Jon Mitchell wrote:
> amount of old and obsolete Audio-Video gear. Unfortunately, my other
> half isn't as enthusiastic as I am and she calls it "Jon's Museum of
> Sh*te". Still, I find it fascinating. So far, the list of stuff in
> "the museum" is ...
>
> - Sony HiFi BetaMax recorder.
Mine went into the shop when the heads gave out... never saw it again.
>
> - 2 x LaserDisc players
>
Yep, me too. Both Pioneer, both still work.
> - CED VideoDisc Player (these things were quite popular in the USA I
> think, but are VERY rare here in the UK. And fantastic technology !)
>
Never liked 'em. Was always a laser guy. Didn't understand the appeal
of something that worked essentially like a vinyl LP with stylus-to-disc
contact that would cause wear and damage.
> - Sony Reel-to-Reel 3-Head Tape Recorder (in need of a little TLC, belts
> perished, etc.)
>
Nice.
> - Philips DCC730 - yes, I too have A DCC recorder !
>
Was always interested, never made the jump.
> - And last, but not least, a Philips DCC170. For Paul, and anyone else
> interested, that is a PORTABLE DCC Recorder ! They also made a Portable
> DCC Player-only as well (can't remember the model numder). Both were
> about the size of a standard cassette walkman, just a little thicker.
>
Huh. Forgot all about that one.
>
> On the current wish-list for "the museum" is an Elcaset, and one that
> DEFINITELY won't get in the door past the Chief Domestic Officer - a
> 1-inch Reel-To-Reel Video Recorder !
>
How badly do you want an Elcaset? How about a full-sized rackmount
Technics (Panasonic) unit that worked last time I used it? I'd like it
to go to a good home...
> Is this normal behaviour for someone interested in OMs ? Is it a
> coincidence ?! "Stop Me, before I spend again !"
It's perfectly (ab)normal.
--
Paul Braun
Valparaiso, IN
"There's a fine line between stupid, and clever." - David St. Hubbins
"Enjoy every sandwich." - Warren Zevon
"The Fountain of Youth is a state of mind." - The Ides of March
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