It was I!! I replied to the thread in Dollars & Sense, and it was suggested I bring it over here. So, to copy and paste...
The seller was a real sweetheart. I'm pretty sure I was the first to contact her (6 am the next morning), with an offer to buy above her tiny asking price. I had to come up again (gladly) to seal the deal, and was able to get there fairly quickly.
I've begun a first round of cleaning the components, which are in great shape. I think the thick layer of dust and grime may have preserved the original finish! It does indeed have a Garrard Type A turntable, but no R2R. I'm not sure that it ever had the tape deck, as these consoles were available without (the owner was the 2nd owner).
Unfortunately, I'm not able to keep the console, but I've given it to a dear friend (who helped me move the beast!). The combination of no room, a wife that would kill me if it came in the house (I could possibly convince her had it been a modern design), and a pretty dinged-up cabinet finish influenced the decision. I hope I don't get too whipped here for not keeping it!
The 400 CX-2 is missing both green jewels. I understand that elusive entity called "The Fisher Doctor" may be sitting on a stash, and I've sent him a message (through eBay), but I don't hold out much hope for hearing back. If anyone her has one or two spare, I'd be interested in buying them, or working out some deal.
I can post photos of the work I'm doing, or answer questions about the components, if anyone has any.
I've begun a first round of cleaning the components, which are in great shape. I think the thick layer of dust and grime may have preserved the original finish! It does indeed have a Garrard Type A turntable, but no R2R. I'm not sure that it ever had the tape deck, as these consoles were available without (the owner was the 2nd owner).
Unfortunately, I'm not able to keep the console, but I've given it to a dear friend (who helped me move the beast!). The combination of no room, a wife that would kill me if it came in the house (I could possibly convince her had it been a modern design), and a pretty dinged-up cabinet finish influenced the decision. I hope I don't get too whipped here for not keeping it!
The 400 CX-2 is missing both green jewels. I understand that elusive entity called "The Fisher Doctor" may be sitting on a stash, and I've sent him a message (through eBay), but I don't hold out much hope for hearing back. If anyone her has one or two spare, I'd be interested in buying them, or working out some deal.
I can post photos of the work I'm doing, or answer questions about the components, if anyone has any.
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