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I should have known I was preaching to the choir (or speaking to the geeks).
In addition to the AM car radio, we had a "mid-fi'" system when I was growing up. My dad was fascinated by stereo. He bought a Bell Tuner and Integrated amp, along with some University dual cone speakers and cabinet kits. We also had a Garrard Turntable. The University's were traded for some Knight three ways. The Bell amp was replaced by a Scott 299T, a perfectly horrible first generation SS amp. The Garrard was replaced by an Elac Miracord 10H. While in high school I bought a Voice of Music RtR which was later replaced with a Viking Super Stereo (deck with two preamps in a travel case). My father died when I was in high school and when I was in college the Elac made way for a Dual 1228 and the Scott was replaced by a Heathkit receiver which my 33 year old son is now using.
I've been listening to and transcribing some tapes using the Scott/Viking combo using a TEAC X-1000R for playback and I'm astonished that they sound as good as they did. I also have some FM airchecks I recorded with the Heathkit/Viking and they're even more astonishing.
Dan, I too share a concern for young folks listening to MP3's cranked way too loud. My player has a volume limiter that I think all parents should use for their kids. I also think that over the ear headphones are better than ear buds, but that just a subjective opinion.
I think it was Geebster who mentioned EQ for oldies. There's an audiologist in town who will test your hearing and create a custom EQ for your player, if it has that function. It's a great "get them in the door" promotion and I hope he takes the opportunity to do some education.
Craig, we already knew you're the "odd duck", but thanks for reminding us!
Doug
I should have known I was preaching to the choir (or speaking to the geeks).
In addition to the AM car radio, we had a "mid-fi'" system when I was growing up. My dad was fascinated by stereo. He bought a Bell Tuner and Integrated amp, along with some University dual cone speakers and cabinet kits. We also had a Garrard Turntable. The University's were traded for some Knight three ways. The Bell amp was replaced by a Scott 299T, a perfectly horrible first generation SS amp. The Garrard was replaced by an Elac Miracord 10H. While in high school I bought a Voice of Music RtR which was later replaced with a Viking Super Stereo (deck with two preamps in a travel case). My father died when I was in high school and when I was in college the Elac made way for a Dual 1228 and the Scott was replaced by a Heathkit receiver which my 33 year old son is now using.
I've been listening to and transcribing some tapes using the Scott/Viking combo using a TEAC X-1000R for playback and I'm astonished that they sound as good as they did. I also have some FM airchecks I recorded with the Heathkit/Viking and they're even more astonishing.
Dan, I too share a concern for young folks listening to MP3's cranked way too loud. My player has a volume limiter that I think all parents should use for their kids. I also think that over the ear headphones are better than ear buds, but that just a subjective opinion.
I think it was Geebster who mentioned EQ for oldies. There's an audiologist in town who will test your hearing and create a custom EQ for your player, if it has that function. It's a great "get them in the door" promotion and I hope he takes the opportunity to do some education.
Craig, we already knew you're the "odd duck", but thanks for reminding us!
Doug
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