Thursday, August 22, 2024

Japanese Idler-Driven Turntable Part 7: Kenwood PC350



Kenwood PC350 - a Japanese TD124 spinning a jazz tune!😉


This ca. 1969 Kenwood turntable adapted the Thorens TD124 drive system sans eddy current speed control.

Thursday, August 8, 2024

Back to the Future: AR XA + NAD 3020



Whenever I find them at reasonable prices, I re-acquire audio components I owned and enjoyed in the 80s. I started my quest with the Grace G707 tonearm, a TDA1541-equipped Magnavox CDB 473 CD player and the dynakit stereo 35 PP EL84 power amp. I also tried to rekindle my affection for the BBC LS3/5A monitor and my MC SUT collection now includes a pair of Sony HA-T10s. Meanwhile, I've been hunting for an AR XA turntable and a first generation NAD 3020 to complete my journey back in time.