Post up them TT pics

[Fairchild]

Like you haven't seen them before, here is my Fairchild 412-1b with SME 3009 Improved with a Pickering XSV-3000

Thorens TD-160 also sporting a Pickering

Jim

 

[DolbySProject]

I never get tired of seeing these...

 

[stuwee]

Me either, Jim you have the Thorens Record clamp, me jealous.....That is so cool

I have that same arm, it's a thing of beauty to see, touch, feel, use and listen to

I was in high school in 1977, saw an ad for McIntosh gear in the paper, I tucked my life savings in my pocket, jumped in the car (Maverick ) and drove off with visions of big blue meters in my head ! Alas, it wasn't meant to be, he wanted more than I had

I spyed the Thorens TD 125 Mk II with the SME improved on the couch as I was leaving, "HOw much for the turntable"? I asked, "Son, that's not a toy" he gruffly replied.
"I'm quite well aware of that, sir, it's just about the finest TT on the planet, how much"?
I pulled out my wad, all $225 I had in my life, hands shaking, "is this enough"?
"That'll be just fine, young man, take good care of her, she's special" he smiled.
I have taken very good care of her, she's the only TT I've ever owned, 5 states, umpteen house moves, systems, cars and lovers, she just keeps that grin on my face

 

[Fairchild]

That is one fine TT Craig, it is one to keep for more than one lifetime.

Jim

 

[DolbySProject]

Well, here it is again... Technics SL-M3

Regardless of sight and sound (and the coolness factor), it's really not my favorite of the bunch. Maybe it's time to trade it for another PR99; keep the 1200's and get a sweet arm for the 150Mk2.

 

[stuwee]

Wow, Biffster, that is a wicked looking rig, Dale is drooling, he has a cheapo Pioneer Ttracker he bought at the whatsit? Navy shop in England in 1980, he's spent $$hundreds keeping it going, I know,sentimental value he says, thou with the Grado Gold from JB, it does sound mighty nice for a piece of shit that it is

It has all these sensor things for the arm that go blinky, I think the last guy, said "don't ever bring that thing in my shop again"

The arm on your Technics looks like a Rabco with lot's of electric servo goodies

 

[DolbySProject]

I like the Pioneer tonearm setup far better than the Technics (despite the titanium nitride arm wand); as I'll take standard mount and a headshell over T4P, anyday. I've often thought about modifying the SL-M3 by yanking the arm assembly, saving only the necessary electronics (since the motor is still killer) and slapping on arm-o-the-day. Essentially, totally ruining the turntable! LOL!!! Heck, maybe I could just get a 12" arm on a pedestal...

 

[stuwee]

garrard 88/4b from the Pilot console, everything is there, it works perfect too!!

 

[stuwee]

Check out these beauties from Teres, review...http://stereomojo.com/Teres%20255%20265 ... Review.htm

 

[Fairchild]

How about a Fairchild Lathe

Complete with virgin vinyl

And, there is a Fairchild 755 with an SME arm on the auction site.

Jim

 

[stuwee]

Now, that's Talkin'!! What a Beauty

You can make your own Lp's of your crazy bar mixes

no smoking around those laquers matey

 

[speakerman1]

Here is the one I just set up because it is sold. I have another one just like it that is black.
Larry

 

[stuwee]

I like the orange, very Halloweenie

 

[speakerman1]

Really it is Ferrari Red. LOL
Larry

 

[stuwee]

Really it is Ferrari Red. LOL
Larry

Cool-0-Mundo, even better, I'll get one for the 'NASCAR shrine room', slap some #14 stickers on it

Or maybe Kimi would like his # on it??

 

[Elite-ist]

I picked up this gem a few days ago at Pearls. It's the same place I recently donated half a basement full of items when we underwent a decluttering on Saturday.

It's a portable stereo and will run on batteries, of course. It's a JVC DC-7 and has a pair of 2-way speakers, AM/FM/SW tuner, cassette, and a linear tracking turntable which accepts 12" LPs.

At first, I couldn't find the matching pair of speakers for the unit, but a little perseverance and I discovered them in a lower shelf around the clothing racks. A little cleanup of the exterior and swabbing of the cassette heads and a demagnetization was done. Even the stylus on the cartridge is OK. Doesn't sound too bad at all.

Nando.

 

[speakerman1]

Well Lee is going to take possession of the red MH TT. So that leaves me with a black one and the Micro. One day when I grow up I'll get a TT like Graham has. Yea Right. LOL

Larry

 

[speakerman1]

Really it is Ferrari Red. LOL
Larry

Cool-0-Mundo, even better, I'll get one for the 'NASCAR shrine room', slap some #14 stickers on it

Or maybe Kimi would like his # on it??

Stuwee you to can own one. I'll even have it dropped shipped to your house. LOL

Larry

 

[stuwee]

Really it is Ferrari Red. LOL
Larry

Cool-0-Mundo, even better, I'll get one for the 'NASCAR shrine room', slap some #14 stickers on it

Or maybe Kimi would like his # on it??

Stuwee you to can own one. I'll even have it dropped shipped to your house. LOL

Larry

Tease!!!! Nando, that JVC rig is too kewl , Geri gonna let you keep it out? Would make a great set-up for patio BBQs, impress your buds, thanks for dragging up this thread, lot's of great stuff

 

[Elite-ist]

Geri listened to it today, and said the same thing as you, "It would be nice to have on the back deck while barbecuing."

I got it for less than a 12 pack of Guiness Pub Draught, or $20.

Nando.