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RTR isn't the most convenient - but the cool factor is off the charts. I've got a Pioneer RT707 and use it regularly
Try http://www.protapenw.com/acatalog/Open_reel_audio_tape.html - I've bought some blank from them.
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Occasionally I've seen ported speakers that have their ports "stuffed" with open cell foam -
KEF ships their bookshelf speakers with foam specifically for this purpose.
I haven't been able to determine from what I've read - does stuffing the port create more bass, or less? Anyone have any experience with this?
Or I guess, what's the point I'm missing?
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Anyone using Cambridge DAC Magic?
Care to share any thoughts on it, or others you considered?
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cndnc - eBay works pretty well, buy form sellers that have a very good track record (over a hundred transactions and at least a 99.5% rate) if the seller deals in electronics primarily they'd be my choice to deal with. You'll be less likely to be disappointed in whatever you buy. Good luck!
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An inexpensive receiver - I'm partial to the Marantz 22XXB series myself - and a set of bookshelf's will blow away your ProMedia set up.
Go for a Marantz 2238B and a pair of used Klipsch 2.2's and you'll enjoy the difference without breaking your budget. For speakers a bit larger - floor-standing - KG3.5 are nice sounding and cheap.
Connect a computer to it and listen to whatever you like - internet radio (pandora.com) or your iTunes library.
Need smaller bookshelf speakers? - the RB10's sound nice in a small environment
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I ended up with an old Pioneer SA9100 amp and just bought a matching Pioneer TX9100 tuner. The whole package was less than 200 bucks, looks totally cool with the nice oiled walnut case. The amp had several noisy pots which I was able to clean and restore to perfect with two cans of miracle jizz. Not likely that I'd be able to do that with my ugly black sony HT receiver. Sure it's not tube and it's not McIntosh, but it sounds pretty sweet to me.
Oldmako
You said nearly everything I would've if I could have phrased it that well - my main system is a SA9500 II and matching tuner with a pair of Chorus and I love it. I have three 2 channel systems in the house and they're all vintage stuff.
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Vintage gear has a certain appeal, but the new electronics sound better
Hogwash. IMHO
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The new stuff sounds flat and lifeless IMO
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Ahhhh - good to know, thanks
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I have used the AE - I wasn't happy with the quality, nor the dropped signal periodically. I'm using a 24" iMac, miniplug to RCA BlueJeans cable to my receiver. I control the whole thing wirelessly through my iPhone with the Remote application mentioned earlier. Works great.
Having said that - it's hard to beat the AE for a simple connection in any room of the house wirelessly for average listening, or background music for a party.
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Neil Young - Live at Massey Hall 1971
If you haven't bought this, you're in for a treat. listening to this at a decent volume makes it sound like Neil is closer than front row at the Chicago Theater. Excellent excellent stuff.
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Little Feat, with the late great Lowell George - Down on the Farm
Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon & Wish you were here
Queen - A night at the opera
Robin Trower - Bridge of Sighs
Led Zeppelin II
Collective Soul - Collective Soul
The Kinks - One for the Road (quality is average, but the performance is first rate)
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
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pandora.com is ad free and play what you like
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Kevin -
I did something similar - always wanted a Pioneer RT-707 reel to reel, couldn't afford them as a kid, saw a super clean one on eBay from a recognized seller and BANG - I had to have it. I love the damn thing, wish I woulda bought one sooner.
Here's a couple links for tapes - I've used pro northwest.
http://www.protapenw.com/acatalog/Open_reel_audio_tape.html
http://www.tapestockonline.com/reeltoreel.html
Picked up a CTF-1250 cassette as well. The think the old stuff is more "engaging" than the current equipment
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I've got a pair of Quartets connected to a Pioneer SA 7800 integrated amp and Pioneer TX 7800 tuner. They sound terrific IMO. As another poster put it - a great value speaker in the Klipsch line. I think the statement of connecting them to the right amp is accurate for any speaker
Mine are black finish, not my first choice, but couldn't beat the price $325 in great shape on eBay. If you're not concerned with the finish, black typically go for $50 less than walnut or oak.
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I was so looking forward to this one, but as a long time fan, it doesn't hit me the way others did. The time period around the Back in Black album, Thunderstruck, even Stiff Upper lip - were all a little more elemental in their sound, clean, powerful stuff. This one seems to be too "layered" or something.
I know I'm not explaining this well, so lets try this - the beginning of back in black. (drums) Bomp, Bada Bamp, Bada Bamp - (guitar) dedoo dedoo dedoo. By contrast this album doesn't seem to have the raunchy garage sound.
Worth buying, yes. One of their best, no.
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That Pioneer stuff - really all the equipment from the mid to late 70s holds up well - I love the Marantz 22XXB series with the blue green dials, the Pioneer stuff is a favorite of mine. I have a couple Luxman receivers as well - great sonically, not so much visually, but I'm sure it's a personal thing.
The mid to late 70's equipment sounds soooo much better than anything available today (IMO) I pulled a Luxman R-361 out and replaced it with the Pioneer SA integrated and I love the warm full sound the Pioneer brings.
The important thing is that we're keeping it alive and it brings a smile to our faces.
It does mine everyday.
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Marvel - thanks for the picture advice - you rock!
Not sure where Lafayette GA is - but if it's near Savannah GA I may swing by and say HI - daughters in college in Savannah so I visit often.
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The reel to reel is a favorite of mine.
There's another system (Pioneer SA 510 and TX 610 with Klipsch RB 10's in the bedroom) I thought you guys would be bored stiff with the pics so far so I didn't bother.
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A close up of the main equipment
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The wreck room - aka basement - Pioneer SA 7800 integrated amp, TX 7800 tuner, Pioneer CTF 950 cassette, and Pioneer PL 115-D turntable with a pair of Quartets, and KG3.5's that sound EXCELLENT together. (There's a Luxman CD player hidden in the school desk opening that's not visible)
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The "office" aka the garage - DirectTV, High speed Internet, a pair of Klipsch 2.2 in the enclosures below, and a pair of Solid Monitors mounted on the ceiling - powered by a Marantz 2252B. Music database is available by a WinServer out of the picture
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The Allison's in the front room
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The main system - Pioneer SA 9500 II integrated amp, Pioneer TX 9500 II tuner, Pioneer RT-707 reel to reel. Denon turn-table and Denon DCD1500 CD player - Rotel speaker switch driving a pair of walnut Klipsch Chorus (pictured), a pair of Solid Monitors on the deck, a pair of Sonance in wall speakers in the kitchen, and a pair of Allison IVs in the front room. Everything I own is available on a 24" iMac that doubles as a music server - out of the picture.
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This is a great thread - love seeing all the stuff you guys have - I've spent the better part of the morning looking at all the equipment and your set-ups. Very impressive.
None of my pics are showing up - I must be doing something wrong . . .
Help - How do I post pictures? I'm using the insert edit image button, add a url where the image is located and nothing shows up. [:$]
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Garage System Speakers...
in 2-Channel Home Audio
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Bill -
I'm in the Chicago area as well - but my garage is attached so it doesn't get as cold I imagine.
I've got a system out there, as well as TV, and a computer and haven't had any problems. I imagine if you're going to be spending anytime out there in extreme weather you'll be running a heater while they're in use anyway.
You could always email Klipsch and ask if there is a suggested operating temperature for your speakers, or speakers in general.