22 replies to this topic

[clubman wayne]

glad you like the speakers and yes they do sound great just a shame the wife didnt think so you need to get them off the floor though as they will sound even beter

[Udo]

Loving the set-up, looks so much better than modern plastic multi coloured lights everywhere!

I'm sort of getting into this also as I got given a Fischer amp, very 70's lots of big switches etc. Just wired it up in the garage to a pair of old speakers I had in the loft, sound was amazing so now on the look out for other parts to the system

[miniman24]

Yeah get playing with them Danie! If you hook them up to a decent pair of speakers Ill bet youll be amazed at how much better all your music sounds Not sure on the model numbers, havent been into this long enough to know whats what yet But I reckon Akai is a well regarded make :)

Cheers Wayne, Im gonna have a go at repairing that little hole in the left hand speaker, Ive got an idea involving some special rubbery glue When I get the hifi stand Ill be looking into getting some speaker stands for the Celestions - like in that vid on the other page. I cant go above 2 on the volume dial or Mum gets annoyed

Udo, the only part of the system I use every day is the amp - the tuner and tape deck are there mainly to complete the system and look pretty I do need a turntable though, start playing all my Dads old records. I think Fischer is a good make too, nice thing to be given!

[miniman24]

Just won this rack/stand thing to put the system in :)

http://www.ebay.co.u...984.m1497.l2649

Also put an optimistic low bid on a rather special turntable that would finish the system off nicely, be good to listen to the stacks of 70's and 80's records lying around the house

[miniman24]

Just put the system into the stand, had to remove the Minis passenger seat to get it home but she managed very well! And it was worth the 60 mile round trip, the stand couldnt fit the system better! All I need now is an equalizer that fit in better than the 90's one Im using at the minute...









Off to a big carboot sale tomorrow, maybe Ill get lucky and find one there!

[miniman24]

Been a hellll of a long time since I updated this - since the last post Ive well and truly been bitten by the audio bug, certainly its now my other passion besides Minis - must have this system on 6 hours a day when Im at home. The system is pretty much perfect at the minute, minus a turntable. I cant seem to find a good one for an affordable price, anywhere

 

The amp, radio deck and tape deck are the same as before (although thoroughly serviced now) and Ive added an SH-8020 mechanical equalizer, a very rare piece of kit that I got for £20 in a charity shop, and an SH-4020 Audio timer (even rarer than the EQ) which I found on top of a neighbours rubbish a few days ago, allows me to go to sleep listening to music as it switches the system off for you at a pre-determined time.

 

The speakers are truly fantastic, Wharfedale Diamond 10.1's on stands, best speaker that I have personally heard, they bring so much life to all music played through them. The bases I made myself - found the black metal triangles in another neighbours skip, the granite slabs are £7 chopping boards from argos

 

So, the system is pretty much complete but there are a few mods Im planning for the amp to modernise it slightly :)

 

Most up-to date pictures, with the audio timer in place:

 

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Couple of older pics:

 

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[Gr4h4m]

Looks cool I have always loved rotel I used to have one the same design as yours above.... Mmm where's ebay

[freshairmini]

So nice! love the old technics stuff with the VU meters! Very jealous!