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Post by tweed on Nov 13, 2013 15:41:49 GMT -5
Boy, reading and seeing all these classic's is like a walk down memory lane.
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Post by sanlanman on Nov 20, 2013 21:42:41 GMT -5
First stereo I had in the early 70s was a PANASONIC all in one stereo/turntable/cassette deck. Then I discovered "real" stereo equipment. My first real system was a Sansui 771 receiver, Dual 1219 turntable with Stanton 681E cartridge and a pair of BIC Large Venturi loudspeakers. The Sansui 771 was traded for a newer Kenwood receiver that crapped out and was fixed under warranty, then replaced by a Sansui 8080DB (that I wish I still had.) The BIC speakers were traded for the original Large Advents with the nice real walnut veneer cabinets and solid walnut front edge moldings. The Advents were later traded in for the original Polk Model 10 loudspeakers. The Dual lasted for a while. Then I discovered "Hi End" and everything got traded up over the next couple of years to SAE and SUMO amp/preamp/tuner separates and the Polk 10s traded for original DCM Time Windows, that were later traded for DCM Time Window Threes. The Dual TT got replaced by a Pioneer Series 20 PLC590 TT with PLC590 carbon fiber arm running a Dynavector Ruby. I still have the PLC590/PA1000 TT/Arm combo and the only legitimate way I will part with it is for someone to buy it from my estate. Its that good. Still have the Time Window Threes too, but that are relegated to rear channel HT service now.
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Post by knucklehead on Nov 20, 2013 23:57:40 GMT -5
My first piece of gear was a Sansui 500A stereo (yes we had stereo back then!) receiver bought at the Naval Exchange in Japan in 1966. It was a tube receiver with 20wpc that sounded sweet. I didn't have the money at the time for speakers so that had to wait - I used headphones for a couple of months till I could score some nice speakers I think I had it for about 5-6 years - played it with a pair of used AR-2ax speakers picked up from a guy I knew. About a year later I bought a Gerard TT from another guy. I wish I had kept that setup - minus the TT - it wasn't very good. I may yet buy another one if I can find the right one. And a second hand store near me has some AR-2ax speakers for sale. I auditioned them. They sound very nice - just like the ones I used to have.
Ah yes - the good ole days. That old stuff sounded as good as the gear we have today - at least in my mind!
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Post by a2channelman on Nov 23, 2013 17:48:36 GMT -5
My first stereo technically would be a Lloyds all in one 4 channel system when I was 11 12 years old that Dad handed down as he upgraded . But the first system I paid for was , a Harman Kardon HK503 integrated amplifier (trade in) , a set of Technics SBF1 speakers (new) , a Pioneer Pl300 turntable with a TOTL Empire MM cartridge (new) the model number escapes me . The first upgrade was replacing the Technics with a pair of Leak 3030 speakers and at the time (1980) super high end Polk Sound Cables . After that I went crazy and went through a small mountain of different gear . I owned about 200 pieces in 30 years . Now I still Love gear but concentrate on more music than more gear . I need a NEW cd player and it will be the Emotiva ERC3 . LOL and I keep thinking about a pair a largish floor speakers in my system .
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Post by Kent on Nov 23, 2013 19:31:53 GMT -5
I have many fond memories of listening to my first system in the dark to the wee hours of morning  Sony CD Player (can't remember the model) Linn Sondek LP12 Sim Audio Celeste P-4001 Sim Audio Celeste W-4070 Martin Logan Aerius Cardas & Nordost cables |
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Post by Poodleluvr on Nov 24, 2013 13:58:41 GMT -5
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Post by novisnick on Nov 24, 2013 14:01:57 GMT -5
My first stereo was a Panasonic SE-8147 A/M & F/M, 8-track player with included Panasonic SB-180 Thruster speakers. The speakers were sealed and each contained a 6 1/2" full ranger driver and a 6 1/2" passive radiator. I had paper route and used my Christmas tips to pay for it. (Late 1970s) 10 watts, look out! no really, how sweet that must have been. Big man on the block I'm sure. thanks for the memories! Nick |
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Post by db029936 on Nov 24, 2013 16:49:11 GMT -5
Dual 1210 turntable, Heathkit AA29 integrated amp, ADC 303AX speakers.
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Post by Nodscene on Mar 4, 2014 14:53:20 GMT -5
Hard to remember as it's been so long but I believe it was the Yamaha AX-730 or something along those lines with DB+ 1010 speakers. Tape deck would have been Technics but couldn't say what model. Definitely got loud enough to annoy the neighbours. Things only got worse when I had some Electro-Voice SH1512 (or similar). That kind of became a problem as it took up most of my room and really pissed of the parents haha.
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Post by stoic51 on Mar 4, 2014 22:10:19 GMT -5
AR turntable & AR stereo amp, Small Advent speakers, Shure V15 cartridge. Some memorable listening sessions. Wagner/Solti ring, Jefferson Airplane, Miles Davis, Cream, Vanilla Fudge, et al.
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Post by jackfish on Mar 5, 2014 14:55:37 GMT -5
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Post by bluemeanies on Mar 5, 2014 16:21:26 GMT -5
Sears Silvertone Stereo Doesn't look like much but back in the day it sounded awesome!  |
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Post by bobbyn on Mar 5, 2014 18:56:50 GMT -5
My first stereo. Yamaha R100 receiver, Nakamichi LX3 cassette player, Yamaha turntable, Bose 601 speakers. I still have Nakamaichi LX3, Yamaha turntable, Bose speakers. I just cant seem to part with. My son is listening to the Bose 601 speakers now.
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Post by roadster on Mar 5, 2014 21:20:19 GMT -5
My first stereo included a Thorens TD-125/SME II/Shure V15 MR, a pair of Quad 405 modded as mono-blocks, Quad 44 preamp and some (very rare) custom built PSB Project B2's.
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Post by RPA-1 man on Mar 6, 2014 20:34:07 GMT -5
My first stereo was a Pioneer SX-650 receiver, Pioneer PL-514 TTwith a Shure M95 cartridge, Pioneer Hpm-40 speakers and Pioneer CT-F7272 cassette deck.
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Post by drtrey3 on Mar 6, 2014 23:17:10 GMT -5
 I had forgotten these, a pair of Linaeum tweeter Radio Shack Optimus speakers. They are still in use in my boys' room. We even use the stuff the ports with drinking straws mod. Trey |
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Post by Chuck Elliot on Mar 6, 2014 23:51:05 GMT -5
I had forgotten these, a pair of Linaeum tweeter Radio Shack Optimus speakers. They are still in use in my boys' room. We even use the stuff the ports with drinking straws mod. Trey I have a pair of Radio Shack Optimus LX10 Pro speakers that I use for test speakers. They have to same tweeters, but have dual woofers. Tweeters are a love/hate issue for me. Some things sound good, others no so. I thought of replacing them with ribbons? |
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Post by ncred02 on Mar 9, 2014 11:22:55 GMT -5
It was a big ol silver Lloyds with built in cassette deck and these metal levers than clicked so loud it would wake some up who was asleep in the room. I think I bought it at Times Square Store.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2014 14:07:18 GMT -5
ncred02...hey I remember "LIoyds" all-in-one units..60's 70's kind of thing..we old dudes..lolo..
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With an SME 3012 tonearm.
