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I think they have the QUAD amps with the Tannoys as that would make the most sense.
I checked the studio's equipment list :)
It is most likely a misprint. Quad, to my knowledge, never made a "540F" amplifier. They did make a dual channel 140W amplifier, with provision for a floating front end input, the 520f. I have one and cannot see anything like it in the video.
Quad also made '240' amplifier for professional use. It only had a small production run of 180 units and is now extremely rare.
It is most likely a misprint. Quad, to my knowledge, never made a "540F" amplifier. They did make a dual channel 140W amplifier, with provision for a floating front end input, the 520f. I have one and cannot see anything like it in the video.
Quad also made '240' amplifier for professional use. It only had a small production run of 180 units and is now extremely rare.
I can’t find one either when doing a search .
I did see very similar audio note power amps once ....
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American Pickers, referred to as an ‘oversized turntable’
This fella had some gear
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paulf-2007
19-06-2019, 06:35
I've seen 'Finding Bigfoot' - false advertising since they never locate the bastard thing. Just people running about saying 'Did you hear that? Did you hear that?'. They never find any hi-fi kit either.
Nice work if you can get it. Probably get about 50k an episode and its total bullshit like most of these reality programs.
Mr Cholmondley-Warner playing with his gramophone
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Quad FM2 tuner with Quad QC1 preamp (and presumably a Quad II power amp). Garrard pick-up arm on what might be a Collaro 2010 turntable.
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American Pickers, referred to as an ‘oversized turntable’
I had to quit watching those American Pickers, they don’t know their arse from a hole in the ground. And when they do see something they know, they pay above top price, so there is no way they could make a profit. I recall an episode where they bought a few old guitars and amps. Paid way too much, for no good reason. Then sold it all to some so called famous musician for $50 more than they paid. That wouldn’t even cover the gas they spent getting it. Their knowledge of stereo is less than zero, for someone in their line of work, you’d think they’d brush up on that sort of thing? But it’s all too fake, no one could possibly make a living doing what they do, you can only sell so many rusted oil cans.
Russell
I had to quit watching those American Pickers, they don’t know their arse from a hole in the ground.
Saw one where they'd bought a model train for $8000 & it sold at auction for $3000. In one I saw tonight they paid $85,000 for 3 old motorbikes, Mike said one was very rare but half the motor was missing!
Quad FM2 tuner with Quad QC1 preamp (and presumably a Quad II power amp). Garrard pick-up arm on what might be a Collaro 2010 turntable.
Thanks Barry, wasn't sure about the turntable. It was in George Clarke's programme tonight, they were demonstrating that open plan living was nothing new with this old Pathe news film.
Saw one where they'd bought a model train for $8000 & it sold at auction for $3000. In one I saw tonight they paid $85,000 for 3 old motorbikes, Mike said one was very rare but half the motor was missing!
I saw the one with the model train. I happen to know a little about model trains and I knew they were screwing up. I didn’t see the $85K for motorbikes?! Seriously, how much profit do they expect to make? They want to be big time bike collectors, but they know nothing! It takes years of hanging around bike rallies and swap meets, etc to learn what things are worth. I saw them pay $3500 for a beat up gas tank! The guy only asked $3000, but he insisted on paying more, who does that? I bet if you tried to go to their store, you’d find it doesn’t really exist.
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I saw the one with the model train. I happen to know a little about model trains and I knew they were screwing up. I didn’t see the $85K for motorbikes?! Seriously, how much profit do they expect to make? They want to be big time bike collectors, but they know nothing! It takes years of hanging around bike rallies and swap meets, etc to learn what things are worth. I saw them pay $3500 for a beat up gas tank! The guy only asked $3000, but he insisted on paying more, who does that? I bet if you tried to go to their store, you’d find it doesn’t really exist.
Russell
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Must admit I have often thought it was bollocks. These old blokes with garages full of tat must be rubbing their hands when they see them pull up.
Beobloke
28-06-2019, 10:23
Quad FM2 tuner with Quad QC1 preamp (and presumably a Quad II power amp). Garrard pick-up arm on what might be a Collaro 2010 turntable.
Judging by the strobe markings you can just about see by his hand, I’d say it’s actually a Garrard 301 with the TPA10 arm.
I didn’t see the $85K for motorbikes?! Seriously, how much profit do they expect to make?
The bike they paid most for (and I forget the split, think this one was $55k of the $85k?) was a 4 cylinder Ace, quite a rare bike apparently BUT the reason the bloke who had it hadn't restored it was that he couldn't get the parts (most of the motor & transmission were missing). Surely toot & ploot would have the same problem?
Judging by the strobe markings you can just about see by his hand, I’d say it’s actually a Garrard 301 with the TPA10 arm.
I initially thought that, but I'm not so sure if they are strobe markings. Also the rear edge of the TT is square, unlike that of the 301, and any arm used with a 301 would be mounted outboard of the deck.
I mentioned the Collaro 2010/Garrard TPA10 combination, as that was what the father of a school chum of mine used (actually it might have been a TPA12A arm, with a Leak Stereo 20 amp and Wharefedale SFB3 speakers). And very good it sounded to my 16 year old ears!
My second TT was a Collaro 2010 (a "poor mans' 301") with an SME 3009 arm.
The bike they paid most for (and I forget the split, think this one was $55k of the $85k?) was a 4 cylinder Ace, quite a rare bike apparently BUT the reason the bloke who had it hadn't restored it was that he couldn't get the parts (most of the motor & transmission were missing). Surely toot & ploot would have the same problem?
As I was saying, they are wannabe bike collectors, but just don’t have the background. In the real world you don’t get to make too many mistakes like that.
At least on Pawn Stars, they don’t know anything either, but they have experts they call on and they rarely loose money.
Russell
‘Punk’ on Sky Arts, Pioneer PL12D
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The PL12D was very popular in the '70. Geoff (walpurgis) of this parish has one, and thinks well of it.
walpurgis
11-08-2019, 16:26
The PL12D was very popular in the '70. Geoff (walpurgis) of this parish has one, and thinks well of it.
I may have two. I think there's also a mint boxed one hiding in the loft somewhere. I should have a rummage for it! :)
Barclay's ad, filmed in Audio Al's? :D
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Lawrence001
17-11-2019, 23:47
Barclay's ad, filmed in Audio Al's? :D
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49081287906_4b1ab28514_b.jpgReminds me of the back room in Audio Gold, North London but at least a few of their ones were half decent [emoji38]
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Pigmy Pony
18-11-2019, 22:19
Any one of them is probably better than my first speakers, so respect to her :) Hopefully it'll get more youngsters into it.
From ‘High Fidelity’, JBL speakers, Marantz tuner, no idea on the rest
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From ‘I love you man’ (Comedy Central) some McIntosh gear
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Latest episode of Ray Donovan (S7,E7) - the character described his tone arm and 15” dual-concentric speakers with ‘alloy aluminium’ tweeters. Haven’t a clue what they were, something from the 70s.
Sky Arts broadcast the making of Floyds Wish you were here again tonight - Five B&W 800Ds in Abbey Road studios. My daughter spotted them - I’ve taught/bored her to tears well :D
Rob Beckett's savage socials on E4 (wondered where my old Ardens ended up)
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Audio Al
08-01-2020, 04:40
Barclay's ad, filmed in Audio Al's? :D
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NO , Not my speaker room , The lady could not get in the room , I can't :)
Do you listen outside with the door open?
Pigmy Pony
10-01-2020, 17:25
Do you listen outside with the door open?
He's taken the doors off and replaced them with Magneplanars :)
He's taken the doors off and replaced them with Magneplanars :)
:lol:
He's taken the doors off and replaced them with Magneplanars :)
Now that's a good idea! :)
Chris Packham's turntable (Chris Packham: Forever Punk) :eyebrows:
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Not really tv as such, viewing of an LA mansion on YouTube
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I bet Audio Al has more gear than that in his garden shed! ;)
I bet Audio Al has more gear than that in his garden shed! ;)
:lol:
Apparently there were also speakers in the 'dry wall'
Audio Al
11-02-2020, 12:00
I bet Audio Al has more gear than that in his garden shed! ;)
Correct
Made in 1968
11-02-2020, 13:12
Ill take the Kef '104AB' You can have the rest.. O go on ill take the Vandersteens anorl..
The Audio Research amps are none too shabby either.
Bedroom system in the same LA mansion
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And there’s more
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What system does he listen to in the bathroom? :D
What system does he listen to in the bathroom? :D
Same as I do I guess, crank up the one in the bedroom :D
Covenant
06-04-2020, 19:35
Steve Hackett at home. Whats the active monitor he is using? Sorry about the crap photo, only had a second to find a camera.27557
Beobloke
06-04-2020, 20:11
They look like ADAM Audio A5-X monitors to me.
southall-1998_mk2
06-04-2020, 20:51
Bedroom system in the same LA mansion
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Who's the bloke?
S.
Made in 1968
06-04-2020, 20:51
Dunno but that TV looks cack
Made in 1968
06-04-2020, 20:53
Not my cuppa
Who's the bloke?
S.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3219778/
I watch his youtube channel, he's an avid watch collector.
'The Professionals'
Doyle's flat. But what are his speakers?
https://i.imgur.com/WsuZ9BH.jpg
walpurgis
08-04-2020, 14:55
Could be Tannoy Audiometrics.
Made in 1968
08-04-2020, 14:58
I thought they were Dynaco 'A25' but the cabs look a bit shallow
Made in 1968
08-04-2020, 15:00
Could be Tannoy Audiometrics.
Yes they are, Forgot about those..Its the long badge across the grill that discounted Acoustic Research
They look like my Tannoy 15" Gold Lancasters.
Made in 1968
08-04-2020, 15:43
No they are a bigger speaker cab
I wouldn't say so judging by his shoulders, but the picture id low resolution.
Made in 1968
08-04-2020, 22:10
Im with the Tannoy 'Audiometrics'..
https://www.hifido.co.jp/sold/16-06844-17104-00.html?LNG=E
Two for the price of one on the just ear ad
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Someone sent me this one, from escape to the country. All MBL?
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That's a pretty serious set up there. :stalks:
That's a pretty serious set up there. :stalks:
Peter Griffin's stack?
Yeah his speakers look like they'd be pretty good.
Would maybe benefit from some toe in
southall-1998_mk2
09-04-2020, 21:01
:lol:
S.
Made in 1968
09-04-2020, 21:12
That's a pretty serious set up there. :stalks:
Yeh & ive heard some pretty serious systems before :rolleyes:
Pete Townshend plays the demo version of 'Won't get fooled again'
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Serious reel to reel
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I did see a pair of Harbeth's on '8 days' a German series about a meteor on it's way to hitting the earth, highly recommended.
legb4rsk
18-04-2020, 20:52
Someone sent me this one, from escape to the country. All MBL?
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Yes! I expect the neighbours clubbed together to get him to move away.:lol:
Yes! I expect the neighbours clubbed together to get him to move away.:lol:
:lol:
Lawrence001
19-04-2020, 00:06
Or the dodgy ones broke in and nicked it all.
Rab C Nesbitt's Hifi in 'Love Actually'. MF?
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'The Professionals' again
Russian agent's safe house. One little brown speaker on top of a big white one. Turntable looks quite distinctive, anyone recognize it?
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'The Professionals' again. Hitachi tape deck. Seems to be connected to a Pioneer receiver but couldn't get a decent shot of that
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flapland
26-04-2020, 09:08
End of the Andrew Marr show today(26th April) there is an interview with Prof Brian Cox. In the the background is a nice hemp AN J speaker, or thats what I think it is.
He's well into his hi-fi is Prof Cox.
He's well into his hi-fi is Prof Cox.
just finished watching his the human universe
now got his The Planets on... no HiFis, although i got a glimpse of uranus:stalks:
Nord VPN ad (no, I don't know what it is either), don't think he'll get much of a stereo image & it'll be a bit quiet without an amp
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But look, he's got a third speaker tucked away in a corner! (and how high up is that dartboard?)
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His TV is far too high up as well. Maybe his mrs is a giant?
Keith Urban's studio. PMCs?
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Nesspresso ad. Odd mono arrangement, dodgy chair & they don't own an iron apparently?
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Beobloke
22-05-2020, 08:41
Keith Urban's studio. PMCs?
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49904643266_6b7a749904_o.jpg
Yep. MB3/XBD-A by the look of it.
https://pmc-speakers.com/products/professional/active/mb3-xbd
Nice bit of kit (& a decent hifi :D )
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rigger67
15-06-2020, 16:03
1974 Gene Hackman movie, The Conversation.
He plays an investigator trailing a couple, recording what they say when they meet with a team of tech guys operating from the back of a bogus van using directional distance mics.
At night he plays sax and in one early scene he's in his appartment after a tough day, sitting on a stool playing along to a jazz record on his pretty impressive hifi.
I say that without knowing what it is, but it looks good and sounds even better. Early Tannoys maybe ??
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Not Tannoys I don't think. Might be Altecs.
turntable looks to be a 50's mono Rek-O-Kut Rodine Jr so speaker will be mono too.. looks to be a biggish 12" driver with a tweeter above. a mono system would make sense
Looks a lot like this Altec, not exactly though:
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More like the Redux model. Without the horn:
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And the other way up. I think you've got it there.
fatmarley
15-06-2020, 21:44
Don't know if it's been mentioned but someone put a video clip of Bad News on Facebook the other day, and there's a scene where Rick Mayall is in bed, and his mother comes in with a cup of tea. On the shelf are two Chrome bumper bits of Naim kit.
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Took me a while to spot those. Just like 'Where's Wally?'. Except with Naim.
Think that's a Nakamichi LX3 on top as well. As I recall he also had a decent turntable?
I'll have to find the dvd now...
Best I could get, another bit of Naim under the tthttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200615/8185f25500d6fcdc640339e4a63e10e6.jpg
Beobloke
16-06-2020, 07:07
Best I could get, another bit of Naim under the tthttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200615/8185f25500d6fcdc640339e4a63e10e6.jpg
Naim 32.5 preamp and an LP12 with Ittok.
What are the power amps - NAP135s? No prizes for guessing the speakers. :doh:
Lawrence001
17-06-2020, 06:15
Can't see any (except maybe a guitar amp on the floor). What would they have been then, Linn Kans?
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I was thinking of the Linn "Army barracks".
'Look it's a Marshall'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pw5lMKi65Ho
In a bbc news 24 ad there’s a brief shot of astronomer physicist chap Brian Cox in his living room with what looks like audio note an\e with blue hemp cones in background.
Cool, physicist likes tubes? Didn’t see amp just assumption
In a bbc news 24 ad there’s a brief shot of astronomer physicist chap Brian Cox in his living room with what looks like audio note an\e with blue hemp cones in background.
Cool, physicist likes tubes? Didn’t see amp just assumption
He was using Audion Silver Knight monoblocks, don't know if he still is.
Pigmy Pony
26-06-2020, 06:38
I would have assumed he'd have a Rega Planet CD player and Moon amp. So, Audion, endorsed by a physicist? Might bump up value of mine. But probably not
His equipment choices demonstrate a complete disregard for audio science. But I suppose things can only get better....
Beobloke
26-06-2020, 09:21
I can't remember who it was for, but there was an advert on TV the other night showing a Thorens TD150 Mk2 playing a record. So what, I hear you cry? Well, the outer platter was completely missing - the record was sitting on the subplatter.
WHY?? This sort of thing really bugs me and, yes, yes, I know I should get out more...
His equipment choices demonstrate a complete disregard for audio science. But I suppose things can only get better....
I think that the song says a lot about the man, as does his quasi euphoric style of presentation.
I would love to hear his account and reasoning behind his choices.
his quasi euphoric style of presentation.
.
lol.
The Sweeney - Reagan's 'gaff'. Cleary he has had his dinner by this point and is enjoying a glass of wine. But what is his turntable (other than something for him to put the phone receiver down on)?
https://i.ibb.co/7Wmsx60/sweeny.jpg (https://ibb.co/1qWFYw4)
We've had it before but here's another shot of Harry Bosch's rather fetching system. And that view....
https://www.rewindaudio.com/uploads/4/6/9/4/46947077/8114634_orig.jpg
When looking for better pictures, I found this: https://www.rewindaudio.com/hall-of-fame.html - so it's a rented system. I'd rather hoped it belonged to the actor or the director or something. I do like the simplicity of it, and I am sort of envious of having such a view to accompany late night listening sessions with a fine glass of whisky...
walpurgis
04-07-2020, 06:45
The turntable in the Dacia TV commercial is going round the wrong way! :scratch:
walpurgis
04-07-2020, 07:59
The turntable in the Dacia TV commercial is going round the wrong way! :scratch:
Here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAKcSO1xAvk
Here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAKcSO1xAvk
I thought it was only Strathearns that could do that. Doesn't look like one.
Connoisseur turntables had a 50/50 chance of spinning in the wrong direction - that is why the on/off switch lever had a rubber tip that would push the platter to turn clockwise. Simple but effective.
walpurgis
04-07-2020, 11:40
Connoisseur turntables had a 50/50 chance of spinning in the wrong direction - that is why the on/off switch lever had a rubber tip that would push the platter to turn clockwise. Simple but effective.
Still got a couple of BD1s I should sell on.
'Coming To America' - Semmi's system:
https://i.ibb.co/NYtvgdH/20200626-224120-1.jpg (https://ibb.co/ryFjKR1)
I reckon this might be Sansui?
hifinutt
04-07-2020, 14:34
lovely TT on here which belonged to the sadly missed richard beckinsale
https://www.hifiwigwam.com/forum/topic/143363-are-you-emotionally-attached/
Anyone seen the movie Parasite? Some serious high end going on in that house:
https://www.reddit.com/r/audiophile/comments/dun1e0/just_watched_the_movie_parasite_can_you_help_me/
Jelco arm on the TT, not sure about the amps (could be a Leben at the bottom), but the speakers are something else.
There are Martin Logan's in the bedroom too!
'Get Hard' (Will Ferrell/Kevin Hart). Wilsons?
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A young lady talking about wine in cans on Sunday Brunch. Looks like a Techy ON TOP :eek: of a Yammie AS500
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Beobloke
19-07-2020, 12:28
I thought it was only Strathearns that could do that. Doesn't look like one.
It’s a Garrard SP25Mk3 and to make it run backwards you’d need to do some serious bodging to the motor.
A crappy old BD1 would have been a far easier choice!
Beobloke
22-07-2020, 13:02
Latest AA ad with the dog in the yellow room sitting in front of a fan features a Beogram 3000 turntable. https://www.theaa.com/about-us/love-that-feeling-advert
Must be a problem with it, though, as the dog cues it up manually when it's actually a fully auto...:hmm:
Maybe - but it's lovely looking deck. B&O made some beautiful looking gear; dismissed by some as "Habitat hi-fi", not realising that it actually sounded very good.
I regard the B&O SP6 and later cartridges, as well as the MMC20 series as some of the best fixed coil designs made.
Sod just taking the transistor radio down the beach, I'll knock up an open baffle (The smooth world of yacht rock, BBC4)
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50149721022_bdc83f112b_o.jpg
From the same programme, Jay Graydon who played the solo on Steely Dan's 'Peg'
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Command strips ad. Where speakers don't need wires
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The Secret Service bloke in 'Absolute Power' has some pretty fancy kit. I like those red VU meters:
https://i.ibb.co/R9KsRBF/20200810-221936-1.jpg (https://ibb.co/zrgBq7M)
Has anyone seen the 70s Roman Polanski movie The Tenant? It's got the hippest record player ever. Totally futuristic for the time.
Apparently it's a Helium 30 type 1003(!)
ah, yes the bubble.. was a full hi fi system i think. music centre
Helium 30 type 1003 Hi Fi Bubble
https://hifivintage.eu/11385/helium-30-1003.jpg
https://hifivintage.eu/en/turntable-amplified-whit-tuner/1386-helium-30-1003.html
Command strips ad. Where speakers don't need wires
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You won't see speaker cables in my system - they run under the floor. :)
The Black Adder
01-09-2020, 17:14
You won't see speaker cables in my system - they run under the floor. :)Hi Barry.
I'm thinking of doing the same. Did you use a conduit or something?
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From the same programme, Jay Graydon who played the solo on Steely Dan's 'Peg'
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50149789302_3c8c517a9c_o.jpg
yamaha ns1000's in the background.
Beobloke
01-09-2020, 21:44
Helium 30 type 1003 Hi Fi Bubble
https://hifivintage.eu/11385/helium-30-1003.jpg
https://hifivintage.eu/en/turntable-amplified-whit-tuner/1386-helium-30-1003.html
WANT.
Stevie Wonder 1973
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A black tape deck in 1973? That's surprising.
flapland
12-09-2020, 08:29
Maybe because its rack mount its a pro one. I don't know if pro gear in the 70's tended to be black or silver.
'The Professionals' - some tasty '70s kit in the CI5 safe house:
https://i.ibb.co/M9GbvSc/PROF.jpg (https://ibb.co/JCyN1tv)
one day u miss me images download (https://imgbb.com/)
'Home To Roost' Looks like some sort of SL1200 clone on top. No CD player even though it's 1987
https://i.ibb.co/zH1VxZX/HTR.jpg (https://ibb.co/h1kF9VB)
one day u miss me images download (https://imgbb.com/)
'Home To Roost' Looks like some sort of SL1200 clone on top. No CD player even though it's 1987
But where are the speakers?
Sid James had a radiogram in 'Two in clover'
But where are the speakers?
Sid James had a radiogram in 'Two in clover'
I was going to watch that and forgot.
The speakers are there, one is stuffed between the hifi cabinet and the doorway, and the other is right on the other side. Both just sat on the floor ofc as was the practice at the time.
You never get a close look at it but my guess is it's entry-level Hitachi or JVC kit from about 1979/80.
I was going to watch that and forgot.
Wouldn't bother it's pretty ropy, probably explains why I didn't remember it.
Got 'Hazell' to watch from Monday night.
I tried Hazell last time it was on rotation but couldn't get into it.
It's weird, I remembered it as being quite lighthearted in the manner of 'Minder' but he shot & killed a guy in last weeks episode.
Footballer, Terry Vennables wrote it I think. Wasn't a bad show actually. A sort of UK Sam Spade.
https://i.ibb.co/M9GbvSc/PROF.jpg
The topmost item is a Nagra IV-L portable reel-to-reel tape recorder, using 5" diameter spools of tape; though you would be hard to recognise it from the blurred out-of-focus image.
The show was shot on 16mm film to save money so picture quality is a bit dodgy I'm afraid.
Wolfman Jack, American Graffiti
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50377131361_ab59080bc2_c.jpg
Wolfman Jack, American Graffiti
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50377131361_ab59080bc2_c.jpg
Anyone hazard a guess at the decks - Gates, QRK, ... with Russco 'Cuemaster' arm?
Better pics
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50380665966_d93bbc6b9a_o.png
guaHxZz8JnI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guaHxZz8JnI
I watched Tinker,Tailor, Soldier,Spy last night. As it started I said to Mrs Mutt. This is the one where the Dual turntable box goes back in time to the early seventies. Sure enough there it was when the my bike search Control’s flat. Documents stored in a Dual CS 505 1 box. I remembered it from watching previously but couldn’t remember whether I posted it on here before.
For ‘my bike’ read ‘they’ no idea how that happened.
VanDerGraaf
25-09-2020, 13:06
'Look it's a Marshall'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pw5lMKi65Ho
Hahaha I don't even have to watch that to remember the dialogue...
"No way, this one's mine now!":lol:
I suppose Vim's AC30 wasn't metal enough...
Hahaha I don't even have to watch that to remember the dialogue...
"No way, this one's mine now!":lol:
I suppose Vim's AC30 wasn't metal enough...
'I'm getting out here if we're anything to do with the new romantics'
James plays some vinyl
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50395927536_73910dc2ed_o.jpg
What aboot old romantics [emoji106]
What aboot old romantics [emoji106]
Perfectly acceptable ;)
walpurgis
29-09-2020, 08:11
The unit pictured has a Toshiba platter mat.
Beobloke
29-09-2020, 09:30
Anyone hazard a guess at the decks - Gates, QRK, ... with Russco 'Cuemaster' arm?
The arm on the deck on the right (as viewed) is a Shure M232. Not shure (did you see what I did there?!) what the other one is.
As to the decks, I recognise them but you’re going to have to wait for my poor addled brain to spit out the answer, as it can’t dig it up yet.
The arm on the deck on the right (as viewed) is a Shure M232. Not shure (did you see what I did there?!) what the other one is.
As to the decks, I recognise them but you’re going to have to wait for my poor addled brain to spit out the answer, as it can’t dig it up yet.
Well done: https://service.shure.com/s/article/m232-shure-tonearm?language=en_US
Alan’s caravan stack
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201026/5d172e4934a8be300e291175d3a61956.jpg
It's never explained what happened to the B&O 2300 he bought from 'Hi-Fi Serious' in the previous series.
It's never explained what happened to the B&O 2300 he bought from 'Hi-Fi Serious' in the previous series.
To play the Britpop bands, like UB40, Def Leppard, right back to classic rock, like Wings.
''I didn't realise you were into music. I mean, I know you're a DJ, but I've heard your show.''
moermusic
27-10-2020, 14:15
season 21 episode 21
have pics, but cant get them to load here
Lindt advert
https://i.ibb.co/NKfYmyZ/20201030-205314.jpg (https://ibb.co/gJQgPRz)
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season 21 episode 21
have pics, but cant get them to load here
Like a bit of Mike & Frank (& Danielle :) )
Lindt advert
https://i.ibb.co/NKfYmyZ/20201030-205314.jpg (https://ibb.co/gJQgPRz)
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An Ortofon 'Concorde' cartridge with a "chocolate midrange". ;)
Sid James music centre ‘Bless this house’
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201031/3543c5fbb97a4de3fff20401fe142db8.jpg
James Fox, Performance, looks like a Tannoy
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201102/ac0c2fe0ec43b10fb208d82a8c9db819.jpg
Dunno about these two
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201102/db6ac9a72fa87d0fb3bf030ff29b23b5.jpg
graham67
08-11-2020, 23:32
Thorens TD160 ? in series 2 of the " The Adulterer " on Walter Presents. The head of the family is always spinning singles, I don't know how he finds time to run his criminal empire.....
graham67
08-11-2020, 23:55
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Beobloke
09-11-2020, 12:46
An Ortofon 'Concorde' cartridge with a "chocolate midrange". ;)
[Nerdy Pedant Mode ON]
Strictly speaking, it's an OM, not a Concorde...
[Nerdy Pedant Mode OFF]
;)
[Nerdy Pedant Mode ON]
Strictly speaking, it's an OM, not a Concorde...
[Nerdy Pedant Mode OFF]
;)
Hence the quotation marks. It is Concorde-shaped, just like my Ortofon MC200.
graham67
11-11-2020, 00:40
Thorens TD160 ? in series 2 of the " The Adulterer " on Walter Presents. The head of the family is always spinning singles, I don't know how he finds time to run his criminal empire.....
Heres a more revealing image, is it a 160 Super?
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201111/eee8c9da478fc178da76ff0370752211.jpg
Bang and Olufsen Beovox MC120.2 in the Def Leppard bloke's home studio. Not on the proper stands though:
https://i.ibb.co/hMjQCmW/20201204-202007.jpg (https://ibb.co/z5Y9N4R)
Big speakers on CHIPS
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201209/99e5c4c633574b73cee91ac01a1164a8.jpg
Posh looking CD player on Death in paradise
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210206/b7aaee254204ef72c68118538d8a05cd.jpg
looks a bit like a Capacitance Electronic Disc player. or it could be a Video High Density Disc player (VHD)
Tom Brooks
12-02-2021, 13:12
Recently checked a bunch of reviews and stopped on the Denon AVR-X3600H from this page https://downhomedigital.net/receivers/home-theater-receivers-under-1000/ I have been using it for a month now complete with Monitor Audio speakers, I am satisfied overall.:cool:
Dave Grohl's Studio 606
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51154936345_50aff6f6eb_o.jpg
His Studers
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51154938200_56131b15ea_o.jpg
Installation (formerly Sound City Studios)
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51154071803_919b032fe2_o.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51154946100_decef55d4e_o.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201111/eee8c9da478fc178da76ff0370752211.jpg
She's worth a jump! Very cute...;)
Marco.
She's worth a jump! Very cute...;)
Marco.
And don't make a bad noise to be fair
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7b-_YcACuQ
And there I was thinking Marco would be going 'gaga' over the big bad boy monitor speakers behind the mixing desk. :lol:
The Black Adder
04-05-2021, 06:53
Mmmm.. Studer!
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dave2010
04-05-2021, 12:26
She's worth a jump! Very cute...;)
Marco.Down boy!
What's the kit Bosch has - Amazon Prime?
Linn LP12 on 'Made In Britain':
https://i.ibb.co/HrQGTkr/20210508-120815.jpg (https://ibb.co/8jVPgSj)
Stranraer
08-05-2021, 15:52
I think the Tracy Jordan character hs Mark Levinson in his dressing room on 30 Rock.
A great comedy, if you haven't seen it.....
Who is Tracy Jordan? And why is 'she' a 'he'?
Stranraer
08-05-2021, 21:36
Who is Tracy Jordan? And why is 'she' a 'he'?
We're in complicated times Barry, love. I mean there might even be someone out there called Barry who's a guy. Bonkers.....
30 Rock is an American sitcom about the staff writers on a sitcom. Tina Fay and Alec Baldwin star.
Makes me laugh, there's a guy called Tracy for crissakes.
Pigmy Pony
09-05-2021, 06:05
We're in complicated times Barry, love. I mean there might even be someone out there called Barry who's a guy. Bonkers.....
30 Rock is an American sitcom about the staff writers on a sitcom. Tina Fay and Alec Baldwin star.
Makes me laugh, there's a guy called Tracy for crissakes.
:) Someone else who likes 30 Rock? I thought I was the only one. Mrs. P just thinks it's stupid. Ditto with "Veep" and "Silicon Valley". I like stupid.
Beobloke
09-05-2021, 09:05
Who is Tracy Jordan? And why is 'she' a 'he'?
Do you not have Google in your house?!!
https://lmgtfy.app/?q=tracy+jordan
Stranraer
09-05-2021, 10:41
:) Someone else who likes 30 Rock? I thought I was the only one. Mrs. P just thinks it's stupid. Ditto with "Veep" and "Silicon Valley". I like stupid.
30 Rock and Lebowski ? We might not be in the majority but you're not on your own, honest.
Keep meaning to check out Veep. Parks And Recreation too.
I dated a very smart, arty type some years ago and when I suggested checking out the up and coming stand-ups at a local club she declined saying "I don't get comedy".
One of the biggest laughs of the night was watching one of Eastenders trying to master the tricky manoeuvre of walking in a straight line to and through an open doorway. Though to be fair, it was Stupid O'Clock.
Do you not have Google in your house?!!
https://lmgtfy.app/?q=tracy+jordan
If I have to Google it - then it can't be that important (to me at least)!
Pigmy Pony
09-05-2021, 14:37
Yeah, I don't bother learning about anything that isn't important to me neither. BTW, what's a Google?
Yeah, I don't bother learning about anything that isn't important to me neither. BTW, what's a Google?
Its a special time in a boy's life;)
Pigmy Pony
09-05-2021, 16:16
Its a special time in a boy's life;)
I hope it happens soon, I'm not getting any younger.
:) Someone else who likes 30 Rock? I thought I was the only one. Mrs. P just thinks it's stupid. Ditto with "Veep" and "Silicon Valley". I like stupid.
Never heard of any of them!:lol:
What bollox am I missing then?
Marco.
Pigmy Pony
11-05-2021, 06:01
Never heard of any of them!:lol:
What bollox am I missing then?
Marco.
You probably aren't missing much as they are all American comedy shows, and I know you're a bit closed-off in that department :D Bit like me not liking Rammstein, having never heard them :ner: What are Rammstein? Are they German? I don't like German music, all that funny shorts and thigh slapping puts me off :(
Haha - 'closed off' is probably true, simply because since 'Cheers', I haven't found one I've considered as remotely funny.
However, I have rather specific tastes with comedy, and so what makes me laugh [generally outré/off-the-wall material, think League of Gentlemen, Little Britain or Fonejacker, as a rough guide, or most things Scottish], which is almost always the opposite of what American's laugh at, or those (perhaps such as your good self) who are 'tuned into' that type of humour:)
That said, I'm always open to being introduced to something new, in terms of comedy (American or otherwise), which is purported to be funny. In general though, sitcoms don't do it for me, although I've no idea whether those you've mentioned above are such or not.
Marco.
I also love toilet humour, which is quite a big thing in Italy... As you're into botty burps, this may make you chuckle:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBARvn3eJuo
:D:eyebrows:
Marco.
No comment on any of the above, Piggurs?
:popcorn:
Marco.
Pigmy Pony
12-05-2021, 21:01
No comment on any of the above, Piggurs?
:popcorn:
Marco.
:D Just seen this, but Mrs. P is watching The Brits, which is probably similar. I imagine having the sound turned on is probably important, so It'll get a proper watch in the morning. Considering you said the Italians appreciate toilet humour, not many of the "victims" look amused...
Lol - they do in some episodes [search for 'scorregge sulla gente'] where he later returns to his 'victims' and explains what was happening, and they laugh and make friends:D
He's a cheeky, persistent bassa, though!:eyebrows:
Marco.
So did you turn it up, daftee, and listen for the farty sounds?:D
Marco.
Pigmy Pony
13-05-2021, 14:34
Italians do like a bit of opera - I'm sure he could find work there :) He reminds me a bit of the folk who used to do TV show "Balls of Steel". If you never got to see that and you can find it, I think you would really like that. It was British too, not American :)
https://i.makeagif.com/media/5-21-2018/Jb0CHC.gif
Iron Balls McGinty
Pigmy Pony
13-05-2021, 15:01
https://youtu.be/7XrnG2n2mqg
Some more balls of steel
walpurgis
19-05-2021, 12:42
What's this? Actually from a film, Roman Polanski's 'The Tenant' 1976. Filmed in France I believe.
Looks a decent quality all-in-one unit.
https://i.ibb.co/Y84n0xG/IMG-1000.jpg (https://ibb.co/jG90JSF)
its a helium 30 type 1003.. design by Alain Carre in 1970
https://hifivintage.eu/gb/electrophone-radio-tuner/1386-helium-chaine-hifi-bulle-30-1003.html
walpurgis
19-05-2021, 12:54
Ah. It's certainly unusual. Would probably fetch a few bob now with those kitch looks.
Tape deck and EQ unit with funky orange LEDs on 'Air Crash Investigation'. Note the textbook 'smiley face' setting. I'd have thought that would be the opposite of how you'd set it if you were listening to a cockpit voice recording but there you go:
https://i.ibb.co/t3HXMnN/graph.jpg (https://ibb.co/fQXvYZK)
Should get a decent stereo image
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51285599261_7cea75fdc8_h.jpg
Kind of cheating because its a YT video, but a good one.
Star Wars spacecraft modelling studio (original 1977 movie).
Check out the dodgy speaker placement!
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51372878639_815db35002_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mgDr1T)
https://youtu.be/85MK2GDkoxo?t=463
Tonight on one of my favourite TV programmes, I spied one of my favourite speakers, in the control room of Rockfield Studios, which is an amazing place for any lover of rock music [count me in]:
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/924/oghynF.jpg
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/923/XScCak.jpg
Check out the diddy-sized squawk-boxes at the front!:lol:
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/924/llp0T6.jpg
Pics taken on Del's smartphone, simply by photographing the TV screen.
Just look at those babies - twin 15" drivers, side by side... AWESOME [I *will* own a pair before popping my clogs, lol]. And good to know that some of my fav albums will have been mixed on them!
THEMZ PROPA......:exactly:
:hairmetal::guitar::fingers::hairmetal:
Marco.
Beobloke
16-08-2021, 11:56
Tonight on one of my favourite TV programmes, I spied one of my favourite speakers, in the control room of Rockfield Studios...
Marco.
Good call Marco! I'm a fan of Yamaha NS-10Ms as well! :D ;)
Lol - aye, they're ok as well, as long as you're allergic to BASS!!:D
Marco.
Good call Marco! I'm a fan of Yamaha NS-10Ms as well! :D ;)
Which 'origin story' do you go for?
I like the one which says they needed a 'typical speaker' to try out a mix on, and so sent the tea-boy down to Edgeware Road with a couple of hundred quid. The tea boy liked the look of the white drivers on the NS10M so bought them.
Opti-cal
19-08-2021, 12:17
Tonight on one of my favourite TV programmes, I spied one of my favourite speakers, in the control room of Rockfield Studios, which is an amazing place for any lover of rock music [count me in]:
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/924/oghynF.jpg
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/923/XScCak.jpg
Check out the diddy-sized squawk-boxes at the front!:lol:
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/924/llp0T6.jpg
Pics taken on Del's smartphone, simply by photographing the TV screen.
Just look at those babies - twin 15" drivers, side by side... AWESOME [I *will* own a pair before popping my clogs, lol]. And good to know that some of my fav albums will have been mixed on them!
THEMZ PROPA......:exactly:
:hairmetal::guitar::fingers::hairmetal:
Marco.
Saw this the other day (not actually on TV just browsing but I'm linking it to this post!
Looks right up your street Marco (and most peoples I would imagine!).
https://i.ibb.co/C7h51Kc/50-AMAZING-MUSIC-STUDIO-AND-AUDIOPHILE-LISTENING-ROOM-IDEAS-33.jpg (https://ibb.co/SnRXswj)
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/924/llp0T6.jpg
Bottom left driver looks fucked?
Don Letts rig (won't mention the numark turntable) BBC4 - When Bob Marley came to Britain
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51406852303_d130b8cec9_o.jpg
Saw this the other day (not actually on TV just browsing but I'm linking it to this post!
Looks right up your street Marco (and most peoples I would imagine!).
https://i.ibb.co/C7h51Kc/50-AMAZING-MUSIC-STUDIO-AND-AUDIOPHILE-LISTENING-ROOM-IDEAS-33.jpg (https://ibb.co/SnRXswj)
Yeah, that's tremendous! Nice one:D
Marco.
Bottom left driver looks fucked?
Surrounds have perished through age, as also frequently happens with vintage Tannoy DCs. Just needs re-coned:)
Marco.
Surrounds have perished through age, as also frequently happens with vintage Tannoy DCs. Just needs re-coned:)
Marco.
You'd think being a recording studio they might have addressed the issue before it got to that stage?
Probably only there for show.
Last night, I was watching an old episode of Tales of The Unexpected, and came across this:
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/923/k5bjXy.jpg
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/922/Td8pb1.jpg
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/923/oGvpHA.jpg
A guy using the exact same Koss headphones as me!:D With some Sony gear in the background.. Check out the rest of the system though, must've been state-of-the-art in its day:
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/924/FROR0C.jpg
Some close-up shots elsewhere during the programme revealed that the electronics were all top models from Sony. Tried to see what the turntable was, but the camera didn't get in close enough. Probably Sony. I think the whole system was.
Cool pad and system though, eh?:cool:
Marco.
whats she wearing :stalks: hair is astonishing too:eyebrows:
Tried to see what the turntable was, but the camera didn't get in close enough. Probably Sony. I think the whole system was.
Possibly one of these although his one likes shinier? And it looks like he's got two amps?
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48971534286_aa7c9fcfe6_o.jpg
RTR is a Sony TC-765, tuner an ST-A-6B, TAF-6B amplifier. I reckon. No idea about the deck or the speakers. Don't think the speakers are Sony, they sort of look familiar though.
All from about 1978.
whats she wearing :stalks: hair is astonishing too:eyebrows:
Elaine Stritch?
Elaine Stritch?
is it.. i thought it looked like yootha joyce :D
is it.. i thought it looked like yootha joyce :D
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51568950144_7678571a57_o.png
Whole episode's on youtube.
In fairness a lot of women in the 1970s looked like Yootha Joyce.
walpurgis
09-10-2021, 12:11
In fairness a lot of women in the 1970s looked like Yootha Joyce.
None of the ones I knew :).
Elaine Stritch looked like Reinhard Heydrich in drag.
Elaine Stritch?
I remember her from 'Two's Company', during the 70s.
Marco.
Beobloke
09-10-2021, 12:43
Funnily enough, I saw this episode only a few weeks ago!
The Sony turntable is a PS-8750.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51568950144_7678571a57_o.png
Whole episode's on youtube.
Yup, and it's quite a funny one, too (from 1980)! As a teenager it was often the last thing I watched before bed on a Sunday night. Mum and I used to watch all the episodes regularly, along with with stuff like Thriller, Hammer House of Horror, Raffles, etc. Great TV progs they simply don't make now!
Marco.
Funnily enough, I saw this episode only a few weeks ago!
The Sony turntable is a PS-8750.
Ah, interesting, thanks!:)
Are you also a fan of the series?
Marco.
I've probably told you before, but I was in an episode of Tales of the Unexpected, filmed in about 1980 - for a brief second! I was 11 and a carol singer in the episode The Party starring Robert Morley. I have a photo from the set and his autograph somewhere in the loft. It was filmed in Norwich in August and my school choir were all dressed in scarves, hats, gloves and winter coats on a sweltering hot day!
Yeah, I think I remember you mentioning it. Would be a giggle if you could scan in the pic and post it!:D
Marco.
Beobloke
09-10-2021, 14:44
Ah, interesting, thanks!:)
Are you also a fan of the series?
Marco.
Absolutely! Found them a bit scary as a kid but now they’re mostly quite amusing.
And I always have to recreate the title sequence when we have our gas flame patio burners on… ;)
Lol, quality. I also love the theme tune, and always have done!
And yes, episodes used to scare me a little too, especially the one about Royal Jelly...:eek: Aside from that, my favourite episodes are The Landlady, The Hitchhiker, Stranger in Town, Have a Nice Death', and The Sound Machine.
Very amusing now though, and I just love the 70s/early 80s decors, and snapshots in general of life as it once was!
Marco.
P.S Were the speakers also from Sony?
Beobloke
09-10-2021, 16:43
P.S Were the speakers also from Sony?
Not sure - can’t really make them out properly.
Last night, I was watching an old episode of Tales of The Unexpected, and came across this:
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/923/k5bjXy.jpg
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/922/Td8pb1.jpg
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/923/oGvpHA.jpg
A guy using the exact same Koss headphones as me!:D With some Sony gear in the background.. Check out the rest of the system though, must've been state-of-the-art in its day:
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/924/FROR0C.jpg
Some close-up shots elsewhere during the programme revealed that the electronics were all top models from Sony. Tried to see what the turntable was, but the camera didn't get in close enough. Probably Sony. I think the whole system was.
Cool pad and system though, eh?:cool:
Marco.
The headphones look like Koss Pro4As. I have a couple of pairs (though mine may be Pro 4AAs). They were good in their day.
Yesh, I sold you some, remember?:D
The ones above are identical to mine, and are also good in this day, too!;)
Marco.
Shovel_Knight
09-10-2021, 23:44
The Sony gear is very tasty: TA-F6B with its matching tuner and cassette deck.
Lawrence001
10-10-2021, 16:05
I've probably told you before, but I was in an episode of Tales of the Unexpected, filmed in about 1980 - for a brief second! I was 11 and a carol singer in the episode The Party starring Robert Morley. I have a photo from the set and his autograph somewhere in the loft. It was filmed in Norwich in August and my school choir were all dressed in scarves, hats, gloves and winter coats on a sweltering hot day!Is that the one where he thinks his whole company are ignoring him when he retires and they're all going off to a disco, so he burns down the pub? But it turns out they were going to his surprise retirement party.
Lawrence001
10-10-2021, 16:12
Yup, and it's quite a funny one, too (from 1980)! As a teenager it was often the last thing I watched before bed on a Sunday night. Mum and I used to watch all the episodes regularly, along with with stuff like Thriller, Hammer House of Horror, Raffles, etc. Great TV progs they simply don't make now!
Marco.
Me too, I recently saw the one where the boy went off with the turtle, it really brought back memories but I had completely forgotten about it until I saw it again. I did remember the one where the farmers smash up the Chippendale dresser, and the man who feeds his baby with bee stuff.
I watched That's Life every week with my mum, was that a Sunday too? And the Professionals (a Saturday I think).
The scariest TV memory I have of that time (I would have been about 8) was the Hammer House of Horror episode called the House that Bled to Death where a pipe sprayed blood all over a children's birthday party or something.
Funnily enough I watched all that but I wasn't allowed to watch The Sweeney because of the violence.
I think the Professionals was Sunday night. I remember my younger brothers always pleading to be allowed to stay up for it.
Hart To Hart and That's Life were on a bit earlier in the evening, along with Battlestar Galactica.
I think the Professionals was Sunday night.
Are you sure? From my memory, it was a Monday night, which seems to the case, as stated here: http://www.mark-1.co.uk/Professionals/profprod.htm
Noting:
"Filming Block 1 - Commenced Monday 13th June 1977, completed Friday 13th January 1978".
It was defo originally shown on a Monday night, but it could've been moved later to a Sunday... I agree though; it was one of the best TV series EVER!:)
Marco.
Is that the one where he thinks his whole company are ignoring him when he retires and they're all going off to a disco, so he burns down the pub? But it turns out they were going to his surprise retirement party.
Yes, that’s the one Lawrence. The “pub” where the fire was simulated had long since stopped being a pub, and it was the upstairs of the Body Shop. I remember it was quite a talking point at the time as all of the shops in the area of filming had Christmas decorations put up, much to the bemusement of everyone including the local media!
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