On 15 Mar 2005 17:28:34 -0800, "
wrote:

Wow!
We seem to have really created a stir, just trying to run a used gear
business! Interesting comments from both sides of the conversation.
Some people love old gear, some love new gear. Personally we love old
gear and feel that is was built better and sounds better, but we
respect both opinions. One thing is for sure, though, and that is the
old gear lasted much longer than the new, which is disposable in a
short length of time. We believe old gear is worth fixing , if possible
(not to mention being a piece of our history and our growing up and
love those that believe the same.
:-)
Peace to all
MM
www.mrmarksmusic.com
Sigh
The cheery glow of a pair of EL34's on a cold evening.
Remenber MONO and a Mac C8?
Remember when records had recording curves other than RIAA?
Remember tube testers?
Interestingly, I watched Tube system reliability peak, themn came the
transistor and reliability took a (shallow) dip, Then came the IC
based system with its dip. I
I have gone from the days of 3-5 years between repairs to 20 years and
only cosmetic or minor repairs (light bulbs and contact cleaner).
My old Shure M3-N21d needed a new stylus evey 3 years or so because
the mount went 'dead'.
I just fired up my 20+ year old Audio Technica AT-14S with a 'Shibata'
stylus on a CD4. LP connected to a Panasonic CD-4 decoder. Dang, the
thing still, detected a CD-4 media and switched to QUAD mode.

A stupid obsolete relay, is the problem with my Akai 400-DSS (Quad 10"
open reel), a jury rig is in place but the noise shilding won't fit.
Parts used to be available 5-10 years. Now there may NEVER have been
available.
I hate dumping something because I can't find a $1.00 part (that was
made JUST for that product build). Thats whats wrong with young
equipment.




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