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It was probably next to the cigarette vending machine and cold chest full of pop bottles up to their neck in chilled water.
Who is still rockin' a turntable?
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Don't forget the scale that you could get your weight AND horoscope!
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I'm just barely old enough (52) to remember tube gear being common in the mass market.
I remember walking about 6 blocks to the grocery store with my grandmother.
Nearly every time we'd stop at the drug store on the other side of the parking lot.
I was fascinated with the tube tester and very occasionally we had an actual tube to test.
I always got to look up the number, adjust the paper spec roll to find the good/OK/replace values and find the correct socket to plug the tube in.
I even remember the day we stopped in and it was gone!
Shortly thereafter they bought a new 25" Zenith console TV with about 25 individual analog tuners and a "space command" ultrasonic remote.
I remember spending some "quality time" with my uncle programming all those tuners while getting a rudimentary lesson in "solid state" electronics vs tube or "gas state". I'm estimating this was around 1978.
I remember walking about 6 blocks to the grocery store with my grandmother.
Nearly every time we'd stop at the drug store on the other side of the parking lot.
I was fascinated with the tube tester and very occasionally we had an actual tube to test.
I always got to look up the number, adjust the paper spec roll to find the good/OK/replace values and find the correct socket to plug the tube in.
I even remember the day we stopped in and it was gone!
Shortly thereafter they bought a new 25" Zenith console TV with about 25 individual analog tuners and a "space command" ultrasonic remote.
I remember spending some "quality time" with my uncle programming all those tuners while getting a rudimentary lesson in "solid state" electronics vs tube or "gas state". I'm estimating this was around 1978.
So getting back to turntables.
I recently finished my remodel and got my Technics SL 1900 out and it does not sound good.
I figured it needed a new headshell cartridge (stylus) but can not find one for that model.
Any suggestions?
I recently finished my remodel and got my Technics SL 1900 out and it does not sound good.
I figured it needed a new headshell cartridge (stylus) but can not find one for that model.
Any suggestions?
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We should probably start a new thread for complete systems and components but I thought I'd post the speakers I have paired with my SX-727.
I've actually had these since the early 90's.
It's a great match sonically and really completes the vintage vibe.
Again, not my actual units but this model B-I-C Formula 4.
I've actually had these since the early 90's.
It's a great match sonically and really completes the vintage vibe.
Again, not my actual units but this model B-I-C Formula 4.
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B-I-C Formula 4.
Can you take a closer pic of the switch and adjustment knob? Or type what it says/does?
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They made a mechanical sound depending on which button you pushed.
Kind of a "clank"
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It's an automatic/manual attenuator control for the crossover/tweeter.
The manual dial has ranges for "background" (mellow), "classical" (linear) and "rock and pop" (bright).
It's an interesting take on that for sure.
I've seen lots with a manual control but not another one with a selectable auto option.
The manual dial has ranges for "background" (mellow), "classical" (linear) and "rock and pop" (bright).
It's an interesting take on that for sure.
I've seen lots with a manual control but not another one with a selectable auto option.
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That remote created the ultrasonic signals electronically. I had an RCA that had a mechanical remote that had two tuning bars and strikers inside - no battery. I came home one day and threw my keys on the sofa and the TV turned on! I later came to realize that jingling keys can create ultrasonic sounds. The remote functions were rudimentary. One button turned the TV on at low volume, the next push put the volume at medium, and then high, then TV off. The other button went through all the set channels sequentially. The tuning knob was rotated by solenoid. The UHF stations were set the same way you describe with little meters.
My cueing works fine. I’ve had this turntable since 1974 and other that a few belts and cartridges it’s always been flawless.
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@Stumper
There are several threads on the SL 1900 over there including this one on finding a cartridge/headshell-
https://audiokarma.org/forums/index...ts-compatible-with-my-turntable.713146/page-2
Sounds like a very well respected piece of equipment.
There are several threads on the SL 1900 over there including this one on finding a cartridge/headshell-
https://audiokarma.org/forums/index...ts-compatible-with-my-turntable.713146/page-2
Sounds like a very well respected piece of equipment.
Not a turntable but I'm still rockin' the 8-tracks. I'm working on one of these right now. I got the tuning needle working and just ordered a new antenna. Next I have to check one of the speakers. Weltron 2001 Space Ball
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I like it, Timmayy. The Weltron's are very sought after. I have an Aquatron. Another iconic 8 track portable is the Panasonic "TNT plunger". I have one in red.
Nice. There is a good following for old stereo equipment.
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Accoustic Research manual turntable, purchased 1974, to go with the Sansui 1000X receiver. Can't recall the speakers I got, and they were lost due to water damage.
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