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RT-909 black

jwfabrie said:
The TT is a PL-570x, the black version of the 570.
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jwfabrie, I have a question for you. I have (2) Pioneer PL-570's, (1) that's in mint condition and works great. The other in pretty good condition with some of the auto features not working properly. I've been thinking about re-doing the base of that one in black to match up with my SX-5590. My question to you or anyone else for that matter is: Is the PL-570X black base vinyl or veneer? (just for the sake of knowing) If I ever decide or get around to this project I'd likely opt for veneer anyway and might even go for a piano black finish.
 
basicblues said:
jwfabrie, I have a question for you. I have (2) Pioneer PL-570's, (1) that's in mint condition and works great. The other in pretty good condition with some of the auto features not working properly. I've been thinking about re-doing the base of that one in black to match up with my SX-5590. My question to you or anyone else for that matter is: Is the PL-570X black base vinyl or veneer? (just for the sake of knowing) If I ever decide or get around to this project I'd likely opt for veneer anyway and might even go for a piano black finish.
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The base of this TT is finished with vinyl, in the same kinda way the 5590 is finished.. I have been thinking about refinishing both my 5590 and 570x with black ash veneer, however, since they are both mint I think this would be a waste, so I leave them as the are for now.
 
Fantastic work performed by matrix!
I have a confession to make. I knew of this project for the past 18 months. Sworn not to disclose the project or the name of its creator.
The good news is that I can now reveal the name of the person responsible for this great one of a kind Pioneer.
Ready??...This is like revealing the ID of Deepthroat.
His name is Vlad. I must say that he's a very nice person to correspond with and a good friend. His dedication to detail and resolve to complete his project is amazing. The result speaks for itself.

Ron
 
jblmar said:
Fantastic work performed by matrix!
I have a confession to make. I knew of this project for the past 18 months. Sworn not to disclose the project or the name of its creator.
The good news is that I can now reveal the name of the person responsible for this great one of a kind Pioneer.
Ready??...This is like revealing the ID of Deepthroat.
His name is Vlad. I must say that he's a very nice person to correspond with and a good friend. His dedication to detail and resolve to complete his project is amazing. The result speaks for itself.

Ron
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Hey Ron,
I am glad to see you here. Oh...that's right, I don't signed my posts.
Many thanks for your words. I had moments I wanted to give it up. I'm sure these beautiful decks wouldn't exist today without your great encouragement from the past.
Yes, I don't agree to make people hot before I am 100% sure if such a project is possible or just a dream - Many thanks for keeping it quiet until finnished.
I'll try to take care that some units will find a good new home.
Ron, would be great to meet you sometime in Switzerland.

Take care,
Vlad
 
I'm speechless..... breathing into a paper bag to calm down.

I thought the silver version looked good. But THIS.... It's just drop dead gorgeous.

I would be curious what one of these would cost, even in the knowledge that I probably couldn't afford it.

It's just an amazing piece of work.
 
Mind boggling....909 in black with a remote??? I lived in Germany for over 25 years and have had 3 different RT-707's and have seen tons of 909's and have never seen one in black, let alone one with a remote, definitely a holy grail here with proof pictures. We need a hall of fame on this site so something like this can be enshrined. I would also be willing to ship my 707 back to Europe to have this modification done. Fan Fu&*ing tastic!!
c-ya
ToddG:thmbsp::banana::yes::smoke:
 
Tinman said:
I'm speechless..... breathing into a paper bag to calm down.

I thought the silver version looked good. But THIS.... It's just drop dead gorgeous.

I would be curious what one of these would cost, even in the knowledge that I probably couldn't afford it.

It's just an amazing piece of work.
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I'm not looking for an big-deal, just looking to get back a part of my investments. The black RT-909 should be US$ 6500 including remote control, one empty black reel, one black reel with new and fresh SM-468 tape, head relapping and alignement protocol, preparation for the comming DBX. Sure the deck is also completely reworked.


ToddG said:
Mind boggling....909 in black with a remote??? I lived in Germany for over 25 years and have had 3 different RT-707's and have seen tons of 909's and have never seen one in black, let alone one with a remote, definitely a holy grail here with proof pictures. We need a hall of fame on this site so something like this can be enshrined. I would also be willing to ship my 707 back to Europe to have this modification done. Fan Fu&*ing tastic!!
c-ya
ToddG:thmbsp::banana::yes::smoke:
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Black modd. of the RT-707 is nearly impossible - to huge the costs in this finnishing quality.
IR remote for the RT-707 is not a porblem. It is not neccessary to send the deck to Europe if you can co-work. To include the remote in your RT-707 is relatively easy. Just to think about where to place the IR-sensor.
On the RT-909 the sensor can be placed without any hole in the front panel, but in RT-707? Would you agree a small hole anywhere? Or should be placed outside of the deck?

Vlad
 
Wow, this is like "Pimp my RTR" thread*

...but 6500 american dollars? The value of the green buck must be really in the toilet.

Great looking RT 909, though.

There is an outfit in Washignton State that does this to Technics RTRs (I think they may be associated with the Tape Project)

Here is a pix of a tricked out Technics (called "Raven" for those of you in love with RTRs)

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Yeah, I have had a nice chat with Jeff from J-Corder. Interesting guy. He may end up re-doing one of my RS-1500's in the future.
The Issue here id that the Technics is already a far better machine to begin with.
Jeff thinks so, and owning both, I have to agree.

Although, for $6500, I'd get a fully restored Studer first. Uhhh.... kind of like the one I have.... Except I paid $2500 for it and restored it myself.

But I'm guessing we are talking also about the exchange rate, making the $6500 price tag about half of that, which seems more realistic. The dollar IS in the toilet. I can't justify buying parts from Erope these days. Shame.

I was actually thinking that I'd cough up about 2.5 grand for a black Pioneer. That's MY personal value limit, though.
 
BTW, let's hope, no....PRAY TO GOD that "X" NEVER pimps a good RTR. (shudder)

I can see it now.... "We are here to PIMP YOUR STUDER!!"


NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! LOL!!! :D
 
thisOne said:
Remote!!!

Why would you want a remote...:scratch2:

...to NOT get out of you chair, walk over and touch those beautiful buttons and knobs...:banana::banana::banana:
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Did you ever clean fingerprints off black anodized metal???

I'm in for the remote.
 
Tinman said:
Yeah, I have had a nice chat with Jeff from J-Corder. Interesting guy. He may end up re-doing one of my RS-1500's in the future.
The Issue here id that the Technics is already a far better machine to begin with.
Jeff thinks so, and owning both, I have to agree.

Although, for $6500, I'd get a fully restored Studer first. Uhhh.... kind of like the one I have.... Except I paid $2500 for it and restored it myself.

But I'm guessing we are talking also about the exchange rate, making the $6500 price tag about half of that, which seems more realistic. The dollar IS in the toilet. I can't justify buying parts from Erope these days. Shame.

I was actually thinking that I'd cough up about 2.5 grand for a black Pioneer. That's MY personal value limit, though.
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Yes, that's right. The excange rate EUR/US$ is the problem here.
The rate is 1.6 :no:
And excluding the black reels, the SM-468 tape, the remote receiver, the remote hand set, the relapping/alignement of the heads - then yes, it is the half amount when you exchange to EUR.

The J-corder decks are something else because the front face of the Technics is not anodized is such a paint finnish.
And like you can see, no one of the reworked Technics has modded knobs nor the head base - this would make things very complex :scratch2:

But maybe a black kit can be your choice when you like to rework your deck yourself. What do you think about?

Vlad
 
I do rebuild and align my own decks. In my case, head lapping and alignment isn't needed. It would be nice to just get all the front parts to do the black conversion.

Maybe that's something worth looking into. Ahhh.... there are so many things I wish I just had the money for. Seriously, if I were in the upper salary bracket, you'd be crating one up for shipment already. But alas, I'm not. One of the reasons I learned to repair everything myself, and I have gotten very skilled at it.

But anyway... let's not derail this thread.
 
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