The best made boombox I own arrived today!

^ I was too excited to take pics of the packing job... As soon as I cleared a spot for it, I immediately started taking the packing apart! Basically, the radio's box was wrapped in one layer of bubble wrap and boxed in another box - a Toshiba box at that! Finally, it was encased in parts of other boxes which were then taped up and secured with heavy duty plastic bands... Not necessarily a good packing job when it comes to boomboxes, but sufficient nonetheless. Lucky for me, EMS is good with shipping and handling 'cause if this was a UPS delivery...

^ The excellent shape that the box is in reminds me of the brand new Lasonic i931 I just bought a month or so ago... Amazing!

^ Original styrofoam packing!

^ Accessories, paperwork and whatnot!

^ Wait for it... Wait for it...

^ BAAAMMMMMM!!!!

^ Fresh out the box!

^ The back... There's a little gunk over the phono plugs, kinda looks like tape residue.



^ So fresh, so clean!


^ You gotta love the fact that everything is there - including Toshiba's suggested retail price tag , which in todays dollars adds up to about $834 U.S..


^ The wireless remote... I don't plan on opening those battery packages. I think I'll go to Radio Shack and see if they have equivalents.

^ Locked and loaded!

^ There it is!

that is mega-extreme thrilling mono

---now, in case some foolish member asks -
how does it sound --
what would you say ?

That's just plain incredible!!!!

congrats mono,this is from yahoo japan right?
very very very nice.

ill be the first foolish 1
Amazing how is the sound compared to others u have.

Amazing! I love that box! I will get mine soon I hope...Congrats! Enjoy a beautiful unit!

quote:

Originally posted by redbenjoe:
that is mega-extreme thrilling mono

---now, in case some foolish member asks -
how does it sound --
what would you say ?

quote:

Originally posted by jimski:
ill be the first foolish 1
Amazing how is the sound compared to others u have.

Well, I'll be honest... At the moment, I'm a little disappointed 'cause it can't handle hard-hitting bass that well. But on the other hand, I think this may be the best sounding box I have overall! I don't think this box was made for blasting Hip-Hop and R&B and maybe it's a great Rock box. I'll throw on some Led Zepplin, Black Sabbath and Cream tomorrow and see...

quote:

Originally posted by Jaredscottfla:
congrats mono,this is from yahoo japan right?
very very very nice.

Yes sir, it is!

Thanks.

The way the speakers look,it looks as if it sounds mid bassy and kinda loud.

mono --i think it took some balls to take that big $$ chance on a japan auction --
---and glad it all went like perfect !!

quote:

Originally posted by jimski:
The way the speakers look,it looks as if it sounds mid bassy and kinda loud.

"Mid bassy"?... Yeah, it is somewhat. The woofers easily distort when pushed hard with bass heavy music but I guess it could get loud. I gotta figure out the correct way to tweak the sound and my Japanese skills are wack - I can't read a word of the stuff.

Right now, I'm running an iPod thru the jacks in the back and playing some Japanese R&B, bossa nova and whatnot... Sounds damn good and better than the modded out TRC-920 I was playing earlier today when I took it to work. I think this is a great box to listen to at normal to close to loud listening levels. Hopefully SINISTER and Royal can chime in 'cause they have the U.S. version of this box.

quote:

Originally posted by redbenjoe:
mono --i think it took some balls to take that big $$ chance on a japan auction --
---and glad it all went like perfect !!

Thanks, man!

I've bought lots of stuff from Japan in the past 4 years and never had a problem. But then again, those were CD's and sneakers - never big items like electronics... I guess I lucked-up!

Way to go Monolithic!!! By far the most outstanding grab I've seen to date. I am so happy for you man. This has to beat the hunt for that super jumbo by leaps and bounds.

quote:

Originally posted by oldskool69:
Way to go Monolithic!!! By far the most outstanding grab I've seen to date. I am so happy for you man. This has to beat the hunt for that super jumbo by leaps and bounds.

Much appreciated, oldskool!

The super jumbo will get got someday...

but I'd pass up ANY box to get my hands on a BomBeat 40!

quote:

Originally posted by jameswp67:
Amazing! I love that box! I will get mine soon I hope...Congrats! Enjoy a beautiful unit!

There's another one for sale on Yahoo! Japan.

Thanks, I'm doing that right now!

Is that a 100V box?

Beuatiful Monolithic!

Just fresh out of the box!

This is in my opinion the most classic looking
boombox ever made!, and the remore with the
Japanese writing is very nice also

How do you know what all that Japanese writing does mean??

mono - what are the dimensions ?
thanks

Awesome Mono, that's the dream of any collector.

quote:

Originally posted by MasterBlaster84:
Awesome Mono, that's the dream of any collector.

Very sweet mono. Congrats on an awesome score !

quote:

Originally posted by Reli:
Is that a 100V box?

Yes sir.

quote:

Originally posted by walkgirl:
Beuatiful Monolithic!

Just fresh out of the box!

This is in my opinion the most classic looking
boombox ever made!, and the remore with the
Japanese writing is very nice also

How do you know what all that Japanese writing does mean??

Thanks, walkgirl!

You know, before I went to Tokyo 2 years ago, I was trying to learn a little Japanese... Let's just say that Japanese is very, very, very hard to learn and if you let yourself get distracted by other things... The bottom line is, I should know enough Japanese to understand what most of that writing says, but I've been too lazy to learn.

quote:

Originally posted by redbenjoe:
mono - what are the dimensions ?
thanks

12" H x 20 1/4" W x 6 3/4" D.

quote:

Originally posted by appleknocker:
That's just plain incredible!!!!

quote:

Originally posted by AZA:

quote:

Originally posted by MasterBlaster84:
Awesome Mono, that's the dream of any collector.

Very sweet mono. Congrats on an awesome score !

Thanks, fellas! I hope lightning strikes more than once!

So are you running straight US voltage into it, or do you have an upconverter?

You got good taste in rock music especially (Cream) mr. Slow Hands I love their music.

Hey, Mono who sold you the box. Looking at the pics. with all the accesories reminds me when I used to buy my boomboxes back then.

Congrats on your minty boombox!

quote:

Originally posted by Reli:
So are you running straight US voltage into it, or do you have an upconverter?

Straight U.S. voltage... It's funny 'cause I bought one of these for my trip to Tokyo...

I didn't (and still don't) use it. It's sittin' next to the Toshiba right now.

I know what lazy is



where the little batteries still full??

quote:

Originally posted by ford93:
You got good taste in rock music especially (Cream) mr. Slow Hands I love their music.

Hey, Mono who sold you the box. Looking at the pics. with all the accesories reminds me when I used to buy my boomboxes back then.

Congrats on your minty boombox!

Yeah, I like all kinds of music old and new, any language... Good music is good music!

I got the box from a Yahoo! Japan auction.

Thanks, ford.

quote:

Originally posted by walkgirl:
I know what lazy is



where the little batteries still full??

Those batteries are at least 24 years old... I highly doubt they have any juice left in 'em. I'll leave the packs unopened and try to find replacement batteries at Radio Shack.

Congratulations on an awesome pick up Monolithic. This is special beyond definition in every respect.

quote:

Originally posted by MONOLITHIC:
I got the box from a Yahoo! Japan auction.

Yeah, Yahoo Japan is Electronics Heaven! Congratulations for figuring out how to tap into it and for pulling out such a gem! I'm stunned, jealous and ecstatic all at once. You da man!!

It Just doesnt get much better than this!!!
A brand new 20+ year old radio.
You must have been in your glory going through all of that original stuff that came with it too.
Congrats bro its a Gem for sure.

Toshiba BomBeat RT-S93
1. What does those 4 remote buttons operate from right to left ,
- the first four, other than the cassettte buttons?
2. do you have to have the Remote to Operate the cassette Deck?
... James ...

quote:

Originally posted by DecentMan4you:
Toshiba BomBeat RT-S93
1. What does those 4 remote buttons operate from right to left ,
- the first four, other than the cassettte buttons?
2. do you have to have the Remote to Operate the cassette Deck?
... James ...

1. SINISTER's remote should help with that.


2. Yes.

quote:

Originally posted by baby boomer:

quote:

Originally posted by MONOLITHIC:
I got the box from a Yahoo! Japan auction.

Yeah, Yahoo Japan is Electronics Heaven! Congratulations for figuring out how to tap into it and for pulling out such a gem! I'm stunned, jealous and ecstatic all at once. You da man!!

quote:

Originally posted by Gluecifer:
Congratulations on an awesome pick up Monolithic. This is special beyond definition in every respect.

quote:

Originally posted by transamguy1977:
It Just doesnt get much better than this!!!
A brand new 20+ year old radio.
You must have been in your glory going through all of that original stuff that came with it too.
Congrats bro its a Gem for sure.

Considering that all the boxes I bought so far came with nothing but the power cord, I can't see myself getting anything better than this! Like I said before, I hope lightning can strike twice... or maybe a few more times!

Much appreciated, guys!

quote:

Originally posted by MONOLITHIC:

quote:

Originally posted by DecentMan4you:
Toshiba BomBeat RT-S93
1. What does those 4 remote buttons operate from right to left ,
- the first four, other than the cassettte buttons?
2. do you have to have the Remote to Operate the cassette Deck?
... James ...

1. SINISTER's remote should help with that.

2. Yes.

Thanks very much as I am MORE glad now that I passed on that one !!! ... ??? :-)
... not a fan of these solenoid controlled bbx's.
I really needed that much Helpfull info, WHEW !!!
James :-)

quote:

Originally posted by DecentMan4you:
Thanks very much as I am MORE glad now that I passed on that one !!! ... ??? :-)
... not a fan of these solenoid controlled bbx's.
I really needed that much Helpfull info, WHEW !!!
James :-)

You're welcome... Then again...

Beautiful box. What a catch!

*Do these usually have chrome speaker caps?
Or is it because it's the Jap version?

Either way, real high class piece of kit

quote:

Originally posted by 2steppa:
Beautiful box. What a catch!

*Do these usually have chrome speaker caps?
Or is it because it's the Jap version?

Either way, real high class piece of kit

I don't understand why they don't have chrome dust caps. I commented on that before...

quote:

Originally posted by MONOLITHIC:
It's interesting comparing the Japanese and U.S. versions of the same box...



Looks like the U.S. version adds 2 tuner bands and chrome dust caps.

It sounds great too!

Thanks.

You have an incredible box there monolithic!As walkgirl said,it just might be the most classic looking box ever made.It's a solid build with the classic silhouette.The numerous color accents on the front continue to entertain no matter how many times I look at it.

Concerning its bass,I've always been a fan of the rock box blasters personally.Those didn't necessarily have a lot of bass.Some of us really like that type of sound as it works well with our musical tastes.The equalizer was not very common on a box before the declining era.I would bet you could fine tune that EQ and get much change especially with the highs.

That looks like my dream box to be honest.The pictures showing the unpacking are quite literally breath taking!Whatever you paid for that box I'm thinking it is well justified.I'm not usually one to make such statements.

How does the remote control stay on?, is it
magnetick?

quote:

Originally posted by MONOLITHIC:

quote:

Originally posted by DecentMan4you:
Thanks very much as I am MORE glad now that I passed on that one !!! ... ??? :-)
... not a fan of these solenoid controlled bbx's.
I really needed that much Helpfull info, WHEW !!!
James :-)

You're welcome... Then again...

hmm are you curious there with that animated gif there? ( then again ) Really this was a big help with other knowledge that James has recently aqquired about this particular unit

quote:

Originally posted by walkgirl:


How does the remote control stay on?, is it
magnetick?

No, walkgirl...





^ The remote stays on with the help of those two grey nubs on the bottom + one on the top...

^ when the blue piece is pushed into the unit with the remote.

Ooh!, now I see, like it does click into place!

Thansk Monolithic

Nice pictures btw

Oh yes, what is on the tape???

quote:

Originally posted by DecentMan4you:

quote:

Originally posted by MONOLITHIC:

quote:

Originally posted by DecentMan4you:
Thanks very much as I am MORE glad now that I passed on that one !!! ... ??? :-)
... not a fan of these solenoid controlled bbx's.
I really needed that much Helpfull info, WHEW !!!
James :-)

You're welcome... Then again...

hmm are you curious there with that animated gif there? ( then again ) Really this was a big help with other knowledge that James has recently aqquired about this particular unit

My thing is, I understand you not liking the idea of not being able to control the tape deck without the remote, but unless you didn't read the part on the remote that states: "WIRELESS FEATHER TOUCH LOGIC CONTROLLED SYSTEM", why would you waste your time commenting on not being "a fan of these solenoid controlled bbx's"?

On a related note, were you interested in that auction?

quote:

Originally posted by walkgirl:
Ooh!, now I see, like it does click into place!

Thansk Monolithic

Nice pictures btw

Oh yes, what is on the tape???

No problem, walkgirl.

I don't know what's on the tape... I assume that it's blank.

quote:

Originally posted by Jovie:
You have an incredible box there monolithic!As walkgirl said,it just might be the most classic looking box ever made.It's a solid build with the classic silhouette.The numerous color accents on the front continue to entertain no matter how many times I look at it.

Concerning its bass,I've always been a fan of the rock box blasters personally.Those didn't necessarily have a lot of bass.Some of us really like that type of sound as it works well with our musical tastes.The equalizer was not very common on a box before the declining era.I would bet you could fine tune that EQ and get much change especially with the highs.

That looks like my dream box to be honest.The pictures showing the unpacking are quite literally breath taking!Whatever you paid for that box I'm thinking it is well justified.I'm not usually one to make such statements.

I'm glad you like it and my, uh... "presentation", Jovie!

As for an EQ - there is no EQ, only bass and treble controls, but I get your point. I've accepted the fact that certain boxes are better at certain types of music and from listening to Led Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love" right now, this box sounds incredible playing Rock... It's not the "screamer" I was hoping for (the amount of volume the box puts out is a bit reserved, in my opinion), but it's the best sounding box I have when it comes to every other music genre than 808 bass heavy Hip-Hop. Then again, that may have more to do with woofer size 'cause the 6 boxes I own with 6 1/2" woofers don't reproduce that kind of bass very well anyway. My Lasonic TRC-931 and General Sound GS-1018 (I won't really count the i931), on the other hand, have 8" woofers...

Thanks again for the kind comments!

Aren't you a little concerned about the voltage? I heard 2 people on here say they blew out their 100V box using US current

quote:

Originally posted by Reli:
Aren't you a little concerned about the voltage? I heard 2 people on here say they blew out their 100V box using US current

I honestly wasn't concerned... until you brought that up! So I did some research and found out that the U.S. electronics I took to Tokyo weren't in danger of being damaged (I found that out after I got there), but when you flip the script...

I refuse to lose! Thanks for the info, Reli!

quote:

Originally posted by AZA:

quote:

Originally posted by MasterBlaster84:
Awesome Mono, that's the dream of any collector.

So do I. Absolutely amazing find!!

It looks very, very near mint! Only a few almost microscopic dings, what a beauty!!

That's incredible to get it in the original box!

Look after that boombox!!

Very nice man congrats on such a a rare find sweeeeet.

Wow, this box looks amazing! Great pics too! I can't believe it came with EVERYTHING - like it was just purchased from the store