I put some radios to the test for sound quality

the RF-2900 with one of my upgraded filters
the D2999
my satellit 800 with special upgraded filter as described on my web site

the surprising results are that the 800 sounded a LOT better than either of
the others !!

much smoother and fuller sounding and less noise !


"Michael" wrote in message
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Has anyone ever used a Magnavox Philips D2999. I've heard a lot of good
things about them, but hardly ever seem them up for auction. Seems to be
a good example on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Magnavox-Philips...ayphotohosting

Comments on the radio's performance ???
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Respectfully,

Michael

Location: NJ
Primary Radio: ICOM IC-R75 (full Kiwa mods)
Antennas: G5RV & 200ft "Frankenstein" Roof Wire
Additional Radios: Icom IC-PCR1000,
Sony 7600GR, Grundig YB400,
Tecsun PL-550, Kaito KA1101, Kaito KA1102
GE SR-III, Westinghouse H-104 (seven tube)

that is a typo, I meant 800 speaker, the filters are stock

the link is : http://home.comcast.net/~maghakian/sat800.htm


my satellit 800 with special upgraded filter as described on my web site

the surprising results are that the 800 sounded a LOT better than either
of the others !!

much smoother and fuller sounding and less noise !


"Michael" wrote in message
news
Has anyone ever used a Magnavox Philips D2999. I've heard a lot of good
things about them, but hardly ever seem them up for auction. Seems to be
a good example on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Magnavox-Philips...ayphotohosting

Comments on the radio's performance ???
--
Respectfully,

Michael

Location: NJ
Primary Radio: ICOM IC-R75 (full Kiwa mods)
Antennas: G5RV & 200ft "Frankenstein" Roof Wire
Additional Radios: Icom IC-PCR1000,
Sony 7600GR, Grundig YB400,
Tecsun PL-550, Kaito KA1101, Kaito KA1102
GE SR-III, Westinghouse H-104 (seven tube)

Well, I would be surprised if you didn't find better sound quality in
the Sat 800. Three nicely chosen bandwidths, synchronous selectable
sideband, etc translate into a better capability in handling incoming
signals (what, we're pitting a 1980's Philips/Magnavox portable against
the technology of the following decade's Drake SW8!). Couple that with
even the stock speaker of the Sat 800, and I would expect a better
sounding radio than the D2999.

Hey, I very much like my D2999, and I will praise its virtues; it truly
IS a nice radio for program listening, in my opinion. But make no
mistake, I prefer my Drake SW8 w/selectable sync!


junius


mike maghakian wrote:
I put some radios to the test for sound quality

the RF-2900 with one of my upgraded filters
the D2999
my satellit 800 with special upgraded filter as described on my web site

the surprising results are that the 800 sounded a LOT better than either of
the others !!

much smoother and fuller sounding and less noise !


"Michael" wrote in message
news
Has anyone ever used a Magnavox Philips D2999. I've heard a lot of good
things about them, but hardly ever seem them up for auction. Seems to be
a good example on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Magnavox-Philips...ayphotohosting

Comments on the radio's performance ???
--
Respectfully,

Michael

Location: NJ
Primary Radio: ICOM IC-R75 (full Kiwa mods)
Antennas: G5RV & 200ft "Frankenstein" Roof Wire
Additional Radios: Icom IC-PCR1000,
Sony 7600GR, Grundig YB400,
Tecsun PL-550, Kaito KA1101, Kaito KA1102
GE SR-III, Westinghouse H-104 (seven tube)