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post #211 of 1168
3/7/10 at 11:20pm
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Well, I've resisted a cell phone so far...and never succumbed to the wiles of the VCR.

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I honestly envy you. Had my job not depended on a cell phone, I would throw mine in the middle of the freeway and not miss it for a second...

I hear ya. They can definitely be a ball & chain. Some of my kids' friends already have cell phones. And I often hear, "dad, when can we have a cell phone?" *Sigh*
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post #212 of 1168
3/7/10 at 11:23pm
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I hear ya. They can definitely be a ball & chain. Some of my kids' friends already have cell phones. And I often hear, "dad, when can we have a cell phone?" *Sigh*

You gotta becareful with that watched a documentary about cyber bullying regarding phones.
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post #213 of 1168
3/8/10 at 2:54am
The only reason I can think of to have a cell phone is as a backup if my current phone went down; for that alone, I have been considering it. With no wife or children, there's no pressing need for one otherwise.

The A/V gear is more needful in my view, for psychological reasons if no other. Systems like waboman's, or anyone else's, are enjoyable to have and provide a means to reconnect with our inner selves and the world in a different and healthier way (depending upon what one watches or listens to). They can be just plain fun, too.
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post #214 of 1168
3/17/10 at 8:48pm
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Awhile back I had an epiphany. Like John Belushi in Blues Brothers I was on a mission... a vintage 2-channel mission.

When I first started out on this quest, I had no idea how time consuming it would become. Also, the word vintage = expensive. I'm impressed at how well certain gear (mainly the ones I want) hold their value. I guess a lot of people my age want to relive the golden era of hi-fi.

It's taken a bit of time, and I spent a bit more than I had planned, but I finally put together my vintage 2-channel system. Keep in mind, the gear here is 30+ years old. What a testament to how they made quality gear back then.

Enough chit-chat, lets get down to business.
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post #215 of 1168
3/17/10 at 9:25pm
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My Vintage 2-channel system





Turntable;

Marantz 6200 with an Audio Technica AT90 Cartridge mounted in a Marantz headshell. - This turntable was manufactured between 1976 - 1978. I replaced the belt and will eventually have to replace the needle. But for now, I simply enjoy spinning the wax.

Receiver;

Marantz 2252B - This was manufactured between 1977 - 1979. This beast is rated at 52x2 @ 8 ohms 65x2 @ 4 ohms of tube like power. I really like the look, feel and sound of this piece.

Speakers;

Pioneer HPM-100 - These are a 4 way, 4-speaker Bass-Reflex loudspeaker system designed by Bart Locanthi and his team of ex-JBL engineers who designed the famous L100, 4311/12 JBLs and then went to work for Pioneer. These beauties were manufactured between 1976 - 1977.

*Not sure I like the cabinet. But it fits the vintage look, I think. Keeping my eyes open for something else that might grab me.





The Marantz 2252B;


Love the gyro-touch tuning;


The cool cat jamming to Steely Dan on vinyl;


Spinning some wax;


The Pioneer HPM-100;






The Marantz 6200 turntable;




Some rockin' classics on 180g vinyl;


Classic animation cel signed by the boys themselves;






And one to commemorate the fuzzy memories that were the 70's!



As always, turn it to 11 and rock the joint!
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post #216 of 1168
3/18/10 at 12:08am
Awesome retro 2-channel gear! I had a roommate with that Marantz receiver - it totally rocked a cinder block dorm room!
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post #217 of 1168
3/18/10 at 3:24am
What disturbs me is that you let your cat that close to unprotected speaker drivers!

It looks very retro, and therefore fun.
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post #218 of 1168
3/18/10 at 6:24am
Thanks for sharing those. Where else ya gonna see stuff like that!
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post #219 of 1168
3/18/10 at 6:48am
I'm diging the new set-up, wabo
Someday I'd like to get into vinyl it seems like fun.
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post #220 of 1168
3/18/10 at 7:01am
Damn, boy!!!!

That is one sweet setup. All you guys going retro really has me jonesing for some old school stuff. My wife is SO against any more gear in the house. I would love a setup in my front room.
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post #221 of 1168
3/18/10 at 8:27am
Nice setup! I have about 500 records in my collection that are screaming to hang out with that setup!
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post #222 of 1168
3/18/10 at 4:51pm
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Awesome retro 2-channel gear! I had a roommate with that Marantz receiver - it totally rocked a cinder block dorm room!

Thanks, jehingr. Ah yes, nothing beats the acoustics of a cinder block dorm room

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What disturbs me is that you let your cat that close to unprotected speaker drivers!

It looks very retro, and therefore fun.

Not too worry, prepress, the cat's a rocker. Plus, the speaker grills went back on after the photo-shoot.
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post #223 of 1168
3/18/10 at 4:56pm
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Thanks for sharing those. Where else ya gonna see stuff like that!

Thanks, my pleasure. I had a lot of fun putting it together.

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I'm diging the new set-up, wabo
Someday I'd like to get into vinyl it seems like fun.

Thanks, Gelinas. I had forgotten how good vinyl sounds. I find myself staying up way too late just spinning LPs. The wife and kids are asleep and the house is quiet. Perfect time to cue up the wax.
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post #224 of 1168
3/18/10 at 5:12pm
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Damn, boy!!!!

That is one sweet setup. All you guys going retro really has me jonesing for some old school stuff. My wife is SO against any more gear in the house. I would love a setup in my front room.

Thanks, Hammie. Yeah, getting the Mrs. to approve bringing new gear into the house is always risky. That's why I always say it's better to ask for forgiveness than permission.

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Nice setup! I have about 500 records in my collection that are screaming to hang out with that setup!

Wow! Nice collection of LPs, BostonHxC. I can only hope to amass that many in my collection. Again, this would be an instance of asking for forgiveness than permission.
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post #225 of 1168
3/18/10 at 5:17pm
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I had bought a lava lamp from Amazon to add ambiance to the room. Unfortunately, it was defective and i had to send it back.
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post #226 of 1168
3/18/10 at 6:05pm
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That's why I always say it's better to ask for forgiveness than permission.


Amen!! That has always worked for me!

Wabo, that receiver is insane! I love that look!

Peace!
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post #227 of 1168
3/18/10 at 6:38pm
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Thanks, Hammie. Yeah, getting the Mrs. to approve bringing new gear into the house is always risky. That's why I always say it's better to ask for forgiveness than permission.



Wow! Nice collection of LPs, BostonHxC. I can only hope to amass that many in my collection. Again, this would be an instance of asking for forgiveness than permission.

LOL - It took a long time of collecting. My old man had a setup similar to this back in the day, except it was Technics Reciever and Turntable; seeing that setup brings me back.

-B
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post #228 of 1168
3/24/10 at 2:33pm
That's a sweet 2 channel rig. Very nice.
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post #229 of 1168
3/25/10 at 1:21pm
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Thanks, my pleasure. I had a lot of fun putting it together.



Thanks, Gelinas. I had forgotten how good vinyl sounds. I find myself staying up way too late just spinning LPs. The wife and kids are asleep and the house is quiet. Perfect time to cue up the wax.

That's why the system is perfect. It doesn't inspire "audiophilia nervosa" or reviewer-type descriptions of sound. All you want to do is play/hear music. Fussy is not always better, or even good. Simple can be elegant.
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post #230 of 1168
3/27/10 at 2:34am
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Thanks, Hammie. Yeah, getting the Mrs. to approve bringing new gear into the house is always risky. That's why I always say it's better to ask for forgiveness than permission.



Wow! Nice collection of LPs, BostonHxC. I can only hope to amass that many in my collection. Again, this would be an instance of asking for forgiveness than permission.

Even better is to do no sin in the first place.
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post #231 of 1168
3/28/10 at 12:16pm
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LOL - It took a long time of collecting. My old man had a setup similar to this back in the day, except it was Technics Reciever and Turntable; seeing that setup brings me back.

-B

Great story Boston. Classic gear is just... classic.

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That's a sweet 2 channel rig. Very nice.

Thanks, btf.

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Simple can be elegant.

So true, prepress.

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Even better is to do no sin in the first place.

Oh, ya gotta have a little fun.
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post #232 of 1168
3/28/10 at 12:19pm
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I just got back from vacation. What's the latest scoop? Anyone get anything new and cool? A new amp or processor, perhaps?
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post #233 of 1168
3/28/10 at 2:49pm
There's fun, and there's the fun that isn't because you did something wrong and have to go ask for forgiveness. Spare yourself the trauma, I say.

The stand is obviously particle board (not a favorite, I gather) but it fits the look. Still, real wood would be nicer if something similar-looking can be found. In any case, put on the records and boogie!

Or perhaps the Temptations are in town. You could see them instead.
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post #234 of 1168
4/1/10 at 4:49pm
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There's fun, and there's the fun that isn't because you did something wrong and have to go ask for forgiveness. Spare yourself the trauma, I say.

Yeah, but if I did that, she'd wonder what happened to the real me. Think body snatchers.

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The stand is obviously particle board (not a favorite, I gather) but it fits the look. Still, real wood would be nicer if something similar-looking can be found. In any case, put on the records and boogie!

Or perhaps the Temptations are in town. You could see them instead.

Correct, the stand isn't my favorite. But it does kind of fit with my whole vintage motif. Plus, the price was right.

No Temptations, but we are gonna go see Bon Jovi this Wednesday.
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post #235 of 1168
4/1/10 at 5:13pm
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I've been having so much fun with my vintage system, my HT started to feel bad. So I got another PS Audio PPP to make it all better.

Well now, this is it for me. I'm done. I'm waving the HT white flag.

This current setup should hold me for quite some time to come. What about HDMI 1.4 and 3D you ask? Well, I will tell you, Nein! Perhaps HDMI 1.4 if Denon makes it an upgrade for the AVP. I would like a couple of room treatments in the future, but no more.


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post #236 of 1168
4/1/10 at 6:44pm
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I've been having so much fun with my vintage system, my HT started to feel bad. So I got another PS Audio PPP to make it all better.

LOL!!!

As far as you being done: errrr, yeah, for about 2 weeks or so...

The PPP looks awesome Wabo, congrats and enjoy!!!
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post #237 of 1168
4/1/10 at 10:17pm
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LOL!!!

As far as you being done: errrr, yeah, for about 2 weeks or so...

The PPP looks awesome Wabo, congrats and enjoy!!!

Thanks, double D.

It's tough not to upgrade anything hangin' out with this crowd. Just when I think I'm done, they suck me back in!
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post #238 of 1168
4/1/10 at 10:22pm
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Time to sit back, enjoy a cocktail, and have some fun.










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post #239 of 1168
4/2/10 at 4:51am
I never get tired of looking at mac amps.
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post #240 of 1168
4/2/10 at 7:35am
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I never get tired of looking at mac amps.

hahaha i was just thinking the exact same thing.
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