[mythtv-users] MythTV with Vintage Gear
Christopher X. Candreva
chris at westnet.com
Sat Nov 27 17:33:02 UTC 2010
On Fri, 26 Nov 2010, Brian Wood wrote:
> Those original Advent speakers came out about 1974 or 1975 IIRC. Advent
> made some very nice stuff, including a high-end audio cassette deck
> (actually a Wollensack transport with Advent electronics), and a
> projection system intended for home use.
I found a reference that they were made in 1972. The whole system was given
to me by a cousin who had bought it new, and had just upgraded to a then-new
Sony system. Personally I think I got the better part of the deal, and he's
amazed I'm still using what he was ready to throw away. I love the wood
grained speakers, and luckily my wife does too.
Surround is nice, but not nice enough that I would want to replace the
Advents. Adding the dbx subwoofer has helped them out. I used to joke they
were the largest satelite speakers around. For any Star Wars/Trek type
movies the engine noises literally shake the floor with that thing.
So I just may be the only one using 70's era equipment on my main Myth
system. :-)
-Chris
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