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Well today I got a set of vintage Yamaha amp and tuner! Both in great condition. I got a good price on them too. I haven't had silver Yamaha before so that is my first set.
Very NICE Dak! I always like the distinct look of Yamaha myself. Getting harder to find those as time goes on, definitely a good score!
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Score after score and I start to get full with stereos home! There will be a reduction soon but my heart hurts when I think of selling something good I like!
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I hear ya, I have about 35 pairs of speakers. Every time I think of getting rid of a pair, I give them their 'final" play. Then rediscover something I like about them and change my mind.
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i find out too late when im selling. I usually dont hook them up till buyer is coming. And i have to shake my head. Sounds unbelievable. But the guy is coming over already...bummer.
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And now for something completely different.....
Well I did not see the Off-topic forum so thought this might be the next best place since it is a new find......
Second edition of "The Two Towers" by J.R.R. Tolkien for $4...... :D
Pretty good condition with the orignal spine and binding intact.
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Well I did not see the Off-topic forum so thought this might be the next best place since it is a new find......
Second edition of "The Two Towers" by J.R.R. Tolkien for $4...... :D
Pretty good condition with the orignal spine and binding intact.
Appropriate that I should be the first to congradulate you ...
Good O! The authorized, Houghton Mifflin edition. Enjoy.
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Besides vintage audio gear, I also collect antiquarian books. Nice find!
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Marantz 1060
i have a 1060 on the way from evilbay. been reading up on replacing the old electrolytic caps and such. anyone have part numbers for replacement ripple and output caps?
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Hey guys. I picked up a Yamaha CDC-635 for 5 bucks yesterday, complete with remote. I love my CDC 575, so I thought why not, plus this unit has variable output which will come in handy down the line.
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Hi Jo, and welcome to AR. I don't think you'll be able to find direct replacement caps, due to age,your best bet is to pull off the cover and make your own list of what type of caps and value you'll need. As far as electrolytic caps go, I've read other forums where people have had good luck using Panasonic caps from Digi-Key without breaking the bank. You may also search this forum for a thread by TWC66, who replaced caps on his Adcom amp with good results.In some instances (I don't recall which) he replaced some electrolytics with non polar audio caps from Parts Express with good results.
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Hey guys. I picked up a Yamaha CDC-635 for 5 bucks yesterday, complete with remote. I love my CDC 575, so I thought why not, plus this unit has variable output which will come in handy down the line.
Congratulations chubbs! Don't know how it sounds, but to me it's handy to have a changer for convenience (as I do) even though the audio purists frown down upon them.For $5, how can you go wrong?
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Wow I always wanted to have a separate Marantz amp but they are hard to find on craigslist.
Poppa, the cd player you got is a good one and the price is more than a steal! I have CDC-645 and CDC-685! The 685 is much better the way it functions. On those Yamaha players with the time the display light starts to diminish!
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I was searching for some cat 5 cable in my shop this week and found a brand new pair of Nova 40 headphones still in the box,
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I bought a brand new Squeezebox Touch a few weeks back. It was on backorder but I am going in to pick it up!!
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Well I got a Marantz surround receiver in the original box and with the remote for pretty much nothing $$. It is not top of the line but the sound is good, I kind of like it.
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Well I got a Marantz surround receiver in the original box and with the remote for pretty much nothing $$. It is not top of the line but the sound is good, I kind of like it.
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Very nice, Dakata.
A relatively recent model, I'd guess, based on the "Dolby Digital" emblem and the styling. Does it have S-Video inputs and do video switching?
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No it doesn't have all those options! It is pretty simple 5.1 surround receiver! It sounds good, I like the sound!
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Well I got a Marantz surround receiver in the original box and with the remote for pretty much nothing $$. It is not top of the line but the sound is good, I kind of like it.
Nice pick up Dak! A friend of mine has the SR 4001, which he bought about 3 years ago as they were being replaced with the SR 4002. He's very happy with his. It's a nice receiver, I've been impressed with the more recent Marantz products the last 5 years, nice to see them comeback and not take cheapo route other receievers have.
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I bought a brand new Squeezebox Touch a few weeks back. It was on backorder but I am going in to pick it up!!
No way! Chubbs is an analog guy!
Who are you and what have you done with Chubbs?:wink5:
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No way! Chubbs is an analog guy!
Who are you and what have you done with Chubbs?:wink5:
hahah. Funny. Yes I use analog for reference but I use digital also. I also do alot of ripping from vinyl to file. I don't buy CDs anymore unless there is no choice. I can now focus my money into vinyl solely. My rips are top quality FLAC files although "only" 16/44.1. I also use Audacity's metadata tag editor so they are fully tagged with any extra info I can add such as Record Label, players/instruments, etc. I also tag an image for the cover art which is great for Media Monkey which displays such things.
The Touch operates by plugging in a USB drive which is great for me. If I figure to be upstairs all day I can take it into my HT system and listen up there. So the vinyl comes with me but I don't have to flip an LP.
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hahah. Funny. Yes I use analog for reference but I use digital also. I also do alot of ripping from vinyl to file. I don't buy CDs anymore unless there is no choice. I can now focus my money into vinyl solely. My rips are top quality FLAC files although "only" 16/44.1. I also use Audacity's metadata tag editor so they are fully tagged with any extra info I can add such as Record Label, players/instruments, etc. I also tag an image for the cover art which is great for Media Monkey which displays such things.
The Touch operates by plugging in a USB drive which is great for me. If I figure to be upstairs all day I can take it into my HT system and listen up there. So the vinyl comes with me but I don't have to flip an LP.
:thumbsup: Nice! I am all for convenience and creature features.
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Wow poppa, that is a good gadget. How is the sound quality?
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Jo6
Welcome to AR.
A great piece from Marantz' "Golden Age".
What other gear are you going to run with it?
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Daks and Pops
Congratulations on your recent additions as well!
Pops
Is that Yamaha a 5-disc player?
I got a CDC-645 5-disc player as a throw in when I picked another Sony ES reciever a couple of weeks ago. Have not hooked it up and was not sure what to do with it since I don't think it is better than my Sony ES player or Denon but I guess I need to give it a listen first.
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Ya it's a 5 disc. The only 5 discs i have been able to stomach have been Yammy's.
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Ya it's a 5 disc. The only 5 discs i have been able to stomach have been Yammy's.
Thanks I will have to give it a listen.
As far as 5-disc players I can recommend the Sony ES series. You probably won't find them for $5 but the C77ES is a great player and you can use almost any Sony DVD remote with it if you come across one w/o the original remote.
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hahah. Funny. Yes I use analog for reference but I use digital also. I also do alot of ripping from vinyl to file. I don't buy CDs anymore unless there is no choice. I can now focus my money into vinyl solely. My rips are top quality FLAC files although "only" 16/44.1. I also use Audacity's metadata tag editor so they are fully tagged with any extra info I can add such as Record Label, players/instruments, etc. I also tag an image for the cover art which is great for Media Monkey which displays such things.
The Touch operates by plugging in a USB drive which is great for me. If I figure to be upstairs all day I can take it into my HT system and listen up there. So the vinyl comes with me but I don't have to flip an LP.
The one thing I like the most about my squeezebox is that I can just pick an artist and every song they preformed,or wrote will be played. makes for a interesting listening experience.
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The Touch operates by plugging in a USB drive which is great for me.
It also works using network based external servers. Mine is connected via Wi-Fi to the primary server. I use an aftermarket linear power supply which tames the somewhat bright top end.
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It also works using network based external servers. Mine is connected via Wi-Fi to the primary server.rw
So is mine Ralph. Hooking the USB drive directly turns out to be a major PITA. I bought a TOTL router to create my network. It delivers at 300mbps. I am in love with my Squeezebox, it's actually a FUN device. I am still looking through the endless internet stations. I am a podcast fan and have been taking advantage of that also.
My files have always been orgainzed, but I now relaise how important tagging and image files will be. I like for it to "look" the role also.
I want a second power supply so that I may leave one in my rig and another in my HT system. This way I can simply unplug it and move when i foresee spending the day in either space. I am outputting digitally to my dac, but in my HT I am using the SB's dac. Very detailed but way too harsh. Lucky for me that system is coloured, so it sounds great.
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I am in love with my Squeezebox, it's actually a FUN device. I am still looking through the endless internet stations.
This little box has changed my thinking about digital playback. Seriously. The server side software allows you to easily put together a play list and control your device remotely.
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I like for it to "look" the role also.
Just remember the meters and RTA are merely screensavers. Since mine lives in a closet, appearance isn't as important. Which also posed a challenge for remote access. Its own remote control, consequently is useless . What is not, however, is a cool iPhone app called iPeng which allows full access. Highly recommended.
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I am outputting digitally to my dac, but in my HT I am using the SB's dac. Very detailed but way too harsh.
Part of the problem is the noisy switching power supply.
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Just remember the meters and RTA are merely screensavers. Since mine lives in a closet, appearance isn't as important. rw
I rip alot of my files from vinyl. This requires tagging and inserting cover art, etc. The alternative is a bunch of "unknown"s and question marks where info and images should be. I am a bit obsessive about this part.
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Well well, I ended up with the BSR Quanta turntable in very good cosmetic and working condition!
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I owned a higher level BRS Quanta TT back in the late 1970s, and it was not all that. The wow and flutter for one thing was audible. Just the arm alone on that TT you acquired is going to be hard on your vinyl collection. IMHO, you could have done better with some other brand/model. Look at the fake strobe markings on the platter. If there's one thing positive, at least its in fine condition. I replaced my Quanta with a Technics SL-3200. The overall quality and performance was like night and day.
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I am not planning to keep it, I just got it and decided to post some pics of it. It is on the shelf for sale.
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A pair of B&O Beovox S45-2's. I didn't find them, they found me. My nephew had them down in his basement, in the original boxes for the past 10/12 years. He asked if if I wanted them, and having a speaker addiction I said "I sure would!". After getting them home I pulled off the grills. I was disappointed to see the front of the speakers were plastic. But after removing the woofer, to look inside, I found new hope. Each driver has a 2nd order crossover, and the tweeter and midrange has it's own compartment. I've listen to these speakers an hour at a time for a total of 4 hours or so. I've found they are definitely not a rock speaker, that is, they don't like to be played loud. But at lower levels, those where you can have a conversation with the person next to you and not have to strain, they perform quite well. Maybe not a great speaker, but a good one.The bass isn't the lowest, but it is there and it is well controlled tight and honest. The highs are a bit bright, you may find yourself reaching for the treble control, especially the louder you play them. I do like the mid's, especially with acoustics. These speakers do provide a lot of detail, a fun speaker to listen too, it does color things somewhat, but to me in a pleasant way. I don't think they are worth the $325 MSRP back in the early 80's but for $50 or so, I'd say it's worth it. I'm not all that familiar with B&O, always thought they were more eye candy than ear candy. But I think a lot of that is that is because the times I've audition their speakers before, they were played loudly, either by the salesman or me. They really aren't designed for loud levels. But at lower levels, they are a nice speaker. I'm enjoying these, a nice variation.:2:
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Good score luvtolisten, I haven't had any experience with B&O yet but I have read only good things about this company! These are nice speakers for sure, I saw a pair of those on the local craigslist for $80 but they were gone by the time I saw them!
Enjoy them!
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I also got a pair of these big Fisher monsters!
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A little update, the BSR record player sold for $60! WOW I just posted it last night and this morning a lady bought it for her husband!
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I also got a pair of these big Fisher monsters!
How do they sound?
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A little update, the BSR record player sold for $60! WOW I just posted it last night and this morning a lady bought it for her husband!
Good for you! Now you can buy more toys!
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