WTF ? ...

WTF ? ...

Posted by reelsmith. (A) on August 22, 2014 at 12:13:19

This week’s WTF will test your memory as you will be choosing between a rare table and an oft-forgotten table; the Audionics of Oregon LK-1 and the Connoisseur BD-2. Given the recent discussion about giving belt-drive tables a push start brought the Connoisseur to mind. Note the kick-start built into the start switch (on the left). As you swing the start lever to the “on” position a little rubber bumper would contact the platter and give it a helpful push as it started up.

The most notable feature of the Audionics is its all out assault on the negative effects of playing a record with the dustcover in the down position. While Audionics did fairly well with their amp (CC-2) and pre-amp (BT-2), they sold very few tables and were not in business all that long. They also made a surround sound processor called the “Space and Time Composer”. This unit was ahead of its time and fell flat on its face. The shop I worked for in ’76 had the LK-1 table on display, but I remember little about it ...other than I thought it was butt ugly.

Audionics of Oregon LK-1

Connoisseur BD-1

So which of these relics do you choose ?

I’ll take the Connoissuer. I’ve never heard one, but I have handled one and it seemed well put together. It was the first table I had ever seen that had a belt that ran around the perimeter of the platter. Cool stuff in the early 70s.

So, which table will you take ?

Edit/Note: Reminder on how this works ...they are FREE and you must pick one. Sorry, 'dems 'da rules.

Have a great weekend.

Dean.

reelsmith's axiom: Its going to be used equipment when I sell it, so it may as well be used equipment when I buy it.

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Topic - WTF ? ... - reelsmith. 12:13:19 08/22/14 (32)

RE: WTF ? ... - rbolaw 21:02:16 08/23/14 (0)

RE: WTF ? ... - HotStamper 21:00:13 08/23/14 (0)

The Connoisseur was a good table and arm - PabloP 14:26:00 08/23/14 (0)

RE: WTF ? ...or, Down Memory Lane - markinuk 03:50:36 08/23/14 (0)

RE: WTF ? ... - Munkie_NL 02:19:43 08/23/14 (0)

Whichever bounces highest from a 3' drop! - slapshot 19:48:14 08/22/14 (0)

Do I have to choose, really, do I! nt - risabet 19:11:19 08/22/14 (0)

The Connoisseur was the first 'table that I bought for myself. - vinyl phanatic 19:03:31 08/22/14 (0)

I haven't heard of either one of them before tonight - blues4ever 18:40:37 08/22/14 (0)

elimination process - valvesonly 16:24:34 08/22/14 (0)

Audionics - mark111 16:09:38 08/22/14 (0)

RE: another interesting choice - user510 16:03:55 08/22/14 (2)

Speaking of Sao Win ... - reelsmith. 18:31:00 08/22/14 (1)

Audionics LK-1.. - mcdonald43 18:38:56 08/22/14 (0)

The Audionics for me.... - J. S. Bach 16:02:55 08/22/14 (0)

Well lessee here . . . - M3 lover 15:46:23 08/22/14 (2)

Excellent !! That's the spirit !! ... - reelsmith. 15:56:34 08/22/14 (1)

You didn't care for the POS* reference too? - M3 lover 15:19:05 08/23/14 (0)

RE: WTF ? ... BD-1 - MannyE 15:29:39 08/22/14 (0)

Audionics of Oregon LK-1- based only on looks and a name... - Dman 14:45:34 08/22/14 (0)

RE: WTF ? ... - AudioSoul 13:44:42 08/22/14 (0)

RE: WTF ? ..Audionics for me. - jperry 13:11:24 08/22/14 (0)

Audionics of Oregon LK-1. - 6bq5 13:05:07 08/22/14 (0)

It's the Audionics of Oregon LK-1 for me... - John Elison 12:34:22 08/22/14 (0)

Neither - volunteer 12:22:12 08/22/14 (7)

Ditto. /nt\ - Opus 33 1/3 12:48:26 08/22/14 (5)

You guys are no fun. This is a game... - John Elison 13:51:26 08/22/14 (4)

Pfffftttt!!! - Opus 33 1/3 15:26:29 08/22/14 (2)

Thanks for Giving Bill The C. a Deserved Moment in the Sun - Charlie F. 15:42:08 08/22/14 (0)

My point, exactly! ;-) /nt\ - John Elison 15:28:48 08/22/14 (0)

Thanks, John ... - reelsmith. 14:15:07 08/22/14 (0)

Free is a very good price for ... - reelsmith. 12:24:57 08/22/14 (0)

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