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Realistic MC1000
« on: August 25, 2016, 12:12:32 AM »
I know some of you guys get nostalgic for the old Rat Shack speakers, I got these from an older lady who was the original owner.  As nice as you are going to find.  Forum price $20

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/ele/5749305457.html
Duntech PCL-400 (Black Knight), KEF 105/3, Snell Type b
Aloia PST 11.1, Terra Song ss-1, Luxman c-1000, Melos MA333
Llano Phoenix CA-300, White Audio Labs A100, (2) Luxman M4000
McIntosh MA230

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Re: Realistic MC1000
« Reply #1 on: August 25, 2016, 10:39:35 AM »
Optimus 7 and Mach Ones are the ones I want to find cheap.   I have a pair of Nova 7s that are surprisingly decent.

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Re: Realistic MC1000
« Reply #2 on: August 25, 2016, 11:20:50 PM »
Mach 1's will be a big disappointment. When new they sounded like they had a mattress  in front of them.

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Re: Realistic MC1000
« Reply #3 on: August 29, 2016, 07:41:45 PM »
There are a bunch of mods for the Mach Ones to make them better than original and address weaknesses (google audiokarma mach one tier 1 upgrades).  I liked the bass they produced back in the day and would not mind getting a pair if I found one on the cheap to mod/play with.   They came from the factory with a 12 db hole at 1Khz that made trumpets sound like crap,  which probably explains PBJs disdain for what he heard when he auditioned them.

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Re: Realistic MC1000
« Reply #4 on: August 29, 2016, 08:11:08 PM »
I would like take a moment to thank everyone who contributed to this post.  I am glad to know, along with any potential buyers, these are not the pair of realistics you want and there are mods to improve those other speakers.  outstanding
Duntech PCL-400 (Black Knight), KEF 105/3, Snell Type b
Aloia PST 11.1, Terra Song ss-1, Luxman c-1000, Melos MA333
Llano Phoenix CA-300, White Audio Labs A100, (2) Luxman M4000
McIntosh MA230

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Re: Realistic MC1000
« Reply #5 on: August 29, 2016, 08:42:12 PM »
Sorry Nick!  Attention deficit disorder - that is my excuse.... :(|)

Sure your speakers are fine...

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Re: Realistic MC1000
« Reply #6 on: August 29, 2016, 09:22:20 PM »
Sorry Nick.   I've never heard the ones you are selling, making it difficult to comment.

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Re: Realistic MC1000
« Reply #7 on: August 29, 2016, 10:34:11 PM »
I am not worried about a $20 bill, I just posted them just in case someone was interested before they turn into target practice for my Saiga 12, it will be a good day at the range:

b&o beomaster 2400 and beocord 3300
Realistic  MC1000
Cerwin Vega AT-12 (probably the most satisfying to destroy)
I was hoping for a pair of 901s, maybe next time.
Duntech PCL-400 (Black Knight), KEF 105/3, Snell Type b
Aloia PST 11.1, Terra Song ss-1, Luxman c-1000, Melos MA333
Llano Phoenix CA-300, White Audio Labs A100, (2) Luxman M4000
McIntosh MA230

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Re: Realistic MC1000
« Reply #8 on: August 29, 2016, 10:35:39 PM »
Sorry Nick. I guess I lost track of what this post was about. If anyone is interested in my comparison of new Mach Ones to my JBL-L100s, a friend's AR3a, and another friends KLH 5's let me know. This all happened in the 70's.

Sorry again Nick!

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Re: Realistic MC1000
« Reply #9 on: August 29, 2016, 10:58:53 PM »
Nick,
If nobody else claims them I'll take the speakers. I can use them inn or spare room for when my granddaughter sleeps over. I need to start assembling a stereo for her. She's only 5 but likes to go to bed listening to music. I just have a little mini JVC set up in there for her now.
Thx