ganging up on the Teac? You had better send the Teac to me for safe keeping. *grin*


Nice looking and I bet sounding setup. *bigthumbup*

[Des-Lab]

Guess who (once again) made the home page (http://www.tapeheads.net/index.html)this week? *Hi5*

[Elite-ist]

Thanks for the compliments! And thank you for featuring my system on our home page, Matt! I've shown alot of patience in waiting, until now, to get the system components together for this moment, in a new room. My Elite gear was stowed away for at least five years. The stereo stand was bought well over a year ago, and, probably, isn't available anymore. The HPM-150s were being used daily in my downstairs bedroom, but were just loafing with the power amp I was using. The Esoteric V-9000 cassette deck was used only for a short time, after I bought it, then packed up. The dbx 222 Noise Reduction unit was new, and has been unused, until now. The BBE 882i Sonic Maximizer was used for playback in my older system, but I may use it for recording this time around. The dbx 400X router is indispensable, and I've routed all the ICs through it. However, I did want to have a second turntable and second R2R as part of the system. I don't know how I'll fit those in. And there may be a few other sound processors I'd like to experiment with. I chose the low profile look for the system, as I didn't want to use any towers in such a small room. I do have a nice tower for rack mountable components, but I'm saving that for my Pioneer silver gear. Once we're moved upstairs, I'll repaint and refloor the downstairs bedroom and set it up there.

Thanks to Lee (laatsch55) I have a wonderful Pioneer equalizer to use, too. The SG-9500 looks and works beautifully. I'm looking for a pristine veneer wood case for it, and I would be willing to swap a New In Box wood case for Nakamichi 600 series components to get one.

I'll get back with more pictures and commentary on the new system. If braxus or retrokeeper ever gets a chance to visit me, they'll have an opportunity to listen to it.

Nando.

[Dazen1]

http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx322/vintagevet/MasterBedroomNewSystem006.jpg


And the Gold medal goes to... *yeahthat*

(Well done Nando).

[Elite-ist]

And the Gold medal goes to... *yeahthat*

(Well done Nando).

Thanks Daren! I just made my first recording on this system, last night, for my son. It was just 30 minutes on one side of a Maxell XLII 60. I have this mystery open reel tape, I picked up, which he wanted me to record onto casssette. I wish I knew who the artist is/was.

There is a slight buzz, (only, noticeable through headphones) I can hear through the dbx router, I have to remedy. But, I don't hear the buzz coming through on the recording I made. I'm hoping it's just a patch cord. I routed the two cassette decks, R2R, and two sound processors through the router. I set up a second R2R on a table next to the right speaker along the window wall. If I like the looks, I may retain the table, as I'll need to place my LPs and reel tapes close to the system for any future recording sessions. I think, there are at least 6 mixes I need to catch up on: Yours, braxus, laatsch55, shadowlord, close652, and a new UK member.

Nando.

[Dazen1]

I think, there are at least 6 mixes I need to catch up on: Yours, braxus, laatsch55, shadowlord, close652, and a new UK member.

Bloody hell!

My current "to do" list only stands at four. *yikes*

[Elite-ist]

Here's the Pioneer RT-1020L. I need the second R2R for dubbing pre-recorded reels onto the RT-707, or vice versa.

http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx322/vintagevet/MasterBedroomNewSystem002-1.jpg

http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx322/vintagevet/MasterBedroomNewSystem004.jpg

http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx322/vintagevet/MasterBedroomNewSystem008-1.jpg

http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx322/vintagevet/MasterBedroomNewSystem012.jpg

Nando.

[laatsch55]

Good looking 1020L Nando.
I need to repeat a question. Is the PL 8000 tt just a rebranded Pioneer PL 1000? Pioneer did own Phase Linear for awhile before Jensen .

[Elite-ist]

Good looking 1020L Nando.
I need to repeat a question. Is the PL 8000 tt just a rebranded Pioneer PL 1000? Pioneer did own Phase Linear for awhile before Jensen .

Thanks Lee. Yes, the Phase Linear PL-8000 is a rebadged Pioneer PL-1000. I answered your question, eventually, in the other thread. I didn't quite catch it amongst all the pictures I, recently, posted, so sorry about the delay. As well, I don't think Gordon is going to commit to buying the 10 pk of speed control ICs, because his technician managed to get all three turntables running: the two Pioneers and the Phase Linear.

Nando.

[steve_pan]

Elite-ist

looking at your Esoteric V-9000 & not long ago i was trying to find a picture of V-10000 the first cassette deck with dolby S

They look exactly the same.

Beautiful*bigthumbup*

[Elite-ist]

Elite-ist

looking at your Esoteric V-9000 & not long ago i was trying to find a picture of V-10000 the first cassette deck with dolby S

They look exactly the same.

Beautiful*bigthumbup*

Hi Steve,

Thank you! I'll take better pictures of the deck with more ambient lighting, as I took these pictures last night, without flash.

Nando.

[PioneerNut]

Here's a sneak peak of the updated system. This is before finalizing the placement of the components on the stand, tidying up the all the wires with convoluted tubing, and a little glass cleaner to make her shine.
Nando.

Thats one sweet setup *bigthumbup* Congrats on being on the cover this month.

[Elite-ist]

Thats one sweet setup *bigthumbup* Congrats on being on the cover this month.

Thanks Mike,

It seems there are more than a few Pioneer collectors within the Tapehead community. I, only, just checked out your homepage. You have some choice Elite components, too.
I haven't pushed the system, but the HPM-150s love the current set-up. I was thinking of adding another pair of smaller, satellite speakers. I want to achieve quadraphonic surround. At first, I was going to use my Sansui QR-4500's pre-amplifier outs to do that, but the Elite C-72 is just too good to omit. I do have an NOS Pioneer QD-210 Quadraphonic Decoder I could patch in, however.

Nando.

[PioneerNut]

I just looked up what the QD-210 was as I'd never heard of it. Boy is that a neat little unit, no frills SQ decoder. Nothing wrong with that by any means, but should you ever come across a QL-600 (http://www.soundsclassic.com/listpix/pioneerql600.jpg)or 600a it has some nice eye candy with 4 blue meters. Its an add on peice to a 2 channel system. Just stick in between the C-72 and M-90 and it'll amplify the rear channel. Only draw back is that its a measly 10w per channel. With your M-90 you'll drown out the rear pretty easily hehehe. I used one for quite a few years on my A-717, but switched over to a Yamaha DSP-e300 sound field processor during the 90s' and early 2000's. Now i pretty much just run 2 channel, and the SP-99 Dolby Digital decoder I have now gets relagated to movies and the boot leg Dark side of the Moon 4 channel DVD :)

Maybe some day I'll get on the front cover. :) I'm remodeling my basement and hope to make a custom cabinet for all my gear this summer sometime. Should look better then the crap shelving unit it was on.

[Bob Boyer]

Like the setup, Nando! I might be tempted to put the two Pioneer reel decks together on the other stand just to make it easy for dubs, but then it would be difficult to get to the buttons on the cassette decks.

Decision, decisions... *reelspin*

[Elite-ist]

I just looked up what the QD-210 was as I'd never heard of it. Boy is that a neat little unit, no frills SQ decoder. Nothing wrong with that by any means, but should you ever come across a QL-600 (http://www.soundsclassic.com/listpix/pioneerql600.jpg)or 600a it has some nice eye candy with 4 blue meters. Its an add on peice to a 2 channel system. Just stick in between the C-72 and M-90 and it'll amplify the rear channel. Only draw back is that its a measly 10w per channel. With your M-90 you'll drown out the rear pretty easily hehehe. I used one for quite a few years on my A-717, but switched over to a Yamaha DSP-e300 sound field processor during the 90s' and early 2000's. Now i pretty much just run 2 channel, and the SP-99 Dolby Digital decoder I have now gets relagated to movies and the boot leg Dark side of the Moon 4 channel DVD :)

Maybe some day I'll get on the front cover. :) I'm remodeling my basement and hope to make a custom cabinet for all my gear this summer sometime. Should look better then the crap shelving unit it was on.

Hi Mike,

I'm going to experiment with the QD-210. I can't remember whether I had an Operating Manual with it, but it shouldn't be too hard to figure out. I can use my Pioneer SA-9500II as the rear channel amplifier. I think, TH member westgate has a few QL-800s. But, I sure like the looks of the 600(a). The 600A would be nice to use, as I picked up a pair of Leak Sandwich speakers at the local mini flea market two days ago. They are 15 ohm speakers rated at 15 watts. They are meant for a tube amplifier, and in the mid 60's these British speakers were a technical marvel. I'll post pictures of the Leaks in the "Speaker" sub-forum, later.

It, only, took me 5 years to get to this point of showing off my present system, so I'm sure you'll be ready to carry the Pioneer torch not long from now.

Like the setup, Nando! I might be tempted to put the two Pioneer reel decks together on the other stand just to make it easy for dubs, but then it would be difficult to get to the buttons on the cassette decks.

Decision, decisions... *reelspin*

Hi Bob,

Thanks! Your table isn't long enough to handle the number of R2Rs you now have!

Nando.

[Elite-ist]

More pictures of my system:

Nando.

[steve_pan]

Thanks Nando for the close ups pic. of the Esoteric.

Ill say it again-beautiful!!

[braxus]

Nando- does your Teac deck have Dolby S? I can't tell by the pics.

Also does have the tape decks so close to the magnets in the speakers cause any ill effects, like hum?

[Elite-ist]

Nando- does your Teac deck have Dolby S? I can't tell by the pics.

Also does have the tape decks so close to the magnets in the speakers cause any ill effects, like hum?

Hi Scott,

The Esoteric V-9000 has Dolby B, C and and an MPX filter. I'm not too happy with these pictures, so I'll, probably, pluck it from the stand, and take pictures of it out of the stand.

When I first fired up the system, my first complaint was a slight buzz, noticeable with headphones, and while with the dbx 400X router was engaged. I'm about to begin recording tonight, beginning with your mix tape, exclusively, from vinyl. I have lots of tunes to pick from, as you requested.


Nando.

[steve_pan]

Nando- does your Teac deck have Dolby S? I can't tell by the pics.

Also does have the tape decks so close to the magnets in the speakers cause any ill effects, like hum?


Esoteric V-10000 was the first cassette deck in the world with Dolby S.
Nando's V-9000 looks exactly the same as the 10000 just without Dolby S.

The Esoteric V-10000 is one of the rarest decks on the planet, it took me quite a bit to find a picture of it.. only for Japan's market.

[braxus]

Thanks Nando. My Aiwa 009 deck seemed to be touchy when placed near speakers. I ended up with hum coming from it.

[Elite-ist]

Thanks Nando. My Aiwa 009 deck seemed to be touchy when placed near speakers. I ended up with hum coming from it.

Well, I narrowed down the cause of the hum in my system. The left channel of my M-90 amplifier is suspect. When I fired up my stereo tonight to try a few mix tapes I had bought at Pearls, I was getting progressively worsening distortion coming from the left channel speaker. I can hook up the CD player's outputs directly into the amplifier, thereby bypassing the rest of the downstream components. That's when I discovered the bad news. I'll be dropping it off at Innovative Audio this Saturday, as Geri and I will be in Vancouver to celebrate her youngest daughter's birthday. I'm going to put my Pioneer SX-1050 receiver in service for the time being. It's too bad, as this was a great component combination. I hope it won't take long to fix.

Nando.

[laatsch55]

Nando, sorry to hear about the M-90. I'd be interested to know what the cause is.

[Elite-ist]

Nando, sorry to hear about the M-90. I'd be interested to know what the cause is.

Hi Lee,

If it was the little Kenwood, all I'd have to do is rap the top of the housing and the signal would come back clear as a bell. I won't remove the M-90 amplifier cover, as it still has the tamper label affixed to the housing screws.

But, I'm looking forward to hooking up the Pioneer SX-1050 in its place, temporarily. Just on a whim, I pulled out my Pioneer QD-210 SQ decoder this morning before having found out about the M-90 failing. So, it may be SX-1050 for fronts, QD-210, and the Pioneer SA-9500II for rears if it 's going to take too long to repair the M-90. I'll post what I find out about the amplifier fault. I, really, didn't think I pushed it too hard playing Shpongle the other night.

Nando.

[Elite-ist]

So my Pioneer M-90 amplifier goes into Innovative Audio, tomorrow. When I spoke to Susan this morning, a customer had picked up an M-90 that was just repaired. His amp lost the right channel and it was about the same amount of time since he last used it. The "Use It or Lose It" rule does apply in real life. Today, I unpacked my Pioneer SX-1050 receiver and slotted it in where the M-90 had once been. I'm breaking in the receiver with some soothing jazz from the Pioneer RT-1020L, for the time being. I'm just using the power amp section of the receiver, as I removed the shorting plugs at the back of the receiver. I didn't want to go through the hassle of reconfiguring all the patch cords. Here's a 33 year old receiver not, even, breaking a sweat powering the Pioneer HPM-150s. This is embarrassing for the Elite.

http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx322/vintagevet/PioneerSX-1050001.jpg

http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx322/vintagevet/PioneerSX-1050002.jpg

http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx322/vintagevet/PioneerSX-1050004.jpg

http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx322/vintagevet/PioneerSX-1050005.jpg

http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx322/vintagevet/PioneerSX-1050006.jpg

http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx322/vintagevet/PioneerSX-1050007.jpg

http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx322/vintagevet/PioneerSX-1050009.jpg

Nando.

[Rat44]

Thats a nice matchup.
The 50 series were the best looking Pioneers.
And they sounded Great !
Good luck on the 90.

[Audioslave55]

I just started in this hobby this summer and it was kind of soothing to see so many others that have the same disease. I was born in the mid 50's and recall that "Sansui" seemed to be the name that usually rattled the windows of most parties I attended so that's where I started off almost 42 years later. I wish I had done more research before I jumped in head over heals and made a few mistakes. Like a magnet I'm slowly but surely being sucked into "Pioneer" as my number one like and we all know how expensive it can be to make mistakes like that. Don't get me wrong, you guys are true audiophiles and I'm just a beginner but what caught my eye was the SX-1050 that you are using as a backup until your Elite is repaired. I just ordered a 1050 and it should arrive in the next few days. It kind of feels like a few days before Christmas and can't wait until it arrives. Without even hearing them and because of this thread I realize I should probably start looking for a clean set of those HPM-150's simply because anything that looks that cool has simply got to sound like heaven. My hat's off to all of you that posted and I love vinyl LP's and have a couple of nice middle of the road turntables. I'm on the edge about getting into tapes yet but I'm sure it's going to happen sooner or later after much research. My therapist would advise me not to open threads like this as I still have young children to put through college. What a great way to love music and keep my bank account empty at the same time!
With Great Respect,
Ed

[Elite-ist]

I just started in this hobby this summer and it was kind of soothing to see so many others that have the same disease. I was born in the mid 50's and recall that "Sansui" seemed to be the name that usually rattled the windows of most parties I attended so that's where I started off almost 42 years later. I wish I had done more research before I jumped in head over heals and made a few mistakes. Like a magnet I'm slowly but surely being sucked into "Pioneer" as my number one like and we all know how expensive it can be to make mistakes like that. Don't get me wrong, you guys are true audiophiles and I'm just a beginner but what caught my eye was the SX-1050 that you are using as a backup until your Elite is repaired. I just ordered a 1050 and it should arrive in the next few days. It kind of feels like a few days before Christmas and can't wait until it arrives. Without even hearing them and because of this thread I realize I should probably start looking for a clean set of those HPM-150's simply because anything that looks that cool has simply got to sound like heaven. My hat's off to all of you that posted and I love vinyl LP's and have a couple of nice middle of the road turntables. I'm on the edge about getting into tapes yet but I'm sure it's going to happen sooner or later after much research. My therapist would advise me not to open threads like this as I still have young children to put through college. What a great way to love music and keep my bank account empty at the same time!
With Great Respect,
Ed

Hi Ed,

Welcome aboard! Thank you for your comments. I would love to hear more of what you use in your present system. Once you get your SX-1050, let us know of your impressions of it. There is a good upswing in vinyl availability, Most of my records are used, but in good condition. I kept all of my meagre collection of the '70's, which has been dwarfed by the amount of records I've collected in the past 5 years, alone. And for me, it's absurd to be paying upwards of $300 a ticket to see the big name artists. So, last night, Geri and I got comfortable with a few glasses of wine and enjoyed Neil Young's "Live Rust" in its entirety. And that's why I pieced together the system I have. $600 can give you a healthy start towards purchasing hi-fi equipment, as I see it!

Nando.

[stereorob]

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m589/shockandawesystem/REEL%20sound/stuff029.jpg

[shadowlord]

so you already set up in your new home ?
i bet the power lines won't know what hit em with all those beauties lit up ;)

[Melon Mango]

I need to take a updated pic of my main set up someday, but right now, I am so lazy. *rolleyes*

[draftingmonkey]

Guess I could finally post my main system, and tube secondary.

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k72/draftingmonkey/stereo/th_MainSystem.jpg (http://s85.photobucket.com/albums/k72/draftingmonkey/stereo/?action=view&current=MainSystem.jpg)

on top:
Yamaha B-2 amp (front)
Yamaha M-70 (rear)
Dynaco PAS-3 (tube pre)
Dynaco ST-70 (tube amp)
Sansui TU-70 (tube tuner)
1st shelf down:
Yamaha T-70 tuner / Yamaha CX-1000 pre
Dynaco PAS-2x (tube pre-spare) / ADC SS-30 eq
2nd shelf:
Technics RS-858/U 8-track
Akai GX-F91 cassette / JVC XL-R5000 cd player/recorder
3rd shelf:
Yamaha PX-3 TT
AR-XA TT (tube)
bottom:
Akai GX-747 RTR
Speakers:
AR-3a (tube) not shown-stacked above dlk's / dlk Model 4 / Ess Amt-4 rear not shown

[PioneerRT-2022]

Almost complete.

http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/7386/pioneersx1280008.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/829/pioneersx1280008.jpg/)


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[guru388]

Well this is a picture of part of my office. I don't think I'll ever get rid of my reel to reel tape eq.
Howard

[SilverFox]

http://i845.photobucket.com/albums/ab17/sdh416/Audio%20Files/SD530120.jpg
http://i845.photobucket.com/albums/ab17/sdh416/Audio%20Files/SD530134.jpg
http://i845.photobucket.com/albums/ab17/sdh416/Audio%20Files/SD530522.jpg
http://i845.photobucket.com/albums/ab17/sdh416/Audio%20Files/SD530517.jpg

[stereorob]

damn nice little rig you got there bro. i gotta get some updated pics on here

[Dazen1]

http://i845.photobucket.com/albums/ab17/sdh416/Audio%20Files/SD530522.jpg

Nice shot. *bigthumbup*

[vinyldavid]

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii317/kshefan/newsystemsept162011-light.jpg
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii317/kshefan/newsystemsept162011-dark.jpg

Still have some wiring and cleaning to do....but this will hopefully stay for a while....

[shadowlord]

nice pictures David!

i guess with that many units running, you don't need a heater in the winter ;)

[stereorob]

lookin good dave!!

[stereorob]

took these this evening. its small but for now it works.

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m589/shockandawesystem/palmway024-1.jpg

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m589/shockandawesystem/palmway025-1.jpg

[stereorob]

im running my guresome twosome scott rig, the 340b receiver and lk-72b int.amp, together to make one nasty duo

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m589/shockandawesystem/palmway034-1.jpg

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m589/shockandawesystem/palmway035-1.jpg

[lowpoke]

Just a quick snap of my freshly refurbed Akai GX4000D.

[stereorob]

wow absolutly beautiful!! i need to get some reels like that for my 4000d!!

[Eminence1963]

My latest matchup of components*beer*
Nice to have a DBX 200 and a Realistic Switchbox finally, to join all of this togther. Now I can record and play on any deck I choose*bigthumbup*
23619

[Marek]

The album's on the wall are a nice touch...*bigthumbup*

My incarnation for now*wink*
Room is norrow so cant get a head on shot*bigthumbdown*
Pioneer on ground is waiting for belts. There on the way*bigthumbsup*
The AKAI is in need of parts. Finances are tight right now, *dammit*but in a month or two should b up and running in the rack with the rest*yesss*

1820018201

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[perry]

Latest Man Cave iteration

[stereorob]

nice combo of the nak and mcGear, they mesh well together!!

[Parnelly]

Here are some dated pics of my setup. Moved to his house in the spring and unfortunately the landlord sold the house and we were forced out. Just moved again into a new place and have yet to snap some shots of my current setup.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h73/honchie/Stereo%20Equipment/ChillRoom002.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h73/honchie/Stereo%20Equipment/ChillRoom004.jpg

Sure do miss the sound in that room. Not to mention the thick door i could close and not bother too many in the house supposing i didnt turn it up too much.

Will snap some recent pics soon.

Edit: The Dual 505-3 and the nikko tape deck are no longer in the main setup. Replaced by Pioneer PL-71 and the new Yamaha KX-800U.

[mrfoxboy]

Here are some dated pics of my setup. Moved to his house in the spring and unfortunately the landlord sold the house and we were forced out. Just moved again into a new place and have yet to snap some shots of my current setup.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h73/honchie/Stereo%20Equipment/ChillRoom002.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h73/honchie/Stereo%20Equipment/ChillRoom004.jpg

Sure do miss the sound in that room. Not to mention the thick door i could close and not bother too many in the house supposing i didnt turn it up too much.

Will snap some recent pics soon.

Edit: The Dual 505-3 and the nikko tape deck are no longer in the main setup. Replaced by Pioneer PL-71 and the new Yamaha KX-800U.
Nice setup! Sucks you were forced out

[stereorob]

heres my current situation..

http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k637/stereorobb/1-8-2012/shitte007.jpg

http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k637/stereorobb/1-8-2012/shitte009.jpg

http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k637/stereorobb/1-8-2012/shitte006.jpg

http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k637/stereorobb/1-8-2012/shitte005.jpg

http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k637/stereorobb/1-8-2012/shitte004.jpg

http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k637/stereorobb/1-8-2012/shitte008.jpg

[Parnelly]

As always Rob your gear never ceases to amaze me. I love seeing those stacks and all that different stuff. Keep on searching my friend.

[stereorob]

parnelly, you have a pretty darn nice rig yourself!

and searching. -ill never stop! *grin*

[mrfoxboy]

My systems are listed in my sig. i will post nice updated photos tomorrow at the latest

[Warped Bezel]

Were you the one with the stereo wall in the basement?

[johncool]

Here's my (really small) actual setup:




http://i.imgur.com/qGUcel.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/rIqtKl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/cin0il.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Sqm2Ll.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/l1IfWl.jpg

[rjag46]

here,s mine*flame**flame*

[Elite-ist]

here,s mine*flame**flame*

I spy lots of classic components I, surely, would be happy to own. Awesome set-up!

Nando.

[mrfoxboy]

First Photo is my upstairs system. (The speakers, not pictured, are Energy)
Marantz SD4000 - Cassette Deck
Pioneer RT-707 - Reel to Reel Deck
Technics SU-8055 - Integrated Amplifier
Akai AT-K11 - AM/FM Stereo Tuner

Second Photo is my living room stereo
ReVox A77MK-IV - Reel to Reel Deck
Technics ST-Z760 - AM/FM Stereo Tuner
Kenwood DP47 - CD Player
Kenwood KX-3510 - Cassette Deck
Kenwood KX-3010 - Cassette Deck
Sony TA-F400 - Integrated Amplifier
Hitachi HT-350 - Turntable (not pictured)