21 October 2017

The PIONEER JA-R2S Professional Rack - 1977

PIONEER JA-R2S
PIONEER Professional Metal Rack System

In 1977 PIONEER introduced two metalic rack systems, the JA-R2S and the smaller JA-R1A. These two beautiful mobile audio rack systems were designed to conform to EIA standards. EIA stands for Electronic Industries Association of America and its standards are recognized all over the world. Most PIONEER components built up to 1981 could be fitted in these mobile audio racks. Various components were built with front panel integrated rack mounting ears like pre-power amplifier combinations Spec 1, Spec 2, Spec 3, Spec4 and tape recorder models RT-701, RT-707 and RT-909. PIONEER audio components with panels that do not conform to EIA standards could still be mounted using various adapters like the JA-R101, JA-R102 and JA-R104. Rack dimensions are (mm): JA-R2S 514(W) x 1140(H) x 534(D) - JA-R1A 514(W) x 1006(H) x 534(D) 

PIONEER JA-R2S
PIONEER JA-R2S

PIONEER JA-R2S
PIONEER JA-R1A

PIONEER JA-R2S
PIONEER SPEC1 SPEC2

PIONEER JA-R2S

PIONEER JA-R2S

PIONEER JA-R2S
PIONEER rack ears
In the end you can say that an audio dream comes true with a superb system like this.

PIONEER JA-R2S
PIONEER Dream





07 October 2017

JAMO ORIEL - The Sound of Excellence

jamo oriel
JAMO ORIEL

Jacobsen + Mortensen = JAMO. The famous loudspeaker manufacturer was founded in 1968 in Denmark by Preben Jacobsen and Julius Mortensen. In 1992 they have introduced the JAMO ORIEL, a monumental 1.78 m high and 72 kg loudspeaker. Each pair was handmade to order with an engraved plate of the owner. The JAMO ORIEL is a 3 way bass reflex loudpeaker with two 8" (205 mm) woofer sitting inside of the cabinet, a 6 1/2" (165 mm) KEVLAR cone midrange and a 28 mm dome tweeter. The frequency range is 20-22000 Hz while the recommended amplifier rating is 70 - 300 W. The whole "stucture" was placed on a concrete base plate with spikes included. 

jamo oriel
JAMO ORIEL internals

jamo oriel
JAMO ORIEL components




03 October 2017

The AKAI PRO-2022 Audio Rack 1981

AKAI PRO-2022
 AKAI PRO-2022 (extra)

Most manufacturers from the Golden Age of Hi-Fi offered a selection of audio components that can be fitted perfectly into a custom rack system. The system presented here is the AKAI PRO-2022 from 1981. This is a 1145 mm high and 584 mm wide metallic rack where the components are mounted with the use of additional rack ears that first had to be fitted to the components.
From top to bottom we have: 
AKAI AP-Q80C Quartz Direct Drive turntable fitted with Ortofon LMB 12 cartridge.
AKAI PA-W06 Power amplifier. 100 W/ch (DIN 4 ohm), flurescent power meters and two loudspeaker connector
AKAI PR-A06 Pre-amplifier. Input for tuner, AUX, 2 tape, 2 phono, remote controllable volume, 3 step loudness, subsonic and high filters
AKAI AT-S06 Digital Quartz Synthesizer Tuner with 10 FM + 10 AM station presets
AKAI GX-F37 cassette deck. Two motor full logic, HIGH-COM noise reduction, Dolby Noise Reduction for playbak only, Frequency response Metal tape 30-19.000 Hz
AKAI EA-G80 Graphic Equalizer. 2x10 band octave EQ with +/- 10 dB range
AKAI SR-H77 3 Way Loudspeakers 110 W(max) / 70 W (nominal), 8 ohm

Extra Components:
AKAI DT-200 Timer. Allows programmed switching on of the whole system. Timer settings for 4 programmes for 7 days.
AKAI RC-6B Remote Receiver. Transforms your system into a remote controlled Hi-Fi system.


AKAI PRO-2022
 AKAI PRO-2022 (standard)

AKAI PR-A06
AKAI PR-A06

AKAI PA-W06
AKAI PA-W06

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