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From: logan@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu (Logan Shaw)
Newsgroups: rec.audio
Subject: Re: Cassette Deck Dilemma
Date: 16 Dec 92 12:31:57 GMT
Organization: The University of Texas at Austin

In article <1722@stake.DaytonOH.NCR.COM> bsmith@stake.DaytonOH.NCR.COM (ROBERT SMITH) writes:

[ question: whether to repair / replace broken 10 year old cassette deck. ]

>        -  I pay to get the old deck fixed.  Least cost option. (I'm broke
>these days.)
>
>        -  I buy a new modestly-priced deck (maybe $300).  Is it possible to
>get an adequate deck in this price range? What brands? Any 3-head ones?
>
>        -  I wait and save money (very un-American) and buy a better deck, but
>will this be another dying medium, like LP's.  

Personally, if I were you, I'd get the Nakamichi Cassette Deck 1.  I'm not
sure how much they cost, but I know they're < $500.  If I remember
correctly, it's not a 3-head one, but it performs better than many lower
end 3-head decks.

Perhaps you could get a used CR-1A or something for a few hundred dollars.

I think I'd avoid the DCC option - if things work out like they have for
every other electronic item ever, the performance and reliability of
currently available $800 DCC decks won't compare to that of the $300 models
that ought to be available sometime in 1995 or so.  (If the format doesn't
fall flat on its face or something.)

Adios,
  Logan
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From: mike@nowaksg.chem.nd.edu (Michael George Buening)
Subject: Receiver troubles
Organization: University of Notre Dame
Date: Thu, 17 Dec 1992 16:23:09 GMT

 I want to get some opinions and/or answers from other NAD users out
there.  Here is the problem and maybe you could enlighten me:

	Receiver NAD 705:
	Age:  Just over the 30 day return period for the store
	Trouble:      
		With selector on CD you hear CD (good)
		With selector on phone you hear faint CD (bad)
		With selector on tape1 you hear faint CD and Tuner (very bad)
		With selector on video you hear nothing but video (okay)

I asked a knowledgeble person and they said this was simply a design flaw
in the NAD and it was within the tolerances of the receiver.  Is this
true?  Any other NAD owners out there that have experienced the same problem?
Just for more information:  This is not my reciever.  It is Pat's, a friend.
I am posting the question for him.  You can email me and I will let him know
or just post and I will show him.  I have the Denon DRA 335 from a year or so
ago and I have never noticed any such problems.   

Thanks

Mike

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From: roth@3d.enet.dec.com (Jim Roth)
Newsgroups: rec.audio
Subject: Re: backwards audio on old reel to reel
Date: 11 Dec 92 16:04:57 GMT
Organization: Digital Equipment Corporation


In article <1992Dec11.003333.20970@bilver.uucp>, bill@bilver.uucp (Bill Vermillion) writes...

>If it was made prior to the mid-50's, he could have had a "B"
>wind tape.

>That has the oxide facing out on the reel.  That would account
>for the backwards audios if all other methods fail.

Why would they do that?  The only thing I can think of offhand
may be to locate the heads further from the reel motors or something.
Otherwise, I just can't make any good sense of it.

(I also wonder how it would have gotten wound the "normal" way on
the reel then.)

- Jim
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From: schuster@panix.com (Michael Schuster)
Subject: Re: HX-Pro function of tape deck, information needed!
Date: Sun, 13 Dec 1992 13:21:12 GMT
Organization: PANIX Public Access Unix & Internet, NYC

In article <Bz6FEF.9xM@ssesco.com> nau@quesadilla.ssesco.com (William Nau) writes:
>I feel that I must include that HX-PRO has some problems.  I've recorded
>several LPs onto cassette tape on a deck that uses HX-PRO.  For some reason
>HX-PRO introduces a terrible pulsating in the high frequencies at some
>points during the recording.  This is at a level that is unbearable
>for long periods of itme.  Thankfully, it rarely last more then ten seconds.
>It seems to be most common when recording a record (not CD) onto a Metal
>(type IV) tape.  I highly suggest that you look for a unit that allows you
>to disable HX-PRO when this occurs.

I noticed this on an older deck that had Dolby HX (the predecessor to HX Pro).
Especially on loud sibilants against a quiet background.

Dolby HX was switchable; I've not seen a more modern deck in which HX Pro
can be disabled.


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From: ark@alice.att.com (Andrew Koenig)
Newsgroups: rec.audio
Subject: Re: >Why do people buy speakers that cost >$1000/pair ?
Date: 11 Dec 92 14:41:49 GMT
Article-I.D.: alice.24386
Reply-To: ark@alice.UUCP ()
Organization: AT&T Bell Laboratories, Murray Hill NJ

In article <Bz2F5I.6GC@comp.vuw.ac.nz> brian@comp.vuw.ac.nz (Brian Boutel) writes:

> Suppose for a moment that there are differences, and that you can *learn* to hear
> them. In that case, should you learn, and then need to buy better cables, or not
> learn, and save money?  

Suppose for a moment that there are no differences, but that you can *learn*
to pretend there are.  In that case, should you learn, and impress your
friends, or not learn, and stay honest?
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From: znpt01@trc.amoco.com (Norman P. Tracy)
Subject: Re: analog pride
Originator: znpt01@gpss43
Organization: Amoco Production Company, Tulsa Research
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 1992 16:22:48 GMT


In article <24429@alice.att.com>, andrew@alice.att.com (Andrew Hume) writes:
> 
> 	i recently acquired a somewhat peculiar CD `moodfood'
> by the group `moodswings'. this was a pure guess, the CD turns
> out to be the atmospheric style of new age music; some singing/vocals,
> (chrissie hynde), some guitar (jeff beck) and mostly synthesiser-like music.
> what puzzled me was the proud statement that ``This album was recorded,
> mixed, and edited using analogue tape and sequential circuits technology.''
> (the CD master was done through the sonic solutions system.)
> 
> 	is this some kind of perverse pride in doing things the hard way?
> or were they trying, at least for LP buyers, to give people the opportunity
> to get a pure analog processing path? and what can this mean for synthesised music?
>

It's a fact that many recording industry engineers/producers/artists still
prefer analog recorders over digital.  (Please don't flame me for this statement,
I'm just reporting what I've read.)  Sometimes they will take a certain set
of tracks, say the drums, and bounce from a digital recorder to analog and
back to digital to get 'that analog sound'.  Or as in the case of this album
do it all analogue. You may wonder about this if your opinion of 'analogue'
is based on LP or Compact Cassettes. Trust me, wide format high speed analogue
tape is a whole different world than any consumer format.

This could easly lead into a discussion of the philosophy of recording and
reproduction.  On the one side are the purists who strive for facsimile
recording and reproduction.  They want technicial excellence so the signal
out of a system matchs the input.  On the other side of the aesthetic continuun
are the pop artists.  For them the equipment becomes a palette of colors with
which to 'paint' sonic impressionistic sound scapes.

Norman Tracy
znpt01@trc.amoco.com
From: henry@monod.biol.mcgill.ca (Henry A. Pasternack)
Newsgroups: rec.audio
Subject: Re: Mr. Pierce responds to Re: Class C amplifiers, says Mr. Pierce.
Date: 18 Dec 92 14:00:57 GMT
Reply-To: henry@monod.biol.mcgill.ca (Henry A. Pasternack)
Organization: SRI International


   Dick Pierce writes:

>No, no audio amplifier may have been designed as Class C, but if it's
>SUPPOSED to be Class B, I'll bet you it runs Class C much of the time.
>
>The early Phase Linear amps were designed as Class B... Most that I saw
>ran sloppy enough that the suffered from horrible crossover discontinuity
>that is the hallmark of marginal Class C operation. This lead to their
>simultaneously poor sound and poor measurements at low power.

   I think a lot of eyebrows went up when Dick referred to Class
C audio amplifiers.  I know mine did.  Technically, an amp that
wanders into an underbiased condition as Dick describes can be
categorized as Class C.  But I would tend to refer instead to such
an amplifier as a badly-designed Class B circuit.  Evidently, this
was Dick's intent from the start.

   The term "Class C" always suggests to me a circuit in which the
device conduction angle is significantly less than 180 degrees.  I
automatically think of CW transmitters when I hear the term.  Such
an amplifier is wholly unsuited to linear operation, whether at
audio frequencies, or at RF, as in an AM transmitter output stage.

-Henry
From: lkelly@oasys.dt.navy.mil (Lawrence Kelly)
Newsgroups: rec.audio
Subject: Question about rear speakers for surround sound
Date: 21 Dec 92 03:19:04 GMT
Reply-To: lkelly@oasys.dt.navy.mil (Lawrence Kelly)
Organization: Carderock Division, NSWC, Bethesda, MD

I have a Kenwood KRV-7030 Pro-logic receiver, and would like to buy
the rear speakers for the surround sound setup.  I was talking to
a salesman who said that it used to be good to get small low watts-per-
channel rated bookshelf speakers, but now more manufacturer's are
pushing the rear speakers harder.  I believe that the KRV-7030 outputs
15 WPC for rear.  Does anyone have any speaker recommendations?  Is
the salesman correct?   I have been told to look at low end models
by Bose (101's, 201's), JBL, and Sony.  Any comments on these, or others??

	 Thanks!


	    -Larry
From: jared@midiline.la.ca.us (Luposian Knightwolf)
Newsgroups: rec.audio
Subject: Wanted: Casio or Yamaha sound chips
Date: Fri, 11 Dec 92 15:49:43 PST
Organization: MIDILine BBS - Altadena, CA - (818) 797-3285

I'm looking, mostly, for 4 or 8 voice sound chips from either company.  
What I need are part number, though, as distributors don't know a thing 
without them.  Any help offered is greatly appreciated.
 
As well, does anyone here know what parts would be required and where 
they can be purchased, for a 16-bit 44kHz sampler with sample playback 
capability?  It's for a computer project... Any help offered is, once 
again, greatly appreciated.
 
Reply in Email to: jared@midiline.la.ca.us
 
Thanks!
 
Jared
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From: henry@ginger.sri.com (Henry A. Pasternack)
Newsgroups: rec.audio
Subject: $onic Frontier.
Date: 16 Dec 92 23:12:48 GMT
Reply-To: henry@ginger.sri.com (Henry A. Pasternack)
Organization: SRI International


   A recent poster asked about the $80 BUF-03's from Sonic Frontiers.
I ordered their catalog and was astonished by their prices.  Even
considering the Canadian dollar markup, it was pretty outrageous.
I can't say anything about the quality of the company, but their
components look to be a real ripoff.

-Henry
Newsgroups: rec.audio
From: mjv8557@eafs000.ca.boeing.com (Mark J. Vandiver)
Subject: Re: Help? Surround Sound Amplifiation Suggestions
Organization: be41t
Distribution: usa
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 1992 00:10:19 GMT

A10035@email.mot.com (Scott Lindsey) writes:

>In article <1992Dec11.223855.19544@speedy.aero.org>, jcd@punch (John C. Davis) writes:
>> 
>> I have an investment in my stereo and would like to upgrade to Dolby Pro  
>> Logic without scrapping my initial investment. I would like suggestions on  
>> how to add amplification to my system. (eg integrated amplifier w/ Pro  
>> Logic, Pro Logic w/o amplification and seperate amplifier etc...)
>> 
>> My current system is:
>> 
>> Adcom GTP 500? Remote Control Preamplifier
>> Carver 1.0t Amplifier
>> B&W DM 220 Speakers
>> 
>> Any suggestions would be appreciated?
>> John C Davis
>> jcd@punch.aero.org
>I am in a similar situation with a high end 2 channel system.
> I visited a local place and the options are limitless.
>There is one system which takes and amplified source and sends part of the 
>to two rear and one middle channel. It has attenuators etc. About $79, probably
>the worst choice.
>Then for about $150 more, you can get a 10 watt/channel in the rear system which
>takes line level signals... No front and center. But you can use your TV.

>For about $400, you can get a Onkyo system (I'm not excited) which drives the
>rear at about 40 w/ch and the center at about 60 (I think). But I haven't
>seen a system which takes a hi-fi stereo input and puts out five line level
>outputs. When I do, I will probably pick it up, as long as it isn't too 
>expensive. Then you can pick and choose all other amps and speakers..
I don't know what you call expensive, but I love my Yamaha DSP A1000. The
E1000 is not a preamp A/V switcher like the A1000 is, but it has all the other
functions for add on to a PreAmp. Pro Logic, 7 channel surround, not 5, Has Amps
on board for all surround channels, Min 60 W and Max 100W. It also manipulates
the sound for Non ProLogic sources. You can make the music,voice sound as if you are
in a chappel, disco, rock concert,... etc. 12 fully user definable functions. I love
it and think it is worht it at twice the price!! Well worth looking at.

C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
IIIIIIIIIIIIIIit!!! the E1000 is around 800.00 but I think it is cheap at half the pri>> 
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From: sbambara@ent1.ent.ncsu.edu (Stephen Bambara)
Subject: Lincoln photo
Originator: sbambara@ent1.ent.ncsu.edu
Organization: Dept. of Entomology - NCSU, Raleigh, NC
Distribution: usa
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 1992 12:50:05 GMT

	I did not see an email address at the end of your note and the
one in the header bounced so here are some comments:

        
Joe,
        Ultimately you will have to seek professional help. (No, not
that kind.)  But first
I'd like to ask a few questions.  Where did you acquire it and how
long have you had it?  Is it behind a glass frame?  Are there any
markings on the cardboard backing?
        I am fairly certain that most of the orignial photos of Lincoln
are already documented.  I assume you have an early copy.  If it is from
an original negative, then it is very valuable.  If it is an early copy,
it is much less valuable, but still a nice piece. 
        I have seen a book somewhere with all of Lincoln's photos.  You
might even just go to the library or bookstore and browse through a
biography of Lincoln for a copy of the picture.
Also, how old is he in the photo?  Beard?  I could hazard a guess since
there are not many left profiles that it was the photo taken of Lincoln
taken about the time of Grant's taking command of the army in 1864.  The
original negative was by Mathew Brady.  The "original" photo was in the
Meserve collection in New York sometime ago, but I'm not sure what has
happened to that collection in recent years.
        As for preserving the photo, I assume that the photo was glued
to the cardboard.  Either way, moisture and temp will make the paper
expand and contract  and hence wrinkle.  If it is worth doing something
about, seek a photo restoring professional.  I'm not precise on my
dates, but I believe that before the war, most photos were done on glass
(Dageurrotype).  Then after about 1851, they were done on tin (tintype).
I'm not sure when tintypes went out, but it may have been about 1880's.
I know the cardboard backs were still in use into the 19-teens.  Perhaps
another netter will have more accurate info on those dates.
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From: rvv@world.std.com (Rosana V VanDerGrinten)
Subject: Glass kewpie
Organization: The World Public Access UNIX, Brookline, MA
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 1992 05:09:10 GMT

I bought a glass kewpie at an estate sale. It's about 3-1/2 inches 
high clear molded glass and they said it was circa 1950. Are these things
being made today up north or is it older and discontinued? What is
it worth retail? 

-Ronda

Please reply to Rosana email : rvv@world.std.com

Newsgroups: rec.antiques
From: apblec@rebecca.its.rpi.edu (Christopher Alan Apblett)
Subject: Homer Laughlin china
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 1992 06:22:43 GMT


I am looking for information concerning Homer Laughlin china, the
specifics being:
	Maker:		Homer Laughlin (could be McLaughlin
	Pattern:	Virginia Rose
	Age:		No clue, early 1900's? (I know nothing
			about china)

My mother has a (very) incomplete set of this that used to be her
grandmothers (the china survived 2 generations with 8 kids in each,
hence the incompleteness).  Any information about when/where this
was produced, who sold it, where I might be able to track down bits
& pieces of it now (he says hopefully - the goal is to replace all
the missing pieces) would be greatly appreciated.  The only china
dealer I've com across so far is Replacements, Ltd. - haven't heard
back from them yet (It's also a little tough working this from Japan).

If any replies could be directed to "rick@cb.sbi.com", I'd be most
appreciative.  I don't often get the chance to read this group - this
is being posted from a friend's account ('a bit hard working this from
Tokyo).

Thanx in advance

Richard Flynn          ZIP:      rick            Work:   81 3 5255-4485
Salomon Brothers Asia  INTERNAL: rick@why        FAX:    81 3 5255-5598
2-2, Otemachi 2-chome  INTERNET: rick@cb.sbi.com Home:   81 3 3586-2054
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100  UUNET:    uunet!sbi!rick  Beeper: 81 3 5100-1920
From: selene@bullie.CS.Berkeley.EDU (Selene Victor)
Newsgroups: rec.antiques
Subject: looking for chairs in San Fran/Bay Area
Date: 18 Dec 1992 22:08:29 GMT
Organization: University of California, Berkeley
Distribution: world
NNTP-Posting-Host: bullie.cs.berkeley.edu

I am looking to buy 4 chairs to go with a reproduced French country
rectangular table which is 5 ft long and made of finished Alder wood (honey
colored).  Possibly ladderback chairs with rush seats (only if very comfortable)
or anything else that would look nice with this table (preferably country
looking). If you know where I can get something like this, or you have some for
sale, please email me at selene@cs.berkeley.edu 

I would buy them in a store if they were cheap enough (< or = $70/chair), or 2nd
hand.  Any leads would be greatly appreciated.
From: jsmith@owlnet.rice.edu (James Pope Smith)
Newsgroups: rec.antiques
Subject: WANTED: Life Magazines
Date: 21 Dec 92 05:10:22 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: Rice University


I am looking for Life magazines from 1936 to the 1970's.  If you have any
singles that you are looking to sell, or if you are just doing some Spring
cleaning and were about to throw them out, please email me.  My email
address is jsmith@owlnet.rice.edu

James Smith, Rice University
jsmith@owlnet.rice.edu
From: dh0a@ns1.cc.lehigh.edu (DONALD L. HARDY)
Newsgroups: rec.antiques
Subject: Calling all Carlton Ware...
Date: 15 Dec 92 21:16:40 GMT
Organization: Lehigh University

I posted this before, but since it's gone...

Does anyone know a source for Carlton Ware?  The dishes and cups with the
little feet in socks and Mary Janes made in England around 1973?  A friend
has some and I would like to get him more for Christmas.

Thanks!

Donald
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From: rocko@ireland.ssc.gov (Rick O'Leary)
Subject: Re: coin collection
Reply-To: rocko@ireland.ssc.gov (Rick O'Leary)
Organization: 8-Track Museum of Technology
Date: Mon, 14 Dec 1992 18:28:06 GMT

In article <Bz98A2.6so@mentor.cc.purdue.edu>, sheltons@mentor.cc.purdue.edu (Sara Shelton) writes:
|> 
|> 
|> I recently inherited a somewhat extensive coin collection, and I know
|> very little about the stuff.  Apparently, it contains some rare pieces
|> such as 1943 *copper* pennies as well as silver treasury notes, bills
|> signed by some treasurer who didn't serve but a short time, bills
|> with red seals, coffee cans full of "liberty" coins, and pennies by
|> the roll.  I haven't even looked at it all!
|> 
|> I have two basic questions:  
|> 
|> a)  How do I go about getting the collection appraised?  I have it in
|> safe deposit boxes, but I may need to have it insured.  Should I even
|> bother with having it appraised/insured, or am I being paranoid? 
|> 
|> 
|> b)  If I should ever decide to sell anything, how would I do so?
|> Contact a dealer, stand on a streetcorner,.... ;-)
|> 
|> 
|> Any help would be appreciated!
|> 
|> 
|> Sara
|> sheltons@mentor.cc.purdue.edu
|> 

Sara,

First you should document and insure this collection as soon as possible.
	I will not get into why.  The dealer/appraiser will.  To find a
	dealer you can trust open the yellow pages to coin collecting and
	select the oldest established dealers in the book.  Then call the
	better business folks and ask about the dealers.  

Second, photogragh/video tape the entire collection (piece at a time for the
	bills and the copper 43's) and make a writen record of the entire
	collection.

Third, store this new record in your house temporarily.

Fourth, ask your bank if you can borrow a room for a few hours.  If not,
	find a bank that will and start banking with them.

Fifth, get the dealer to meet you at the bank for an appraisal.  Make 
	sure he/she is a licienced appraiser.  Record the appraisal if
	possible.

Sixth, insure the lot if you plan to keep it outside of a bank/valt.
	(not recommended) or if the value of the lot is greater than
	the bank will pay if it's robbed.

P.S. Don't sell the lot to a dealer.  If you must sell it, auction it
	off at a large auction house.



Rocko
Organization: Security, Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh, PA
Newsgroups: rec.antiques
Date: Thu, 17 Dec 1992 12:51:15 -0500 
From: Ray Mialki <rm1g+@andrew.cmu.edu>
Subject: Clock Collecting

Does anybody out there collect antique clocks?  I currently have over 40
in my collection, with most of them in running condition.  I hope to
obtain more.  I am especially looking for clocks from the 1800's. 
Currently, my oldest dates from 1841.
From: karen@misty.boeing.com (Karen Robinson)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 1992 17:31:43 GMT
Subject: Re: finishing our table
Organization: Boeing Commercial Airplane BCS Support
Newsgroups: rec.antiques


I'm no expert, but I can tell you that the fact that a table has claw
feet does not, in itself, "prove" it is a Duncan Phyfe table.  Duncan
Phyfe was a furniture maker before the turn of the century (I think).
The term has for a number of years been rather loosely applied to any
piece of furniture that has Duncan Phyfe styling.  So when someone says
its a Duncan Phyfe, often the truth is that it is Duncan Phyfe Style.		

I hope some other, more knowledgable persons on the net will respond to
you.  

There are a number of excellent books on American antique furniture. 
You could go to a library and look up some information on Duncan Phyfe.


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