It you're on TH too...

[orange]

My understanding from a tech is that the 900 has better heads than the 950.

They aren't the same as the 1000's?

 

[Jazzyguy]

They aren't the same as the 1000's?

I will give you the Tech's URL that advertises on eBay.He says the heads on the 900 are better. Let me get the URL for you.

 

[Jazzyguy]

@Orange I called the tech on the phone.You are welcome to call him. his phone# is 801-824-5811 He has an accent and it was hard for me to understand what he said but he told me that the 900 has a SENDUST head but the 950 has a different kind of head and I couldn't understand what he said although he repeated it twice.Maybe you can talk to him. I couldn't find the URL of the repair for the 950 but that is the best I can do.

 

[Elite-ist]

The CT-F950 has ferrite heads.

Nando.

 

[Elite-ist]

And the Pioneer CT-F1000 has ferrite heads, too. Although the specs on the 1000 aren't as good as either the CT-F950 or CT-F1250, I can get a very good recording out of my 1000. This deck is a true sleeper and can hold its own amongst decks of that vintage costing twice as much, namely Nakamichi and Tandberg.

Nando.

 

[Jazzyguy]

And the Pioneer CT-F1000 has ferrite heads, too. Although the specs on the 1000 aren't as good as either the CT-F950 or CT-F1250, I can get a very good recording out of my 1000. This deck is a true sleeper and can hold its own amongst decks of that vintage costing twice as much, namely Nakamichi and Tandberg.

Nando.

I think he said FERRITE heads I am not sure. But he said the heads were not as good as the 900 heads and because of his accent I couldn't understand why. You are welcome to call him,he is a nice guy.

 

[Jazzyguy]

And the Pioneer CT-F1000 has ferrite heads, too. Although the specs on the 1000 aren't as good as either the CT-F950 or CT-F1250, I can get a very good recording out of my 1000. This deck is a true sleeper and can hold its own amongst decks of that vintage costing twice as much, namely Nakamichi and Tandberg.

Nando.

Well I don't know about that.I think that is taking things to extremes.

 

[Elite-ist]

You may have read it before, but this is what I base my opinion on in a real-time environment, as you would expect if a few of us tape enthusiasts were trying a few of our own decks out:

http://www.iavscanada.com/art_cassette_shootout.htm

Nando.

 

[Jazzyguy]

You may have read it before, but this is what I base my opinion on in a real-time environment, as you would expect if a few of us tape enthusiasts were trying a few of our own decks out:

http://www.iavscanada.com/art_cassette_shootout.htm

Nando.

I commented in TH that the shoot out in Innovative Audio proved conclusively that the Pioneer CTF-1000 was the winner and beat the Tandberg 3014 and others.But someone who was the author of the event came in and corrected me saying it DID NOT mean the CTF-1000 was the winner at all. He waspresent as well. I would have to find the URL of the TH thread or you can trust my word.

 

[Elite-ist]

I wrote the article with input from the TH members who were present for the Shootout. It may have been Scott, who owns the Tandberg 3014A, who replied to your post. I love controversy, especially, when it goes against the grain to what other readers may have assumed about the outcome. I do trust what you have said and there's no need for you to dig it out from the thread. I am glad so many readers took part in the discussion.

Nando.

 

[Elite-ist]

Here's a picture of my Pioneer CT-F950 from about 4 years back:

Nando.

 

[Elite-ist]

@Nando I have the Kef105IIs,AR- P128PS it is an amplified speaker,and a JBLp50s upstairs I have a pair of Klipsch KLF10s and a Miller and Kreisel MX125 subwoofer which has not been connected as I get plenty of lower bass from the Klipsch KLF10s.All have been through 3 moves except the M&K subwoofer which was through 1 move. I guess I should sell the subwoofer. It has its own crossover.However,the cost to ship would be overwhelming so I haven't put it on eBay.It is standing upstairs as a table.

I auditioned the KEF 105.2 speakers at Innovative Audio. Those are great speakers. Your JBLs are L 50s? Sounds like you are set for speakers.

Nando.

 

[Jazzyguy]

I auditioned the KEF 105.2 speakers at Innovative Audio. Those are great speakers. Your JBLs are L 50s? Sounds like you are set for speakers.

Nando.

I put the RadioShack Tweeters On top of the L50s and they sound better.I like the Klipsch even more than the Kefs The JBLs are P50s

 

[Jazzyguy]

Here's a picture of my Pioneer CT-F950 from about 4 years back:

Nando.

The CTF-950 looks great,you probably maintain it right.

 

[derek92994]

Its great to see that when there is a disagreement on this forum that it is dealt with in a civil and adult way. This is why I like the Phoenix Community so much and is my forum of choice, plus it has the most friendly people

 

[orange]

And all I know about the 950 heads I learnt from The Vintage Knob...

 

[Jazzyguy]

And all I know about the 950 heads I learnt from The Vintage Knob...

I went to the trouble of searching for this tech.His telephone # is 801-824-5811. Call him as he is the one that stated the 900 tapes are better than the 950 heads. I tried to find the "VINTAGE KNOB" I tried a search in Google. No dice! I tried Vintageknob.com No Dice! I give up! I don't know why the type changed to Dark type faces after I copied and pasted the Tech's Phone #.I found the Vintage Knob. It is thevintage knob.org not com! I hate to tell you this but the site has nothing at all about the type of heads in the 900 and does not have the 950 at all. If you call that tech bare in mind he has a heavy European accent but he is a very nice guy so he is a little hard to understand.

 

[Elite-ist]

Ben: Once you are on the page for the CT-F900 at : http://www.thevintageknob.org/pioneer-CT-F900.html click on the specs box on the bottom of the left side of the page and this will lead you to the specs including the head composition.

Nando.

 

[Jazzyguy]

Ben: Once you are on the page for the CT-F900 at : http://www.thevintageknob.org/pioneer-CT-F900.html click on the specs box on the bottom of the left side of the page and this will lead you to the specs including the head composition.

Nando.

But there is nothing for the 950,Anyway Nando you definitely need a CT-A1 to complete your collection. My understanding from the web site it is a rare deck. I like the appearance but with Black for me it is hard to see the controls at my age.

 

[Elite-ist]

Another good resource is http://www.vintagecassette.com/. You will find information on the CT-F950 there http://www.vintagecassette.com/pioneer/ct_f950

Yes, a CT-A1 would be on the top of my list. But, I prefer the elegant looks of its twin the Phase Linear Model 7000 Series Two. Both are rare to find. I haven't seen one up close, yet. http://www.vintagecassette.com/phase_linear/model_7000_series_two/forsale

Thanks for your comments on my 950. My Pioneer CT-F950 was the first silver-faced Pioneer home deck I bought about 9 years ago. The shop where I bought it is no longer there. The 950 sat on the display shelf for some time before I plunked down the cash to buy it. The shop owner and I had a great business relationship. When the shop closed upon his retirement, Benny had me pull into the back bay and load up all the stuff off the racks. To this day, I don't know what electronic replacement parts I might have in boxes.

Nando.