The Fez Posted May 21, 2014 Author Share Posted May 21, 2014 That RX-1603 is just CRAZY BIG ---- :blink: - Great stuff.....You got some gear packed in there... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BATMAQN Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Interesting old girl. http://www.allclassifieds.com.au/audio-visual/audio-sound-systems/amps-pas-speakers/vintage-pioneer-valve-stereo-amplifier-receiver/ad42bce96dbe6c4442e48d1cac9f3e0b574f 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huxmut Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Wow. Stereo AM Some one here will have to love that 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blinky Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Wow. Stereo AM Some one here will have to love that not least because Pioneer used Tamura transformers during this period, worth several times the asking price alone. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasebass Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 001.JPG003.JPG002.JPG Love the look of your speakers Fez.....have to get a photo with the RX 1603 sometime eh!!! Bet the SQ wouldn't br to shabby either!! ATB Tase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasebass Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Wow. Stereo AM Some one here will have to love that I remember driving an old Holden that had an AM stereo!!!...I think 2CH was the station I was listening to. Remember it well cause Aus was the only place in the world to offer such a service as I found out later......correct me if I'm wrong though!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasebass Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Yep, they aren't bad at all. Stonking value for around $20-40 second-hand on eBay. I have a pair as back-up speakers. The cabinets are pretty resonant and they really tighten up with my topper-clones perched on top of them. The crossover mods are pretty straight-forward and definitely improve the midrange performance: http://minirig.org.au/2010/05/03/tweaking-the-dick-smith-electronics-dse-a2667-bookshelf-speaker/ http://minirig.org.au/2013/05/15/revisiting-the-dse-a2667-with-better-measurements/ Yeah I've checked this out before. As you say,shabby cabinets, prosaic drivers etc not a good recipe......but it works surprisingly well!!! Might have to do a serious 'Pimp"........mmmmm!! ATB Tase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BATMAQN Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 I remember driving an old Holden that had an AM stereo!!!...I think 2CH was the station I was listening to. Remember it well cause Aus was the only place in the world to offer such a service as I found out later......correct me if I'm wrong though!! I think you are right I believe the Japanese version didn't offer stereo AM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasebass Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 (edited) I believe the first systems needed 2 receivers :o ...one picked up broadcast for the left channel and the other for the right on a different frequency!!!!......this was back in the 30/40/50.s The US and Canada had systems in place but I don't think they were as popular as Aus though. Aus was kind of late on the FM bandwagon so to speak and AM much preferred due to our vast area. ATB Tase. Edited May 24, 2014 by Tasebass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fez Posted May 24, 2014 Author Share Posted May 24, 2014 === Time For A Random Pic === Sansui BA-1000 v-fet Power Amplifier - 1975 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_mac Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 === Time For A Random Pic === Sansui BA-1000 v-fet Power Amplifier - 1975 ba-1000.jpg Double-ewe tee eff??? I was not aware of this amp!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_mac Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Well now I've seem everything!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huxmut Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Double "double-ewe tee eff" How the hell did you get one so quick ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_mac Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Double "double-ewe tee eff" How the hell did you get one so quick ??? I wish that was my own photo!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huxmut Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 :o embarrassed. Looks very similar to some of the on the bench pictures around here .... hehhehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebowski Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Vintage system update - scored another GX-5 Rack and had the metal rails etc stripped and powder coated. I really must get rid of that carpet ... perhaps a nice rug instead? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huxmut Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 (edited) Vintage carpet with vintage red wine stains goes very well with vintage HI-FI :thumb: Edited May 25, 2014 by huxmut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_mac Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Uber-rack!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_bird Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 that's quite a stack of Sansui gear !! looking good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesco Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Vintage system update - scored another GX-5 Rack and had the metal rails etc stripped and powder coated. I really must get rid of that carpet ... perhaps a nice rug instead? Mr Lebowski, would you please outline your Sansui gear - aside from amp and tuner? A new rug would be nice... just as long as it hasn't been pissed on 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Absolutely lovely Mr L, fantastic chunk of coolness. Black rules ok. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero1 Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Vintage system update - scored another GX-5 Rack and had the metal rails etc stripped and powder coated. I really must get rid of that carpet ... perhaps a nice rug instead? May I ask what speakers are in the pics? Love the finish on them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebowski Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Mr Lebowski, would you please outline your Sansui gear - aside from amp and tuner? A new rug would be nice... just as long as it hasn't been pissed on OK, there is a TU-717, AU-717, AU-317 MkII, MA-7 Monitor, MA-7 Monitor Speaker, AX-7 Mixer, AT-15L Timer, Sansui Accesories Case x 2 (1 large, 1 small). I also have a G-6000 Receiver in daily use in the family room. Some I bought in from the U.S. but most I found locally with the AU-717 and MA-7 from deceased estate. Really need a rug to tie the room together. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruddiger Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Hi Guys,I was looking for a v cheap retro system for a small music room (as in guitars/keyboards etc). I saw thus on gumtree today and was thinking of having a go. Can anyone shed any light on any of these models? I have heard good things about some of the Technics gear of this vintage?CheersSTEREO AM/FM TUNER MODEL ST-8011 STEREO GRAPHIC EQUALIZER MODEL SH-8015 STEREO INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER MODEL SU-8011:http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/wembley/audio/vintage-technics-amplifier-tuner-graphic-equalizer-combo-/1047457381 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BATMAQN Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Hi Guys, I was looking for a v cheap retro system for a small music room (as in guitars/keyboards etc). I saw thus on gumtree today and was thinking of having a go. Can anyone shed any light on any of these models? I have heard good things about some of the Technics gear of this vintage? Cheers STEREO AM/FM TUNER MODEL ST-8011 STEREO GRAPHIC EQUALIZER MODEL SH-8015 STEREO INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER MODEL SU-8011: http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/wembley/audio/vintage-technics-amplifier-tuner-graphic-equalizer-combo-/1047457381 Maybe not a powerhouse system but Technics gear was pretty good just to give you an idea I sold a technics graphic eq last year on Ebay and I got just over a 100 dollars, 200 bucks for 3 components is not bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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