Show us your Midi/Mini systems here!

I LOVE Midi systems, they are small, well-built, and in many cases just awesome to use. The early 80s models especially offer the quality of full size systems with a special charm that only comes with the early 80s Japanese market. If you've never had the opportunity to own/use a top notch midi system, you are missing out for sure.

I just had the opportunity to finish piecing together my favorite midi system, the Kenwood ROXY W7 or the M-7G as it was known here in America:



This system consists of the A-7G, T-7G, DP-7S, X-7WG, P-7G, GE-700, and the S-5G speaker system. These components are all full metal design, computer controlled/synchronized, and have a terrific sound. System was released in late 1984 and sold through late 1985.

This system is about 13" wide, so it counts more as a midi system, not a mini or micro system.

But enough about my system, I want to see YOUR midi/mini/micro systems!

So, what mini system(s) do you have? We want to see 'em, so please post some glamor shots below! Make sure to include some model numbers, year, size, and if it's modular. Also, feel free to talk about sound too!

 

OK, here goes! This is my little Midi collection. Firstly the Sony D501. This was my first "proper" hifi back in 1988 when I was 16. Still works beautifully and sounds great - very loud!


After a few years I felt the need for something better so I upgraded to the Sony MHC2700. This was a big investment for me in 1993. 600 UK pounds from the Sony centre at Lakeside! It was recently serviced with new belts and a new laser and makes a pretty decent recording.

A few years ago I came across this Sony La Scala system on marketplace for 40 pounds! It was in a terrible state, caked with nicotine and dust and full of cat hairs! Amazingly it worked fine when I plugged it in. I had it serviced professionally and it now takes pride of place in the living room.

 

The Sony La Scala system really tests the definition of a Mini System I suggested of comparing it to an LP

Someone is selling a system complete with a Technics SL7 turntable on Ebay
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-La-...806278?hash=item28ab30fd06:g:DxwAAOSw7hReWsA8
A very optimistic price for a system with a missing knob.

The SL7 is 315mm wide which is about the limit of how small you can make a turntable without resorting to the overhanging record trick.

The La Scala is 310mm wide although the rounded corners make it look narrower.
I wonder if there was ever a La Scala turntable

 

I have 3 mini systems from the late 1970's/ early 80’s - AIWA 22, AIWA 30 for which I also have a 2nd power amp as they are switchable to mono, and the main system I use which is the AUREX (Toshiba) System 15, with 2 power amps running as mono-blocks, and all the rare additional units, including the AD-15 ADRES (Aurex's take on Dolby), AT-12 Timer, and (not in the stack) the ST-S20 Tuner. I run this with some Mission 70 MKII speakers, plus a Creek CD43 MKII CD player, and occasionally a Revolver turntable with Linn Basic LVX arm, and love it!

 

I totally agree, this has been an awesome thread so far! Excited to see more midi goodness!

I love the articles, and I especially love the Kenwood UD-7 blurb. If you got any other articles, or better yet, some midi systems, let's see 'em!

 

Most of those look kick A$$, stop posting this gear Mr x, it only makes me want to buy more lad lol

this is partly why i won't go on facebook, things are so much cheaper there and plenty to go around

 

Me: Show us your midi systems!~

@Mister X: *Shows us all the midi systems we COULD have*

 

I'd love to have the MD player to add to my unit but they are more rare than hens teeth!

 

Nice looking piece Mister X.
If it were mine I would have a pair of Minimus 7 hooked up & rock out.

 

JVC MX-90bk de 1991!!!
Son et rendu audio incroyables
sans aucune concurrence en mini composant, peut-être Technics en 1992/93

 

I am a massive fan of the Sony FH units and have a few of these now. I also like the MHC systems too, I mut get round to posting some pictures up one-day.

The thread is full of awesomeness!