80's Tabletop Hi-Fi Systems.

Anyone remember the old "squat" tabletop hi-fi systems? (Scratch that, I'm sure most of ye will!).

For the benefit of those that don't, they were usually built in a pseudo "wood" box, designed to sit flat on a counter-top.

The record player was on top, along with (usually) a tape / tape recorder. The radio was in the "front" of the system.

They'd also have a transparent plastic lid / cover on them.

Can't find any pics on the 'tinternet, but that's probably cause I don't have a breeze what exactly to search for!

Anyways, if anyone has pics of one or links, I'd love to see them!

phillo

Try searching with google images, I got these...........

http://ssnider.com/navy/nas_atsugi/JAP_home2_stereo.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_telJVVYvGRc/SAvRvVznFwI/AAAAAAAAC2I/Z7Iy3OmE_bc/image54.jpg

http://www.gallagher.com/blog/images/sherwood_system_1.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3125/2663278871_6f95c9d410.jpg

........... but I think that this is the one that you are looking for.......http://www.old-ads.com/images/pioneer_music_centre.jpg

That's the one all right, cheers!!!

Just copped that this thread really belongs to the "All things Retro" forum in the "Rec" category.

Mods, please feel free to move it, with my apologies!

The Sheriffk

i have a working one in the shed that i still use ....