HiFi-system history

[Geolech]

Dear all,
I am conducting a research on how hifi-systems did change from the 1960s up to today. To get a good database I'd like to ask you for pictures of your stereo (preferably from the 1960s-1990s). The quality of the picture isn't important, the most important thing for me is to see how the audio equipment integrates into your living room or listening room. My thesis is that hifi-systems started from being compact stereograms, becoming huge hifi-systems in the 80s with dedicated lsitening areas and are currently getting back to in-wall speakers and all-in-one gear. That I do have to prove though. So, if there's anyone out there able to support my research that would be very much appreciated! The results will be initially presented on a conference in Bern (Switzerland) in September 2023. Thanks so much for your effort and best regards, Frank

[BertKoor]

Look for scans of Tandy catalogues, they started in 1974 and give you part of the overview you're looking for.

[vurt]

i had a radiogram in the 80s!!!
it had been my granddads, but he died, i wanted it.
then i wanted modern!

i am however, not sharing a pic of my current set up, as my decor is unfavourable.

[thecontrolcentre]

Here's my 80's - 90's hybrid hi-fi system:

tcc_hifi_2023.jpg

Rotel speakers, JVC amplifier, Tandy (Genexxa) graphic EQ, Richer Sounds CD player & Phillips DVD/CD player.

[vurt]

Here's my 80's - 90's hybrid hi-fi system:


tcc_hifi_2023.jpg


Rotel speakers, JVC amplifier, Tandy (Genexxa) graphic EQ, Richer Sounds CD player & Sony DVD/CD player.

i have a nad cd player, but i only ever use it to listen to lamb, fear of fours.
as the cd is stuck in the drawer and it wont open
i also use a dvd player for the rest of my cds
then its nad, tape, amp, technics 1210, and cant remember who the eq or radio is by.
speakers and my mordaunt shorts

[thecontrolcentre]

cd is stuck in the drawer and it wont open

I have a Sony Minidisc player like that ... and also a Sony DAT with a tape firmly stuck inside. No more Sony gear for me. Just remembered my DVD is a Phillips model.

[vurt]

never had a dat, but yeah, my minidisc player from sony did not last long.
didnt get stuck like that, but just stopped reading minidiscs.

[thecontrolcentre]

never had a dat, but yeah, my minidisc player from sony did not last long.
didnt get stuck like that, but just stopped reading minidiscs.

Mine doesn't read the disc that's in there, and won't eject it either. Lasted less than 3 years.
I replaced it with the portable model which still works fine after 22 years.

[Bombadil]

I had a pretty decent setup. Pioneer 100 something or others, big 60lb. boxes, Technics amp/receiver, Technics turntable, Sony DBX cassette deck. Those speakers moved air. They're gone as of last January.

[Geolech]

[quote=thecontrolcentre post_id=8707604 time=1689020598 user_id=76240]
Here's my 80's - 90's hybrid hi-fi system:


tcc_hifi_2023.jpg


Rotel speakers, JVC amplifier, Tandy (Genexxa) graphic EQ, Richer Sounds CD player & Phillips DVD/CD player.
[/quote]

Thanks so much for your pic:-)

[osiris]

My very first. A GE Wildcat 'Portable' (yet with a cord and no batteries. I called it my Scratch and Play. I wore out many ELO albums on this.

[thecontrolcentre]

Various bits of unused 80's-90's hifi that I've accumulated over the years ... some working, some not. Currently located on a high shelf in the studio.

tcc_old_hifi_2023.jpg

from top to bottom:

Technics stereo synthesizer tuner ST-X302L
Alba video recorder VHSHQ
Pioneer stereo amplifier SA5500 II
SONY stereo cassette deck TCFX-110 (broken)
SONY minidisc deck MDS-JE510 (broken)