I Learnt A Valuable Lesson Today!

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Nickeccles

Nickeccles

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As most of you know, since I got the M9996 & went through the toil of repairing it etc, I haven't been up to much else in the stereo world
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But then, I started recording more & more cassettes as my home setup is finally complete, the Technics cassette deck & also the Technics direct drive turntable are now fully integrated into the home hi-fi & computer setup whereas before it was get the table out, then the TT/tape deck etc - a lot of hassle
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The technics direct drive cassette deck makes stunning recordings & allows you to push those VFD meters into the red quite comfortably without distortion which also lowers the floor level of noise
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I only use Dolby B, it is what I am very used to & the results especially on the portable stereo's are very striking - sharp, detailed treble & nice bass response...........

This brings me to today's lesson (For Me) Don't forget to use as much of your collection as possible
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Today I took the Crown CSC 850L out of my storage room & powered her up..............Have fallen in love all over again, these things are beasts & excel with a top notch chrome tape recorded on a decent deck
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Am still amazed by the smooth low bass response that effortlessly rolls out of the two 8" woofers!! I doubt there's that many that can rival it especially as this is 36 years old
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These are a thing of beauty & desirable in our world is an understatement - what a machine, even just looking at it makes me happy
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I now realise I must bring some others out very soon............trouble is I have so many now & there is no sign of me slowing down - I look online daily as the addiction grows!! I need some more large stereo's, I have so many mini's (mostly Sanyo's)
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I had my evening meal with the 850 earlier..............How crazy is that????
Sunday is CSC 950L day
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MyOhMy

MyOhMy

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Even your dinner has a smile for the Guest! :yes: :lol: Look on the bright side, you could record a 'conversational tape' so you can engage in polite dinner chat. :-D :lol: :lol: :lol:
 
Northerner

Northerner

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Absolutely...they should used and appreciated. I had all mine on display until I moved...most are now stacked awaiting the fitting out of the loft room and I hate that I can't see them all!
 
T-STER

T-STER

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Your absolutely right Nick, rotation is important else its easy to forget about those tucked away ones. In fact thanks to your recent raving about your new box i have taken my Goldstar off rotation and moved in:

This box is kinda special to me, it came from a member and was a difficult one to fix and rebelt, i was so chuffed when i finished and had it fully working. Everytime i listen to it i love it a bit more. And your right, no "listening fatigue" with these sexy mothers.
Your enthusiasm is infectious to Nick so thank you !
 
superlew

superlew

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I like to rotate through my collection, specifically playing tapes to prevent flat spots on idlers and belts. I've also found that auto-reverse decks can get a little "sticky" when they've been sitting unused for a long time.

Lesson: "If you don't use it, you lose it."

I think I heard that somewhere else before, too... :hmmm:

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to whip up some ribs for breakfast.

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crazygamer

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I know that feeling and situation, as i don´t have too much spare space but my collecting will is fierce, i´ll house them in boxes and few ones on shelves as well, but the ones i´ve packed away will get some playing at least once a month because they don´t like to be sitting idle for too long, so i have 10-15 minute play on radio & cassettes to make sure they´re all cool and in working condition, also this activity makes me love them even more. :yes: Nice Crown anyways and those ribs are juicy :drool:
 
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Ive got one, and I must say the same the sound is excellent from this unit. I was well chuffed I got mine a few weeks ago. And it great looking as well with all the chrome. It's definite looker.


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Nickeccles

Nickeccles

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Saturday Evening, sod all on the telly
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Time to bring a stereo out to play
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Tonight it's the Sanyo M7735L six speaker radio recorder in red!!

Bought last year as a non working machine, it was easy to restore to full working order & treat it to new belts
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Dunno how many of you have one of these?? Because they are quality & real performers - design is perfect, output chip is far more powerful than you would ever expect from a mini..............The front speakers have generous magnets & it shows when you feed it a good tape!! Very nice soft touch tape deck which is also very stable, they knew what they were doing back then!!
I love the sound, it's so detailed as well as delivering a full sound effortlessly
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Think it's my favourite of the smaller mini's................

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pq2_Me_KE3w&feature=youtu.be




 
Nickeccles

Nickeccles

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Well this evening welcomed out of hiding my RT-S782 one piece stereo from around 1983 I believe!!

These are really nice little stereo's well made, manual level control, dolby & soft touch cassette deck with music search!!

Tweeters are very lively & detailed - My Samsung S7 Edge microphone struggled to capture what is really a very detailed sound & interprets it as sibilance - it isn't, in fact the sound is very nice & this stereo surprises me every time I feed it something new - it delivers crystal clear detailed sound with a nice bass!!!

If you haven't got one........................start looking
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So worth it getting one of these!!

I paid 11 quid for this stereo
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New belts & a deep clean that's all
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptnMCBDaTlM&feature=youtu.be


 
crazygamer

crazygamer

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That´s a great looking Toshiba there, i mostly come across to lower end Toshibas but this one is a really good sounding looker ! :thumbsup:
 
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