1980's Vintage System

[truckrglenn]

Putting together a 1980's vintage system.

Just picked up a Yamaha CR 1040, a Sony TC 353D and a pair of ADS L470 speakers.

I currently have my Yamaha PX 2 and Yamaha PF 800 running through my Marantz 6009. But as soon as I pick up a metal shelf system from Home Depot, I'll assemble that above the cabinet that the TT's are on and move the new vintage system to that and run both TT's thru the Yamaha cr 1040.

 

[truckrglenn]

I still need to replace the lights and adjust the tuner on the Yamaha cr 1040. But thanks to DeOxit, it sounds brand new.

When I first got it the sound was scratchy. Sprayed the crap out of everything, turning each knob as I did, as well as the pots. Also sprayed anything that looked adjustable.

Plugged it back in and man does it sound good. Now all I have to do is adjust the tuner.

To play FM channel 105.9 I have to have the dial set to 106.1. Other than that, I'll be checking out it's two phono jacks. Pretty cool that it'll handle two phono's and either/or an MM or MC cart.

 

[mhardy6647]

CR-1040 dates from the 1970s. Late but definitely 1970s.

 

[Rome]

Very nice setup!

 

[truckrglenn]

Thanks. Got this from HiFi Engine:
"
Yamaha CR-1040
AM/FM Stereo Receiver (1979-80)"

 

[Treyfus84]

Always did like the look of those Yamaha's....very nice!

 

[truckrglenn]

Bought some steel shelving at Home Depot to use as an audio rack.

 

[mr_light]

Are you planning on playing records on the same rack as your speakers? Might get a little feedback...

 

[truckrglenn]

Already have, no feed back. The selves are wood. But will keep that in mind if I experience any.

Thanks Glenn

 

[swamppirate]

Looks good

 

[Daunia 70]

Very nice... looks well smart!

 

[truckrglenn]

Thanks, I still plan on hiding the wires. Took that picture while listening to the reel to reel. And wondering if the neighbors upstairs can hear anything with the speakers so close to the ceiling.

 

[Inscrutable]

Thanks, I still plan on hiding the wires. Took that picture while listening to the reel to reel. And wondering if the neighbors upstairs can hear anything with the speakers so close to the ceiling.

Doubt it. Highs are effectively screened by the ceiling/flooring materials, and doubt the rack will convey the bass into the structure.
Enjoy!
My CR-2040 is the best sounding among my receivers, have an AU717 on the way, will be interesting comparison.

 

[Northwinds]

Man, I need a new audio rack. I have been using one of those units that hold a TV as well as a stereo. Problem is, most of my gear is wider then the component slots and I run huge heavy amps

 

[truckrglenn]

I bought that at Home Depot, $85 and it'll hold 4000lbs. The shelves are 1/4 partial board sitting flush on all sides with metal braces. Each shelf is adjustable.

Do a search for: Edsal

 

[saea501]

I bought that at Home Depot, $85 and it'll hold 4000lbs. The shelves are 1/4 partial board sitting flush on all sides with metal braces. Each shelf is adjustable.

Do a search for: Edsal

4000 pounds??? That's two tons. I doubt that very much. I think you'd be pushing it at 400 pounds. But that's neither here nor there. I want to know the story on the bare butt album cover in the lower left.

 

[truckrglenn]

Here's a pic of the box, under the price tag you'll notice that it states 4000lbs not 400.

 

[truckrglenn]

That's Sheri Moon Zombie, Rob Zombie's wife. The album is Mondo Sex Head by Rob Zombie.

 

[Errorface]

Nice nice but u should put those speakers on stands .

 

[MaxxVolume]

I wouldn`t trust quarter-inch particle board to support more than about 30 pounds, especially if it`s not braced well from underneath....