Sup guys, really liking the altec imt800, can score one for $200. Or, i can go retro, what would you guys recommend? I'm looking for big bass, cool features, loud, and need a line in..maybe a sony fh series? Or panny 780? shoot me your suggestions! Thanks
Around $200 imt800? Or....?
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jdb67 said:
The IMT is a really nice unit no doubt. But if you want to go retro with nice bass and not heavy to haul you'd be hard pressed to beat the RX-DT6XX/7XX/9XX series. They are loud enough, are cassette capable, the XBS function is superb, and they don't eat batteries at an alarming rate.
You'd never carry an FH. It's a home stereo with a handle, much like the Telefunken Hi-Fi Studio 1/1M. Plus, the only units within the series that are designed fully fo D cell operation are the FH-3 and FH-5...and they are tanks. Beautiful sounding tanks, but tanks nonetheless.
I would also recommend a Kaboom. There are so many variants it'll make your head spin. The main downside to Kabooms are that the highs are stuffed. Otherwise it'll rattle your room.
As far as single piece classic options I'd recommend a number of Sharps (9X9X series) or JVC's (Primarily the M70) but clarify what your intentions for the radio are. Do you plan to haul it around or will it's primary role in life be that of a table top or shelf unit?
skippy1969
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skippy1969 said:Get the IMT800..........
I have one,you won't be sorry.........
But let's say some tapes will be played? And the classic look is really desired? What would you recommend Skip?
skippy1969
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Well.......you could use a cassette walkman and play it through one of the twin line in ports on the IMT800.oldskool69 said:skippy1969 said:Get the IMT800..........
I have one,you won't be sorry.........
But let's say some tapes will be played? And the classic look is really desired? What would you recommend Skip?
But that doesn't cover the classic look part does it Freddie?
skippy1969 said:...Well.......you could use a cassette walkman and play it through one of the twin line in ports on the IMT800.
But that doesn't cover the classic look part does it Freddie?
Kinda like classic with iPod in reverse, but the iPod can actually be reasonably attached using a 1' cord and velcro that can be removed. Especially a Nano.
The Walkman...not so much. (Maybe a DD9 though but still...)
skippy1969
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oldskool69 said:skippy1969 said:...Well.......you could use a cassette walkman and play it through one of the twin line in ports on the IMT800.
But that doesn't cover the classic look part does it Freddie?
Kinda like classic with iPod in reverse, but the iPod can actually be reasonably attached using a 1' cord and velcro that can be removed. Especially a Nano.
The Walkman...not so much. (Maybe a DD9 though but still...)
But,it would work in a pinch.......
baddboybill
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skippy1969 said:Get the IMT800..........
I have one,you won't be sorry.........
with skippy, IMT ALL THE WAY I just love mine 
Reli
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Decisions, decisions....haha....i guess i am leaning toward the imt, mainly due to the fact that it will see some outdoor duty, and maybe pick up a classic for at home use only 
but that cs780 does look tempting...Oh, and do the rx-dt6xx's not have a line input??
but that cs780 does look tempting...Oh, and do the rx-dt6xx's not have a line input??
jdb67 said:
Yes, they do. If you are really interested in one of the Panasonics, I have a RX-DT680 available....
baddboybill
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The IMT800 is great on battery life toojdb67 said:Decisions, decisions....haha....i guess i am leaning toward the imt, mainly due to the fact that it will see some outdoor duty, and maybe pick up a classic for at home use only
plus i have seen this one for $160 includes shipping http://cgi.ebay.com/Altec-Lansing-MIX-B ... 4cf6026d0d
Superduper said:jdb67 said:
Yes, they do. If you are really interested in one of the Panasonics, I have a RX-DT680 available....
Yeah, shoot me some info on it!
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