[78-L] Sorta speaking of LP sleeves

[Swamp Daddy]

Well, Al, I mostly agree with you; but, the topic wasn't how we listen to 78s but how we can transfer to computer for digitizing.  And, everyone knows, "real amps glow in the dark".   Although I admit I've fallen off the tube bandwagon as my old MC60 McIntosh tube amps finally gave it up about 5 years ago after 30+ years of service.  Servicing them was just becoming too expensive.

The new solid state amp has a switch to make it sound more like a tube amp than most transistor amps do (switches it to even harmonics as I recall which is the main thing).

But, speaking of sound systems, I find the component way the best for me.  More expensive to start with; but, as technology changes you usually can add a box, change a box, rather than rebuying a whole new 'receiver'.  For instance when Dolby Pro-Logic came along I simply added a decoder box with amps built in for the center and rear speakers.  The main amp stayed the same.   When AC3 came along, same deal, not a new receiver I simply updated the decoder box to a newer one.   

The oldest thing in the setup now (though little used anymore except for 78s) is the 1967 Thorens turntable.   I use a featherweight Sony SX-300 (bought around 1995) turntable for LPs and 45's these days.

I bet I may be the only person left using separate AM and FM tuners.   Most AM sections of current tuners are junk.  I use an old Miller (model 595) AM tuner.   This is essentially a crystal radio and you have to have a decent antenna for it; but, it will pull them in.  It won't handle AM stereo; but, few stations are broadcasting in AM stereo anyway.   The one station here in town which does broadcast AM stereo is mostly talk radio now and has no dedicated music programs any more.

Harry