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Postby Jon Agner » Tue Dec 11, 2007 12:37 pm

halls wrote:
@jon agner, thanks, the tv although hindi bagay has to temporarily sit in there as there's no other place to put it in :) wonder why you didn't notice the 2 subs underneath since its not yet a thing during that era :)


Thanks for viewing everyone :):):).


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I thought those are old boxes :oops: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Re: RETRO HALLS added more pics, now with complete writeups

Postby bongskicool » Mon Dec 24, 2007 6:50 pm

halls wrote:Image


It was early this year when I was so bored that I remember I had some gears kept somewhere and that stash of softwares to listen to. In short, I set it up. And like most of you in this hobby – that upgrade itch did not take long. I was looking for a receiver or an integrated for my extra speaker for a second system. I did not yet know about various forums on this hobby. I scan Buy&Sell and stumble into this mint NAD304. When I went for an audition, I saw this monstrous speakers attached to this wood-cased preamp/power amp. Boy, it looks really cool. The seller even played some Nat King Cole. Sounds Cool. Though a lot colored, the music coming out from the system reminded me of my childhood days. No – I did not get the vintage package. Brought home the NAD integrated.

I was mesmerized with that old sound I heard. I look for that Buy&Sell page for the sellers number but no luck finding it. I remember the brand – it was a LUXMAN. So I thought, I’ll get another Luxman instead. Found and bought an L400 (not the van :) ). Sure, that Luxman air is there but I’m craving for more…..

Going back to the internet forums….. on free time which I have a lot then, I lurk at sites with interest on various nightouts, gimiks, youknowwhats, etc. which have been a good reference hehe. There, I stumble on a short forum on audio and HT where I got the link to the other audio channel. Browsing on the marketplace, one post caught my attention. That audio rack looks familiar. I PMed the member posting and indeed he was my NAD seller. After a few kumustas, I inquired about those old gears I listened too. I was informed that the monstrous speakers – it was a BIG ADVENT – was already sold and the Luxman combi are for keeps. So as parting words, I told that when the time comes he is about to upgraded – give me first priority to get the Luxman.

Maybe a month after, I received a text informing me that the Luxman combi is for sale. So I hurriedly reserve it, schedule an audition on the nearest weekend. Brought my daughter to see it. After a short audition, I finally got myself my first wood-cased vintage gear – LUXMAN C-120 Preamp and M-120 Poweramp. This may not be considered vintage yet as it was produced in the 70’s as compared to those Dynacos, Fishers, and Scotts.


thanks for viewing :)


hmm..yun nga pala ang kwento nun :wink:
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Postby merlin » Mon Dec 24, 2007 8:43 pm

MERRY CHRISTMAS NOLY! Looking forward to hearing your setup soon.
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Postby tenderobject » Mon Dec 24, 2007 9:07 pm

dami ko nakikitang retro na speakers yun nga lang la ako idea kung ok sila. ok ba ang akai ser? ako panget setup ko eh nextyear na lang ako magaayos setup focused kase ko softwares eh.. ganda ng setup mo ser kakainggit!
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Postby TheAnalogSource » Tue Dec 25, 2007 9:28 am

merlin wrote:MERRY CHRISTMAS NOLY! Looking forward to hearing your setup soon.


Merry Christmas to you too dong! Daan ka lang when your free :)
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Postby TheAnalogSource » Tue Dec 25, 2007 9:33 am

tenderobject wrote:dami ko nakikitang retro na speakers yun nga lang la ako idea kung ok sila. ok ba ang akai ser? ako panget setup ko eh nextyear na lang ako magaayos setup focused kase ko softwares eh.. ganda ng setup mo ser kakainggit!


un akai ang rating 30watts lang. medyo me nakatabing na tela sa harap pag tumunog. but for the same acquisition price (I bought a similar Quadrosonic Q3), dito na ko sa mga lumang speakers than un mga wharf na bookshelves. Otherwise if you have the budget, get the newer better speaker like the dynaaudio... sure dka magsisisi :)
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Postby Voltraizer » Tue Dec 25, 2007 10:02 am

Merry Christmas, Noly..you have a nice retro set-up!!!
:D :D :D
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Postby Fourplay » Tue Dec 25, 2007 10:53 am

Magnificent vintage gear. I bet you'll soon be a shark. Don't resist. Just enjoy. :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
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Postby TheAnalogSource » Tue Dec 25, 2007 4:18 pm

Voltraizer wrote:Merry Christmas, Noly..you have a nice retro set-up!!!
:D :D :D


merry christmas and thanks, louie :)
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Postby TheAnalogSource » Tue Dec 25, 2007 4:19 pm

Fourplay wrote:Magnificent vintage gear. I bet you'll soon be a shark. Don't resist. Just enjoy. :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D


thanks fourplay, yes i'm enjoying it a lot :D :D :D especially the hunt :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
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Postby Brian_mico » Tue Dec 25, 2007 4:48 pm

sir kung iisa-isahin ko yung write ups mo halos may pagkapareho tayo ng kwento .... malapit na rin akong mag-post.. may inantay lang ako hehehe.. :lol: .
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Re: RETRO HALLS added more pics, now with complete writeups

Postby carlosmiguel » Tue Dec 25, 2007 7:05 pm

ang ganda naman!

halls wrote:Image

Music has been, is, and will always be a big part of my life. As I’ve pointed out in my welcome post here at WS, my audio journey started when my parents bought their AKAI console when I was still in grade school. During weekends, our set would blare up lps after lps of engelbert, abba, carpenters, perez prado, ian hero, ray conniff etc.

Fast forward 10 years later, I bought my very first own gears when I started to work during my college years. It was a SONY CD player which then was thought to be the best technology that will revolutionized the music world. I did not have a system then yet. I use a Pioneer? Or a Sony? big headphone to listen to the CDs that I buy. I still remember that the first album I bought in compact disc is JOSE MARI CHAN – A Golden Collection. With my limited budget, I would buy only an album every other week from saved baons. You can imagine how with all the lovely titles available, I would ponder deeply and with length to select only one title for the week. I get a chance to buy more when I see those Naxos and Laserlights CDs on sale which happens to be my introduction to classical musics. I have build up a CD library of about 500 titles of various genre over the years.

When I was already working and earning more than enough to live decently, I got myself an average system - Dynaaudio speakers, Pioneer AVR and LaserDisc Player, MK sub, Atlantic HT speakers, Toshiba 50in rear projection TV. HT was the in thing then. I started with Dolby Prologic, growing up to AC-3 and so on….. but I still always do not forget my stereo. Boy, you must be really crazy to listen to music on those different DSP modes. Also, I find it hard and weird to cope up with the increasing numbers of speakers required for the upgraded HT system…. Ilan na ba ngaun 100.10 na?

My music interest then dwindled. Don’t know the reason. Didn’t analyze. However, I surely know now that I regret it. Been to one interest to another. Nothing permanent.

It was early this year when I was so bored that I remember I had some gears kept somewhere and that stash of softwares to listen to. In short, I set it up. And like most of you in this hobby – that upgrade itch did not take long. I was looking for a receiver or an integrated for my extra speaker for a second system. I did not yet know about various forums on this hobby. I scan Buy&Sell and stumble into this mint NAD304. When I went for an audition, I saw this monstrous speakers attached to this wood-cased preamp/power amp. Boy, it looks really cool. The seller even played some Nat King Cole. Sounds Cool. Though a lot colored, the music coming out from the system reminded me of my childhood days. No – I did not get the vintage package. Brought home the NAD integrated.

I was mesmerized with that old sound I heard. I look for that Buy&Sell page for the sellers number but no luck finding it. I remember the brand – it was a LUXMAN. So I thought, I’ll get another Luxman instead. Found and bought an L400 (not the van :) ). Sure, that Luxman air is there but I’m craving for more…..

Going back to the internet forums….. on free time which I have a lot then, I lurk at sites with interest on various nightouts, gimiks, youknowwhats, etc. which have been a good reference hehe. There, I stumble on a short forum on audio and HT where I got the link to the other audio channel. Browsing on the marketplace, one post caught my attention. That audio rack looks familiar. I PMed the member posting and indeed he was my NAD seller. After a few kumustas, I inquired about those old gears I listened too. I was informed that the monstrous speakers – it was a BIG ADVENT – was already sold and the Luxman combi are for keeps. So as parting words, I told that when the time comes he is about to upgraded – give me first priority to get the Luxman.

Maybe a month after, I received a text informing me that the Luxman combi is for sale. So I hurriedly reserve it, schedule an audition on the nearest weekend. Brought my daughter to see it. After a short audition, I finally got myself my first wood-cased vintage gear – LUXMAN C-120 Preamp and M-120 Poweramp. This may not be considered vintage yet as it was produced in the 70’s as compared to those Dynacos, Fishers, and Scotts.

Finally, it was set up at home driving my Audience 5. One night while listening, I got an idea – This system will be a lot cool if I would get a turntable to match that old amps. Hehehe. I even know what kind of turntable I want – the one with wood casing. And so the search continues... I already got the link to Wiredstate by now. Browsed on those incredible setups. Salivate on those gears for sales. However, I do not seem to find the gear I am looking for my next project. I also did not want to shell out big amount as I do not know anything about analog. Out of desperation, I went to audition for a Sony turntable. To my surprise, I saw 3 or 4 wood case turntable. After careful inspection, i found out that they were just laminates but will suit my purpose for the moment. Got all the wood laminated turntables from the seller. Didn’t know that it was this cheap. Less than 2K each. The one shown here is a SHARP OPTONICA belt drive turntable. The other turntables I got from the lot are 2 Pioneer belt drives. I have only one vinyl album – CHUCK MANGIONE’s Feel So Good. Saved it purely because I like the cover more than anything else. Boy, to my amazement when I played it. That trumpet sounds life like not anything near my cd sounds. Tat tat tat tadat tada …….


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I am not a shark. I’ll never be one. For the moment, I have no lps so I’m building up a library. This is also to find out which will sound great in my analog setup. So far, my interests are in oldies (loved those crooners and sweet ladies’ voices), musicals and old soundtracks, jazz fusion (those brass, woodwind, pianos solos sound great), a few ballads here and there. Have build up already a library more than that of my cd collection. Thus, I have been slowing down on my buying spree (ubos na rin budget ko).

As I’ve said if you set it all right, there is no more turning back from analog….

I’ve been playing my analog system almost every day. Start playing when I get home at 6 and end at around 11. After sometime, I already set aside my early morning gym schedule for some more listening sessions. Hope this should just be temporary because seems to be adding the pounds again. So when I wake up at around 5, I would fire up the system and starting spinning those lps until just about to go to work at 8. When schedule is not that hectic especially towards the end of the week, I would still play 2-3 albums during lunch breaks. The whole day of Saturdays and Sundays are also listening session days. So now, you will understand my appetite for software.

This may also be the reason why the phono stage of my luxman preamp gave up. It produce a hum when I’m on my fifth lp already. So instead of having it repaired, I thought I would just get an outboard phono box and attached it to a line stage. I had enough courage to PM the gurus here at WS. You should try it if you have problems with your system as they are very accommodating. One advice I got is to just get another receiver with a phono stage as it is not that expensive anyway. So my search continues….

Luckily I found this Pioneer wood cased receiver. It has low wattage thus sold very cheap. To my surprise, I found out that this receiver has two phono inputs. Maybe during those time, it is ordinary to have two turntable in a system. Another plus from this catch is that it has a preamp to amp jumper so actually I can use it as a preamp also. I have tried these setups -- all Pioneer and Pioneer preamp – Luxman Power combi. However, it does not have that Luxman air. So finally, I decided that the pioneer will just be phono stage connected to my luxman pre-amp line stage via tape monitor out. Another advantage with this system is that I get to use the tuner of the Pioneer.


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The setup was placed in cabinet that was not anymore used at our shop. I finished it with an old rustic look. Now only one item does not match – in look that is. No, it is not the TV but the Dynaaudio speakers. Although it sounded great, its look does not matched. So off I go to look for a vintage speaker. I have been looking in the market place here and there, but no luck finding one. How I wonder that after I got my old speakers, a lot of old speakers are being posted for sale. Luckily for me, I went home to the province for our annual November 1st tradition. There, I found this old piece of furniture lying around in my friend’s house so I offer to buy it from him. So much luck that I have that it was given to me without a fee.


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Now, my retro system is complete. This is a fun project for me. It does not cost an arm and a leg to complete. The most fun part is in the sourcing as you get to meet new friends. Also, there so much things out there that is fun to discover. Thank you to all of you who have helped me. Its been a learning experience.

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Postby TheAnalogSource » Wed Dec 26, 2007 11:59 am

Brian_mico wrote:sir kung iisa-isahin ko yung write ups mo halos may pagkapareho tayo ng kwento .... malapit na rin akong mag-post.. may inantay lang ako hehehe.. :lol: .


hanap ka un me horn tweeter masarap sa tenga :)
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Postby TheAnalogSource » Wed Dec 26, 2007 11:59 am

carlosmiguel wrote:ang ganda naman!


thanks carlosmiguel :)
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Postby Brian_mico » Fri Dec 28, 2007 1:42 pm

halls wrote:
Brian_mico wrote:sir kung iisa-isahin ko yung write ups mo halos may pagkapareho tayo ng kwento .... malapit na rin akong mag-post.. may inantay lang ako hehehe.. :lol: .


hanap ka un me horn tweeter masarap sa tenga :)


sir noly, baka masarap nga sa tenga masakit naman sa bulsa :shock: :lol: :lol:
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Postby saltuhin » Fri Jan 11, 2008 10:08 pm

halls,

very nice story. ang daling maka-relate. congrats.
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Postby TheAnalogSource » Sat Jan 12, 2008 9:08 am

thanks saltuhin,

im inviting to the 2nd vintage ss meet for some more stories....

please PM bongskicool for detail...... :)
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Postby audiostar » Sat Jan 12, 2008 9:04 pm

Nagdilang anghel si Jimmy Santos, hindi lang naging pating, butanting pa :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Postby Superman » Sat Jan 12, 2008 11:34 pm

audiostar wrote:Nagdilang anghel si Jimmy Santos, hindi lang naging pating, butanting pa :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:


naka-ARC pa kamo! ....at may susunod pa...ABANGAN! :D
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Postby don » Sun Jan 13, 2008 7:09 am

Great set-up Noly :) .
Im sure it sounds great.
Hope to pay homage sometime pag maluwag sked..
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