List of High-End Analog Source Owners on Head-Fi

[sunseeker888]

Kenwood KT7500. Didn't know it qualified. Have the matching amp too.

 

[Jolida302]

I am the proud owner of a Nakamichi 1000
tapedeck (the one that made reel to reel obsolete).

 

[909]

the nakamichi dragon? if so, that thing is legendary.

 

[memepool]

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Originally Posted by sunseeker888 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Kenwood KT7500. Didn't know it qualified. Have the matching amp too.

HI-FI WORLD - OLDE WORLDE - TRIO KT7500 TUNER

According to this 180UKP in 1978 when the Linn Sondek LP12 cost 220 and it was nearer 3 dollars to the pound. I'd say it qualifies. Sounds really lovely and there are some interesting mods here Tuner Information Center - Jim and Bob's DIY Mods

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Originally Posted by Jolida302 I am the proud owner of a Nakamichi 1000 tapedeck (the one that made reel to reel obsolete). .

Would'nt say it made reel to reel obselete but it certainly made them sit up and take notice

I have the Nak CR7 which is also one of their best, not quite as bombproof in build as your 1000 though.

 

[Jolida302]

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Originally Posted by 909 /img/forum/go_quote.gif the nakamichi dragon? if so, that thing is legendary.

Its mechanic was legendary but it was not musical. The 1000, 1000ZXL, 1000 ZXL Gold and 700 ZXL are the real best.

 

[memepool]

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Originally Posted by Jolida302 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Its mechanic was legendary but it was not musical. The 1000, 1000ZXL, 1000 ZXL Gold and 700 ZXL are the real best.

Some prefer the earlier some the later ones. The later ones are certainly technically superior as far as meaurements go but I think the mechanism of the earlier ones is better, certainly more reliable.
I also have a 581 and have had a 480 and a 500 in the past and they did sound more rolled off in the highs perhaps, in a '70s stylee, probably due to less frequency extension, if this is what you mean by musical....

 

[memepool]

double post

 

[Wmcmanus]

My analog front end is:

VPI HRX turntable
JMW 12.7 tonearm with SDS controller
Lyra Titan cartridge
Ray Samuels XR-10B phono preamp

Sounds pretty good in my MBL setup.

 

[Ross]

Vinyl:

Linn LP12/Ekos/Glider
Nottingham Analogue Spacedeck/Micro-Seiki MA-505 arm/Koetsu Rosewood cartridge

Tape:

Nakamichi CR-7 and ZX-7

Tuner;

Accuphase T-100, T-101 and T-108

 

[Zanth]

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Originally Posted by Wmcmanus /img/forum/go_quote.gif My analog front end is: VPI HRX turntable JMW 12.7 tonearm with SDS controller Lyra Titan cartridge Ray Samuels XR-10B phono preamp Sounds pretty good in my MBL setup.

We've seen pics of your awesome digital gear (though I don't recall the MBL one) do you have a pic of the MBL setup with teh VPI?

 

[CarbonTi]

Technics SP-10mk2 in SH-10B3 Obsidian plinth & Finite Elemente Cerapuck footers
SME IV tonearm
Ortofon Kontra B cartridge (as of 6/20)
Pass Labs Xono preamp

 

[wareagle69]

Linn LP 12
Revox B77 Mkll (I think it was well over $1k when new)

 

[Thermionic]

Over the years I have acquired some perhaps once high end relics:

For records: Lorricraft re-manufactured Garrard 401, Dynavector 30C cartridge, SME 3009 arm, Trichord Research Dino EQ.

FM radio: Yamaha CT7000, Magnum Dynalab FT101A

Tape: Nagra T-Audio, Ferrograph Logic 7, Stellvox SU8 portable, Sony WM-D6 pro walkman.

 

[TimJo]

Now that my Linto arrived from Scotland, I'm ready to add my system to the list.

Benz REF3 Copper cartridge
VPI Scout w/ JMW Memorial Tonearm
Linn Linto 'Direct Coupled' phono preamp

 

[ronin74]

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Originally Posted by TimJo /img/forum/go_quote.gif Benz REF3 Copper cartridge

Nice looking MC cart!

For those that have not seen a Kiseki Agate Cart: