PeterFCassidy
Nikko+Apt-Holman = OMG!
Mates beautifully with the Sansui G8000. Denizens of the Vintage pantheon like 2QD and G8000 have nothing to argue about, I guess.
Peter
First Look: The Legendary Concept 2QD
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Mates beautifully with the Sansui G8000. Denizens of the Vintage pantheon like 2QD and G8000 have nothing to argue about, I guess.
Peter
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PeterFCassidy
Nikko+Apt-Holman = OMG!
Sounds Better than it Looks!
I was running a well-tuned and recently serviced Dual CS 508 with a new Stanton 680 EL II. It was a fairly precise but dry-sounding turntable. The 2QD - running a Stanton 681 EEE in good condition - has all the precision in reproduction but a much warmer sensibility, a bigger lower-middle, especially. Apart from a couple of double-takes to get the counter-weight in the right spot, set up was 5 minutes and the sound was glorious right out of the box. When time permits, I will take this into the stereo clinic to have it serviced.
Peter
I was running a well-tuned and recently serviced Dual CS 508 with a new Stanton 680 EL II. It was a fairly precise but dry-sounding turntable. The 2QD - running a Stanton 681 EEE in good condition - has all the precision in reproduction but a much warmer sensibility, a bigger lower-middle, especially. Apart from a couple of double-takes to get the counter-weight in the right spot, set up was 5 minutes and the sound was glorious right out of the box. When time permits, I will take this into the stereo clinic to have it serviced.
Peter
Bigerik said:
PeterFCassidy
Nikko+Apt-Holman = OMG!
Dunno much about their collectibility. . . .
Though I have read here and there that they are pretty rare items. I doubt enough were made for them to develop any kind of reputation that would attract a collectors' following.
Peter
Though I have read here and there that they are pretty rare items. I doubt enough were made for them to develop any kind of reputation that would attract a collectors' following.
Peter
jbrocious said:
javajam12
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Actually, there is a Yahoo group for Concept gear at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/conceptaudio/
It is run by Chris (vintagestereo) a fellow AK'er.
Check it out. It's a small group but contains some
useful info about the various gear sold through
Pacific Stereo in the 70's and 80's. I think it is
more rare than collectable but I guess that makes it
collectable in itself. There is a nice example of a
Concept 2QD listed for sale over on www.audio.net
for $149 w/ cartridge. Grab it if it's still there. Jon
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/conceptaudio/
It is run by Chris (vintagestereo) a fellow AK'er.
Check it out. It's a small group but contains some
useful info about the various gear sold through
Pacific Stereo in the 70's and 80's. I think it is
more rare than collectable but I guess that makes it
collectable in itself. There is a nice example of a
Concept 2QD listed for sale over on www.audio.net
for $149 w/ cartridge. Grab it if it's still there. Jon
PeterFCassidy
Nikko+Apt-Holman = OMG!
Actually, I bought that one. . .
But do patronize Audio.net. The fellow who runs that little storefront did an incredible job of packing this unit. You could have thrown it out of the International Space Station with no ill effect upon impact. Everything was completely immobilized, strapped down, padded and double boxed. Played wonderfully out of the box and continues to astound. Playing some Maynard Ferguson today and, wow, that double bass sounded just incredibly full and authoritative. I will play some full-bore orchestral stuff this week and report back on my findings.
Peter
But do patronize Audio.net. The fellow who runs that little storefront did an incredible job of packing this unit. You could have thrown it out of the International Space Station with no ill effect upon impact. Everything was completely immobilized, strapped down, padded and double boxed. Played wonderfully out of the box and continues to astound. Playing some Maynard Ferguson today and, wow, that double bass sounded just incredibly full and authoritative. I will play some full-bore orchestral stuff this week and report back on my findings.
Peter
javajam12 said:
javajam12
Active Member
Concept 2QD has arrived!!!
I just got this via fedex. It was rather poorly packed and has a bunch
of tape glue residue on the dustcover and wood because the bonehead
who shipped it taped it directly to them! It all works and sounds very
very nice! It is in similar condition to what you got Pete. Maybe not
quite as good. I don't have any cracks on the dustcover, just some
small scratches and general wear. I think it will polish up well. The
Stanton 500 that came with it is not too bad. I think it is a dj or
broadcast grade cart. I would like to make a step up to something like
a Ortofon OM5E or OM 10. Maybe a Shure 97xE. We'll see. Bring back
the VINYL! I have over 800 lps that I haven't listened to in years.
:thmbsp: Jon
I just got this via fedex. It was rather poorly packed and has a bunch
of tape glue residue on the dustcover and wood because the bonehead
who shipped it taped it directly to them! It all works and sounds very
very nice! It is in similar condition to what you got Pete. Maybe not
quite as good. I don't have any cracks on the dustcover, just some
small scratches and general wear. I think it will polish up well. The
Stanton 500 that came with it is not too bad. I think it is a dj or
broadcast grade cart. I would like to make a step up to something like
a Ortofon OM5E or OM 10. Maybe a Shure 97xE. We'll see. Bring back
the VINYL! I have over 800 lps that I haven't listened to in years.
:thmbsp: Jon
