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The Retro Room
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sqlsavior
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July 27, 2013
Done For Now
The Retro Room
Heathkit UA-1
'81 black Quads
Description
The SACD player, MC cartridge and transformer, and cables are new. Everything else is vintage 1975-1981.
This system sounds simply wonderful.
Simulated period cinder blocks from Home Depot. Wall art from Target.
Vibes from the height of civilization.
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Denon DP-1200
used
Benz Micro Wood SM
medium output moving coil with Bob's Devices Cinemag 1131 transformer (1:10/1:20)
Luxman C-1000
$600 used, Tim DeParavicini
Quad ESL-57
1975 vintage, bronze, all original, not even dusty,
Marantz SA-15-S2
new
Audioquest King Cobra
2m - preamp to power amp 1m - MC transformer to preamp
Nordost Baldur, Heimdahl
Baldur - TT to MC transformer Heimdalhl - SACD player to preamp
Kimber 8PR
Tasteful and understated, said Stereophile. They look like whips!, said my wife..
Luxman MB-3045
$1650 used, Tim deParavicini, converted per Luxman instructions to KT-88
Heathkit UA-1
12 watt PP EL-84 amp, great with Quads, and cute, too!
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Very cool. Definitely has that retro 70s vibe. Looks like a fun place to hang out. Nice job!
jaxwired
July 28, 2013 11:07
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