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I have an old radio station copy from KJAZ, a long gone station out of Berkeley, CA that I bought 30 years ago! I think I paid about ten dollars, more or less! The jacket has the call letters stamped on the back and isn't in great shape, mabe VG-, borderline VG--the vinyl is in solid VG+ shape--some pops here and there but it plays fine-much better now with the mono tonearm and cartrdige. I would STILL love to have that mint copy at Atomic, but they want two grand for it and that is WAAAAAY out of my league too!! I think you're right about living off my records if I had to--but that would be a VERY painful way to support myself!!!
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Replacing caps: good idea! Replacing tweeters (assuming they are up to snuff): VERY bad idea!! This is my opinion and I have vast experience messing around with 1964 Cornwalls which I have owned for over 25 years. I have ALK crossovers with Jensen PIO caps. I also have a set of originals with more garden variety oil caps. Whatever you decide, it's a good idea to update the crossovers. I tried the Crites tweets--they were shrill and piercing to my ears and did not intergrate well with the other drivers. Stick with the T-35s--you probably have nice alnico ones--if they're blown you'd be better off rebuilding yours than going with the Crites tweeters. Again, this is only my opinion . . .
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Broadcast turntable from the early 50's. Look at that ARM! Gotta love those 8-gram tracking weights!! There are a few nuts on the Asylum that are using stuff like this . . .
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Just in case you forgot how bad he really was, vol. 17
Allan Songer replied to Allan Songer's topic in 2-Channel Home Audio
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Just in case you forgot how bad he really was, vol. 17
Allan Songer replied to Allan Songer's topic in 2-Channel Home Audio
Uh . . . .Okay, then . . . . -
Just in case you forgot how bad he really was, vol. 17
Allan Songer replied to Allan Songer's topic in 2-Channel Home Audio
Please tell me in what way this performance reminds you of speed metal. I mean, on the face of it this is an astoundingly off the wall comment. -
Just in case you forgot how bad he really was, vol. 17
Allan Songer replied to Allan Songer's topic in 2-Channel Home Audio
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I worked directly across the street from this place from 1979 though 1982. I still make sure to stop in EVERY SINGLE TIME I am in the Bay Area. Best Bar B Que I've ever had in California: When I worked in this neighgorhood it was a burnt out slum with hookers and dope dealers on every corner--now it's gone "up scale," but Doug Abides!! He doesn't have goat every day any longer--only once in a while--but if you've never had bar-b-qued goat you simply have not lived!! I heard recently that Doug passed away and the place is for sale. As far as I know it's still open, but maybe not for long. . . What a bummer . . . http://search.cityguide.aol.com/sanfrancisco/restaurants/dougs-bar-b-q/v-101084475
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The linesatge in my Conrad Johnson preamp that I use in my office system uses a pair of 6DJ8s--I have triend the 7308 Amperex, 6DJ8 Bugle Boys (NOISY!) and finally a pair of Valvo E88CC which have proved to be VERY nice--quiet as quiet can be and they have a nice, rich and smooth character--not overly detailed. But the most important thing is to find a pair that are dead quiet, so I suggest you buy them from a solid tube vendor--on ebay you're liable to get real crap.
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Anything that's QUIET!
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Just in case you forgot how bad he really was, vol. 17
Allan Songer replied to Allan Songer's topic in 2-Channel Home Audio
Damn I miss him . . . -
Would Heresys fit in your space? A nice pair of new H-IIIs would be WAAAAAAY cool! Of if you want to buy used, there's a pair for sale a bit lower on this page in the "Heresy III price?" thread. If you have the room, I think this might well be the BEST small speaker you will find for a 300B SET amp.
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I have four systems, but one of them is at work. I have a few pieces of gear sitting in boxes that I should probably sell off, but I just CAN'T sell the Fisher 500C or the Marantz 10 tuner even though both have been sitting unused for years. I sold my Altecs on ebay a couple of years ago and sold off two MC-240 McIntosh amps within the last 4-5 years. It felt good shipping them off, actually!! They were just SITTING there on a shelf! I took the money from the sales and spent ALL of it on really expensive old jazz records. 300 lbs of gear for a couple of pounds of vinyl! Like Gary, I am at my limit--not because of my wife who is VERY cool about all of this, but because I am anti-clutter. I do spent lots of time and effort and money on vinyl, but that's ANOTHER obsession--and it all fits in one small room (the closet under the stairs, actually)!!
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The first record I ever bought was "I Want To Hold Your Hand" single by the Beatles at the Singer Sewing Machine store. What year was that? 1964? I was about 7 or 8 years old. The first LP I ever bought was "Revolver." Just think! I COULD have been buying "A Love Supreme!" DOH!
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Loved the ending--perfect, really . . .
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Fir plywood. Excellent candidates for a full-on reveneer. Fir is ugly and can't really even be lacquered to any satisfaction. Great speakers! Congrats!!
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Here's something you don't see every day . . .
Allan Songer replied to Allan Songer's topic in 2-Channel Home Audio
I sold Gary an Analogue Production reissue I picked up at Atomic for $15 used--I didn't even listen to it before I sent it to him. My mistake--it's freaking AWESOME. I think they're still in print for $30. But that one!!! -
Here's something you don't see every day . . .
Allan Songer replied to Allan Songer's topic in 2-Channel Home Audio
I've known the brothers who own Atomic Records for about 15 years. I have SEEN this copy in person (they've had it for months in the back room and actually put it up on ebay about 3-4 months ago and it did not meet their reserve price) and it as close to perfect as a record can be and NOT be sealed and mint. It's that nice. But too expensive for me. I actually run into these guys at clubs and swap meets too--they're honest but not ALWAYS the best graders--they have crap equipment and are NOT hifi guys in any way. But they'll take any record back no questions asked. -
Never seen one in this condition. Would love to have it, but alas I simply can't pull the trigger . . . http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=003&sspagename=STRK%3AMEBI%3AIT&viewitem=&item=130122360715&rd=1&rd=1
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We all should build our systems around what we like to listen to. Gary will hear in the TD-124 a totally different presentation than in his Basis. If all one listened to were perfect condition modern audiophile pressings, then a table like the Basis would be the obvious choice. But when one's collection consists of primarily vintage, original pressings that vary in condition from G+ through NM, then the TD-124 is a MUCH better choice--the TD-124/SME/SPU combonation provides not only a very musical presentation with lots of punch and incredible liveliness, but is also is THE most forgiving rig I have even owned when it comes to surface noise and clicks and pops--records that are flat-out unlistenable on my Linn (or Gary's Basis) become thoroughly enjoyable. And for someone like me who is a record collector FIRST and a hi-fi nut SECOND this a VERY big deal! Sure. it's not then end-all in detail and extension, but it makes MUSIC sound RIGHT--throughout the entire range of instruments the timbre and tone are lifelike and I'll sacrifice some detail and extension for this ANY time! Gary, you now have two great systems--congrats!
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Nice choice!
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So, what's the first LP your're slappin' on that platter?
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Great stuff. I've never used in a car, but in a TD124 it ROCKS. I just cant pay that much for oil for the car. I change it every 2500 miles and the cost would drive me up the WALL!