There's a gap..... at the top of my rack..... analogue is done... for now

[Arkless Electronics]

Nah, the RA17 deserves its own bespoke rack, preferably from Ikea...

Here's my efforts: https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/showthread.php?t=105924

Oh that's really nice!!

 

[Paul Mc]

You can pick up an older Accuphase CD player for about a grand. Sorted.

 

[Nero]

Oh that's really nice!!

In that vein, I've got one of these in my office. Nixie tube display too! Might be a bit heavy for the top shelf though....nice knobbage factor!

 

[k90tour]

Is that a real cat?

 

[Arkless Electronics]

In that vein, I've got one of these in my office. Nixie tube display too! Might be a bit heavy for the top shelf though....nice knobbage factor!

Very nice!! Lots of B & K gear here as well

 

[Mike Reed]

Is that a real cat?

Rather pertinent that it's lying just over the overload light. If that is a radio/tuner, it's complete with the cat's whiskers on top.

 

[Nero]

Is that a real cat?

I think it's got rabbit fur, so probably not. Realistic enough to cause a double-take though. Everyone else posts pictures of their kitties, so just joining in

 

[Nero]

Very nice!! Lots of B & K gear here as well

I always remember Viggo Kjaer, who headed up the R&D department, insisting that all front panels had to be symmetrical. Started to get a bit difficult when the world went digital with screens and keyboards and things.

 

[kanwar]

Nakamichi Dragon Gold. You can record your CDs onto cassette, so they’ll sound better….

 

[Darren]

Just to conclude this thread and hopefully amuse you all.
In the end I bought a Mission PCM 7000. My very first CD player was a PCM 4000 and it put me off cd for a fair while, or was it those early cds?.
Anyway.... I'd always, wanted the 7000 and when one came up in really good condition for a hundred quid , I went for it.
Sadly, when it arrived the transport made a weird scraping noise and wouldn't play anything. The seller had packed very carefully but without the transport screw. I opened a return case.
But, tonight, in frustration, I gave the player a shake. It is now much quieter in operation and plays all disks faultlessly.
Move over @Mike P I can sort out knackered cd players with a quick shake......... Now I can't make my mind up what to do with the damn thing and once I close the return case I am stuffed. It was only a hundred quid and sounds really very nice. Go figure!

 

[boon]

I'm not suggesting you actually use it? You don't need the shelf or what will sit on it. Might as well be something cool and the ReVox is about as cool as you're going to get. A real talking piece. Guarantee that everyone who sees it would comment on it.

If you get a vintage CD player, most people are just going to think it's a tatty old CD player. Only audiophiles might realize the history of it. It'll just look like old junk to most. Like having a VHS video recorder in your livingroom. Which my wife's parents do have! I don't think it's a cool piece of retro, I think they're old and decades behind the times.

How about a small drinks fridge, not as cool as the ReVox, but at least your beers will be, and handy too

 

[Darren]

How about a small drinks fridge, not as cool as the ReVox, but at least your beers will be, and handy too

Far too tempting Boon. You don't want me drunk posting on here!

 

[a.palfreyman]

Micromega Mephisto.
Jez,
Surely you meant your Robert Plant?

 

[Darren L]

Do you mean an Audiomeca Mephisto @a.palfreyman

 

[a.palfreyman]

Ooops. Yes of course.

 

[Mr_Sukebe]

3 more ideas:
- a VRDS based transport from Teac or Wadia
- consonance droplet. Stunning looking. I nearly bought one a few years ago
- as you’re now digital, how about a tablet displaying album art whilst you listen