dorokusai
09-03-2004, 12:12 AM
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.
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.