@MrAlexprm The name of the song is "You only live twice". It's performed by Ronnie Aldrich and his twin pianos. The album is from the late 60s. It was recorded on Decca Phase 4. I believe the album was titled "Twin Pianos Today".
It is normal for the start 70's to mid 80's Beograms to have slow setdown of stylus to protect the suspension of the cartrigde, and a quick lift to prevent mistracking og the record.
@mormel76 Axel at schallplattennadeln is in fact total renovating the cart. That involves ofc a new replacement suspension and cantilever. My MMC2 distorted heavily because of hardened suspension, Axel replaced all ageing parts. Therefore, the cartridge sounds like new, with the original B&O sound to it. The Soundsmith cart uses a different type of rubber as suspension, a lot softer. Hence a brighter sound that is not synonym with typical B&O sound :)
Sansui has a long history of making fine Amplifiers from its Vacuum Tube offerings to its first Solid State Amps. TEAC's recorders (Reel to Reel, and tape players) became recording industry staples with their high standards under their North American brand TASCAM. Sansui's quality products peaked in the late 70's went into decline around 1984. After this time Sansui was referred to as Sansewer. Audiophile enthusiasts continue in Japan push the envelope.
I thought you could program the tracks to be played, and also had the option of selecting a track automatically without having to cue it yourself If you want to get rid of the scratches on the plastic cover use kit scratch out, it almosts makes some look new again.
On the other hand, I wouldn't sell short the MMC 1 short. The 8000 I heard had a well balance sound stage. Mention the word Turntable and the usual response is Thorens, not Sansui, whatever its merits.
Been looking at B&O linear tracking TT's for quite sometime, which one were highly regarded? These machines were way more technologically advance for their time. Honestly, they still look cool but I've heard that they lack detail and bass and that their carts arepropriatory?
I have this exactly the same turntable I purchased way back in early 80's still works great with a grado stylus cartridge that I paid over $300 bucks.but I like your test album what's the name of it,could I find it on cd format?thanks
This is a very nice turntable; I'm trying to get my hands on one in good condition myself. What record was playing in this demonstration? I recognized the "You only live twice" theme, however I have the soundtrack to that movie, but that version of the song isn't on it.
Are these durable? No one seems to make linear tracking arms anymore. I'd love to get something like this to keep from having vibration issues, but I'm worried about complexity of the equipment.
Japanese equipment held in high regard in the US were Denon, Nakamiji (Dragon Cassette Player), the NAD line of products (when made in Japan), Yamaha (receivers, when introduced to the US). Sony, Technics, and others in the US marketed products on "specifications" and flashy displays rather than performance. Some Japanese firms purchased US Brand Names of respected audio company's to deflect some of the bias toward Japanese products. The subsequent products didn't help Japan's reputation.
interesting technology with the tangential magnetic drive but having had a bno 'hi fi' then something decent afterwards - a technics sl1200 w/ denon mc cart i can attest that bno gear is all show and not much go
I would rather have the B & O 8000, which sounded fantastic to the Sansui. Review of the Sansui: "The XR-Q7 sounded rather loud and forward, with a significant defocusing of central images especially in the midrange, but pitch and timing were however, rather good - £270 HiFi Choice 1983"
I completely disagree. nothing wrong with many of b&o's tables, and their high end cartridges were and still are fantastic. microline nude stylii on exotic cantilevers like ruby and sapphire, and the designs are continued to this day by soundsmith which is a fantastic boutique cart manufacturer.
Back in the 80's I always wanted a linear tracking turntable but I was young at the time and didn't have the money lol
Good news is that these things are affordable today. I have seen fully refurbished units for 500$
@MrAlexprm The name of the song is "You only live twice". It's performed by Ronnie Aldrich and his twin pianos. The album is from the late 60s. It was recorded on Decca Phase 4. I believe the album was titled "Twin Pianos Today".
It is normal for the start 70's to mid 80's Beograms to have slow setdown of stylus to protect the suspension of the cartrigde, and a quick lift to prevent mistracking og the record.
@mormel76
Axel at schallplattennadeln is in fact total renovating the cart. That involves ofc a new replacement suspension and cantilever. My MMC2 distorted heavily because of hardened suspension, Axel replaced all ageing parts. Therefore, the cartridge sounds like new, with the original B&O sound to it. The Soundsmith cart uses a different type of rubber as suspension, a lot softer. Hence a brighter sound that is not synonym with typical B&O sound :)
Thank you very much, found myself a copy already, I think I'm going to get it.
Sansui has a long history of making fine Amplifiers from its Vacuum Tube offerings to its first Solid State Amps. TEAC's recorders (Reel to Reel, and tape players) became recording industry staples with their high standards under their North American brand TASCAM.
Sansui's quality products peaked in the late 70's went into decline around 1984. After this time Sansui was referred to as Sansewer.
Audiophile enthusiasts continue in Japan push the envelope.
There is supposed to be a lamp under the seek bar to help with finding the tracks
Are you having a laugh Tascam? This is one incredible turntable and when set up correctly with a rebuilt cartridge sounds second to none.
Famous Danish design. B&O is a real thing.
And yes, ti IS durable.
I thought you could program the tracks to be played, and also had the option of selecting a track automatically without having to cue it yourself If you want to get rid of the scratches on the plastic cover use kit scratch out, it almosts makes some look new again.
I think this record is "Two pianos Totay!" by Ronnie Aldrich, a phase four stereo record by Decca from circa 1967
Søren Hammer o
Try the compagny Soundsmith. Of what I've heard they make one of the best pick-ups in the world... and yes, they fit on these machines. :D
OH... I just fixed an 8002 side cover with 3M VHB® adhesive. it works very well, please fix it and tell us what you think.
wow I lover the record shown in the back ground.
so beautiful
On the other hand, I wouldn't sell short the MMC 1 short. The 8000 I heard had a well balance sound stage.
Mention the word Turntable and the usual response is Thorens, not Sansui, whatever its merits.
Been looking at B&O linear tracking TT's for quite sometime, which one were highly regarded? These machines were way more technologically advance for their time. Honestly, they still look cool but I've heard that they lack detail and bass and that their carts arepropriatory?
what is the album? loos like a CD 4, WOW
1:58 Where's my Elephant!
I think the dampener possibly needs looking at as when you paused the arm appeared to lift a little too quickly!
I have this exactly the same turntable I purchased way back in early 80's still works great with a grado stylus cartridge that I paid over $300 bucks.but I like your test album what's the name of it,could I find it on cd format?thanks
This is a very nice turntable; I'm trying to get my hands on one in good condition myself.
What record was playing in this demonstration?
I recognized the "You only live twice" theme, however I have the soundtrack to that movie, but that version of the song isn't on it.
@mormel76
You can just get a retipping on an existing pickup and get like-new-results!
-Hammer, Owner of 5 B&O Turntables
So these are fully automatic? Can you repeat a track?
Are these durable? No one seems to make linear tracking arms anymore.
I'd love to get something like this to keep from having vibration issues, but I'm worried about complexity of the equipment.
How do you line up the tracks? Is there a reference somewhere?
Japanese equipment held in high regard in the US were Denon, Nakamiji (Dragon Cassette Player), the NAD line of products (when made in Japan), Yamaha (receivers, when introduced to the US).
Sony, Technics, and others in the US marketed products on "specifications" and flashy displays rather than performance. Some Japanese firms purchased US Brand Names of respected audio company's to deflect some of the bias toward Japanese products. The subsequent products didn't help Japan's reputation.
THANK YOU I'LL LOOK FOR IT :)
@teamresell HI! WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE FIRST SONG THAT YOU PLAY?
interesting technology with the tangential magnetic drive
but having had a bno 'hi fi' then something decent afterwards - a technics sl1200 w/ denon mc cart
i can attest that bno gear is all show and not much go
how much is this? looks very nice, looking for something just like it!
also, do these require special styluses?
Yes, B&O's Moving-Micro Cross series. These plug directly into the tonearm end. These came in 5 grades, ranging from $100 to $500.
I ended up with a Technics SL-10
That's neet. Didn't know those existed.
nice toy
i like this
I would rather have the B & O 8000, which sounded fantastic to the Sansui.
Review of the Sansui: "The XR-Q7 sounded rather loud and forward, with a significant defocusing of central images especially in the midrange, but pitch and timing were however, rather good - £270 HiFi Choice 1983"
$799 (demo model) according to the Detriot Free Press of March 31st, 1983. About two grand in today's money.
Sounds like a transistor radio.
Forward !!! ... rrrrrrruuuuuuuwwwww !!! now I know where they recorded the sound for R2D2 mooving in Star Wars ...
ended up with laser denon
JUNK. I have had several B&O tables including this one and an 8002. Looks good, sounds like crap. Go for a Rega or VPI instead
+TASCAM MGTOW I agree not what they were made out to be and the carts that are available do not compete with some of the goodies on the market today.
I completely disagree. nothing wrong with many of b&o's tables, and their high end cartridges were and still are fantastic. microline nude stylii on exotic cantilevers like ruby and sapphire, and the designs are continued to this day by soundsmith which is a fantastic boutique cart manufacturer.