DizRotus Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 With prompting from that enabler Michael Colter, I purchased a 1956 Khorn cabinet and the seller threw in a bunch of stuff. See "1956 Khorn...." in Updates & Modifcations forum. Included was a JVC JR-S301 receiver as shown in the attached photo. Other than "It's Ugly!" what can anyone tell me about this? EDIT: 10-29-2005 9:23 AM (EDT) The unit is available for $25.00. Shipping from 48009 would be your responsibility. I will box it well and deliver it to the carrier of your choice at no charge, but the cost to ship is not included. EDIT: 10-30-2005 7:54 AM (EST) The large Advents are also available for $25. A description and photos are posted deeper in this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazytubepower Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 I can tell you one thing and one thing only its UGLY!!! Sorry couldn't resist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texas42 Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Actually, that was the first Piece of audio equipment I ever owned. JVC made several in that series in the late 70s, early 80's (it was late 1980 when I purchased mine in the PX in Korea). The 301 was in the middle of the line, with the JR-S501 the top of the line offering in this series. The 301 was about 60wpc, if memory serves correct. They are somewhat unconventional looking (compared to the Marantz, Pioneer, Yamaha, etc) of that era and, as a result, don't command much attention on ebay. However, I have fond memories of it and if you decide to part with it, let me know. Happy Listening, Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted October 27, 2005 Author Share Posted October 27, 2005 I can't wait to part with it. My wife screamed when she saw it. More audio stuff is not what I need. If Michael Colter rejects it, you are next in line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Neil, if anyone has fond memories of that, they can have it with my blessings..... LOL we've all got something... I remember an early fisher cassette deck made of brown plastic, but it had DOLBY, not quite as ugly as the JVC. Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 at least I've progressed from total junkie to enabler status. That's a step up in my book! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted October 27, 2005 Author Share Posted October 27, 2005 Dave, We dusted it for prints. Yours are all over it. Check your email. Since Michael is on the wagon regarding new gear, it's yours for $25 plus shipping. I suggest Fed Ex Ground. I'll box it up and deliver it to Fed Ex (UPS or whatever), but the cost of shipment would be yours. Send me an email or PM if you're interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted October 29, 2005 Author Share Posted October 29, 2005 Dave,You have first rights to this receiver. If you want it sent to New New Orleans, let me know. If you've come out from under the ether of nostalgia, please let me know that too, so that it can be available to the next person.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> It works great. The controls are without scratchiness, the equalizer seems to work. I didnt try the tuner or phono sections, but everything I tried works. It would benefit from a good cleaning, but who wouldnt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted October 29, 2005 Share Posted October 29, 2005 Is that the piece that started the Ugly trend of the 80's ? Burn it [] Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted October 30, 2005 Author Share Posted October 30, 2005 Large vinyl clad Advent. The drivers appear to be in excellent condition. The speakers play well and sound good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted October 30, 2005 Author Share Posted October 30, 2005 The sound is a bit heavy in the mid-bass and muffled treble for my taste. I prefer the sound of my full range rear horn Radio Shack driven project speakers to the Advents, but neither can compare to Cornwalls. Nevertheless, the Advents are nice speakers and would be just the thing for the right person in the right place. While I'm not in a hurry to unload them, I would like the proceeds to fund the pro bono work I've undertaken regarding two of the four abused La Scalas that Michael Colter just collected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted October 30, 2005 Author Share Posted October 30, 2005 It's official. Michael "Curly" Colter does not want the receiver or the large vinyl-clad Advents. They're now available to the rest of the world. For $50 you can't go wrong. They would rock a dorm room, apartment, garage, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWho Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 How does the JVC sound with klipsch? And does it have a low noise floor? I might be interested in upgrading my front mains amplification.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 I have an earlier model JVC (1972), integrated, with 7 band EQ. The thing is only 30 wpc, but weighs a ton. It is very well built. Those later ones have way more fancy stuff on them that the Japanese seem to like. It has some issues, but I can't bear to part with it just yet. It was the first good piece of gear I bought. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted October 30, 2005 Author Share Posted October 30, 2005 How does the JVC sound with klipsch? And does it have a low noise floor? I might be interested in upgrading my front mains amplification.... It sounds fine with Cornwalls. It's quieter than my Dyna SCA-35. The sound is comparable to my H/K 430. But let's not get too caught up in audiophool esoterica. It sounds like something that is worth much more than $25.00 plus shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEAR Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 WOW the Advents are gorgeous,with real vinyl covering! WOW must outperform the new gear(as the saying goes...they do not make them like they used to)!!! After the looking at the pics I understand your wife does not want you to keep them. [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted October 30, 2005 Author Share Posted October 30, 2005 WOW the Advents are gorgeous,with real vinyl covering! WOW must outperform the new gear(as the saying goes...they do not make them like they used to)!!! After the looking at the pics I understand your wife does not want you to keep them. [] She doesn't want Cornwalls, La Scalas, you name it. Her dislike has nothing to do with performance or finish. It's more a matter of bulk. I do not want them, because . . . . I don't want them. The Advents sound as good as they did when they were new, but they don't sound as good as my homemade speakers, Heresys or Cornwalls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEAR Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 Correct me if I am wrong but the full range you use in your home made transmission line speakers uses a 4" full range sold at Radio Shack years ago.I have two identical drivers at home,they are very smooth sounding and open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted October 30, 2005 Author Share Posted October 30, 2005 Correct me if I am wrong but the full range you use in your home made transmission line speakers uses a 4" full range sold at Radio Shack years ago.I have two identical drivers at home,they are very smooth sounding and open. Youre correct about the Radio Shack drivers. They were generously given to me by Forum member, Klipschguy. Apparently Fostex made the speakers for Radio Shack, which sold them for about $5.00 each. The speakers have FE 103 printed on the magnets. They sound better than the other drivers (most more expensive) that I've tried in the enclosures. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> The speaker is not a transmission line, but rather a rear horn made from plans prepared by Fostex. If youre interested you can read more about it at: Single Driver Rear Horn ExPeriments . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptnBob Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 I'm not sure, but that doesn't look like an Advent woofer in there to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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