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MCS System

danrclem

danrclem

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I found a MCS 3865 (black) integrated amp, 3710 (silver) tuner 6720 turntable and 8265 speakers. All of this stuff looks to be well built. The amp is supposed to be the same as a NEC AUA8000. I also read that the turntable is a rebadged Technics SL.

They are supposed to be very clean so how much would all of that be worth? Is there anything worth keeping for a person that doesn't have to have the best?
 
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Assuming great cosmetics and 100% functionality, I'd give $150 for the amp, $50 for the tuner, $40 for the turntable, and $60 for the speakers (Very rare model).
 
I have an MCS 3226 receiver made by NEC that performs nicely. I'd be happy to have a higher powered amp like the 3865
 
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I went and got this system for $150.00. I won't say that it is immaculate but it is close. :banana:

Now to hook it up in my house and see how I like it.

I can't find a name or number on the cartridge but it has a Christmas tree like triangle with a smaller triangle in the corner of that same symbol. This symbol has a circle around it.
 
Congrats!! From your description, the cartridge sounds like an Audio Technica. Is the stylus yellow?
 
It's probably the original cart and stylus. A decent combo, but it may be worn out after all these years. I believe it's an Audio Technica 3600. Post a pic if you can. Replacement styli are available.
 
Hifirob2 said:
It's probably the original cart and stylus. A decent combo, but it may be worn out after all these years. I believe it's an Audio Technica 3600. Post a pic if you can. Replacement styli are available.
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I took it off and it's an AT71. Is it worth the extra money to buy an original stylus or would I be just as well off with a cheaper one. I'm a rookie.

I got a Bob Seger album in the deal too I'll see what it can do when I hook it up.
 
Bet you'll enjoy the MCS. I'm going to be visiting with my MCS/NEC 3275 (this evening) that's all hooked up to an A/B wall at a buds. (Seeing how nice MCS fits in with our other stuff is a wonderful thing.....Jacque Penne it can be.)

Never seen the 6720 TT but hear it is very nice and real happy for you to "rake some cream" for $150.00? (It may not be all nose bleed stuff but it still bloodies some damn fine noses in a lot of lineups we all think is all that/Jacque Penne it is then.)
 
danrclem said:
I took it off and it's an AT71. Is it worth the extra money to buy an original stylus or would I be just as well off with a cheaper one. I'm a rookie.

I got a Bob Seger album in the deal too I'll see what it can do when I hook it up.
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I would stick with original styli. Look for a nice elliptical stylus like this one:

http://www.lptunes.com/Audio-Technica-ATN-71E-ATN71E-needle-stylus-p/atn71e.htm

Do all the meters in the amp and tuner work? If they are stuck, it's an easy fix.
 
Yes, those are the original speakers that came with the whole system back in the day. NEC didn't make their own speakers, so it's anyone's guess who made them.
 
Hifirob2 said:
Ouch. Only a donor unit can supply a replacement. Does your amp and tuner have their handles?
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If I found a donor I would replace it but it really doesn't bother me much that it isn't there. They don't have the handles but that doesn't bother me either. If they did have them I'd probably take them off.

The odd part is that the amp is black and the tuner is silver. That kinda does bother me but not to the point of not liking them.

It sounds good to me but the turntable hookup has a loose connection on the left side. The speaker will have a static sound but I can move the cable next to the turntable and it clears up. I'll have to fix that.
 
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