My Rectilinear 7 speakers from 1976. I absolutely loved the speakers. Then, the Kenwood Rep who I was very friendly with (used to buy my 420 from him) talked me into buying a custom made set of speakers his friend designed. I went to the guys house to hear them and liked the looks and sound. I sold the Rectilinears and when I got the custom speakers, they were nothing like the prototype. The cabinet was very different and unfinished and the speaker sounded like pure s**t. I got taken big time. The speakers cost me $1200 for the pair and in 1976, that was a lot of money.
As you have moved on, are there any items you remember fondly...or most fondly?
As many on this site, I have had much in the way of the "high-end". There are, fortunately, many good items I could list that are still in my head/heart....but the two that come to mind quickly are the Thiel CS-1.5 and the Conrad Johnson ART pre-amp.......If I go back to the beginnings the DQ-10 would be one of the most impactful to my audio/hi-fi experience/knowledge. I don't really have the space right now, but when I do, I may put together a "retro" system for fun and nostalgia....you know, kind of like doing a '57 Chevy two door hardtop with a repaint, updated suspension/brakes and a 350 horse 327 with a Muncie 4-speed.....etc... Although a 288 GTO and tickets to a live performance in Copenhagen would be O.K. too.
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I was using a Zenith Mini-Wedge system for several years and had been visiting HiFi shops while out shopping with mom. Having a strong interest in music, the parents decided to let me get a proper system for my 11th or 12th birthday. This is what they purchased for my first true system (I picked it out). As nice as my current system is, I have very fond memories of where it all started which is around 40 years ago this week. JVC RX-40 receiver JVC KD-D40 stereo cassette deck Dual 508 turntable JVC SEA-80 graphic equalizer (Christmas present that year) Infinity RS-A speakers Phillips CD100 - yup one one the originals because it seemed cool. Still have the 1st two CDs we purchased which were the first Asia album and the 2nd Berlin album "Love Life" |
stereo54,919 posts07-16-2021 11:14amMy Rectilinear 7 speakers from 1976. I absolutely loved the speakers. Then, the Kenwood Rep who I was very friendly with (used to buy my 420 from him) talked me into buying a custom made set of speakers his friend designed. I went to the guys house to hear them and liked the looks and sound. I sold the Rectilinears and when I got the custom speakers, they were nothing like the prototype. The cabinet was very different and unfinished and the speaker sounded like pure s**t. I got taken big time. The speakers cost me $1200 for the pair and in 1976, that was a lot of money. |
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