My father in law is a big time audiophile. He set us up with this:
Sanyo turntable, B&W Speakers, Pioneer reciever. The sound is incredible.
Sanyo turntable, B&W Speakers, Pioneer reciever. The sound is incredible.
Vinyl Set Up
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It's interesting to see how many pipe smokers are into vintage stereo gear. There must be something we can learn from this.... 
But they're just 8 inches apart.
I'd be surprised if he could hear the stereo effect with them set up like that.
Jay.
Looks great. Consider a change in speaker placement. I t will add to your listening joy.
To parrot what others have said, if you are able to space those speakers out it will sound even better.
My definition of an audiophile: Someone who likes audio gear and is never satisfied no matter how good his stuff is. I'm guilty of being one but my problem was solved by my wife and retiring on a fixed income. 
For you guys who just want a good system at a reasonable price, you might want to check this guy out. He's down to earth and you can get some good info and ideas.
For you guys who just want a good system at a reasonable price, you might want to check this guy out. He's down to earth and you can get some good info and ideas.
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That's exactly what my Father in-law said! I know. Its a space issue. We may try to figure it out but for the moment we're just hurting for extra room.Thank you gentlemen all the same, I'll update here if we're able to figure out a more suitable set up for our listening pleasure.
Speaker 'globes' have been repainted, rewired, and re-speakered!
Just have to raise the stereo up a bit, as the plugs are a bit too long for the bottom. I might have to see if there are some 'period correct' options for speaker stands.
Just have to raise the stereo up a bit, as the plugs are a bit too long for the bottom. I might have to see if there are some 'period correct' options for speaker stands.
My definition of an audiophile: Someone who likes audio gear and is never satisfied no matter how good his stuff is. I'm guilty of being one but my problem was solved by my wife and retiring on a fixed income.
For you guys who just want a good system at a reasonable price, you might want to check this guy out. He's down to earth and you can get some good info and ideas.
Steve is a friend of mine—I can also recommend his suggestions.
Over the years I've helped several friends set up their stereo to get the best sound they can. Here is one of the discs I use to test the sound quality. This will bring out the best of any system. (note who produced it)
Speaking of vintage gear... Any of you guys ever see or hear one of these? The JBL Paragon speaker system from about 50-60 years ago. When I heard one I was at a dealer buying a pair of AR3a's for $225, and that was stretching my budget in 1971. The Paragon was $2,495, so that was that.
I have never, and I hope it sounds good because it doesn't look good, at least to me.
Any of you guys have issues with your speakers cutting in and out occasionally?
Happened to me this evening while listening to a record. I changed it to FM and had the same issue (so at least its not the record player).
The connections at the back:
Happened to me this evening while listening to a record. I changed it to FM and had the same issue (so at least its not the record player).
The connections at the back:
Wonderful turntable! I have the same turntable except it's white and has the Nagaoka MP-110 cartridge. I know it's a little less expensive cartridge, but my speakers tend to be a little forward in the treble and I think the Nagaoka is a little smoother on the top end so it works well with my system. I don't think that these turntables can be beat for the money.
I was actually torn on the Nagqoka, I wanted to try it. I went with the Ortofon cause it was cheaper to get that with the table and buy the Nagaoka separately. I'm excited to try it out some time.
But I couldn't agree more - it's a fine table and hits above its price point in my opinion.
Back in the mid 60s when I was putting together my first system, I live in a place where there were no stereo shops. So I did not get a chance to audition equipment before I bought. I had to rely on what I read and that was mostly in STEREO REVIEW magazine. It seems their policy was they never heard a piece of equipment they didn't like... if it was made by an advertiser.
With little money and even less knowledge, I bought a Weathers turntable. It looked good and sounded good.... on paper. But, in a system that thing had more rumble than the Midnight Special. It wasn't long before I got rid of it and bought an AR (Acoustic Research) turntable. This was a huge improvement and I kept it for many years until I got a Marantz SLT and finally a Linn Sondek. That made 4 turntables in 40 years. Today, alas, I'm all digital.
With little money and even less knowledge, I bought a Weathers turntable. It looked good and sounded good.... on paper. But, in a system that thing had more rumble than the Midnight Special. It wasn't long before I got rid of it and bought an AR (Acoustic Research) turntable. This was a huge improvement and I kept it for many years until I got a Marantz SLT and finally a Linn Sondek. That made 4 turntables in 40 years. Today, alas, I'm all digital.
For those who have lots of money...
Buying one of these
instead of the much better and less expensive one of these
is like buying one of these
instead of the much better and less expensive one of these.
Buying one of these
instead of the much better and less expensive one of these
is like buying one of these
instead of the much better and less expensive one of these.
I'd re-do all wired connections. Cut off the exposed wire, strip and check for corrosion in the clips. Good luck!
Amazing set up. Wish I could come over and hear it in person.Finally dialed in my vinyl set up. I built the bureau and then took it apart and built it again! 1976-77 era Pioneer turntable and receiver. 1975 Advent speakers. I also have an amp to push the signal out to some speakers on the deck (speaker cable through the floor, under the house, up through the deck). We get a lot of enjoyment out of this music machine
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