Pete,

Thanks for being honest...

Remember... honesty is always the best policy...

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Shindo/DeVore Super 8's

One good thing about music: When it hits you, you feel no pain.

Bob Marley

$18.75K or best offer on AGON right now, a mere 700 pounds. This one has been re-listed quite a few times, with over 5,000 views in the first 10 days. Must be that darn WAF getting in the way

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Main: McIntosh C500C/T, MC501(2), MCD500, MR85, Marantz SA-KI-Pearl, Magnum Dynalab MD-108, Klipsch La Scala II, JL Audio F-212, Audioquest, PS Audio, Billy Bags.

Man Cave: McIntosh C46, MC252, MCD301, MR85, Marantz SA-15S2B LTD, Klipsch Cornwall III, JL Audio F-113, Denon DVD-1600, Mitsubishi 55", Audioquest, PS Audio, Sanus.

Office: Rotel RC1082, RB1080(2), RCD1072, RT1080, RLC1040, Magnum Dynalab DT-5, Marantz SA15S2, Luxman K-111, Klipsch Forte II(4), RSW-10d, Audioquest, PS Audio, Sanus.

MBR: Luxman R-115, Denon DBP-2010CI, Klipsch Chorus II, Sony 52" NX800, Audioquest, PS Audio, Sanus.

Anyone had the opportunity to listen to this puppy?

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MX136, MC501s, MC402, MCD500
RtR 300Ds, JL Fathom F112, Mirage OM-C3, JBL 2600s
Dual CS 606, Ortofon 2M Black
Tandberg TD20A, Harmon Kardon HK 400xM
PPP, Power Port, WW Ag Eclipse IC's & Speaker Cables, WW Ag Electra PC's

Is there a storage space somewhere in that thing for my records?

About 40 years ago one of my friends had the Paragon and another friend had the JBL Olympus with the SR7 system inside. Both were played through Macs and, if I remember correctly, they were the C28 and Mc2205. The Paragon was a physical masterpiece and the modern design was way ahead of its time. It was very impressive but I thought a bit harsh and the soundstage was limited by today's standards. Otherwise, the physical presence and potential volume levels would knock your socks off. I preferred the sound of the Olympus because of the size of the presentation and the flexibility of placement of the speakers. The Olympus sound was powerful with impressive bass but could become harsh after listening at high levels. At that time, the Olympus was the speaker I lusted for but could never afford. Each of those speakers could withstand incredible decible levels but the human ear would weaken first. Today, the great speakers disappear in the room but when listening to the JBL I found myself focusing more on the speaker itself. If I had a second room, I would not turn down ownership of either of these nostalgic speakers. Just the conversations inspired would make them worth owning.

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Dynaudio C4 II's, MC1.2KW(2), C1000C, C1000T, MCD1100, MEN220, Olive4HD, Wireworld: Silver Eclipse 6.0 BiWire Speaker Cable, Silver Eclipse 6.0 Interconnects, Silver Electra power cords, Pure Power 2000's(2), GIF 9" Cube 3'h Tube Traps(4) ASC Cinema Panels(12) on ceiling

Den System: Dynaudio Focus 140's, Marantz SA8004, NAD C356 BEE, Olive 02, Wireworld Equinox 6, RGPC 600S, BDI Avion cabinet.

I can't imagine that thing sounding good.

I haven't heard them but they are legendary in JBL history. It's a complete stereo ensemble with twin 15 inch woofers, with those great JBL horns for the mids (driven by the 375 compression driver) and the 075 High frequency ring radiators. The curved front of the cabinet, together with the positioning of the left and right driver components relative to it, is said to create an amazingly realistic stereo image.

Pete

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Main System: Harmon Kardon T60 TT/Ortofon MC10, McIntosh: MR80, MCD7009 (as transport), MVP841, C40, MC501's (3), Soundcraftsmen: RP2215-R Eq/AS1000 Real time analyzer, DBX 3BX II, Carver C9, SAE 5000, Nakamichi Dragon, Crown SX724, JVC HM-DH40000U, Toshiba SD-394 Combo Player, Sony Bravia KDL-55EX720 3D LED TV, JBL L220A's, JBL B460/BX63A, AudioQuest Diamondback IC's, Terk AF-1 Powered Antenna, Panamax M5100-EX Line conditioner, Integra DBS-30.1 Blu-Ray Player, Wyred for Sound DAC-2 Digital to Analog converter

Florida Room/Studio System: Pioneer PL-L1000 TT/Audio Technica ATS52W2, McIntosh: MR77, C32, MC2205; Hafler DH-500A, Soundcraftsmen RP2215-R Eq, JBL 4313B's, JBL 2241-based Sub, JBL BX63, Cheapie Panasonic DVD/VCR Combo, Sony KV-27FS100 TV, Terk AF-1 Powered Antenna

Master Bedroom System: McIntosh: MX117, MC2125; Soundcraftsmen RP2212 Eq, Pioneer Elite DV-09, Phase Technology PC80 Towers, Hitachi 31CX4B TV, Terk AM-FM Pi Powered Antenna, Panamax 1000

Office System: McIntosh MR78, Crown IC150A, Crown DC300, Carver SD/A-490t, Soundcraftsmen RP2212 Eq, Toshiba SD-394 Combo player, JBL 4401's, JBL PB10 Sub, Sony KV-27FS100 TV, Terk AF-1 Powered Antenna

Pete.......Wow, that would be great ad copy for the Paragon. I have never seen one, only pictures. They are a legend, that's for sure.

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Dan


Living Room System: McIntosh C2300, MC601 (2), MCD1100, MS750, MR85, Sony DAT 60ES, Nakamichi BX-300, Micro Seiki DD-40, Ortofon 2M Black, Sonos ZP90, Oppo BDP-83SE Blu-ray, PMC EB1i, Fathom f113 w/ Sound Anchor stand, Power Plant Premier (2), PS Audio Soloist Premier SE (3), Rollerblock Jr.'s, Wireworld Silver Eclipse IC's & PC's, Kimber 8TC with WBT Solid Silver Angled Locking Banana Connectors.
Studio System: McIntosh C1000C/P, MC2301 (2), MCD1100, MR88, Michell Gyro SE w/SME 309/Ortofon Cadenza Black, Sonos ZP90, PS Audio Power Plant Premier, PS Audio Soloist Premier SE, Sonus Faber Amati Anniversario, Rollerblock Jr.'s, Wireword Silver Eclipse IC's & PC's, Wireworld Silver Eclipse speaker cable.
Studio Home Theater System: McIntosh MX120, MC452, Oppo BDP-95 Blu-ray, PS Audio Soloist Premier SE, JBL LSR-6332 (2), JBL LSR-6328P (3), McIntosh XLS112 (2), Sony 52XBR9, Tributaries Silver IC's, Wireworld PC's.
Vintage: McIntosh MA5100, MR74 tuner, JVC XL-Z1050 K2 CD player, Wyred 4 Sound DAC2, Tandberg 3008A and 3026A, JBL4312A , McIntosh 4300V for deck speakers.

At first I thought it was a Woody version of a Bose Wave Radio!!

Only kidding. I think a local dealer had some iteration of a Paragon system around 1970. That sure is a pice of history for some collector.

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AMP's: D'Agostino Momentum's
Pre Amp: Mcintosh C-1000 & C-1000P
Sources: McIntosh MCD-1100 & MS-300, Olive 4HD, SonoS, Pro-Ject 6 PerspeX
Speakers: MBL 111F
Cables: Transparent Ultra MM2 & Reference MM2 & Powerlink MM2x

Look at it this way, it would meet virtually all WAF requirements.

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