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chicks' Goodwill Systems

Goldfinger

Found a little tube of Rub 'n Buff Gold Leaf at Michaels; matches the finish on the Empire's arm perfectly, and improves its looks considerably. A bit messy, you rub it on with a finger, which of course gets on everything - the Midas touch. ;)

Had never even thought of putting these two side-by-side, but I think it works, right down to the matching red lamp bezels. :smoke:

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You sure do come up with some nice gear. The Goodwills and thrifts in my area never have any nice stuff. It's mostly 90's BPC.
 
chicks said:
Found a little tube of Rub 'n Buff Gold Leaf at Michaels; matches the finish on the Empire's arm perfectly, and improves its looks considerably. A bit messy, you rub it on with a finger, which of course gets on everything - the Midas touch. ;)

Had never even thought of putting these two side-by-side, but I think it works, right down to the matching red lamp bezels. :smoke:

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They look fantastic together. Makes me wonder what an Empire designed amp would look like. There would probably be a LOT of metal in it.
 
chicks said:
Probably a lot like a Leben CS-600. ;)
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You know...I think you're right. What happened to the clean aesthetics of good design? There's so little of it around after the '60s. My Empire has a date of November '61 on it (IIRC)...hard to imagine that in almost exactly 50 years, a nicer looking turntable hasn't been made. But I personally don't think one has. And that AR integrated is so classically simple...understatement lost its way somewhere along the time from then until now.
 
JohnVF said:
You know...I think you're right. What happened to the clean aesthetics of good design? There's so little of it around after the '60s. My Empire has a date of November '61 on it (IIRC)...hard to imagine that in almost exactly 50 years, a nicer looking turntable hasn't been made. But I personally don't think one has. And that AR integrated is so classically simple...understatement lost its way somewhere along the time from then until now.
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Agreed. Except when it comes to Apple Computer Co. At least in the mainstream. (And I am not an Apple fan in usage)

Chicks: I am constantly impressed and green at your systems and room aesthetics. I would love to see the other parts of your brick encased listening space! :thmbsp:

Happy listening!
 
JohnVF said:
... My Empire has a date of November '61 on it (IIRC)...hard to imagine that in almost exactly 50 years, a nicer looking turntable hasn't been made. But I personally don't think one has...
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Me, I think the VPI Classic is perhaps the nicest looking turntable I've ever seen. And I'm not pulling your leg.

Of course, none of Chuck's TTs are any slouch in the looks department ;)
 
In the garage cleaning up the "new" GW audio rack. Pulled the Luxman C-1000 pre I snagged from CL last weekend out and put it up top to dust the insides of the rack. It caught the light. Realized just how freekin' gorgeous it is.

I wonder what the odds are of the matching M-x000 power amp showing up on CL for the same very reasonable price?

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chicks said:
In the garage cleaning up the "new" GW audio rack. Pulled the Luxman C-1000 pre I snagged from CL last weekend out and put it up top to dust the insides of the rack. It caught the light. Realized just how freekin' gorgeous it is.

I wonder what the odds are of the matching M-x000 power amp showing up on CL for the same very reasonable price?

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That is an impressive piece of gear:yes:
 
chicks said:
Found a little tube of Rub 'n Buff Gold Leaf at Michaels; matches the finish on the Empire's arm perfectly, and improves its looks considerably. A bit messy, you rub it on with a finger, which of course gets on everything - the Midas touch. ;)

Had never even thought of putting these two side-by-side, but I think it works, right down to the matching red lamp bezels. :smoke:

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Those really work well together! You've got some gorgeous stuff there!
 
Dry fitting the main system gear into the "new" Goodwill audio rack. Turns out it's a CWD rack, very well made, with solid oak sides and top. Heavy and stable, easily steady enough for the TT to sit on top. Some Murphy's Oil Soap, and a coat of Howard's Feed-n-wax brings it back to life.

I had been looking in vain for an MCM credenza or audio cabinet, preferably Danish Teak, but everything I saw was too low, too wide, and/or too expensive. When this one showed up @ the GW for $35 the other day, I didn't hesitate. Since the main gear is silver without cabs, it all works nicely with the honey oak cabinet.

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That Pioneer PL-71 is a beauty. The picture does not do any justice Yep, "ya gotta be there" to appreciate it. ...and yes I mean it's eye candy as much as it is a quality performer. Ciao!
 
chicks said:
In the garage cleaning up the "new" GW audio rack. Pulled the Luxman C-1000 pre I snagged from CL last weekend out and put it up top to dust the insides of the rack. It caught the light. Realized just how freekin' gorgeous it is.

I wonder what the odds are of the matching M-x000 power amp showing up on CL for the same very reasonable price?

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That is BEAUTIFUL !!!!!, here's hoping you find the power amp.
 
chicks said:
In the garage cleaning up the "new" GW audio rack. Pulled the Luxman C-1000 pre I snagged from CL last weekend out and put it up top to dust the insides of the rack. It caught the light. Realized just how freekin' gorgeous it is.

I wonder what the odds are of the matching M-x000 power amp showing up on CL for the same very reasonable price?

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Beautiful piece.:drool: I got to ask, what camera are you using?
 
Styx_II said:
Beautiful piece.:drool: I got to ask, what camera are you using?
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The camera is just a cheapie Kodak EasyShare P850, 5.1 Mpixel. I always make sure to turn off the flash, as flash will make even the most beautiful piece of gear look terrible. Also try to use natural lighting, or plenty of non-directional artificial light. The Luxman was shot in the garage, under harsh but even fluorescent lighting.
 
OK, this is getting altogether too complicated. :sigh: Think I'll just sell it all, buy a Bozo Wave Radio and call it a day. ;)

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