Chez Vel-DuRay enters the Space Age!

Over the weekend, The Colonel and I invested in a new console stereo for the Sala Grande. It cost us a cool $10, but I think it was worth it. The new model is an Emerson Solid State. That's an important distinction, as I am tired of dealing with tempramental tube amplifiers.

Another important difference is that this console has both a tape input (for the I-Pod and Satelite radio) and external speaker jacks, so that we may be able to enjoy music on the deck of Chez Vel-DuRay during the warmer months (which my calendar keeps assuring me are just around the corner).

With the addition of this fine solid state unit, the Grundig moves to the lodge, to replace the Motorola, which is having something of a nervous breakdown. Also, with some anticipated construction projects at Chez Vel-DuRay this spring, the Motorola is just too large to have lurking about.

If anyone wants a big brute of a console (with cabinet by Drexel!) just give a holler, as they say on the farm. For reference sake, you can see it below.