Best Looking Receiver of all Time
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Taketheflame
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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but a good majority of the receivers from the mid 1970's to early 1980's are all worthy candidates in my book.
Some of my favorite designs are the Pioneer SX-1250/1980, Optonica SA-5601/5901 (incredibly hard to find pieces, sadly), and the Sansui Gx000 series.
I'm also a huge fan of the styling (and sound!) of anything Akai from that period - perhaps even more so of their tape decks and seperates, but the AA-1050 and AA-1200 are fine looking receivers indeed.
Some of my favorite designs are the Pioneer SX-1250/1980, Optonica SA-5601/5901 (incredibly hard to find pieces, sadly), and the Sansui Gx000 series.
I'm also a huge fan of the styling (and sound!) of anything Akai from that period - perhaps even more so of their tape decks and seperates, but the AA-1050 and AA-1200 are fine looking receivers indeed.
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CKLW, I bet! Me too! If you were a fan back in the day, you really need to watch this documentary: https://film.avclub.com/radio-revolution-the-rise-and-fall-of-the-big-8-1798201357
Hey Tom. That pink radio was a gift from my God father who was the sales manager for CKLW keener 13!
I got it on my 7th birthday. I fell asleep every night listening to that thing.
Thanks for the link. I'll watch it.
Edit. I just watched the trailer and it pointed out that Keener 13 was a different station. I've had in wrong for years.
I got it on my 7th birthday. I fell asleep every night listening to that thing.
Thanks for the link. I'll watch it.
Edit. I just watched the trailer and it pointed out that Keener 13 was a different station. I've had in wrong for years.
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Put tires on those wheels and you can go mobile! Speaking of Motown.
It would look like a Nicalodian version of a vehicle from Dune.
drjohnnyfeva
Well-Known Member
That was a buzz kill...
I have a tube radio that I'm going to post and a new Kenny that I found about a year ago. Beauty IS in the eye of the beholder, but that's - really - the point of the thread. I love the pics that guys post. Plus, it's a time capsule thread. Post at will, I say.
luxmaster
Super Member
Exactly what I said.... Not being negative
As long as you think your receiver is a beauty. Then post.
The reason why you post is because you like what you have and want to show it off. It doesn't mean I have to agree that I find your receiver beautiful or ugly.
I appreciate the trouble someone goes through to refurbish a peice and post.
As long as you think your receiver is a beauty. Then post.
The reason why you post is because you like what you have and want to show it off. It doesn't mean I have to agree that I find your receiver beautiful or ugly.
I appreciate the trouble someone goes through to refurbish a peice and post.
freQ(*)Oddio
Super Member
The Fuxtor
Addicted Member
Very pretty! I like the blackface pioneers from that era too!
newriverrat
Super Member
Man, there are some aesthetically pleasing pieces here. This is a "Ginger or Mary Ann" type question.
I picked this one up Thursday (one owner) to replace one that left me long ago.
I picked this one up Thursday (one owner) to replace one that left me long ago.
Okke 70s
Super Member
All those pretty thingies.. There was an Akai AA-1200 somewhere in the list, but I'd go for the little sister: the AA-1030. Such spectacular, functional, perfectly balanced, clean, flat-out sexy design! Seeing it tune-in with those big, slow meters swirling to the perfect position, first the tuning, then the signal, stereo led coming in, and then the AFC; what a feast! And all that for only a few pennies.. (okay, the LED modification might be a bit of a cheat).
Even smaller, there is also the AA-1015, sort of nicer version of the AA1010. Can't forget to mention the AA-1175 then. I suppose I got a soft spot for the Akai's, but pretty much anything 70s with a shiny silver face plate does it for me.
Even smaller, there is also the AA-1015, sort of nicer version of the AA1010. Can't forget to mention the AA-1175 then. I suppose I got a soft spot for the Akai's, but pretty much anything 70s with a shiny silver face plate does it for me.
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Bkphoto
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I like the looks of my Sansui 890DB.
And my Pioneer SX-950
ha, I had that same tape deck back in the day....!