New Finds

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Originally Posted by thekid

Could not let Poppa C have all the fun this weekend........ :D

Found this NHT sub in good shape but the major drawback to it is the outboard controller is missing and the only connection is a 8-Pin Din connection. Not sure if I can use an adapter to hook it up to my HT amp.

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Updating this post a bit though it does not really meet the criteria for a "new find" since I ordered it from the factory.....

The outboard amp arrived today and is in place. Very musical sub. Clear and low bass without any boominess. really mates well in with the Time Windows which can now focus on the mids and highs which is where they excel.

Kid, is the crossover built in here too or is it in the sub? Always fun to have a new toy, glad to hear the results are positive.

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Originally Posted by luvtolisten

Kid, is the crossover built in here too or is it in the sub? Always fun to have a new toy, glad to hear the results are positive.

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The X-over switch is in the back as well as a loudness boost but I use the receiver to set the x-over. There are actually no controls at all on the sub except the power switch.

Thought I'd update this thread with a pic of the Thalia now that I found the replacement buttons.

Great pre that has opened my eyes to the quality of GAS gear.

Nice. Where'd you get the buttons? Are they OEM? How about some more input regarding the pre?

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Originally Posted by poppachubby

Nice. Where'd you get the buttons? Are they OEM? How about some more input regarding the pre?

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From a guy who specializes in rehabbing GAS gear, They are all original buttons.
I am not very good at describing things fom an audio POV. All I can is that it produces the clearest most revealing sound I have heard. I hear sounds I have never heard on CD's I have been listening to for years. Any weakness in the engineering of the source material is uncovered but excellent recordings such as Dire Straits "Brothers in Arms" are just incredible. Coupled with the Nak deck tapes sound almost like CD's with none of the hiss associated with tape.

Nice Kid, sounds like you are really enjoying it! I never heard of Thalia before, Ampzilla yes, a friend of mine had an amp back in the 70's, which had very good sound to it.

I am back! Today I got one Project One Mark IC receiver! that is my first receiver of that brand! Very nice sounding!

http://i34.tinypic.com/242d2yx.jpg

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Originally Posted by dakatabg

I am back! Today I got one Project One Mark IC receiver! that is my first receiver of that brand! Very nice sounding!

http://i34.tinypic.com/242d2yx.jpg

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Cool, reminds me of a vintage Technics;

It really looks like a Technics but it sounds a little bit better that the technics I have

Got an early start to hitting the thrifts this weekend by picking up this little gem at the local GW for the princely sum of $10.25. Cleaned up well and already have it up and running with the main set-up. Pretty beefy piece that is functioning perfectly. I need to find a dust cover that will fit over it but that should not be too much of a problem.

So today I was searching on craigslist and I saw someone selling a Kenwood. On the title it was saying only Kenwood and inside the add was only stereo control! I emailed the guy and I found out it was a Basic C1 preamp. So today for $20 I got home with the Basic C1 in perfectly working and cosmetic condition! Now I have 2 of them!

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Originally Posted by dakatabg

So today I was searching on craigslist and I saw someone selling a Kenwood. On the title it was saying only Kenwood and inside the add was only stereo control! I emailed the guy and I found out it was a Basic C1 preamp. So today for $20 I got home with the Basic C1 in perfectly working and cosmetic condition! Now I have 2 of them!

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Great pick up dak!! You should sell it to someone in need here at AR or at AK. Are you aware of Barter Town at AK? If you are a subscriber, which requires a $25 fee, you can gain access to it. Someone like you would do well there, buying and selling. Everyone at AK prides themselves on honesty and trustworthiness.

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Originally Posted by thekid

Got an early start to hitting the thrifts this weekend by picking up this little gem at the local GW for the princely sum of $10.25. Cleaned up well and already have it up and running with the main set-up. Pretty beefy piece that is functioning perfectly. I need to find a dust cover that will fit over it but that should not be too much of a problem.

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Still enjoying your table kid? I have a PL-516, belt driven with less automatic features. It's a solid spinner.

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Originally Posted by poppachubby

Still enjoying your table kid? I have a PL-516, belt driven with less automatic features. It's a solid spinner.

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I am but not for long.
My brother (AK member BStable) has a Pioneer Spec system and he is looking for a TT that would go with it. So I thought I'd do the brotherly thing and give it to him. Debating whether I should pick up a Technics SL-1300 today off of CL for $20.

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Originally Posted by poppachubby

Great pick up dak!! You should sell it to someone in need here at AR or at AK. Are you aware of Barter Town at AK? If you are a subscriber, which requires a $25 fee, you can gain access to it. Someone like you would do well there, buying and selling. Everyone at AK prides themselves on honesty and trustworthiness.

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I know about this subscribing thing and I am thinking soon to do that!

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Originally Posted by thekid

I am but not for long.
My brother (AK member BStable) has a Pioneer Spec system and he is looking for a TT that would go with it. So I thought I'd do the brotherly thing and give it to him. Debating whether I should pick up a Technics SL-1300 today off of CL for $20.

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That sounds like a great deal. I bought a budget Technics years ago SL-BD22 new and although it was the budget model, still works like a charm. I see ebay has a BIN price of $90 for the SL-1300. Back in the day most of the Technics TT were rated well, probably the company's strong point IMO.

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Originally Posted by dakatabg

So today I was searching on craigslist and I saw someone selling a Kenwood. On the title it was saying only Kenwood and inside the add was only stereo control! I emailed the guy and I found out it was a Basic C1 preamp. So today for $20 I got home with the Basic C1 in perfectly working and cosmetic condition! Now I have 2 of them!

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Another nice pick up, Dak. The rich just get richer!:thumbsup: Nice pick up on the Project One receiver too. I love those silver face receivers of yesteryear,

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Originally Posted by thekid

I am but not for long.
My brother (AK member BStable) has a Pioneer Spec system and he is looking for a TT that would go with it. So I thought I'd do the brotherly thing and give it to him. Debating whether I should pick up a Technics SL-1300 today off of CL for $20.

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That's a no brainer. In fact kid, you could mod this deck if you wanted. I would suggest a better arm and there are other upgrades available through KAB. I highly rec that you try to increase your phono ability.

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Originally Posted by poppachubby

That's a no brainer. In fact kid, you could mod this deck if you wanted. I would suggest a better arm and there are other upgrades available through KAB. I highly rec that you try to increase your phono ability.

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Well I have lost my mind......
Went ahead and picked up the 1300 and the Pioneer will be moving into my brother's Pioneer Spec system. They seem to be very close sound wise plus the 1300 came with the original dust cover which is in pretty good shape for the age (no cracks or significant scratches. Already have it in place with a Pickering XV-15 cartridge that I had lying around. Very quite table with not a hint of hum or rumble. Putting it through it's paces with a copy of "Secret Policeman's Ball" that I picked up a couple of days ago.

Pretty good weekend finding about $200 worth of TT's for $30..... :thumbsup:

Great stuff!! That 1300 is much better than the Pioneer. Careful with the dustcover. If it has the plastic molded hinges, they are prone to breaking. Google SL 1300 mods..

Thekid I see you are rolling this week with new record players!

Geesh, it looks brand new!!

This may or may not go here but I am working on getting a Parasound hca-750 from CL and I picked up a Bryston 3B st off Audiogon. I wish it was as cheap as you all find. The HCA-750 is pretty reasonable. It has gain controls and bridgeable so I will be looking for another. I plan to use the 3B with the USP-1 to see what happens and will eventually play with biamping the Heresy's using both amps.

Thanks guys

I doubt I'll be able to top finding two tables of this quality in the same weekend for sometime.

Mr. P

It looks like you might have found a nice CL score. Unusual to find something of that quality on CL. I eagerly await your trial with Bi-amping the Heresy's