Curta, Nixie tubes, discrete transistors, oh my - Honda-Tech

Ash J. Williams · 10-06-2008, 06:29 PM

I have been increasingly fascinated by all things that are retro. i've been into analogue synths most of my life, and now i've been pining away for mechanical things. like the curta calculator, and the nixie tube clock, to go along my walnut cased moog modular synth.
anyone else wants to spend their money on things that can outlive the cockroaches?

Mr.E.G. · 10-06-2008, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Ash J. Williams

I have been increasingly fascinated by all things that are retro. i've been into analogue synths most of my life, and now i've been pining away for mechanical things. like the curta calculator, and the nixie tube clock, to go along my walnut cased moog modular synth.
anyone else wants to spend their money on things that can outlive the cockroaches?

i too am fascinated by analog synths. i have always owned digital (yamaha motif es8 and a few others) but nothing beats the analog stuff. i have always chosen digital out of necessity but if i had real recording equipment i would certainly opt for analog.

speaking of synths, i am always on the lookout for a reasonably priced roland g707 synth guitar so if anyone ever spies one, let me know.

have you ever played with any of the virus stuff? not quite the same but some of their fake analog stuff sounds pretty damn close and it has all of the modern conveniences.

stackz · 10-06-2008, 06:36 PM

old school peavey black widow woofers.

they are DISGUSTING. seriously, will destroy a cerwin stroker equivalent subwoofer.

only available in 15/18". I usually buy the entire loud speaker cabinet assembly as long as the woofer is intact.

then cut them down and use vintage pioneer amps to drive them and voila....thor's amp cab....in your hands. playing a bass guitar is like that speaker scene from the howard stern movie x10 for da wimenz @ 1/4 volume on a low G....

Ash J. Williams · 10-06-2008, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.E.G.

have you ever played with any of the virus stuff? not quite the same but some of their fake analog stuff sounds pretty damn close and it has all of the modern conveniences.

no likey the virus in particular, although some other guys got the VA thing down, for example, alesis ion, waldorf microQ, the arturia and gmedia software, but nothing beats a Pro1 if you want to rip the head off with hardsync.
what about the daily life stuff?

Ash J. Williams · 10-06-2008, 06:54 PM

some eye kandy
modcan modular

nixie clock

Curta

Mr.E.G. · 10-06-2008, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Ash J. Williams

no likey the virus in particular, although some other guys got the VA thing down, for example, alesis ion, waldorf microQ, the arturia and gmedia software, but nothing beats a Pro1 if you want to rip the head off with hardsync.
what about the daily life stuff?

ehh, aside from my car phone i don't like anything else that is analog.

just kidding.

other than instruments i don't really encounter many other analog devices. open my eyes man!

someone else · 10-06-2008, 07:04 PM

Nixie watches.

Ash J. Williams · 10-06-2008, 07:05 PM

those watches look silly. i do love a nice mechanical chronograph though.

Labarum · 10-06-2008, 07:09 PM

my girlfriend is obsessed with moogs... so much so that she has the logo tattooed on her arm.

Ash J. Williams · 10-06-2008, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Labarum

my girlfriend is obsessed with moogs... so much so that she has the logo tattooed on her arm.

really? god that is HOT

Tweakmeister · 10-06-2008, 07:17 PM

I have a Nixie clock - love it!

Ash J. Williams · 10-06-2008, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Tweakmeister

I have a Nixie clock - love it!

which model, how much and where?

Redtail · 10-06-2008, 07:29 PM

My buddy built a sweet nixie tube clock, it's so bad ass! What does a nixie clock kit cost anyway?

I've been into vintage stereo equipment for quite a while now. The stuff is all analog and seriously built. Marantz is my brand of preference for amps and whatnot, technics for turntables.

Vinyl played through a vintage Marantz has that 'three martini sound' that just can't be replicated by new audio gear. And how awsome is it that their advertising slogan was basically 'Buy a Marantz - it's as good as being wasted.'

Pic of my system:

Modified by Redtail at 7:35 PM 10/6/2008

Ash J. Williams · 10-06-2008, 07:32 PM

that receiver looks alot like apogee

LCDeuce · 10-06-2008, 07:32 PM

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DO WANT

Redtail · 10-06-2008, 07:40 PM

Anyone ever hear a set of Ohm Walsh speakers? Always wanted to know how they sound...

Splat · 10-06-2008, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Redtail

I've been into vintage stereo equipment for quite a while now. The stuff is all analog and seriously built. Marantz is my brand of preference for amps and whatnot, technics for turntables.

Vinyl played through a vintage Marantz has that 'three martini sound' that just can't be replicated by new audio gear. And how awsome is it that their advertising slogan was basically 'Buy a Marantz - it's as good as being wasted.'

I've always wanted to get into classic turntables and tube amps. But I don't have anywhere near the checkbook for it. I about fainted looking at cartridges for an 80's Pioneer turntable I have.

My dad still has his 60's Fisher console stereo, with Dual turntable. Remote matching speakers for upstairs. I'll make room for it somewhere if he'll give it to me. We might be going up there this weekend, I'll try to get some pics.

Redtail · 10-06-2008, 08:07 PM

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I've always wanted to get into classic turntables and tube amps. But I don't have anywhere near the checkbook for it. I about fainted looking at cartridges for an 80's Pioneer turntable I have.

My dad still has his 60's Fisher console stereo, with Dual turntable. Remote matching speakers for upstairs. I'll make room for it somewhere if he'll give it to me. We might be going up there this weekend, I'll try to get some pics.

Cool, grab the pics!

As for the cartridge, the AT440mla is awsome for the price - $80 ain't too bad I think.

Craigslist also has deals for the equipment if you look long enough...

Splat · 10-06-2008, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Redtail

Cool, grab the pics!

As for the cartridge, the AT440mla is awsome for the price - $80 ain't too bad I think.

Craigslist also has deals for the equipment if you look long enough...

I paid $10 for the turntable

I haven't been able to set anything up here, no room for a turntable in my AV stand

I may have to scrounge around for an old amp/tuner for my office though.

stackz · 10-07-2008, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Redtail

Cool, grab the pics!

As for the cartridge, the AT440mla is awsome for the price - $80 ain't too bad I think.

Craigslist also has deals for the equipment if you look long enough...

some really nice stuff pops up in the free section and in the garage sales I visit from the garage sale section.

Import_Fan · 10-07-2008, 04:50 AM

Hell yea! Here's some of the toys I picked up in the last couple weeks:

OLD STUFF JUST ROCKS MORE!

Fobtions · 10-07-2008, 11:18 AM

i might have some nixie tubes for you guys if interested. they came off of a old elevator.

i recently came across the first cd player made , found on craigslist.
sony cdp-101

scored it for 50 bux, working condition.

10-06-2008, 06:29 PM	#1
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stackz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: james island, sc Posts: 2,837	Re: Curta, Nixie tubes, discrete transistors, oh my (Ash J. Williams) old school peavey black widow woofers. they are DISGUSTING. seriously, will destroy a cerwin stroker equivalent subwoofer. only available in 15/18". I usually buy the entire loud speaker cabinet assembly as long as the woofer is intact. then cut them down and use vintage pioneer amps to drive them and voila....thor's amp cab....in your hands. playing a bass guitar is like that speaker scene from the howard stern movie x10 for da wimenz @ 1/4 volume on a low G.... __________________ It is the soldier, not the reporter, who has given us the freedom of press. It is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us the freedom of speech. It is the soldier who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag, who allows the protestors to burn the flag. If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you are reading it in english, thank a VETERAN.

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Ash J. Williams Shop Smart, Shop S-mart Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Trapped in time, Surrounded by evil, Low on gas Posts: 2,516	Re: Curta, Nixie tubes, discrete transistors, oh my (someone else) those watches look silly. i do love a nice mechanical chronograph though. __________________ klaatu...varata...nickel! some crap i am selling

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Redtail Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Left Portland, USA Posts: 345	Re: (Labarum) My buddy built a sweet nixie tube clock, it's so bad ass! What does a nixie clock kit cost anyway? I've been into vintage stereo equipment for quite a while now. The stuff is all analog and seriously built. Marantz is my brand of preference for amps and whatnot, technics for turntables. Vinyl played through a vintage Marantz has that 'three martini sound' that just can't be replicated by new audio gear. And how awsome is it that their advertising slogan was basically 'Buy a Marantz - it's as good as being wasted.' Pic of my system: Modified by Redtail at 7:35 PM 10/6/2008 __________________ "Science is but a perversion of itself unless it has as its ultimate goal the betterment of humanity." - Nikola Tesla

10-06-2008, 07:32 PM	#14
Ash J. Williams Shop Smart, Shop S-mart Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Trapped in time, Surrounded by evil, Low on gas Posts: 2,516	Re: (Redtail) that receiver looks alot like apogee __________________ klaatu...varata...nickel! some crap i am selling

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Redtail Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Left Portland, USA Posts: 345	Re: Curta, Nixie tubes, discrete transistors, oh my (LCDeuce) Anyone ever hear a set of Ohm Walsh speakers? Always wanted to know how they sound... __________________ "Science is but a perversion of itself unless it has as its ultimate goal the betterment of humanity." - Nikola Tesla

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Fobtions Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: SD Posts: 5,105	Re: (Import_Fan) i might have some nixie tubes for you guys if interested. they came off of a old elevator. i recently came across the first cd player made , found on craigslist. sony cdp-101 scored it for 50 bux, working condition. __________________ car+bike crap http://images.honda-tech.com/set1//smile/emcrook.gif