One small argument against the Candle being an AKA is the lack of a chamfer on the back edge of the case. If you look at the actual (blurry,...
GPT says type 4 EQ is a metal tape setting. Is that what you’re referring to? if so, it’s good in that it signals a generally higher-end device....
I’m embarrassed to say that I don’t know what a type 4 EQ is. Would you mind explaining it to me lol.
Here’s a few ads with store names. All from 1984. In addition to the E901X, there’s also an E901. The diff is in the speakers. X model has front...
Tha That’s exciting to see! Looking forward to the new model. I know nothing about FIIO. Is “Willson” the owner? An engineer? I’ve seen people...
After considerable searching, I’ve realized this is an extremely uncommon model. The search might take years before I find one. It’s all about the...
This is what weaponized OCD looks like LOL. Two days of off-the-rails research and I found it. Centurion E901X Now…I need to find one!! [ATTACH]
Not sure but it might be an AKA of the Candle JTR-1317. Detachable speakers are different but they have a nearly identical front panel layout. Not...
Thanks! That’s a lot more info than I had before. I’ll start a deep dive of Grand Prix boomboxes from that era. Thanks for the help!
Purchased the one with the clear door. I hope the CP-15 has this option. The fully exposed cassette lends a mechanical aesthetic that I love. [ATTACH]
I just purchased a CP-13 and I love it. As a vintage boombox guy, I do get tired of chasing broken, gooey belts, scratchy pots and other issues....
Hoping you guys can help out with this one! I had this radio as a 14 year old kid and I would love to find it again. I searched through old family...
Thanks for the great info and tips. I did the week long free trial of newspapers.com and it was incredible. Endless volumes of ads on BBX’s and...
Just asked CHAT GPT about the state of the economy in late 1981. Looks like it was the worst recession since the Great Depression. I never knew...
Wow! I don’t know how you find this stuff lol. SUPER INTERESTING. I love the business end of the consumer radio industry.
To my knowledge there were only 3 models that were part of the Silver Signature Collection: 3-5280 3-5285 3-5286 [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
As a kid, I also didn’t know about high-end boomboxes. We lived in a blue collar rural area and had to drive to get to “real” stores. We rarely...
I agree with the rant. I am a huge Lost in Space fan. Back in the mid 80’s I started collecting things from the show. I had to scour sci-fi...
Fantastic full page ad of GE radios! WOW!
Agree…not a lot of info on their Silver Signature Collection. I’ve never heard the term BPC but I LOVE it! Perfectly describes the garbage audio...
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