The start to my new Addiction

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Thanks kraftmatic, funny thing is I just received another one today! The one I just got today is an Emerson CTR949B. This was the 1st boombox purchase ever back in the 80's. I found it on EBay, brand new in the box, only difference is that my original one was gray, but once I saw this in the box with OG owners manual and box, I HAD to have it. Im drinking a few beers with my wife listening to my Sir-Mix-A lot cassette as I type this haha. Had to at least test it out. This is the 1st box I dont have to clean! Heres some pics...
 
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Great collection going SLO.

I have that little Emerson. Mine is missing the battery door. It's on the list of "To Do".

But I do use this little guy. It's got a proper line in and although it's no bass machine it gets pretty damn loud.

Mine needs a full cleaning and re belt. Maybe I will work on that this weekend...

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Thanks, That little Emerson brought back so many good memories for me as a kid, fun times back then, I loved how new this one was, it was like a time warp back to the 80's. Man that Intersound holding up the Emerson is a BEAST! I Like that one, I'm putting that one on my "Too BUY" list haha...
 
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SLO said:
Thanks, That little Emerson brought back so many good memories for me as a kid, fun times back then, I loved how new this one was, it was like a time warp back to the 80's. Man that Intersound holding up the Emerson is a BEAST! I Like that one, I'm putting that one on my "Too BUY" list haha...
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Yeah man....I'm gonna work on my Emerson tonight!

Thanks for the motivation :yes:
 
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Here's some of my latest addiction additions that I've acquired since my last post on this thread. Enjoy!

Lasonic i931bt Mishka Monster edition with custom strap from blu fuz.
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Sharp VZ 2000 bought from a super cool former collector in San Diego. Original owners were an elderly couple. I'm the 3rd owner.
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This General Electric was thrown in for free when I bought the VZ.
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JVC DC33 turntable boombox. Bought here from the one and only, skippy1969. I was told the original owner brought this home to the states from Germany. I'm the 3rd owner.
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Lasonic LPC-88. This was found still brand new in the box, in an elderly Hispanic lady's storage unit in Yonkers, New York. I got it from EBay.
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I love finding out the history of where these boxes have been. If these boomboxes could talk oh the stories they would tell...Peace!
 
trippy1313

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Wow did you dive right in or what?!? Nice job expanding the collection!!! I'm at a much slower pace... But I'll get there.
 
SLO

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Thanks skip, and like oldskool69 said, I am going to need more space or shelving real soon.

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Wow did you dive right in or what?!? Nice job expanding the collection!!! I'm at a much slower pace... But I'll get there.
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Lol, I sure did bro, head first! I'm going to slow it down and try to get all of the cassette decks working 100% on all my boxes. Most of my boxes have one cassette player that works, and one that sounds like the excorcist is trapped inside when playing a tape. Freaks me out. Time to learn how to change belts.
 
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How big is that VZ compared to the 931 anyways? Ive heard they are a tank but wasn't sure how big they are in comparison.
 
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trippy1313 said:
How big is that VZ compared to the 931 anyways? Ive heard they are a tank but wasn't sure how big they are in comparison.
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Honestly when I brought the VZ home, it made my 931 look small, the VZ is a BEAST, a HEAVY frickin BEAST. I'll take a side by side shot for you soon so you can see the size difference.
 
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That desk looks so light and delicate but it's obviously been reinforced with hidden steel box sections as there's a VZ2K on top of it and nothing's been broken or crushed! ;-)
 
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Beosystem10 said:
That desk looks so light and delicate but it's obviously been reinforced with hidden steel box sections as there's a VZ2K on top of it and nothing's been broken or crushed! ;-)
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Hahaha ;-) Yea the shelf is small but mighty to hold up this tank of a Boombox, so far so good!

Here you go trippy. I don't think the pictures do the VZ justice when it comes to its size. Its pretty dam big. But here's a few shots anyways to give you an idea of the height and size of it compared to my 931. hope these help.
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