Vintage Gear on the Move

dorokusai
dorokusai Posts: 25,577
edited February 2024 in Clubhouse Archives
I found some stuff recently, thought I would post some pics. It isn't Russman gear, but I was very pleased.

Monitor 10A(w/ Original Boxes, Original Stands, User Manual) 7/10
The grills have been loved by a cat, but is the only downside. Cabinets are minty fresh and the boxes look like just came from Polk. I am going to re-cover the grills, and upgrade the binding posts. These were demo'd at my mini-Polk BBQ. Rosewood.

SDA 2A (w/ User Manual) 7/10
A few imperfections in the cabinets, but nothing major or out of the ordinary. This is a real early model that contained the SDA effect in the High Frequency as well as the Mid Freq. The SDA effect is different, and I can't explain it in words, but it's neat or weird depending on your own observation. Upgrading the tweeters and binding posts. Walnut.

Technics SA-500 Receiver (w/ Service Manual) 9/10
Perfect. 50wpc. I never saw these binding posts, but Madmax told me how to use them. I like them now that I realize how they work. Strong output and warm sound on Polk RTA-12C. Silver/Walnut.

Yamaha R-700 Receiver (w/ Box, Service Manual) 9/10
Perfect. 55wpc. Strong output, but noticeably brighter than the Technics on Polk RTA-12C. Silver.

Mission Argonaut (None) 9/10
These have been the best find for me to date. (2) 8" woofers (1) 1" tweeter in a MTM type, time aligned array circa 1982. English Walnut. Classic Mission speaker with a smooth sound reproduction and plenty of bass. Thanks Russ for the feedback on the prior to sale query.
CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited September 2004
    SDA 2
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited September 2004
    Yamaha R-700 & Technics SA-500
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited September 2004
    Mission Argonaut
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited September 2004
    Pic #2
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited September 2004
    You bought more speakers and gear? Did you know your wife is going to kick your a$$? We talked her out of it at the get together but now you are on your own...
    madmax :D
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited September 2004
    Amen....she dislikes the speaker situation....gear is another thing as I can "hide" that :D All you guys did was make her more afraid! LOL Come back anytime :)
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,735
    edited September 2004
    "....she dislikes the speaker situation...."

    That's a understatement if I ever heard one.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • gidrah
    gidrah Posts: 3,049
    edited September 2004
    That's some nice gear and it looks to be in awesome condition. Congrats!:)
    Make it Funky! :)
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  • Strong Bad
    Strong Bad Posts: 4,278
    edited September 2004
    Originally posted by F1nut
    "....she dislikes the speaker situation...."

    That's a understatement if I ever heard one.

    Amazing how fast gear goes up for sale when the woman threatens to cut off the pu**y!

    Pu**y or gear...CHOOSE!

    Ahhh...so nice to be single! :D


    Strong Bad
    No excuses!
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited September 2004
    Great stuff, I love vintage gear. Those Mission's are awesome.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • gidrah
    gidrah Posts: 3,049
    edited September 2004
    I chose gear a long time ago. Fortunately she makes more than I do. Enough that I can go to the topless joints once in awhile even. :D
    Make it Funky! :)
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited September 2004
    Outstanding Mark!

    Those are 'the' Mission speakers to own. VERY highly regarded, and after listening to them I know why.

    Cheers,
    Russ
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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