Retro Hifi..

[Digby]

Cheers

No idea how loud the amp would be, but it goes up to ten on the volume knob and set on number 2 it's quite loud! I'm not going to give these speakers a heavy work out mind you, but they still sound nice and handle themselves well at a decent volume.I was quite suprised how nice the treble sounds, I was expecting them to be far more muffled due to the age of them.Can't wait for the other bits to arrive now.Like a kid in a sweet shop so I am

[Morningside]

Pistonho said:

The 'Japanese' 70/80's stuff are also highly sought after especially some of the 'high end' gear. Here is a my Panasonic receiver with speakers I bought from a charity shop.

I keep asking at some charity shops but they told me that are not allowed to sell any electrical items

[Digby]

I did a quick rough edit video.Obviously a lot of quality is lost as I was just using the video option of a Canon Powershot camera, but you can still hear how nice this old equipment is.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43k9AGU3emQ&fea...

[Pupp]

Retro enough?

[Digby]

Is that yours? Excuse me whilst I pass out...

[Thesaint01708]

http://www.esr.co.uk/velleman/k4040.htm

dont know if thats the same, but it is really really pretty

[Morningside]

Pupp said:

Retro enough?

Bloody awesome. Who makes that? It looks like a cathedral organ of valves.

Edited by Morningside on Monday 4th July 10:46

[Digby]

Jobbo said:

I still really want a pair of Quad ESL57s. That's proper retro.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/crazy-quad-esl57-speakers-/220685098721?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudioHiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3361db5ee1

[robbyd]

That Toshiba PCX-12 was my first cassette deck!
Loved the VU meters and the 'metal' light that illuminated...

[Digby]

robbyd said:

That Toshiba PCX-12 was my first cassette deck!
Loved the VU meters and the 'metal' light that illuminated...

£28 that cost me

[crmcatee]

I've got the graphic and I believe my Wharfdale speakers are in my brothers loft. :


Sorry for the terrible pic.

[Digby]

That's the graphic I so badly wanted, all be it in silver.Lovely looking monster

[Pistonho]

Pupp said:

Retro enough?

Wow - What make is it?

[normalbloke]

Pistonho said:

Wow - What make is it?

Chinese valves....

[Pupp]

normalbloke said:

Chinese valves....

It's an Icon Audio MC34, which is a UK designed but Chinese produced version of the classic 'Stereo 20' format using EL34 tubes.

Also have a Stereo 60 version, which really shifts some air

[Digby]

Pupp said:

It's an Icon Audio MC34, which is a UK designed but Chinese produced version of the classic 'Stereo 20' format using EL34 tubes.

Also have a Stereo 60 version, which really shifts some air

[Mr E Driver]

A decent Hi-Fi system shouldn't need a Graphic Equaliser.....

Quad electrostatics work best with Quad valve amps........

ducks against incoming insults

[Digby]

Mr E Driver said:

A decent Hi-Fi system shouldn't need a Graphic Equaliser.....

I agree, I'm just hung up on their looks

Lovely deck! I can see Technics, but what model is that?

[Mr E Driver]

It's the SP10 MK2 from the late 70's. This one has been fully refurbished and serviced and my quest for a decent tt is at an end

[Pothole]

jas xjr said:

I have a cupboard full of old hifi equipment. I have a mini disc player too lol

I have a minidisc player