Bigman80
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 7, 2018 18:32:08 GMT
I think I’m getting worse for enjoying the feel of hifi. If knobs, buttons, disc trays, players, arms etc don’t feel nice, I’m not interested. Here are a few things ive really liked the feel of.
Townhend Rock: The whole clamp and trough ritual was very satisfying.
Naim Chrome Bumper: The big knobs and especially the power on/off was reassuringly satisfying.
Naim CDI: I loved the lid and puck.
Townshend Glastonbury: The hand holds were a really nice touch
Nakamichi RX505: Tape reverse madness!
Sonneteer Campion: The knobs feel sooo nice.
Duevel Planets: Pawnbrokers balls are always tempting for folk. Everyone touches them!
Linn Ekos: Such a slick arm. Felt like a precision instrument, which I guess it was.
Krell KSA80: Those fins!
Krell KSA50: The metal badge.
Roksan Xerxes: Renoving the spindle.
Anything floated your tactile boat?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2018 18:35:13 GMT
Heard a Naim NAP 250 about a month back. It's very solid and heavy.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2018 18:37:13 GMT
Luxman amps and receivers. Every control is so slick, smooth and precise.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2018 18:38:19 GMT
Always liked the look and feel of the Linn CD Players.
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Bigman80
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 7, 2018 18:40:41 GMT
The Karik metal drawer is a thing of beauty
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 7, 2018 18:41:06 GMT
Oh, how could I forget the MF A1 waffle maker top!
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 7, 2018 18:44:00 GMT
Copland “safe-cracker” knobs are lovely too. One of the nicest things were the weighted tuning knobs on 70s tuners,
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2018 18:59:32 GMT
Lets have a show us ya knob competition  |
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 7, 2018 20:00:31 GMT
We had a knobs thread a while back.It was pretty good. Jammy started it.
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 7, 2018 20:08:02 GMT
This was my favourite remote. It feels so nice in the hand.  I’m trying to post a pic of the LK1 remote but it’s not working. |
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Post by macca on Nov 7, 2018 21:16:27 GMT
Technics SL1210 - I could never get tired of pressing the big stainless-steel stop/start button. And the little pop-up cuing light in its die-cast metal housing. Build quality that just embarrasses the UK competition.
Sony CDP XB930QS - those soft-touch controls are lovely to use. And the big draw with the mech built in just glides silently out. Sold that on now though.
Never had a remote for my LK1 but it does look good.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2018 21:27:27 GMT
I cant show any knobs cos i haven't got any at the mo.  only the buttons on front of the cd3.5. No on/off switches, in fact bugger all. |
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Post by macca on Nov 7, 2018 21:35:05 GMT
I cant show any knobs cos i haven't got any at the mo. only the buttons on front of the cd3.5. No on/off switches, in fact bugger all. You don't even have a level control do you? I like that idea in principle as I don't change the volume much. Just with the occasional CD where the recording level is very quiet or very loud. |
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Post by pauld on Nov 7, 2018 21:57:40 GMT
I don’t care all that much as long as it sounds good.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2018 7:18:39 GMT
I cant show any knobs cos i haven't got any at the mo. only the buttons on front of the cd3.5. No on/off switches, in fact bugger all. You don't even have a level control do you? I like that idea in principle as I don't change the volume much. Just with the occasional CD where the recording level is very quiet or very loud. No volume control, no source selector. Volume is set by two resistors - 10k in series and 768R to ground. I chose the value to ground so i could play all cd's with different levels without being too loud or too quiet. Its surprising how loud some cd's are. |
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only the buttons on front of the cd3.5. No on/off switches, in fact bugger all.
