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  1. 11-25-2009 09:24 PM #1
    anton.chigurh
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    Default Vintage 2 channel on a budget

    Upgraded a beat up set of Monitor 5A with these Monitor 7Bs I found on Craigslist for $40. Had to replace a driver but otherwise they were in great condition. Built some stands a while back. Now I just need a more permanent place to set things up.

    Great match with this old receiver. Picked out things out by reading up on here. Good sounding stuff.

    Sorry....need a better camera too. Every picture I take is blurry.





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  2. 11-25-2009 09:33 PM #2
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    Nice and welcome to CP. Do they sound better with the stands on the floor ?
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
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    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs

    Ofc: Wright WLA12 preamp: Anthem Amp 1 PSVANE 6CA7: Pio Elite DV-79AVI: Airport Express: PA LS90 sonicaps and mills
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  3. 11-25-2009 09:36 PM #3
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    Yea, but I've got a bed in the way right now. I've got to move some stuff around.
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  4. 11-25-2009 09:52 PM #4
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    That's a cool vintage rig and the HK looks pretty minty no?
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  5. 11-25-2009 09:54 PM #5
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    Monitor 7's with peerless. Nice!!!!
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  6. 11-25-2009 11:03 PM #6
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    That is a very nice H-K receiver from about 1975. My store sold the 330, 430, and 930, but we never got 630's or 730's. Typical H-K full-bodied sound from very few watts.

    Not long ago, I had a 230 "Nocturne". The best sounding 10 ss watts you ever heard. Maybe some of the KLH receivers also sounded that good. The Model 52 did, but it was 33 wpc.
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  7. 11-26-2009 12:22 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by dorokusai View Post
    That's a cool vintage rig and the HK looks pretty minty no?
    Thanks. It's in excellent shape....very clean.
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  8. 11-26-2009 11:32 AM #8
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    Nice rig. I love Vintage gear.
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  9. 12-21-2009 10:42 PM #9
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    Ahh hell yea....picked up a nice pair or of original stands.

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  10. 12-21-2009 11:03 PM #10
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    Awesome!! I have a room with a very similar set-up, an old school kick ass Onkyo A-10 and Polk 10B's with RDO's and new caps....Nothing can touch it for the total price tag.

    Nice work anton
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  11. 12-22-2009 12:00 AM #11
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    Default Nice indeed

    Anton,
    Simplicity defined. Enjoy the music.
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    SDA-1C Studios ('Pimped') I know they are only studios, but hey.
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    Monitor 7's, 10's, SDA 1B's, 2B's, 2.3TL's, all in storage waiting for me.
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  12. 12-22-2009 12:14 AM #12
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    Nice classic rig!
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  13. 12-22-2009 12:37 AM #13
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    Very nice man. Great deal on the speaks! I let a pair of Monitor 5b's for $25 pass me by on Craigslist because I was unfamiliar with Polk's speakers then. Really feel stupid about it now...
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  14. 12-22-2009 12:05 PM #14
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    bet it sounds as good as it looks, that is retro cool.
    Polk Audio RTA 12c's, Monitor 7c, Monitor 5JR+, SDA CRS+
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