Old fashioned Stuff

deadline · 15-09-2007, 16:49

Is anyone out there like me still keen on having the older aledged 'Failed' technologies? in their set up?

Anyone else still running an 8 Track?, a Reel to Reel?

A laserdisc player, a Betamax, Mini Disc ?

PsychoTherapist · 15-09-2007, 18:05

The only old "failed" technology I still have is a MiniDisc player, but even that doesn't really belong to me, it belongs to my dad and he's probably going to sell it off. Plus, it isn't actually connected up anymore, it got moved to storage just last week, it never got used much at all really.

soulboy77 · 15-09-2007, 21:17

I can't seem to find any media for my wax cylinder player!!

Gilson · 15-09-2007, 22:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by soulboy77

I can't seem to find any media for my wax cylinder player!!

Try e-bay!

whatvideo · 15-09-2007, 22:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by deadline

Is anyone out there like me still keen on having the older aledged 'Failed' technologies? in their set up?

Anyone else still running an 8 Track?, a Reel to Reel?

A laserdisc player, a Betamax, Mini Disc ?

I had Laserdisc for quite a while but the day I connected my first dvd player up in 1998 I knew it was goodbye to LD.

A player has returned to my setup a couple of times in the last few years when I decided to get some films on LD that have still failed to appear on DVD.

Hammers The Gorgon ,House of the Long Shadows and a few other bits.

In its day LD was wasted on British citizens who were happy to pay £12+ for VHS but would not spend £20 on a state of the art picture (state of the art for its day of course)

But now the only thing I miss about LD is the luxurious packaging

jasperjones · 15-09-2007, 22:24

Yes still got a Reel to Reel and a Mini Disc set up in the house.
Got rid of my CD player out of my truck (got fed up with the disks jumping) and fitted a Sony Mini Disc player,never jumps and i can get loads of Mini Discs in the glove box

GDK · 15-09-2007, 22:51

I've still got my Pioneer LD 1450 hooked up, though I can't remember the last time I played anything on it. I (still) have quite a collection of imported NTSC LDs.

Although LD didn't succeed in the UK, it was quite successful in the US, so I maintain that LD didn't fail, it was replaced by DVD.

deadline · 16-09-2007, 14:33

Good point about the laserdisc and VHS i wonder if theres a a paralell to be drawn between DVD and Blu Ray/HD DVD, regardles of the high def versions benefits might the public stick by DVD because the discs are cheaper

Pepperoni Man · 16-09-2007, 14:35

A few streets away from us there is a house with a BSB Squariel bolted to the wall. If memory serves me right that was served by the Marco Polo satellite ? Don't suppose they are still getting a picture from it ! !

JBlink · 16-09-2007, 16:27

I don't have, but would really like to get a B77 reel to reel. Having difficulties persuading the MD to agree though!

StereRowe · 16-09-2007, 17:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBlink

I don't have, but would really like to get a B77 reel to reel. Having difficulties persuading the MD to agree though!

Cripes you must really want one! This isn't the first thread you've mentioned it on. Perhaps you should show your lady these threads to make her realise your pressing needs.

Regards old equipment; I have a cassette deck, Minidisc portable, Minidisc separate, my first CD player & an old tuner, all working and in good condition - and thats the problem!!

I just can't get rid of working items. I'll give them to anyone who can make use of them though. Mind you I do blow off the cobwebs every now & then to actually use them myself. I don't know why - just do.

I managed to resist aquiring a quadrophonic 8 track player/recorder that was destined for a skip some years ago. Like JBlink, I think my lady would have had something to say!

However, did I mention my several valve radios - sorry wirelesses..........................?

StereRowe

Sananda Maitreya · 16-09-2007, 19:04

i have a turntable. i never use it because my amplifier seems to have broken and i can't find someone to fix it.

JBlink · 16-09-2007, 20:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by StereRowe

Cripes you must really want one! This isn't the first thread you've mentioned it on. Perhaps you should show your lady these threads to make her realise your pressing needs.

Regards old equipment; I have a cassette deck, Minidisc portable, Minidisc separate, my first CD player & an old tuner, all working and in good condition - and thats the problem!!

I just can't get rid of working items. I'll give them to anyone who can make use of them though. Mind you I do blow off the cobwebs every now & then to actually use them myself. I don't know why - just do.

I managed to resist aquiring a quadrophonic 8 track player/recorder that was destined for a skip some years ago. Like JBlink, I think my lady would have had something to say!

However, did I mention my several valve radios - sorry wirelesses..........................?

StereRowe

Hi StereRowe

I am really impressed that you have noticed the B77 obsession! Yes I have shown her the threads, begged, pleaded and offered cash. Nothing has so far worked. Trouble is I still kind of like her a bit. Even after over 20 years she can do things that even a B77 cannot!

Edit: Perhaps I am too narrow minded!

Pepperoni Man · 16-09-2007, 21:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sananda Maitreya

i have a turntable. i never use it because my amplifier seems to have broken and i can't find someone to fix it.

A turntable is definately not a failed technology ! ! ! !

Sananda Maitreya · 16-09-2007, 22:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pepperoni Man

A turntable is definately not a failed technology ! ! ! !

no, just old fashioned now (didn't spot it was meant to be failed stuff). i still love it.

Apollo 1875 · 17-09-2007, 20:46

My minidisc deck is still in active use. Its just a dream to edit on.

Does having a CD-R deck count? Everybody seems to burn discs from their computers, but I still like to compile CDs from vinyl.

I still have my Sony TC-186SD cassette deck (late 70's, early 80's?) hooked up above my turntable. I've got a large box of cassettes that I've never got around to transferring. I occasionaly stick on a few old mix-tapes and bask in glow of the VU meters.

I've also kept two old Dansettes, but alas neither of them work any more.

Pepperoni Man · 17-09-2007, 21:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apollo 1875

Does having a CD-R deck count? Everybody seems to burn discs from their computers, but I still like to compile CDs from vinyl.

Yes, I do - a Pioneer and it is awesome. Like you I use it for putting vinyl on to CD. I also use it to make compilation albums from CDs for use in the car etc More time consuming than burning discs from computer but worth it for the much superior sound quality. Doesn't skip as much as a burned CD either

Nigel Goodwin · 17-09-2007, 22:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apollo 1875

I still have my Sony TC-186SD cassette deck (late 70's, early 80's?)

I used to have exactly the same one! - they were a great cassette deck. A HUGE bonus was they used a 'ferrite and ferrite' record/play head, which meant they didn't wear at all - inferior heads in other makes required fairly regular replacement, which is expensive.

Unfortunately the expensive 'ferrite and ferrite' heads weren't used in manufacture for very long, and later Sony cassette decks had (and have) the same rapid head wear as other makes!

Apollo 1875 · 17-09-2007, 23:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

I used to have exactly the same one! - they were a great cassette deck. A HUGE bonus was they used a 'ferrite and ferrite' record/play head, which meant they didn't wear at all - inferior heads in other makes required fairly regular replacement, which is expensive.

Unfortunately the expensive 'ferrite and ferrite' heads weren't used in manufacture for very long, and later Sony cassette decks had (and have) the same rapid head wear as other makes!

Ah, thanks for that. I remembered there was something special about the heads but couldn't put my finger on what it was. The deck certainly still sounds like its brand new. I should probably make an effort to transfer all my unique recordings... just in case it gives up the ghost one day.

18-09-2007, 06:47

I've always had the habit of condensing my music collection down to compilation recordings...rather than playing whole albums.

As a result, I listen to my MiniDisc deck probably 10 times as much as my CD player, cassette deck and turntable combined.

I've switched to an mp3 flash player for portable and I like it but if my little MD player hadn't packed up I'd still be using it.

Great format IMO.

Apollo 1875 · 18-09-2007, 10:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by deadline

Is anyone out there like me still keen on having the older aledged 'Failed' technologies? in their set up?

Anyone else still running an 8 Track?, a Reel to Reel?

A laserdisc player, a Betamax, Mini Disc ?

Do you still have all this kit up and running in your living room? I'm picturing you living in a Bond villain's lair, probably with a big, white, ball-shaped TV... actually, I've probably just had too much espresso.

deadline · 18-09-2007, 18:53

yeah its all hooked up in my lair..lol

I've got about a hundred 8 tracks, the reel to reel i use for recording my guitar, 20 or so laserdisc films, 8 beta films and i record on the beta quite often especially music from digital radio - its a beta hi-fi model you can get a 3 hour radio show on it. the mini disc i have a few albums and also use for home recording.
and The Atari 2600 sits neatly beside an XBOX 360.

a space helmet TV is on my want list!

Nigel Goodwin · 18-09-2007, 21:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by deadline

I've got about a hundred 8 tracks

I really, really, hated 8 track!

TheBoingoBandit · 18-09-2007, 23:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pepperoni Man

A few streets away from us there is a house with a BSB Squariel bolted to the wall. If memory serves me right that was served by the Marco Polo satellite ? Don't suppose they are still getting a picture from it ! !

I saw one of those the other day in East London.

Being the saddo that I am, I even took a photo...

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1257/...cac5ef5b_o.jpg

For anyon interested in vintage techology, there's a new magazine coming out with a sample of the first issue available to download free: http://www.vintagetechnology.co.uk/

c3pod4qp · 18-09-2007, 23:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pepperoni Man

A few streets away from us there is a house with a BSB Squariel bolted to the wall. If memory serves me right that was served by the Marco Polo satellite ? Don't suppose they are still getting a picture from it ! !

Unfortunately, not. See here.

15-09-2007, 16:49	#1
deadline Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 571	Old fashioned Stuff Is anyone out there like me still keen on having the older aledged 'Failed' technologies? in their set up? Anyone else still running an 8 Track?, a Reel to Reel? A laserdisc player, a Betamax, Mini Disc ?

15-09-2007, 18:05	#2
PsychoTherapist Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Liverpool, UK Posts: 2,194	The only old "failed" technology I still have is a MiniDisc player, but even that doesn't really belong to me, it belongs to my dad and he's probably going to sell it off. Plus, it isn't actually connected up anymore, it got moved to storage just last week, it never got used much at all really.

15-09-2007, 21:17	#3
soulboy77 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Herts Posts: 17,005	I can't seem to find any media for my wax cylinder player!!

15-09-2007, 22:12	#4
Gilson Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,145	Quote: Originally Posted by soulboy77 I can't seem to find any media for my wax cylinder player!! Try e-bay!

15-09-2007, 22:18	#5
whatvideo Banned User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 157	Quote: Originally Posted by deadline Is anyone out there like me still keen on having the older aledged 'Failed' technologies? in their set up? Anyone else still running an 8 Track?, a Reel to Reel? A laserdisc player, a Betamax, Mini Disc ? I had Laserdisc for quite a while but the day I connected my first dvd player up in 1998 I knew it was goodbye to LD. A player has returned to my setup a couple of times in the last few years when I decided to get some films on LD that have still failed to appear on DVD. Hammers The Gorgon ,House of the Long Shadows and a few other bits. In its day LD was wasted on British citizens who were happy to pay £12+ for VHS but would not spend £20 on a state of the art picture (state of the art for its day of course) But now the only thing I miss about LD is the luxurious packaging

15-09-2007, 22:24	#6
jasperjones Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: north wales Posts: 138	Yes still got a Reel to Reel and a Mini Disc set up in the house. Got rid of my CD player out of my truck (got fed up with the disks jumping) and fitted a Sony Mini Disc player,never jumps and i can get loads of Mini Discs in the glove box

15-09-2007, 22:51	#7
GDK Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Wigan Posts: 4,892	I've still got my Pioneer LD 1450 hooked up, though I can't remember the last time I played anything on it. I (still) have quite a collection of imported NTSC LDs. Although LD didn't succeed in the UK, it was quite successful in the US, so I maintain that LD didn't fail, it was replaced by DVD.

16-09-2007, 14:33	#8
deadline Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 571	Good point about the laserdisc and VHS i wonder if theres a a paralell to be drawn between DVD and Blu Ray/HD DVD, regardles of the high def versions benefits might the public stick by DVD because the discs are cheaper

16-09-2007, 14:35	#9
Pepperoni Man Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 7,242	A few streets away from us there is a house with a BSB Squariel bolted to the wall. If memory serves me right that was served by the Marco Polo satellite ? Don't suppose they are still getting a picture from it ! !

16-09-2007, 16:27	#10
JBlink Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 2,926	I don't have, but would really like to get a B77 reel to reel. Having difficulties persuading the MD to agree though!

16-09-2007, 17:30	#11
StereRowe Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Leicester Posts: 1,273	Quote: Originally Posted by JBlink I don't have, but would really like to get a B77 reel to reel. Having difficulties persuading the MD to agree though! Cripes you must really want one! This isn't the first thread you've mentioned it on. Perhaps you should show your lady these threads to make her realise your pressing needs. Regards old equipment; I have a cassette deck, Minidisc portable, Minidisc separate, my first CD player & an old tuner, all working and in good condition - and thats the problem!! I just can't get rid of working items. I'll give them to anyone who can make use of them though. Mind you I do blow off the cobwebs every now & then to actually use them myself. I don't know why - just do. I managed to resist aquiring a quadrophonic 8 track player/recorder that was destined for a skip some years ago. Like JBlink, I think my lady would have had something to say! However, did I mention my several valve radios - sorry wirelesses..........................? StereRowe

16-09-2007, 19:04	#12
Sananda Maitreya Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,687	i have a turntable. i never use it because my amplifier seems to have broken and i can't find someone to fix it.

16-09-2007, 20:53	#13
JBlink Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 2,926	Quote: Originally Posted by StereRowe Cripes you must really want one! This isn't the first thread you've mentioned it on. Perhaps you should show your lady these threads to make her realise your pressing needs. Regards old equipment; I have a cassette deck, Minidisc portable, Minidisc separate, my first CD player & an old tuner, all working and in good condition - and thats the problem!! I just can't get rid of working items. I'll give them to anyone who can make use of them though. Mind you I do blow off the cobwebs every now & then to actually use them myself. I don't know why - just do. I managed to resist aquiring a quadrophonic 8 track player/recorder that was destined for a skip some years ago. Like JBlink, I think my lady would have had something to say! However, did I mention my several valve radios - sorry wirelesses..........................? StereRowe Hi StereRowe I am really impressed that you have noticed the B77 obsession! Yes I have shown her the threads, begged, pleaded and offered cash. Nothing has so far worked. Trouble is I still kind of like her a bit. Even after over 20 years she can do things that even a B77 cannot! Edit: Perhaps I am too narrow minded!

16-09-2007, 21:15	#14
Pepperoni Man Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 7,242	Quote: Originally Posted by Sananda Maitreya i have a turntable. i never use it because my amplifier seems to have broken and i can't find someone to fix it. A turntable is definately not a failed technology ! ! ! !

16-09-2007, 22:28	#15
Sananda Maitreya Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,687	Quote: Originally Posted by Pepperoni Man A turntable is definately not a failed technology ! ! ! ! no, just old fashioned now (didn't spot it was meant to be failed stuff). i still love it.

17-09-2007, 20:46	#16
Apollo 1875 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Moon Base Alpha Posts: 386	My minidisc deck is still in active use. Its just a dream to edit on. Does having a CD-R deck count? Everybody seems to burn discs from their computers, but I still like to compile CDs from vinyl. I still have my Sony TC-186SD cassette deck (late 70's, early 80's?) hooked up above my turntable. I've got a large box of cassettes that I've never got around to transferring. I occasionaly stick on a few old mix-tapes and bask in glow of the VU meters. I've also kept two old Dansettes, but alas neither of them work any more.

17-09-2007, 21:01	#17
Pepperoni Man Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 7,242	Quote: Originally Posted by Apollo 1875 Does having a CD-R deck count? Everybody seems to burn discs from their computers, but I still like to compile CDs from vinyl. Yes, I do - a Pioneer and it is awesome. Like you I use it for putting vinyl on to CD. I also use it to make compilation albums from CDs for use in the car etc More time consuming than burning discs from computer but worth it for the much superior sound quality. Doesn't skip as much as a burned CD either

17-09-2007, 22:31	#18
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by Apollo 1875 I still have my Sony TC-186SD cassette deck (late 70's, early 80's?) I used to have exactly the same one! - they were a great cassette deck. A HUGE bonus was they used a 'ferrite and ferrite' record/play head, which meant they didn't wear at all - inferior heads in other makes required fairly regular replacement, which is expensive. Unfortunately the expensive 'ferrite and ferrite' heads weren't used in manufacture for very long, and later Sony cassette decks had (and have) the same rapid head wear as other makes!

17-09-2007, 23:22	#19
Apollo 1875 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Moon Base Alpha Posts: 386	Quote: Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin I used to have exactly the same one! - they were a great cassette deck. A HUGE bonus was they used a 'ferrite and ferrite' record/play head, which meant they didn't wear at all - inferior heads in other makes required fairly regular replacement, which is expensive. Unfortunately the expensive 'ferrite and ferrite' heads weren't used in manufacture for very long, and later Sony cassette decks had (and have) the same rapid head wear as other makes! Ah, thanks for that. I remembered there was something special about the heads but couldn't put my finger on what it was. The deck certainly still sounds like its brand new. I should probably make an effort to transfer all my unique recordings... just in case it gives up the ghost one day.

18-09-2007, 06:47	#20
Endemoniada Posts: n/a	I've always had the habit of condensing my music collection down to compilation recordings...rather than playing whole albums. As a result, I listen to my MiniDisc deck probably 10 times as much as my CD player, cassette deck and turntable combined. I've switched to an mp3 flash player for portable and I like it but if my little MD player hadn't packed up I'd still be using it. Great format IMO.

18-09-2007, 10:55	#21
Apollo 1875 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Moon Base Alpha Posts: 386	Quote: Originally Posted by deadline Is anyone out there like me still keen on having the older aledged 'Failed' technologies? in their set up? Anyone else still running an 8 Track?, a Reel to Reel? A laserdisc player, a Betamax, Mini Disc ? Do you still have all this kit up and running in your living room? I'm picturing you living in a Bond villain's lair, probably with a big, white, ball-shaped TV... actually, I've probably just had too much espresso.

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18-09-2007, 18:53	#22
deadline Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 571	yeah its all hooked up in my lair..lol I've got about a hundred 8 tracks, the reel to reel i use for recording my guitar, 20 or so laserdisc films, 8 beta films and i record on the beta quite often especially music from digital radio - its a beta hi-fi model you can get a 3 hour radio show on it. the mini disc i have a few albums and also use for home recording. and The Atari 2600 sits neatly beside an XBOX 360. a space helmet TV is on my want list!

18-09-2007, 21:24	#23
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by deadline I've got about a hundred 8 tracks I really, really, hated 8 track!

18-09-2007, 23:04	#24
TheBoingoBandit Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: London Posts: 1,827	Quote: Originally Posted by Pepperoni Man A few streets away from us there is a house with a BSB Squariel bolted to the wall. If memory serves me right that was served by the Marco Polo satellite ? Don't suppose they are still getting a picture from it ! ! I saw one of those the other day in East London. Being the saddo that I am, I even took a photo... http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1257/...cac5ef5b_o.jpg For anyon interested in vintage techology, there's a new magazine coming out with a sample of the first issue available to download free: http://www.vintagetechnology.co.uk/

18-09-2007, 23:55	#25
c3pod4qp Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 609	Quote: Originally Posted by Pepperoni Man A few streets away from us there is a house with a BSB Squariel bolted to the wall. If memory serves me right that was served by the Marco Polo satellite ? Don't suppose they are still getting a picture from it ! ! Unfortunately, not. See here.