Abstract 19 Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Not sure where to post this. Not mine, but James Murphy (LCD Soundsystem) has 11 of these towers doing their thing in a NY warehouse. Friend is there now. 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dwbasement 4,782 Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Teac R2R 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
surprisetech 1,034 Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 This is not mine; I came across the pics in a current ebay listing and thought they belong in this thread. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Teksiis 412 Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 So after an epic journey to Radelaide and back I have arrived home with my new baby. I have also learnt that VU meters are rather difficult and enjoyable things to try and photograph well. 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stevoz 5,427 Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 Not mine but this looks interesting..... Read about it here: https://theaudiophileman.com/news-amplifier-littlezoe-valves/?ct=t(Newsletter_copy_66_11_5_2016)&mc_cid=5192289f5c&mc_eid=b647de8b62 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
walker1000 149 Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Bought these VU meters a few months ago: And they came with this !! 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bunno77 1,366 Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Jimi is sounding pretty good 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
08Boss302 1,307 Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frank Prowse Hi-Fi 1,039 Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 Quite simply one of the most beautiful VU meters I have ever set eyes on. You need to see these in the flesh to appreciate how beautiful (and big!) this is. Line Magnetic AS-125 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blakey72 1,368 Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 I'm planning on more in the future. They mesmerize me 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wen 1,653 Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 sonab c500 cassette deck 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Munce31 132 Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 Here’s mine on the phonitor xe 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twofires 311 Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 Saw this on Hifido the other day (sadly since sold): Some days I'm rather annoyed I don't live in Japan. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KRSDarwin 2,183 Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 (edited) The modern version of the vu meter, Oppo HA 1. A lovely headphone amp when combined with the Oppo PM 1 headphones. This is fed from my Mytek Brooklyn DAC + taking music from the Roon Nucleus. These photos do not do the lovely (electronic) vu meters justice. Edited September 6, 2020 by KRSDarwin 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frank Prowse Hi-Fi 1,039 Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tarzan 110 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 How did I not see this thread sooner? Thanks @Munce31 I seriously needs to get some 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
audiofeline 2,364 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 This is not a reflection on this great thread and site. It is a "VU"-style meter that appealed to me. Look closely and you will see it's manufactured by TEAC. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Rock Puppy 85 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 If I had one of them near me, it would be nudging "PEAK" all the time. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SGS 106 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 On 06/04/2018 at 9:48 AM, surprisetech said: This is not mine; I came across the pics in a current ebay listing and thought they belong in this thread. I actually have these exact same decks as my garage sound system. Complete with matching tape deck and speakers. It sounds pretty good. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
surprisetech 1,034 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 14 hours ago, SGS said: I actually have these exact same decks as my garage sound system. Complete with matching tape deck and speakers. It sounds pretty good. Cool. Are the VU meters on the tape deck similar? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SGS 106 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, surprisetech said: Cool. Are the VU meters on the tape deck similar? Yes, I would say identical. Having moved 3 months ago the garage still hasn't been sorted. Need to build shelves and so on and covid, so it hasn't been done. I purchsed this maybe 15 years ago including the matching speakers second hand with the intent to use as a stereo setup in my garage. Yeah, it's pretty dirty but does still work, maybe I should give it some tlc. Edited September 14, 2020 by SGS 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RockandorRoll 1,314 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5L15 122 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 (edited) Great little budget amp this Edited September 14, 2020 by 5L15 edit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Garchan 36 Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Bit of 80s KIT action 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
artaudio 183 Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 DEQX HDP-5 46" VU meters. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MIKE.D79 76 Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 23 hours ago, Garchan said: Bit of 80s KIT action I have the same VU meters on my B-2101, I could see they might be a polarising VU meter as I wasn't all that keen on them initially but really like them now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cideburns 95 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Garchan 36 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 On 17/09/2020 at 5:58 PM, MIKE.D79 said: I have the same VU meters on my B-2101, I could see they might be a polarising VU meter as I wasn't all that keen on them initially but really like them now. I love the orange. Thoroughly useless though when you think about it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frank Prowse Hi-Fi 1,039 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gemini07 942 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Let's see how long it takes someone to guess what the amp is.... 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twofires 311 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 (edited) 9 minutes ago, gemini07 said: Let's see how long it takes someone to guess what the amp is.... I initially thought Integra, but Google tells me (yes, I cheated) it's a Proton AA-1150. I'd never heard of it before. How's it sound? Edited September 22, 2020 by twofires 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gemini07 942 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 👍 Well that didn't take long.... The sound in my system is very detailed, minimal distortion, dynamic and natural. Very revealing of any harshness in a recording. They are probably best matched with a sweeter type of preamp. The 'Dynamic Power on Demand' feature makes for interesting reading and some of the measurements are remarkable: https://www.jkwynn.co.uk/Project_Images/Proton/AA-1150_review.pdf 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hydrology 2,305 Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob McHugh 60 Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 (edited) Edited November 6, 2020 by Rob McHugh 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
QuinYip 37 Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flash 62 Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 I was mesmerised by the VU meters on my dads tape deck. As a kid I’d sit with headphones on, watching them dance. Good memories. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LW iii fan 3 Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 Not as sexy as swinging needles but these have their own charm, particularly in a darkened room... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Audio Influence 26 Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Happy Friday Guys! Here's mine. McIntosh MC402 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
QuinYip 37 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Luxman C05 / M05 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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