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May 18, 2013, 01:40 PM #1
So how old is your "oldest" component?
Talk about "vintage", I have a 1961-'62 Sherwood S2000, 13 tube AM/FM tuner (cats eye tube in front).
And a 1958 8 tube Stewart Warner amp that puts out a whopping 2.5watts!
Both still work, but I am going to recap them shortly anyway.
They just don't make them like this anymore.
So how old is your oldest components?
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May 18, 2013, 05:31 PM #2
Re: So how old is your "oldest" component?
MAIN RIG: Equipment: Marantz SR4023 as Pre / Velleman K4040 Tube Power Amp / Yamaha M65 Power Amp / Polk Monitor 70's with Polk Sub / ClearAudio Concept table with Musical Surroundings Phonomena II Phono Stage and ClearAudio Concept MC cart /Pioneer PL500 TT with AT440MLa
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May 18, 2013, 06:16 PM #3
Re: So how old is your "oldest" component?
I answered this elsewhere recently so here it goes.
The oldest component connected to my system is my MS-300 music server, but now having the SooLoss this is not used much any more.
The oldest component used regularly in my system are my Momentum mono-blocks.
The oldest component I own is a limited edition Sony 8750 Turntable from the mid-70's.
But, my oldest piece of audio gear in our home is a Edison hand crank wax cylinder player.Jim
D'Agostino Momentum M-400's MxV’s & HD Pre-amp
Wilson Alexandria X2 Series 2 speakers
Digital: dCS Vivaldi APEX DAC, Clock & Upsampler
Analog: SME 20/3 with Esoteric E-03 Phono
Transparent Opus Speaker Cable & Interconnects & Opus Power Cords
Power Cords on Digital: Shunyata
Power Conditioner - Shunyata Everest
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May 18, 2013, 06:40 PM #4
Re: So how old is your "oldest" component?
Yep that is awesome, something from '59 still in operation, just amazes me!
Back when things were built with PRIDE!
But, my oldest piece of audio gear in our home is a Edison hand crank wax cylinder player.
I would love to see a pic if you get a chance,
Love the old stuff!
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May 18, 2013, 08:01 PM #5
Re: So how old is your "oldest" component?
Jim
D'Agostino Momentum M-400's MxV’s & HD Pre-amp
Wilson Alexandria X2 Series 2 speakers
Digital: dCS Vivaldi APEX DAC, Clock & Upsampler
Analog: SME 20/3 with Esoteric E-03 Phono
Transparent Opus Speaker Cable & Interconnects & Opus Power Cords
Power Cords on Digital: Shunyata
Power Conditioner - Shunyata Everest
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May 18, 2013, 08:16 PM #6
Re: So how old is your "oldest" component?
Though its not really a component...my George Nelson designed mono hi-fi cabinet, that acts as my gear-home/shelving dates to, well, the mono era.
The single JBL D-130 is the only part of this "component" that is actually used to make sound, though I do have a Dual 721 TT mounted in it. What sound does it make? Guitar sounds. The D-130 is an excellent guitar speaker. Yes, my hi-fi rig is occasionally used as a guitar speaker.
It has a 1970's Dual 721 formerly owned/fixed by Ohbythebay/Rob in the original TT slot. Though I managed to get it in there with the entire plinth and not just mounted on a board.
My oldest component is probably either my Dynaco MKIIIs or one of my turntables, probably my Empire 208 which dates to Nov. 1960.1: VPI Classic w/Shelter 501 & Lenco L-70 with Zyx Yatra, EMM Labs CDSAse, Berkeley Audio Design Alpha DAC, Primare PRE-32 pre, T+A a1530r amp, Harbeth SHL-5 speakers.
2: NAD M51 pre/DAC, Pass Aleph 30 amp, Quad ESL-63pro speakers.
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May 18, 2013, 09:42 PM #7
Re: So how old is your "oldest" component?
Very COOL !!! First, I want to see that Hand crank and second
John, the unit looks awesome...I gotta share something with the gang...The DUAL 721 John put in his console? That was my favorite I sold John when I bought my Concept ...it had a customer base I made (pictured below). Sent John the original base in case he wanted to switch but he indicated he hoped the wood base would work out as he was mounting in a console...TALK ABOUT PERFECT FIT...its as if I built it for his console...LOL
On the DUAL 721 - Top of the line built in 1978 - Cost $400 in 1978 dollars
DUAL 721Turntable
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May 18, 2013, 09:48 PM #8
Re: So how old is your "oldest" component?
Some of you guys here are on a 'karma' wave!
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BUT! I know where I can get stuff from the twenties and thirties and forties.~ Bob ~
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May 18, 2013, 10:02 PM #9
Re: So how old is your "oldest" component?
I thought of another audio component I have that's actually 53 years old...My Ears
MAIN RIG: Equipment: Marantz SR4023 as Pre / Velleman K4040 Tube Power Amp / Yamaha M65 Power Amp / Polk Monitor 70's with Polk Sub / ClearAudio Concept table with Musical Surroundings Phonomena II Phono Stage and ClearAudio Concept MC cart /Pioneer PL500 TT with AT440MLa
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May 18, 2013, 10:04 PM #10
Re: So how old is your "oldest" component?
If I had given Rob the dimensions of the hole in my console, that plinth wouldn't have fit any better.
That Dual is currently the oldest thing running in any of my rigs, except the tubes in my Juicy Music Tercel II phono stage. The main rig is pretty modern otherwise. I have a huge collection of vintage gear that is sort of just on display or in a closet these days. Its nice to look at but has largely been surpassed. I like the Accuphase gear visible in some of the above pictures, however. Early '80s but it looks a bit older.1: VPI Classic w/Shelter 501 & Lenco L-70 with Zyx Yatra, EMM Labs CDSAse, Berkeley Audio Design Alpha DAC, Primare PRE-32 pre, T+A a1530r amp, Harbeth SHL-5 speakers.
2: NAD M51 pre/DAC, Pass Aleph 30 amp, Quad ESL-63pro speakers.
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May 19, 2013, 12:12 AM #11
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May 19, 2013, 10:59 AM #12
Re: So how old is your "oldest" component?
I am using as a center channel a pair of A/D/S 300 speakers I bought and used for the rear deck of my first car (1976 Buick Century) when I turned 16 thirty-one years ago. They have been with me all these years in constant service. And they sound great.
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May 19, 2013, 03:18 PM #13
Re: So how old is your "oldest" component?
How old are the Realistic Minimus-7W speakers? ...I'm using them right now with my PC.
...And the Koss Pro/4AAA Plus pair of headphones? ...I still have them but I use a pair of Sennheiser now on occasion; very rare though.
About my Pioneer PL-514 turntable?
* My first car was a 1955 Dodge Sedan (4 doors) with a six-flat head (manual 3-speed). Model? Dunno.
...Blue sky color. ...Back in 1975. ...The souvenirs, the adventures, the history, ... just incredible!Last edited by NorthStar; May 19, 2013 at 03:36 PM.
~ Bob ~
"And it Stoned me to my Soul" • Van Morrison
Click ♪ Audiophile Audition
Snoopy as the Red Baron attack
Avatar = The Alan Parsons Project - Eye in the Sky (1982 - orbiting)
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May 19, 2013, 03:37 PM #14
Re: So how old is your "oldest" component?
My Mac mini. 2009.
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May 19, 2013, 03:38 PM #15
Re: So how old is your "oldest" component?
Nowadays 2009 is already vintage gear!
~ Bob ~
"And it Stoned me to my Soul" • Van Morrison
Click ♪ Audiophile Audition
Snoopy as the Red Baron attack
Avatar = The Alan Parsons Project - Eye in the Sky (1982 - orbiting)
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May 20, 2013, 02:32 PM #16
Re: So how old is your "oldest" component?
Realistic TM-7 tuner, 1960's.
Vintage System , Onkyo A-8017,JVC T-X200 Tuner,PL-550, Philips 406,Akai CS-F33R cassette deck,DCD-570 CD,EPI 100's, Teac A-1500 RTR.
Vintage System 2, Heathkit AA-32, Heathkit AJ-13, Sansui SP-30 speakers, AR-XA , Marantz 5010b Cassette deck, Teac A-1500W #2 Sony SB-300 selector Box.
Main System Carver M200-t power amp, Thorens TD-166 MKii tt, Marantz CD5001, ESS Heil Tower speakers, Gemini PA-7000 preamp, Adcom Tuner.
Vintage System 3, Pioneer SX-850, Luxman PX-100 Turntable,
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May 20, 2013, 02:52 PM #17-----------------
Brian
Main System - Rotel RCD-1572 / Rega P3 > Luxman 505UX Mark II > Fyne Audio F502SPs > Synergistic Cables
Secondary - OPPO 93 > VAC CLA 1 MKII Pre > Odyssey Stratos > Dynaudio Audience 82s > Tara Labs Cables
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May 20, 2013, 10:21 PM #18"I must admit I felt a little uneasy
When she bent down to tie the laces of my shoe"
-Bob Dylan Tangled Up In Blue
“The only escape from the miseries of life are music and cats...”
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May 20, 2013, 10:22 PM #19"I must admit I felt a little uneasy
When she bent down to tie the laces of my shoe"
-Bob Dylan Tangled Up In Blue
“The only escape from the miseries of life are music and cats...”
― Albert Schweitzer
“A man is a success if he gets up in the morning and goes to bed at night and in between does what he wants to do.” - Bob Dylan
"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.”
― Jimi Hendrix
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May 20, 2013, 10:51 PM #20
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Sorry - no pics - seems I lost all of them on my last computer rebuild
Oldest currently in my system is my Dynaco Stereo 70, heavily modified power supply and lightly modified circuit. Don't know when this or any other piece of mine dates to.
In the garage awaiting funds and time for repair:
Bell Receiver (model 2445 I think)
Fisher 400 receiver
In the bedroom
Pioneer SM-83 masquarading as an ITT amp
Moving to more modern stuff
Thorens TD150 MKII (1974) Know that one cause I got it new.
Shelly_D
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June 24, 2013, 08:21 AM #21
Re: So how old is your "oldest" component?
My oldest component is me...63 years Old..LOL.
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You will be assimilated...and cloned..LOL.Vintage System , Onkyo A-8017,JVC T-X200 Tuner,PL-550, Philips 406,Akai CS-F33R cassette deck,DCD-570 CD,EPI 100's, Teac A-1500 RTR.
Vintage System 2, Heathkit AA-32, Heathkit AJ-13, Sansui SP-30 speakers, AR-XA , Marantz 5010b Cassette deck, Teac A-1500W #2 Sony SB-300 selector Box.
Main System Carver M200-t power amp, Thorens TD-166 MKii tt, Marantz CD5001, ESS Heil Tower speakers, Gemini PA-7000 preamp, Adcom Tuner.
Vintage System 3, Pioneer SX-850, Luxman PX-100 Turntable,
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June 24, 2013, 11:24 AM #22
Re: So how old is your "oldest" component?
I've got 2 McIntosh pieces that are 20 years old
Dave"I must admit I felt a little uneasy
When she bent down to tie the laces of my shoe"
-Bob Dylan Tangled Up In Blue
“The only escape from the miseries of life are music and cats...”
― Albert Schweitzer
“A man is a success if he gets up in the morning and goes to bed at night and in between does what he wants to do.” - Bob Dylan
"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.”
― Jimi Hendrix
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June 24, 2013, 03:51 PM #23
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I'm as old as my ears and a little older than my Marantz 2238b.
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June 24, 2013, 04:01 PM #24
Re: So how old is your "oldest" component?
"I must admit I felt a little uneasy
When she bent down to tie the laces of my shoe"
-Bob Dylan Tangled Up In Blue
“The only escape from the miseries of life are music and cats...”
― Albert Schweitzer
“A man is a success if he gets up in the morning and goes to bed at night and in between does what he wants to do.” - Bob Dylan
"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.”
― Jimi Hendrix
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July 5, 2013, 06:51 AM #25
Re: So how old is your "oldest" component?
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This was the 2nd amplifier I ever owned, I still have it put away. Needs some TLC..LOLVintage System , Onkyo A-8017,JVC T-X200 Tuner,PL-550, Philips 406,Akai CS-F33R cassette deck,DCD-570 CD,EPI 100's, Teac A-1500 RTR.
Vintage System 2, Heathkit AA-32, Heathkit AJ-13, Sansui SP-30 speakers, AR-XA , Marantz 5010b Cassette deck, Teac A-1500W #2 Sony SB-300 selector Box.
Main System Carver M200-t power amp, Thorens TD-166 MKii tt, Marantz CD5001, ESS Heil Tower speakers, Gemini PA-7000 preamp, Adcom Tuner.
Vintage System 3, Pioneer SX-850, Luxman PX-100 Turntable,
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July 5, 2013, 11:04 AM #26
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July 6, 2013, 09:54 PM #27
Re: So how old is your "oldest" component?
McIntosh MA5100 integrated : 1968.
Shindo, Nagra, Electrocompaniet, Harbeth, AMR, Mc Intosh, Auditorium 23, Rega, DeVore, JC Verdier, WireWorld, Kimber
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October 6, 2013, 06:33 PM #28
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I have a vinyl LP from 1957 - "What is Hi-Fi"
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October 6, 2013, 08:28 PM #29
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My fully working Nakamichi ZX-9 1981
Angel
Nakamichi Dragons
Nakamichi CR-7A
Nakamichi ZX-9
The Elite Super Metal Cassettes
AMG Viella 12 Turntable
ARC Reference Phono 2SE, Benz LP S
ARC Reference 10
ARC Reference 150
Sonus Faber Amati Futura's
Isoclean Transformer 3030G, amp direct to wall
Isoclean, Nirvana, Vahalla
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October 6, 2013, 09:27 PM #30
Re: So how old is your "oldest" component?
I have Fisher 500B
Will snap some picture tomorrow.Trung
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October 8, 2013, 05:47 PM #31
Re: So how old is your "oldest" component?
Dang you guys have some killer "Vintage"!
I think I am going to crawl deeper in the vintage hole, as it is the part of the hobby I have found, personally, that I like the most.
I LOVE tinkering/restoring the older stuff, and quiet surprised at the quality.
As mentioned in my first post, they just don't build them like they used too!
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October 9, 2013, 10:21 AM #32
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The oldest piece of working gear is my Philips B5X44A stereo receiver from 1963. Nice cross between tubes used in the amp section and transistors used for the stereo decoder. Also has the (in)famous 800 Ohms AD3800AM speakers.
Philips-B5X44A.jpgI don't know where I'm goin', but I can't wait to get there
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October 25, 2013, 10:25 AM #33
Re: So how old is your "oldest" component?
I have a few older pieces, but I would have to say this:
......Evange
MAIN: Clearaudio Champion ~ Benz REF3 ~ EAR 834P ~ Leben CS600 ~ Devore Fidelity "Nines" ~ Wavelength DAC ~ Arcam 7se CDP ~ Mac Pro server ~ Transparent cabling
DEN: Thorens TD125 MK2 ~ Dynavector 10X5 ~ Fisher 500B ~ Devore Fidelity "Eights" ~ Cambridge Azur 540C CDP ~ Transparent cabling
BASEMENT: AR-XB ~ Shure M91ED ~ Fisher 500C ~ ProAc Studio 125 ~ TEAC X-2000R ~ Transparent cabling
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October 25, 2013, 11:51 AM #34
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Tom
Ultimate Audio
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Country System:
SoundLab Ultimate-1PX Electrostatic Speakers
Pass Labs XP-32 pre, Pass Labs XA60.8 Amps
Pass Lab XP-27 phono stage
SME 20/2 table with SME V arm, Stillpoints LPI
Minus-K BM-8 passive vibration control under tt
Dynavector XV-1s, Koeitsu Rosewood Signature cartridges, Klaudio RCM
Roon Nucleus+ powered by Keces P-8 LPS
Lumin X-1 Network Music Player
3 dedicated AC lines
Shunyata Omega PC to Everest for all source devices
Typhon for each amp powered by 2 dedicated circuits
Various Shunyata Alpha & Sigma PC's throughout.
Stillpoints under everything.
City System:
Ayre KX-R Twenty Preamp
Pass Labs X-260.8 Monoblocks
Esoteric K-03 SACD Player
Roon Nucleus+powered by UpTone Audio JS-2 LPS
Lumin X-1 Network Music Player
Sound Lab Ultimate-545PX Speakers
Shunyata Hydra 8, Typhon QR
Various Shunyata Alpha & Sigma PC's throughout
Stillpoints under everything. Multiple room acoustic panels.
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November 20, 2013, 11:21 PM #35
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Wow, there is some very nice vintage gear here. I have 1962 Sansui Tube Tuner- AM FM MPX Tuner TU-70 Radio Sansui Electric Co., Ltd.; Tokyo
A 1964 Eico Tube Tuner- Eico ST-96 AM-FM tuner | HiFi Engine
A Luxman T-110 Tuner from 1975 in mint condition- AllegroSound * Luxman T-110 fm stereo tuner
And a Technics SU7600 integrated amp from 1976My Gear- Mains System-Pass X250 amp, BAT VK-51se preamp, Luxman DA-06 DAC, Magnepan 1.6's, Thorens TD-145 TT, Dual Martin Logan Subs, Vintage Luxman T-110 Tuner, Cables-WW Platinum 7 USB, Cardas Parsec XLR, AQ Columbia DBS 72v XLR, Belden 8402 XLR.
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November 20, 2013, 11:58 PM #36
Re: So how old is your "oldest" component?
My oldest piece of gear today is a Sota Star Saphire turntable with a SME V arm which I bought used from a private party in 1989. About 5 years ago, I acquired a used SME 20/2 table and retired the Sota. Then I sent it to Sota for refurbishment, and only recently set it up next to the SME, which gives me 2 cartridge choices whenever I play an LP. Truly delightful. U-1:3.jpg
Tom
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Country System:
SoundLab Ultimate-1PX Electrostatic Speakers
Pass Labs XP-32 pre, Pass Labs XA60.8 Amps
Pass Lab XP-27 phono stage
SME 20/2 table with SME V arm, Stillpoints LPI
Minus-K BM-8 passive vibration control under tt
Dynavector XV-1s, Koeitsu Rosewood Signature cartridges, Klaudio RCM
Roon Nucleus+ powered by Keces P-8 LPS
Lumin X-1 Network Music Player
3 dedicated AC lines
Shunyata Omega PC to Everest for all source devices
Typhon for each amp powered by 2 dedicated circuits
Various Shunyata Alpha & Sigma PC's throughout.
Stillpoints under everything.
City System:
Ayre KX-R Twenty Preamp
Pass Labs X-260.8 Monoblocks
Esoteric K-03 SACD Player
Roon Nucleus+powered by UpTone Audio JS-2 LPS
Lumin X-1 Network Music Player
Sound Lab Ultimate-545PX Speakers
Shunyata Hydra 8, Typhon QR
Various Shunyata Alpha & Sigma PC's throughout
Stillpoints under everything. Multiple room acoustic panels.
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November 21, 2013, 12:45 AM #37
Re: So how old is your "oldest" component?
Late 50's SME 3009 series II and late 70's Thorens TD160 MKII
sme30091.JPG sme30092.JPG newroom251.JPGDealer / Manufacture Disclosure:
Jeff Whitlock
A/V Solutions / Unity Audio Design
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January 18, 2014, 03:18 PM #38
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Hi Jeff,
That is one gorgeous looking table!
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January 18, 2014, 03:33 PM #39
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MAIN RIG: Equipment: Marantz SR4023 as Pre / Velleman K4040 Tube Power Amp / Yamaha M65 Power Amp / Polk Monitor 70's with Polk Sub / ClearAudio Concept table with Musical Surroundings Phonomena II Phono Stage and ClearAudio Concept MC cart /Pioneer PL500 TT with AT440MLa
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January 18, 2014, 05:55 PM #40
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January 19, 2014, 10:30 PM #41
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I've got a vintage system (all components I believe are from the late 50's to early 60's) that consists of a McIntosh MR67 tubed tuner, a custom built EL84 amp that was inspired by the Pilot Corp and uses the output transformers from an old Pilot amp, driving a pair of Old British Wharfedale W60's that I use in my den. Sounds "vintage" in a good way when listening to violin/cello sonatas, small jazz combos, and singer songwriter type music via the local public radio stations. Completely different from my reference system but still very enjoyable to listen to.
Here is a photo of the custom amp…I'll have to look for some of the speakers and tuner.
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January 20, 2014, 12:16 AM #42
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If you want to talk old, let's talk old. I have a 1928 RCA Radiola model 60 console tube radio.
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January 20, 2014, 03:05 PM #43
Re: So how old is your "oldest" component?
I actually think of myself as my oldest component.
But, as with many, my record player, The VPI model 19 Mark 4 (updated from my Mark 3) along with my SMe 309 tonearm is probably my oldest. But there may be a tie. Both are from the late 1980s.
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I have the Day Sequerra FM Reference Tuner from the same era. It was updated in 1999 and I understand there is a new update available. Sadly I don’t listen to it much; my favorite radio stations are gone. No Jazz, no Classical. My radio listening is now through Sonos where I can go out of the area.Barry
Controller: Krell 707 3D; Amp: (center) Krell 400e; Fronts Krell 600e; SACD: Krell Cipher; FM: Day Sequerra Reference; Blu-Ray: Oppo 105; Speakers: Revel Ultima Salon 2; Center: RevelVoice 2; Rear/Back: Thiel Powerplanes/Krell S1500 amp Subs: 2 SVS SB-13 Ultra; Turntable: VPI 19 Mk 4 w/Tonearm SME 309 & Audioquest 401i; HDTV Receiver: Verizon; Projector: JVC DLA-RS66U; Screen: Vue Tech 108; Internet Radio: Sonos; Remote: MX850; Pioneer Elite LDS-2 Laser Disc Player
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January 20, 2014, 06:36 PM #44~ Bob ~
"And it Stoned me to my Soul" • Van Morrison
Click ♪ Audiophile Audition
Snoopy as the Red Baron attack
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January 20, 2014, 06:42 PM #45
Re: So how old is your "oldest" component?
Well since I sold my MS-300 last week that makes my Momentums my oldest piece(s) of gear.
Jim
D'Agostino Momentum M-400's MxV’s & HD Pre-amp
Wilson Alexandria X2 Series 2 speakers
Digital: dCS Vivaldi APEX DAC, Clock & Upsampler
Analog: SME 20/3 with Esoteric E-03 Phono
Transparent Opus Speaker Cable & Interconnects & Opus Power Cords
Power Cords on Digital: Shunyata
Power Conditioner - Shunyata Everest
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January 20, 2014, 09:05 PM #46
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My Infinity RS IIa speakers. All original from ~1983. In my future two channel room... Soon to be replaced with much newer speakers...vintage 1989 Betas!
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January 24, 2014, 10:13 AM #47
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I guess my speakers,RTR model 10's I think they're from 74 or 75.
Yes she my wife and she cook's too!
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February 16, 2014, 12:39 PM #48
Re: So how old is your "oldest" component?
Well i know that i am vintage ( 1945 ) but are my 1984 Acoustat model 1+1 old enough to be called vintage.
PS: They have been modified in 2012 - 2013
Acoustat 1+1 01.jpgAndré - - - Keep it simple system
Amp = Chord CPM-2600
Source = Chord One
Speakers = Acoustat 1+1s highly modified
Life without Acoustat is possible BUT senseless.
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February 16, 2014, 01:51 PM #49
Re: So how old is your "oldest" component?
Looks great Andre….I'd love to be able to hear those!
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February 16, 2014, 02:35 PM #50
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