Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Bang Olufsen Beomaster / Vintage Stereo
On Sun, Aug 28, 2011 at 5:16 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote:
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
http://search.ebay.com/270807159995
Those look just like mine. SWMBO thinks they are ugly, I tell her to
close her eyes and listen. ;)
Does
LWB250 wrote:
Just came across a par of DCM Time Frame 500s.
For you DCM fans out there, are these worth looking into?
Better than my 275s, anyway.
http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/archive/index.php/t-90158.html
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: Tuesday, August 30, 2011 7:12 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Bang Olufsen Beomaster / Vintage Stereo
LWB250 wrote:
Just came across a par of DCM Time Frame 500s.
For you DCM fans out there, are these worth looking into?
Better than my 275s, anyway.
http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/archive/index.php
On Tue, Aug 30, 2011 at 4:22 PM, LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com wrote:
Just came across a pair buried in a CL listing. The guy is asking $245, but
if I
look at them and am satisfied, I would probably offer $200, maybe $180.
Definitely worth a listen for that price!!!
On Aug 28, 2011, at 6:17 PM, Mitch Haley wrote:
LWB250 wrote:
He said $95 and they're mine. They're from an estate sale, the surrounds
and grilles are in mint condition, and the cabinets each have a small area
where the finish has some wear on it. That's an easy fix for me, since I
have
Definitely.
I have been using them as a resource since I started looking around.
Dan
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On Aug 29, 2011, at 7:10 AM, w123wa...@gmail.com wrote:
On Aug 28, 2011, at 6:17 PM, Mitch Haley wrote:
LWB250 wrote:
He said $95 and they're mine. They're from an estate sale, the
My large Advents I bought in 74 are still in daily use, I had to get
them re-coned about15 years ago, but that was cheap. The guy who did it
said, Ah, some of the best speakers ever made. When I went to MIT a
few years after I bought them, the old Advent factory was just down the
street
On Sun, 28 Aug 2011 15:27 -0700, LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com wrote:
I still have plans for EV Eliminators and Altec A7s, but I'm not sure
I'm going to go that far with speakers. Wasn't someone on here
talking about some really nice vintage speakers that were still
available for reasonable
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Bang Olufsen Beomaster / Vintage Stereo
My large Advents I bought in 74 are still in daily use, I had to get
them re-coned about15 years ago, but that was cheap. The guy who did it
said, Ah, some
Olufsen Beomaster / Vintage Stereo
My large Advents I bought in 74 are still in daily use, I had to get
them re-coned about15 years ago, but that was cheap. The guy who did it
said, Ah, some of the best speakers ever made. When I went to MIT a
few years after I bought them, the old Advent factory
astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote:
Speaking of Advent and Cambridge/MIT, does anyone remember KLH systems?
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A friend bought a KLH satellite/subwoofer system about 15 years ago.
Total junk, shipped it right back the next day. Like so many formerly respected
I believe KLH is still around, but as Mitch indicated, they have fallen into
the ranks of consumer goods rather than quality products.
Just scored a Pioneer 1020L reel to reel courtesy of CL. Looks good, needs a
pinch roller ($10) but is otherwise in great shape...
Dan
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On
In my opinion nothing beats a Mac tube amp driving a pair of Klipsch LaScala
fronts and Heresy's for the rear. Nice warm sound from the amp and crisp
sound reproduction through the whole range as Klipsch is well known for.
Mike
On Aug 29, 2011 9:52 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote:
KLH sucks anymore. Boston's are much more common in automotive systems
now. BA's sound awesome but they are power hungry. You want a good amp to
drive them even at lower volume levels.
Mike
On Aug 29, 2011 9:52 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote:
astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote:
Speaking of
I have an old Aiwa or Akai rtr I never use if anyone is interested. Needs
some work but it sort of playslol. Probably too heavy to make it worth
shipping.
For nice, cheap, vintage amps take a look at the old Sansui AU7700 or
9900 series. The black faced units are some of the sexiest
I had a couple KLH speakers that I got about 20 years ago. They had very
good sound. I sold them with my 92 Technics component system when I
downsized to a newer Sony bookshelf unit.
Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon
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Is Marantz still the gold standard for receivers?
On Mon, Aug 29, 2011 at 4:43 PM, kevin kraly kr...@comcast.net wrote:
I had a couple KLH speakers that I got about 20 years ago. They had very
good sound. I sold them with my 92 Technics component system when I
downsized to a newer Sony
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Bang Olufsen Beomaster / Vintage Stereo
LWB250 wrote:
Just got a call from my AV buddy - he has a line on some JBL Decade L26
speakers.
Wow, people pay $100 a pair for woofers
Andrew wrote:
Speaking of Advent and Cambridge/MIT, does anyone remember KLH systems?
I have an old KLH FM radio - nice sound for the size.
You see modern versions at ebay.
mao
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I have put the word out to the head AV guy in our school district that I want
to re-create a vintage stereo system for my new house. I don't have any
particular preference for a specific brand, just want to get my hands on some
decent vintage stuff that may need a little TLC so it's reasonably
LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com writes:
Yesterday it was a really nice Marantz 2230 and a Fisher 500C, both
very nice units in good condition. Both a little out of my price
range, but the sellers might be willing to haggle, so these are both
in the running.
What's the price on the Marantz? I have
From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu
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Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2011 3:35 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Bang Olufsen Beomaster / Vintage Stereo
LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com writes:
Yesterday it was a really nice Marantz 2230 and a Fisher 500C, both
Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2011 3:35 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Bang Olufsen Beomaster / Vintage Stereo
LWB250lwb...@yahoo.com writes:
Yesterday it was a really nice Marantz 2230 and a Fisher 500C, both
very nice units in good condition. Both a little out of my price
I have put the word out to the head AV guy in our school district that
I want to re-create a vintage stereo system for my new house. I don't
have any
How vintage? Tube or solid state? Varies a lot.
do an LED conversion on the Marantz to get rid of the lamps.
Why? I prefer the warm glow
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Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2011 5:48 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Bang Olufsen Beomaster / Vintage Stereo
I have put the word out to the head AV guy in our school district that I want
to re-create a vintage stereo system for my new house. I don't have any
How
On Sun, Aug 28, 2011 at 3:27 PM, LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com wrote:
Wasn't someone on here talking about some really nice vintage speakers
that were still available for reasonable prices?
I am not exaggerating when I say that my DCM Time Windows,
manufactured circa 1985, have changed my life.
LWB250 wrote:
Wasn't someone on here talking about some really nice vintage speakers that
were still available for reasonable prices? That's one area I'm going to need
some recommendations and opinions, as my previous speakers were spec built by
me, based on my learnings from a Purdue
Mitch Haley wrote:
I always thought these were the best $1000 speakers ever (and made in
Ann Arbor):
http://search.ebay.com/270807159995
That's out in Larry, esq, territory.
I should have given Dan this link:
http://search.ebay.com/110734784231
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On Sun, Aug 28, 2011 at 4:07 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote:
I always thought these were the best $1000 speakers ever (and made in Ann
Arbor):
http://search.ebay.com/270807159995
Those look just like mine. SWMBO thinks they are ugly, I tell her to
close her eyes and listen. ;)
Alex
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
On Sun, Aug 28, 2011 at 4:07 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote:
I always thought these were the best $1000 speakers ever (and made in Ann
Arbor):
http://search.ebay.com/270807159995
Those look just like mine. SWMBO thinks they are ugly, I tell her to
close her
On Sun, Aug 28, 2011 at 5:16 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote:
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
http://search.ebay.com/270807159995
Those look just like mine. SWMBO thinks they are ugly, I tell her to
close her eyes and listen. ;)
Does she think these are ugly? I'll trade you a pair of my
: [MBZ] OT: Bang Olufsen Beomaster / Vintage Stereo
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
On Sun, Aug 28, 2011 at 4:07 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote:
I always thought these were the best $1000 speakers ever (and made in Ann
Arbor):
http://search.ebay.com/270807159995
Those look just like mine
.
Dan
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Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2011 8:25 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Bang Olufsen Beomaster / Vintage Stereo
On Sun, Aug 28, 2011 at 5:16 PM, Mitch Haley m
LWB250 wrote:
Anyone here know anything about BO, other than it's pricey?
Often odd shapes and user interface, but some mighty fine
sounding gear.
But I have not heard every piece of there gear.
--Philip
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LWB250 wrote:
Those look like a good deal, especially since the shipping is free.
Here's some price history for you:
http://www.ebay.com/csc/i.html?_nkw=dcm+time*_sacat=0LH_Complete=1_odkw=dcm+time+frame
A set of $200 Time Windows, especially TW-3, would be a good deal if all the
LWB250 wrote:
Just got a call from my AV buddy - he has a line on some JBL Decade L26
speakers.
Wow, people pay $100 a pair for woofers out of those.
Funny thing is they also pay $100-200 for the whole speakers.
http://search.ebay.com/400237663247
.
Dan
From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net
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Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2011 9:08 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Bang Olufsen Beomaster / Vintage Stereo
LWB250 wrote:
Just got a call from my AV buddy - he has a line on some
LWB250 wrote:
He said $95 and they're mine. They're from an estate sale, the surrounds and
grilles are in mint condition, and the cabinets each have a small area where
the finish has some wear on it. That's an easy fix for me, since I have done
furniture for years.
I'm going to go look at
Dan wrote:
I remember the sales guys in the electronics place I worked at calling these
Advent killers.
I finally bought myself some advents - I always wanted advent since early '70's
I have no idea how old these are - but they do alright...
mao
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Mitch Haley wrote:
Jim Cathey and I use Time Frames because they're thinner and
cheaper, but Time Windows were top of the line in their day.
Here's a decent review of them.
http://www.epinions.com/review/DCM_Time_Windows_epi/content_511587618436
-- Philip
I am not exaggerating when I say that my DCM Time Windows...
Best $100 I've ever spent (or probably ever will).
Buddy of mine has Magneplanar speakers, very little will beat
them for quality of sound. But they are very fussy about
installation, and really require much room behind them.
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