Couple of recent finds

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strigner

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My latest purchases (both ebay)

Sharp GF-9494 (£25): Condition isn't great, the radio works but the tape doesn't. I'm guessing new belts. The whole thing is a bit dirty and the aerials need replacing, but I think it could clean up ok. Sounds good at low volumes if loudness is on and the bass and treble are cranked a bit, any louder than 3 or 4 requires me to turn the aforementioned off though or else I get distortion, so the result is loud but very harsh on the mids. I wouldn't mind upgrading the speakers at some point for a better sound but won't have the time for a while...



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JVC RC-656LB (£30): This box is in great condition, almost minty bar a few small scratches and the missing JVC badge from the lower front. Fully working and quite a nice sounding smaller box. The dirt you can see in the pictures has since been cleaned off and it is looking nice and shiny :-D


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strigner

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Also I've bought a Philips/Magnavox D8444 in apparently very good condition which I'm yet to pick up, will post picks when I get it
 

Jboogie2384

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Liking that SHARP :thumbsup:
I have that same JVC and I'm pretty impressed by it's sound. Enjoy them they look good!!
 

madbadger

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the 9494 should sound awesome........had one about 18 years ago.......like an idiot i threw it......wish i still had it.......lovely sound especially when you use the stereo wide mode......

wish i could find some...... :-/

Kev
 

strigner

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Thanks for the replies guys.

Madbadger yeah 9494 sounds great at low volumes but can't seem to handle the bass at anything approaching loud, maybe a sign of its age/condition...

Overall very happy with these boxes but my only gripe is that neither (not even the big sharp!) have line in inputs :sadno:

Still great boxes though :-D
 

Jboogie2384

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Overall very happy with these boxes but my only gripe is that neither (not even the big sharp!) have line in inputs :sadno:
Dude the JVC has line inputs or at least mine does. Just plug it in on the left side of it.
 

strigner

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Jboogie, these are the connections I have, are they different to the ones on your box? The model is an "LB", I don't know if that has anything to do with it...


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Jboogie2384

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strigner said:
Jboogie, these are the connections I have, are they different to the ones on your box? The model is an "LB", I don't know if that has anything to do with it...


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:blink: :blink: :hmmm: WTF??? :blink: :blink: :hmmm:
Mine doesn't look like that!! When I get home I'll post a pick of the side of mine so you can see it. Mine is even missing the JVC logo just like yours!! I don't know exactly the model # but it looks identical to yours. :hmmm:
 

im_alan_partridge

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Congrats on that JVC it looks great, i was actually tracking that one myself but spent a bit much lately so didnt bid.
Dibs on the 9494, cant believe that one got past my radar. Well done mate, enjoy :-)
 
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