CD/DVD player ('07-'10)  $1100 (perfect)

First obtained from the original owner and in mint condition, this fully operational McIntosh MVP851 CD/DVD player also comes with the original McIntosh HR040 remote control.  The owner's manual is also included.

Selling for a hefty $3600 upon its initial release in 2007, the MVP851 was not McIntosh's first CD/DVD to hit the market.  It was, however, their first DVD-A player. 

(NOTE: Commonly abbreviated as DVD-A, it's actually called DVD-Audio.  It's a digital format for delivering high fidelity audio content on a DVD.  DVD-Audio uses most of the storage on the disc for high-quality audio and is not intended to be a video delivery format.)

Like the many McIntosh components before it, the MVP851's front panel is that familiar and hypnotic shiny black glass face with green backlit label (this classic design looks just as elegant as it did when first introduced in the "olden days" of the late 50's.

In a nutshell, the MVP851 features high resolution video processing, progressive scan video output, 192kHz/24 bit audio decoding and multi-channel audio formats, including the aforementioned DVD-Audio. 

But, rather than attempt a lengthy description of this amazing unit, here's a link to the best in-depth coverage:   https://www.soundandvision.com/content/mcintosh-mvp851-dvd-audiovideo-player

Essential specs:
~24/192 Audio DACs
~12 Bit Video DACs
~Progressive Scan
~XLR Audio Out for Front Channels
~Heavy Steel Chassis
~Dimensions:  (Front Panel) 17.5" wide x 5.5"  (the depth behind the front mounting panel is 15" including clearance for connectors.  The panel clearance required in front of the mounting panel is 3/4". 
NOTE: When the DVD/CD tray is opened, the panel clearance required in front of the mounting panel is 6.75")
~Weight:  20 pounds

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stereo reel-to-reel deck  ('75-'79)  SOLD

Obtained from the estate of the original owner, this semi-professional TEAC A-6300 reel-to-reel stereo tape deck  was one of the more inspired Teac offerings of the mid-to-late 70s. 

To most of us that spent a lot of time fiddling with decks back in the day,  there's something special today about kickin' back and listening to this TEAC spinning hours of pure, clean music while watching those large reels exude their hypnotic vision of the glorious 70's...

In a lengthy and labor-intensive servicing procedure, it has been completely disassembled for a thorough check and cleaning of all controls, heads, rollers and belts.  (see the photos above). Essentially, the deck has no cosmetic damage of any kind and operates perfectly.  Two new metal reels are included; one reel with fresh tape (which has never been used) and a second take-up reel.  It also comes with the original factory dust cover.

This deck was very similar to the TEAC A-4300 but, unlike the 4300, the 6300 also handles the larger a 10½ inch reels. The engineering in this deck showed greater levels of inspiration than they would be offering a few years later.

The 6300 is a single direction record, bi-directional playback deck with four heads and three motors. Other features included an index counter repeat for replaying a particular section automatically, bias and EQ switches for normal or high-output/low noise tape and record lock-out switches and dual-scale VU meters. An interesting touch are the guide rings on the controls which enabled settings to be marked for later reference.  This tape deck combines a 4-track system with a 10.5" reel, and is equipped with an Oatley berth (atypical tape head alignment design) and counter repeat playback mechanism.  It also features an Oatley verse playback mechanism and can be played back and forth continuously. If you attach a sensing foil to the part where you want to reverse the tape, it automatically reverses from forward (forward) to reverse (reverse).

The tape is protected by a delayed circuit design that operates during reverse operation and the tape begins its run after the capstan motor reaches a constant speed.  With a one handed button layout, you can press the REC and PAUSE switches at the same time to wait for recording, then press the Play button to start recording.
In addition, if you find the position you want to record during playback, you can add a follow-up recording without pausing the tape. This allows you to record continuously with less clicking noise between songs.

The 6300 is equipped with a "3J" mechanism (Just Bias/Just Equalizer/Just Level) to cope with low noise tape.
With this mechanism, you can set the bias, equalizer, and level switch independently to the optimum position for the tape.
The heads are made of high-hardness permalloy for a higher saturation level of magnetic flux and less wear.
The heads are referred to as a "hyperbolic shape", which gives a stable head touch and minimizes the contour effect.  Teac's design assured that durability was improved by fixing a large motor and flywheel to a thick aluminum panel.  

Specs:
Four heads: erase, record and two playback heads for bi-directional playback
Motors: three
Frequency response: ( 3dB) 40Hz -24kHz at 7½ ips
Wow & flutter: 0.06% at 7½ ips
Signal to noise ratio: 65 dB (3% weighted)
Rewind speed: 160 seconds for 1800′
Inputs: 2 mic, 2 line / Outputs 1 headphone, 2 line /
Dimensions: 20.5"H x 17.25"W x 8.25"D ”
Weight: 48.4 lbs

About TEAC...
TEAC Corporation was originally founded as Tokyo Television Acoustic Company on August 8th, 1953 by two brothers, Katsuma and Tomoma Tani. In 1956 the two brothers founded Tokyo Electronic Acoustic Company, finally merging the two in 1964 to form the modern day TEAC Corporation.  Synonymous with excellence in tape decks and related products, TEAC patented many innovations in the advancement of audio technology.

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Multi-Play CD Player (1990)  $200

In excellent cosmetic and operating condition, this Pioneer PD-M435 is a 6-disc Multi-Play CD Player. This versatile unit offers convenient playback of up to 6 CDs contained in user-friendly interchangeable cartridges.  It comes with four cartridges and the original Pioneer remote control.

Key features and specs:
6-disc magazine (cartridge) for extended listening sessions
High-quality LC78820 digital converter for pristine sound reproduction
PEA1030 CD mechanism ensures smooth and reliable disc reading
Impressive frequency response of 2Hz to 20kHz for full-spectrum audio
Excellent dynamic range of 92dB for lifelike sound
Outstanding signal-to-noise ratio of 106dB for crystal-clear playback
Minimal THD of just 0.04%
2V line output for compatibility with various audio systems
Dimensions: 16.5"W x 12.8"D x 4"H 
Original Pioneer factory remote control

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