Basic & minimal as possible!

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Not the best, but uncomplicated with good music playback. (My only music system other than a HT system for TV/movies.)

1980 Pioneer SX-3700 stereo receiver - used for FM/AM and Aux input from smart phone
https://www.hifiengine.com/manual_library/pioneer/sx-3700.shtml

1983 Fried Signature Series Q/2 2-way bookshelf speakers - 8" woofer and 1" dome tweeter in quasi transmission-line design

(Complete photos will follow next week after I re-foam Fried mid/bass drivers)

 

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Here are a few premature photos of system w/ fully clothed speakers. Will update when I receive new surrounds to re-foam drivers plus new foam dampening in slots.

 

[mark warren]

Very nice!

 

[Rome]

Mighty fine!

Rome

 

[Treyfus84]

Nice setup....I like the minimalist approach.....very clean!

 

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Thanks for the kind words everyone.

 

[Bdbras84]

Looks great!!! I'd love to get one of the flouroscan pioneers someday! Not too mention that copper tub, super nice piece as well.

 

[Dave_1962]

SX-3700 was my first receiver back in the day - very nice!

 

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Finished re-foaming speaker surrounds. Less distortion, fuller sound, better bass than with disintegrated foam surrounds.
Next to acquire foam block to fill slotted port like original.

 

[ronscat]

Mighty comfy looking and bet the tunes sound nice in there!

 

[onwardjames]

I have that 3700. It has the vintage magic.

Tidy and effective pairing you have there, thanks for sharing. Reminds me of my old Yamaha CA-810 + Boston Acoustic A60's. If I was smart, I'd have stuck with just that.

 

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Thanks, I've since spread the speakers farther apart. The Pioneer has a lot going for it as well. This system images so very well with a very nice soundstage, one of the strengths.
I hope to keep this for a while and not get restless for change.

 

[McBru6177]

Love the room and gear. Are you using a DAC for your phone?

 

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Love the room and gear. Are you using a DAC for your phone?

Thanx. No dac yet just the headphone jack output, but that should be on my short list. Do you have a recommendation for a cheap dac in keeping w/ my economy system?

 

[McBru6177]

Thanx. No dac yet just the headphone jack output, but that should be on my short list. Do you have a recommendation for a cheap dac in keeping w/ my economy system?

I use a Cambridge Audio DacMagic 100. It's very versatile in terms on connections, sounds good and is considered an entry-level DAC in terms of price level. This version has been out for about 5 years so I would expect to see sale prices for a new one, or even better prices for a used model. But I would expect there are many more solid recommendations. Try posting in the DACs section here on AK and I am sure you will receive much more insight.

 

[Nightwisher]

Sweet!

 

[slowpat]

Thanx. No dac yet just the headphone jack output, but that should be on my short list. Do you have a recommendation for a cheap dac in keeping w/ my economy system?

Nice clean system. I think in keeping with the minimalist theme, get rid of the cable between your smartphone's jack and the receiver. Go for a Bluetooth enabled DAC. I don't have one, but have been thinking about one. The Audioengine B1 on Amazon is $189, and sounds like it would put out pretty good sound quality....

 

[prisoners]

Neat, clean, symmetrical....I'll bet it sounds as good as it looks. I'm borderline neurotic about clutter and that is a room I can be very comfortable in. Well done sir.

 

[prisoners]

BTW what's in the Salamander Synergy rack?

 

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The Salamander audio cabinet under the window is empty and not being used currently.