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Post by Blaine on Feb 23, 2019 21:56:48 GMT -7
So this really doesn't apply as computer related, but maybe it can explained by a mid life crisis ! Waaayyyy back, when I was a kid, I managed to acquire one of these units with a turntable and the classic 70's wood grain and brown cloth speakers. I had that system for years, until I grew up and it wasn't as cool anymore. Recently, while wandering through Ebay, I saw it there, waiting for me to 'Buy it now' A whole lot of cleaning and a few new light bulbs and tada I had to go hunting for 8 tracks as well, not so many of those around anymore. I'm still on the hunt for a turntable and a set of speakers. A few glamour shots ! Yes, I know it's not a high end receiver, but I'm somewhat thrilled to have it in my possession.
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Post by Blaine on Mar 3, 2019 11:04:35 GMT -7
With a little help from Kijiji and a little dumb luck, I found a matching turntable ! These are a generic turntable made by BSR for about a decade during the 70's, they were sold under a variety brand names including Soundesign, Sears and BSR. The model number is BSR 5500x. Not high end audio equipment, but it helps to fill the quest to have a working version of this system once again. It is very dirty, looks like it has been in a basement for a few years, but overall in very good condition. The original owner told me the needle cartridge had been replaced right before they stopped using it. A few pictures of it. Testing everything out. Looks like it all works ! A good cleaning and a little lube in few spots and we'll be ready for action ! I even had to stop at a thrift store to find a cheap record to test with, gave those away years ago Who is old enough to remember Ktel records ! Before I dig into this, I want to finish up the Atari 2600jr, Canada Post brought me some new switches last week for it, but they won't take long to install. Now just a set of old brown cloth speakers and this is complete !
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Post by abob on Mar 10, 2019 17:17:20 GMT -7
Nice setup.
If collecting and restoring old electronics and computers is as bad as a midlife crisis gets we should all be so lucky. I am almost 50 and have a couple friends that would be much better off if they worked on retro stuff rather than the life changing dumb things they are doing right now.
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