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Vintage Audio equipment & Vinyl Records.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079919838025710769.post-18027757782840445472024-03-16T23:00:00.024-04:002024-03-21T17:57:33.169-04:00Carver Receiver - The MXR 2000<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here is the Carver MXR 2000 from 1988. An incredible 200watt powerhouse that really took the market by storm. It was my first Mid Fi unit purchased and have the greatest fondness for all it offers. </span></div>
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<tr><td><strong>8-ohm FTC rated power/ch</strong></td><td style="text-align: right;"><strong>200W</strong></td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>4/8-ohm FTC rated THD</strong></td><td style="text-align: right;"><strong>0.15%</strong></td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>Rated full power bandwidth</strong></td><td style="text-align: right;"><strong>1Hz to 30kHz +-0.1dB</strong></td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>Slew Rate</strong></td><td style="text-align: right;"><strong>>100</strong></td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>Dimensions (HxWxD inches)</strong></td><td style="text-align: right;"><strong>5.5" H, 19" W, 17.9" D</strong></td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>Comments</strong></td><td style="text-align: right;"><strong>Protection: Short Circuit DC Offset Low/High Frequency Trip</strong></td></tr>
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<tr><td><strong>IHF Sensitivity mono/stereo,dBf</strong></td><td style="text-align: right;"><strong>1.8uV</strong></td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>Capture ratio,dB</strong></td><td style="text-align: right;"><strong>1.5dB</strong></td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>Seperation at 1kHz,dB</strong></td><td style="text-align: right;"><strong>45dB</strong></td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>THD at 1kHz,stereo</strong></td><td style="text-align: right;"><strong>0.1%</strong></td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>Maximum S/N,stereo,dB</strong></td><td style="text-align: right;"><strong>78dB</strong></td></tr>
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<tr><td><strong>Frequency response</strong></td><td style="text-align: right;"><strong>20Hz to 20kHz + 0.5dB</strong></td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>Total Harmonic Distortion</strong></td><td style="text-align: right;"><strong>0.05%</strong></td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>Phono input capacitance pF</strong></td><td style="text-align: right;"><strong>47K ohm</strong></td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>MM S/N A-weighted 0.5v ref.</strong></td><td style="text-align: right;"><strong>85dB</strong></td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>MC S/N A-weighted 0.5v ref.</strong></td><td style="text-align: right;"><strong>76dB</strong></td></tr>
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This Magnetic field amplifier boasts massive amounts of power in reserve... essentially available for your performances peaks. This is the magnetic field capabilities. The Carver Receiver 2000 uses a better way. A method of delivering the power speakers need without heat, bulk and distortion. The solution is elegant and effective. Imagine a lightning-fast valve on your incoming power outlet. When power is needed, the valve senses the demand and opens, actually using the power of the actual power generator to deliver the needed current and voltage. Note that this approach provides VAST POWER WHEN NEEDED during peak demands … without keeping excess around during lulls. The 'valve' we've described in the Magnetic Field Coil inside the Carver Receiver 2000. By delivering power only when needed, it can satisfy your speakers need for power while generating less heat and virtually no distortion. The finest receiver FM section ever offered. The Carver Receiver 2000 employs Asymmetrical Charge-Coupled Detector technology which makes FM sound as good as other stereo sound sources. Free of background hiss and annoying radio interference. All of these great circuits set this baby apart from anything produced in the era of</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: x-large;"> "bigger is better"</span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: xx-large;"> </span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079919838025710769.post-17176051312854125122024-03-16T15:35:00.010-04:002024-03-16T16:46:30.138-04:00Carver TL 3100 Compact Disc Player <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Here is the Carver TL3100 CD player.</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">This is a 4x oversampling 16Bit D/A Circuitry. One nice feature is its compatibility with the Carver receivers remote control. A 20 function remote comes with this unit if your into other receivers. Fully programable up to 20 tracks. 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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">For Torontonians of the era, the closing of the Flagship Sam's Record store on Yonge Street in 2001 was truly the end of an era. Since 1937 this 140 store record giant led the way in music retail. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;">In the late 1960s, the iconic spinning record replaced the previous neon signs, with the second neon record being added in the mid 1980's. </span></span></div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; line-height: 22px;">I remember heading down from Richmond Hill on the Subway as a kid to lug back as much vinyl as my wallet could afford. Often collaborated a meet (via a real rotary telephone - no cells back then) with my good friend and vinyl aficionado Yuri. I anticipated that trip weekly and could not wait to crack open the finds on my arrival back up North. Sam's if I recall, was four floors of Genres with bargain bins and tapes galore. Gone are the days when you'd wait in line for your purchases to ring through. Christmas was unreal! Lines to the back of the store. It was as I look back true engaged, experience. Have conversations with staff about releases and special pressings. The visit would last hours and it was not out of the norm to weather any storm to get </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; line-height: 22px;">there. </span></span></h3>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span face="Verdana,sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;">The Bala Stand-Mount Speakers from <a href="http://www.vitumssoundlabs.com" target="_blank">Vitums Sound Labs</a><a href="http://www.vitumssoundlabs.com" target="_blank"> </a>represent all that is analog. Hand built Drivers and Cabinets ensure that these engineered beauties stand among the greats of the Golden Era of audio. Handmade in Muskoka Canada. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="Verdana,sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;">Meticulously designed crossovers with only high end components from France. Exceptionally crafted cabinet suspension ensures that any inter modulation effect from the bass cabinet is isolated. Dampening is balanced with authentic pulled Sheep's wool. </span></span></div>
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<span face="Verdana,sans-serif">So how do they sound? In demonstrations the clarity and balance is mentioned each and every time. A great balance which is highly musical, is what defines a great analog design. As if the speaker is not there. No signature on the source signal, just delivery. Although floor shuddering bass is not what you acquire when you review bookshelf sized systems, the Bala deliver a precise musical bass tone that is truly music to your ears. Again, a balance in a two-way that we haven't heard in years. You will hear signals in recordings that you inherently know that were not present in your previous delivery. </span></div>
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<span face="Verdana,sans-serif">For a Canadian company that prides itself in Vintage design and Pioneers of yesterday, this certainly is a committed start to their line of Analog gems. the Bala stand-mounts deliver precision and Craftsmanship old school. They truly make you love music all over again. </span></div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Muskoka District Municipality, ON, Canada45.1841122 -79.40846520000002344.4674472 -80.699358700000019 45.9007772 -78.117571700000028tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079919838025710769.post-78488387705575317752015-01-31T17:15:00.001-05:002017-07-27T17:30:26.851-04:00Vintage Bookshelf Mission 760i / the Bassface Swing Trio LP<br />
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Newly arrived are one of the nicest 2 way bookshelf speakers I've heard in a while. From the English, always impressive Mission Corp, these are a beautiful audiophile pair of 6ohm - 89db sensitive speakers. At first glance they are seemingly plain and not that remarkable due to a weak plastic grill design that looks like it belongs on a child's toy. However, behind it they have a bold and distinctive blacked out design. Protruding driver face and front-ported they are truly elegant in appearance. Only available in black ash which was the <i>thing </i>into the nineties.<br />
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A 5inch (130mm) low frequency driver hails suprising results as in a small room they truly fill the space quite nicely from 300Hz and below. specs state they travel down to 70Hz and its a real natural sounding bass for their minimal size, only 11 inches high. They are crossed-over at 4500Hz to the high frequency unit It's a Polymide Ferrite cooled driver with natural clarity. These are very musical and suspect the crossovers are of high quality given their sonic abilities. The demo vinyl of choice was the <i>Bassface Swing Trio's</i>BDirect to Disc cut of their <i>Tribute to Cole Porter</i> 180gram release. If your familiar with Stockfisch records releases you will anticipate the level of sound here. A beautifully musical airiness to them with some great punch value makes them a delight to listen to for hours on end.<br />
I cant imagine any improvement in these other than simply creating it 3 ways. A (very) slight soft spot for my tastes in the midrange but apples to apples its a sonic vintage sound home run.<br />
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<li>small rec room at best for driving higher </li>
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This vinyl is a must for serious sound aficionados. Not to mention the incredible performance captured here. Absolutely a top ten pressing for demos. The technique in the recording/pressing process has not been done and is a stroke of genius. I'll let you read up on it as its quite extensive when you acquire this vinyl gem.<br />
Frank Sinatra's <i>Swing Easy </i>original duo-phonic US pressing poured out of them effortlessly.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Hailed as the turntable by which all others are judged the LP-12 was and is a vintage design staple. My first taste of it's sound came from my friend Yuri's setup. I was blown away at the balanced suspension design and then by it's transparent sonic representation. A table he utilized to this day which is testament to it's performance.</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Throughout the years, there have been many changes to components such as rubber feet, baseboard, armboard, suspension springs and grommets and reinforced plinth. However, the <em>Cirkus</em>kit, with its newly designed bearing, is one of the most significant. This subjectively offers a large performance upgrade. Since 1991 (serial number 87600 onwards), the LP12 has been supplied as a mechanical assembly only, without power supply fitted.Early versions were a platform for mounting third party tonearms, had a basic power supply arrangements, and would only revolve at 33⅓ rpm. Those users requiring a 45 rpm option would have to purchase a special adaptor to increase the diameter of the motor pulley and platter speed accordingly.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black;">Today, many options are available for tonearms and power supplies to partner the deck. The LP12 allows the purchaser to select from a number of Linn as well as third party options. It is commonly partnered with the Linn <em>Ekos SE</em> tonearm. External power options include Linn’s own top of the line “Radikal” power supply featuring a speed management system that auto-calibrates the motor every time the Sondek LP12 is powered on. If purity in design is what you seek than look no further than this "sonics first" design. VintageSound at it's finest!</span></div>
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The Distortion of Sound is the music industries look at the degradation of our audio signals evolution. A must see for the audio enthusiasts. We are truly in the valley of sound quality. Let's champion high fidelity back to the mainstream! </div>
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When you have a look at the designs of speakers today and their boasts of high efficiency you can't help but ask is this all that modern consumers gauge sound reproduction on? Every era has it's wish lists in speaker marketing. The <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">60's</span> marketed speakers were pushing larger than life designs. The <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">70's</span> revelled at low harmonic distortion figures.<br />
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The <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">80's </span>were all about multiple driver enclosures and innovative driver materials and stereo imaging. The <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">90's</span>...well lets not say anything. Now in the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">modern millennium</span> it's all about slim sleek cabinetry and how efficient they are. Really in the pursuit of incredible sound reproduction why do we care so much about efficiency? I mean if you review the essential specifications and are thrilled with the performance and design would you not drive them with whatever is needed for their optimal performance? You have to ask if sound waves have not changed in length and characteristics then how can these modern enclosures produce a bass/mids sound wave the same as the cabinets of old? Crossover points and driver build is of much greater importance yet we see time and time again the consumer asking "what's the efficiency?"<br />
Sure the ability to convert the power to sound is important but it is not characteristic of it's musicality or tone. An ideal frequency curve response without peaks or troughs are of greater importance in the musicality of a speaker. This is hand in hand with distortion rates and signal to noise ratios. Lets educate ourselves and not simply go with the trending topic when seeking your holy grail reproducer. Specifications will narrow your field of choice, your ears will bring your conclusion.<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Here's a few more vintage audio greats...</span><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079919838025710769.post-46806161823992725342014-05-23T11:43:00.001-04:002014-05-23T15:14:11.728-04:00Anna Netrebko - Norma Casta Diva Performance<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The incomparable Anna Netrebko's performance of Norma Casta Diva written by Composer Vincenzo Bellini. A beautifully composed Arias. The Russian soprano will take your audiophile system for a ride. Great fidelity in her new release on vinyl - Verdi - with the Orchestra del Teatro Regio di Torino. A must have in your vintage vinyl record collection. Without question, a classic for all time!</span><br />
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It's a great thing to see young audiophiles grab hold of vintage analog gear. I've heard from many who vow to make vinyl their staple for accurate sound reproduction. This interest shows in the vinyl reviews boasting another 12 percentage increase in sales this past year and a considerable decline in CD sales. SACD's (super audio compact discs) however saw a marginal increase. All of this screams one thing. Sound quality matters again to consumers. With all the shortcuts and circuit wizardry that are employed into todays build's it's not surprising that the difference is SO vast between yesterdays somewhat uninhibited signal paths and the amplification designs of today.<br />
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We can't leave out analog tape and it's wonderful sound and properties. With some new studios producing tape again from 2" masters it will likely see some resurgence in the next few years as well. There are some purists who pledge great allegiance to their tape and the quality of their decks.<br />
The progression of the audiophile travels usually from bitstream to needle. It just takes some longer than others to get there. :).<br />
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Newly arrived is this beautiful Sansui 9090. DB noise reduction circuitry is one of the many nice features that this late 70's receiver offers. At 135watts per channel it drives low impedance vintge speakers quite well. We tested the unit driving 6ohms and found the response to be quite good. </div>
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This vintage aamplifier is stunning in appearence. Beautiful walnut sleeve and polished aluminum face. This is a Sansui flagship. A beast at 55lbs.</div>
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Tuning range: FM, MW</span></div>
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Power output: 135 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)</span></div>
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Frequency response: 10Hz to 30kHz</span></div>
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Total harmonic distortion: 0.1%</span></div>
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Damping factor: 30</span></div>
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Input sensitivity: 4mV (mic), 2.5mV (MM), 150mV (DIN), 150mV (line)</span></div>
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Signal to noise ratio: 70dB (MM), 80dB (DIN), 80dB (line)</span></div>
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Channel separation: 50dB (MM), 50dB (line)</span></div>
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Output: 150mV (line), 30mV (DIN), 0.775V (Pre out)</span></div>
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Dimensions: 540 x 182 x 397mm</span></div>
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Weight: 23.6kg</span></div>
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If you still use the medium here is a versatile well built Reel to Reel for your collection. An early 1960's unit from the company that made their start manufacturing bicycles. Of course their big move in audio came when they launched into a higher fidelity line of Technics products. Most notably their Reel to Reel decks which were at the forefront of the medium for much of the early 80's. <br />
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We gave this unit the full diagnostics and brought it back to original operating condition. At 65lbs I cant imagine the old boys lugging this to band practice but I'm sure thousands did!<br />
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Newly arrived is the Technodec British made Turntable from the 30 year company, J.A. Michell.<br />
Bulit in the late 1980's Michell tables earned the respect of reviewers worldwide. The attention to details in the manufacturing of this table really attests to the sound you will be enjoying for years to come. For one the DC motor (silent) is mounted alone and isolated for the plinth as to not transfer any vibration to the tonearm and thus into your signal. The massive acrylic high pampening platter is impeadance matched to the records and the most innovative component has to be the inverted self oiling (pumping) bearing build. All of which should put your price into the Hi end of the Hi Fi charts yet this falls into the mid-Fi price points. An overall exceptional buy! The sound is incredibly transparent and "real" through the RG250 tonearm. A Rega arm that has brilliant on-line reviews. I have paired it with an early Sumiko Blue Point Cartridge. An excellent match up.<br />
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Although there arent a great deal of vintage Michell tables on this side of the pond I recommend this TechnoDec over any mid priced point table built here. Sonically one of the purest analog non-fatiguing signals I've reviewed in a long time. Brilliant!!!! VintageSound at its best!<br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079919838025710769.post-23469023195657215452012-08-27T10:47:00.002-04:002012-08-27T10:47:44.714-04:00Carver Audio Equipment in the 80's See Bob Carver at the top of his career in this nostalgic video. Its actually quite funny to see what they thought represented a great production. Miss Hologram is a classic addition. Regardless its very informative as you couldnt find a more innovative audio developer in the 80's. Hope you enjoy vintage Carver equipment on Vintage Sound!<br />
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Part 1 & 2. Vintage Carver Equipment on Vintage Sound.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079919838025710769.post-37391195186951223672012-08-06T20:32:00.001-04:002012-08-06T20:34:51.512-04:00Vintage Moog Music - Lem - Machines<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here is a great 1977 recording from Lem that is quite rare in great condition. I love Funk albums that capture many Moog synth sounds and spin it in a Jazz sounding compilation. This lp doesnt disapoint. Titled "Machines". Alex Cima and Bryce Robbley composed the music. The record was a private release on Wavefront Records (the only release on this label). The machines were various electronic music making devices: synthesizers, vocoders, Syndrums, arpeggiators. Great stuff from this duo filled with talent! Great vintage sound!</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079919838025710769.post-3791604774881902822012-07-30T20:46:00.001-04:002012-10-23T12:00:24.073-04:00The Fisher TX55 Amplifier<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here is a nice arrival. This Fisher amplifier packs, you guessed it, 55wpc and has a high mpx filter system on board. My initial demo with this Solid State unit sounded nice although I think it needed some run time to really open up. A very traditional yet sleek design.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Fisher had the market in the US from the late 50's through the 60's in domestic built HiFi. Their high end, well known and still revered today as a classic tube receiver - the Fisher 500c series is as good as you can find from the New York based manufacturer. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">This series is difficult to find however can be a great value based on it's power and general performance. Stan Getz - Reflections (1962) is an incredible LP to spin into new gear!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Just Arrived is this rare and collectable Sony amplifier. This is the "a" model which offers a response of 180Khz compared to the 3120 which has a 100Khz response. It also boasted improved THD specs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The cosmetic difference? There is no "safety" LED on the front next the power light on the "a" model. I have, as regular readers know, the </span><a href="http://vintagesound-vintagesound.blogspot.ca/2011/05/sony-rare-ta2000.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sony TA2000</span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> preamplifier which is considered as pure as they came in 1967 and still today holds its own against many Solid State units. This 3120a was one that was paired with the TA2000. At 50wpc and a THD of less than 0.03% it literally jumps my vinyl out of the speakers. I recommend this setup for anyone collecting rare solid state. It is a pleasure to listen to it's pure Sony Vintage Sound.</span><br />
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This Arrived some time ago and I hadn't had the chance to run it through its paces.<br />
I have some excellent Columbia recordings of Leonard Bernstein originals. If your testing these old reel to reels I find piano and Symphony ensembles are an excellent, discriminating source for any fluctuation or unwanted noise. <br />
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This 4000DB is an attractively designed
compact tape deck offering multiple connections and controls and quality
features among which are Akai's one micron gap heads for high density
recording and the well known the incorporation of Dolby Noise Reduction System.<br />
As you can see the Akai's <i>one-micron gap head</i> is responsible for an amazingly important
difference in tape recording. It's the difference between ordinary
performance and high density quality recording and playback. Ordinary
head gaps are from 2 to 4 microns, but the gap of this outstanding head
is only one micron. This high density recording system provides
excellent frequency response and clear, high pitched sound is generated
as a frequency tone and recorded smoothly without distortion.<br />
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With the Dolby Noise Reduction System, hissing noise heretofore
thought impossible to eliminate, is reduced to a completely inaudible
level. Basically, this circuit boosts the low level signals prior to
recording and lowers them by precisely that same amount at playback
time. During this revolutionary process, the extraneous noise is
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Internally illuminated and quite cool are the VU Meters<br />
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In keeping with Akai's top quality parts utilization policy, the
4000DB also features robust construction and sturdy mechanism. Further, a
highly efficient induction type motor assures stable tape travel and
ideal starting torque. The characteristics of this motor coupled with a
boldly designed flywheel reduces wow and flutter significantly.<br />
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Track system: 4 track 2-channel stereo / monaural system <br />
Reel capacity: up to 7" reel <br />
Tape speed: 7-1/2 and 3-3/4ips (±2%) <br />
Wow & flutter: less than 0.15% at 7-1/2ips, Less than 0.2% at 3-3/4ips <br />
Frequency Response: 30Hz to 23,000Hz (±3dB)<br />
7-1/2ips, 30Hz to 16,000Hz (±3dB) at 3-3/4ips<br />
Distortion: less than 1.0%<br />
Signal to noise ratio: better than 55dB (with Dolby process 60dB at 5kHz)<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079919838025710769.post-88003888948206809112012-04-28T17:55:00.000-04:002012-04-28T17:55:19.149-04:00Jeff Conrad Project LP<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here is a great addition to your collection. Mirage is Jeff Conrad's solo project after leaving the LA band Big City Rock. This out of print and very rare is an audiophile eclectic pressing that presents Moog Synth fusion and Jazz for a great listening experience. Top shelf rare recording that's a pleasure to listen to. If you can find a clean copy add it!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079919838025710769.post-66203548772475714782012-01-29T16:29:00.000-05:002014-05-23T15:03:44.733-04:00Electrostatics facelift<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am giving the grills some dimension. The originals are simplistic and I think they will have a nice look when I'm finished with them. The cabinets are also getting refaced with walnut. Stay tuned...<br />
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Here is one to add to your vinyl collection. Released in 1982 by the Police and King Crimson guitarists this progressive all guitar intstrumental album is a spectacular blend of the two talents. Very impressive recording that is a pleasure to hear over and over. One of two collaborative LP's they did together. Andy Summers and Robert Fripp. Vintage Sound!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079919838025710769.post-80536831719512589662011-12-22T15:32:00.002-05:002011-12-22T16:00:51.709-05:00Vintage Sound's Audio Favorites<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Here are the top three sites I visit to view stunning vintage audio equipment.<br />
Add them to your list of sites to enjoy! <br />
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<a href="http://seventiesstereo.blogspot.com/">SEVENTIES STEREO</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.thevintageknob.org/">THE VINTAGE KNOB </a><br />
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Really? 3 way Ribbon speaker for your computer? Perhaps a vintage mini system would be a better fit with some true vintage output power...<br />
No question that the innovation of the Maggies in the 70's set them at the top of this new speaker technology. <br />
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I don't know what to say...compressed digitized sound released to an innovative desktop ribbon tweeter technology. Isn't that like putting a Mercedes emblem on your Mazda??<br />
I guess I will never really know as this analog reviewer won't be shelling $1300 a pair!<br />
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If any of the readers has an experience with these please post your comments. I love the company's vintage gear and by all accounts these house the technology that set them apart though the 70's and 80's gear.<br />
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<tr class="th"><td colspan="2"><strong>Mini Maggie System</strong></td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>Description</strong></td><td>3-Way, True Ribbon/Planar-Magnetic</td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>Freq. Resp.</strong></td><td>40 - 40 kHz </td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>Rec Power</strong></td><td>Read<a href="http://www.magnepan.com/faq#power"><br /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>Sensitivity</strong></td><td>86dB / 500Hz / 2.83v</td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>Impedance</strong></td><td>4 Ohm</td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>Dimensions</strong></td><td>14 H x 9.5 W x 1.25 D</td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="2">Available in cherry, natural or black solid oak trim with off-white, grey or black fabric.</td></tr>
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