Topic: i got some "free" stereo equipment from someone on Craigslist yesterday

[bucky katt]

 i got an integrated stereo amplifier and a turntable. the amp is an Onkyo TX-811 and a Technics SL-D2 turntable.......................traded them for 5 sets of strings for a classical (nylon strings) guitar. does anyone here know much about the Onkyo products? any good? it sounds alot nicer than my 15 year old Sony reciever thats for sure. it can really push my ancient, gigantic Yamaha tower speakers. i've been wanting a turntable again for the past 20 years or so as i have a bunch of old vinyl, alot of old jazz and blues like Billie Holday, Howling Wolf, several original Miles Davis, John Coltrane and Dave Brubeck that my mom got new back in the 50's and 60's. all the turntable needs is a new catridge. once again, Craigslist has found me a kickass deal. since i absolutely hate playing a nylon string guitar this was more like some free stereo equipment.


Edit : this model turntable is selling for as much as 175 bucks! i pretty much stole this stuff.

[Duke McDukiedook]

Onkyo is decent japanese stuff, about the same build quality as Sony.
The Technics is a decent table, I'm just not a big fan of direct drive unless I am DJing though.

That website is nice Buck, found some more info on My Rega table. 

[MötleyRöx]

I don't remember the model number of my 2 turntables but they are similar to yours, buttons and dials are just in different places.
Once I got new Stanton cartridges they sound and work great.
Good trade, I'd say!

[bucky katt]

all i need to get is a new needle since the moving magnet cartridge is less than a year old. i have a complete stereo in the house now, with the new reciever, turntable, a teac reel to reel and a 15 year old sony cd player with a 25 year old Pioneer graphic equalizer that must weigh 25 pounds LOL. all this playing through some old, gigantic Yamaha tower speakers will likely be able to make my neighbors wet their beds if i crank it up 

[kslrr]

The old stuff is the best stuff.  I have 2 old Pioneer receivers, Technics SL-Q6 linear tracking turntable, Technics 5 Disc CD turntable playing through 25+ year old rebuilt Marantz speakers.  I love being able to feel the bass.

[BobbyR]

I used to sell this stuff on ebay. You did very well. They are good units.

[bucky katt]

the last thing i'll need for the house stereo now is a pair of first or second generation Bose 601's

[bill440cars]

  Cool deal Jeff. I drug out my old Akai 1800 Reel to Reel w/ eight track Player/ recorder a couple of weeks ago. It had been sitting on the shelf in my closet for several years. I really expected the belts to come apart, when I plugged an eight track cartridge in and turned it on. Sill works pretty well. Lots of static though. I'll get me some of that spray and clean out the volume controls. Got a smallish Pioneer Tuner/Amp that was part of my setup while I was in Japan i the late 60's. and a pair of Marrantz (spelling) speakers. Also, had (and still have) a Garrard turntable as part of the setup. Only thing missing is the reverberator that I had too. Everything seems to work pretty good though. Good luck with YOUR stuff.        

[BobbyR]

  Cool deal Jeff. I drug out my old Akai 1800 Reel to Reel w/ eight track Player/ recorder a couple of weeks ago. It had been sitting on the shelf in my closet for several years. I really expected the belts to come apart, when I plugged an eight track cartridge in and turned it on. Sill works pretty well. Lots of static though. I'll get me some of that spray and clean out the volume controls. Got a smallish Pioneer Tuner/Amp that was part of my setup while I was in Japan i the late 60's. and a pair of Marrantz (spelling) speakers. Also, had (and still have) a Garrard turntable as part of the setup. Only thing missing is the reverberator that I had too. Everything seems to work pretty good though. Good luck with YOUR stuff.        

Bill, open up the cover and put a drop of oil on the motor shaft. Get a Q Tip and wipe off the heads with rubbing alcohol. The biggest failure on 8 Track units is motors seizing and the drive belt breaking. I brought many back to life. 

[bender01]

Ive got an Onkyo tx-8511 and a technics sl-3300. I love the onkyo. Its only 8-10 years old but its straight forward. Bass treble L/R! No crazy settings. It will crank.

[bill440cars]

  Cool deal Jeff. I drug out my old Akai 1800 Reel to Reel w/ eight track Player/ recorder a couple of weeks ago. It had been sitting on the shelf in my closet for several years. I really expected the belts to come apart, when I plugged an eight track cartridge in and turned it on. Sill works pretty well. Lots of static though. I'll get me some of that spray and clean out the volume controls. Got a smallish Pioneer Tuner/Amp that was part of my setup while I was in Japan i the late 60's. and a pair of Marrantz (spelling) speakers. Also, had (and still have) a Garrard turntable as part of the setup. Only thing missing is the reverberator that I had too. Everything seems to work pretty good though. Good luck with YOUR stuff.        

Bill, open up the cover and put a drop of oil on the motor shaft. Get a Q Tip and wipe off the heads with rubbing alcohol. The biggest failure on 8 Track units is motors seizing and the drive belt breaking. I brought many back to life. 

   I appreciate that Bobby. I DID put a new set of belts on it but that was back in the 80's. I was going to see about selling my stuff back a few years ago and Brenda told me to keep it because of it's value to me AND she didn't WANT me to get rid of it either. She was something, she would have let someone take the bike stuff away, but not that old stereo equipment. I need to find me some speaker connectors for my Pioneer SX440 tuner/amp. I can't seem to locate mine yet. the were small rectangular shaped plastic plugs with 2 blades (the top blade was horizontal and the lower one was vertical. No pictures though. They are probably here somewhere, I just need to try to dig them up.

                     Take care Bobby and thanks again for the input, Bill

[Duke McDukiedook]

The old stuff is the best stuff.  I have 2 old Pioneer receivers, Technics SL-Q6 linear tracking turntable, Technics 5 Disc CD turntable playing through 25+ year old rebuilt Marantz speakers.  I love being able to feel the bass.

Buh, not really. 70's solid state was kind of #$%* actually. If you want the good stuff you'll have to get 60's and 70's tube equipment or get later 80's solid with decent build quality.

[BobbyR]

The old stuff is the best stuff.  I have 2 old Pioneer receivers, Technics SL-Q6 linear tracking turntable, Technics 5 Disc CD turntable playing through 25+ year old rebuilt Marantz speakers.  I love being able to feel the bass.

Buh, not really. 70's solid state was kind of #$%* actually. If you want the good stuff you'll have to get 60's and 70's tube equipment or get later 80's solid with decent build quality.

I would disagree, the cheap early Solid State stuff was too bright, or they muddied it up to make it sound like tube. The high end Yamaha, Fisher, Marantz is extremely good and superior to much of you modern gear.
The difference is that the older good quality units had transformers not solid state powers supplies. The transformers  pushed the base and midrange. Today it is all about power and they make up the lack of range with subwoofers and delays. I do use a subwoofer on my Vintage gear and it makes it even better since I use an equalizer to enhance the higher ranges and maintain the bass.

[Duke McDukiedook]

C'mon Bobby, you're gonna defend early Marantz and McIntosh solid state gear?

There is a reason I see it for sale all the time at shops...

[BobbyR]

C'mon Bobby, you're gonna defend early Marantz and McIntosh solid state gear?

There is a reason I see it for sale all the time at shops...

They are probably as good as the average person can hear. Since I sold the stuff in HS and College I realized the average guy has average ears. I have one tube unit I have never parted with and never will. My KLH Mod 8. McIntosh is the Harley of the Audio World.   

[Duke McDukiedook]

But their tube equipment sounds pretty damn sweet, and when their solid state got good (even though it is hella expen$$$ive) it sounds pretty sweet also.

You're gonna compare them to Harley? That's a little rough Bobby. 

[Duke McDukiedook]

Alright, they are the Harley of stereo equipment, overpriced but nice.

[BobbyR]

Alright, they are the Harley of stereo equipment, overpriced but nice.

No I have two MC30 monoblocs and they are great and more reliable than a Harley. Some people buy McIntosh tube gear since they like the sound, others because like some Harley buyers they have to have snob appeal. My daily listening is a Denon component system.

I like McIntosh snobs. I bought a complete Tuner, Preamp and Amplifier tube system for $50 at an Estate sale and sold it for around $2,000. I really like McIntosh snobs. 

[bucky katt]

well, it all sounds pretty damn good. the wife picked up an auditechnica moving magnet catridge for me while she was out today. i still want to get a pair of old Bose 601's whether i but em for cash or trade for parts. those 601's were the #$%* back in the early 80's when i got my first "real" stereo equipment, an HH Scott reciever, Denon turntable, Teac cassette deck and a Teac reel to reel.

[MötleyRöx]

I had a pair of those 601's.
They're ok, but the woofers died from age and wear.
I replaced them w/ the wrong size.    
I hope to get them back from my father at some point and rebuild them correctly.

[Duke McDukiedook]

Buck, spend your money elsewhere for speakers- Bose speakers are OK at best, they just threw a bunch of money into adverti$$$ing. You could do way better with a set of Energy or Epos speakers.
A set of old Advent or AR's would be better if you want old vintage instead of Bose.
 

[bucky katt]

i have a pair of 10 year old Yamaha speakers on it now. i would REALLY like to have a pair (or 2) of 70's tower speakers with gigantic woofers,  horn tweeters, and enough volume to make the people the next street down from me wet their beds.

[MötleyRöx]

i have a pair of 10 year old Yamaha speakers on it now. i would REALLY like to have a pair (or 2) of 70's tower speakers with gigantic woofers,  horn tweeters, and enough volume to make the people the next street down from me wet their beds.

Just in case you're in the mood.   

I hear ya.

[754]

2K for a McIntosh... that about what 1 of my old amps should sell for...

 I been getting a lot of use outa my old stuff, should get a decent needle and cartrige tho..  I dont really have good ears for appreciating the difference..

[78 k550]

my Dad had a 120 watt/per channel amp it was a Lafayette. I should break it out one of these days.
I own a SU-V6X. like this http://www.vintage-audio.com.ua/en/cat/370/1949.html
and a tuner like this. http://www.stereomanuals.com/vintagetechnics/tuners/stg7.htm
now run a NAD 2200 and 1155 pre amp with monster cable reference 2's.
http://www.wired4sound.net.au/systems/nad/nad.htm
I'm having the cold solder cut out these had (2200) and need to take to work to solder it up.
I made some speakers like some Klipsch. 12" woofer with a set of horns. 3/4" birch.
I have put them through the test and never blown a speaker.

Paul

[bucky katt]

how hard is it to make a decent stereo speaker? i know i could build something for considerably less than buying one. not thati'll ever start this project, i'm not allowed to use woodworking tools anymore LOL

[78 k550]

I made these reading how to build speakers from radio shack.
I made these in 87 and have put them through the test.
Klipsch concept.
running the NAD 2200 power envelope and 1155 pre amp.

Paul

[Magpie]

You guys with all the "new" stuff! I'm still using my Sansui 999 series amp and tuner, JBL 100's and Akai GXC 38D cassette deck from 1971. Had the amp rebuilt once. The kids say it still sounds great. Man, I'm really stuck in the '70's.
Cliff.

[754]

Sansui.. rules.. 

[bucky katt]

pics of the new toys. i'm loving having a turntable again. those recordings of Billie Holiday from the 30's sounds so much better on vinyl. Craigslist has worked for me once again!

[Duke McDukiedook]

You need to get a wall shelf for that turntable Buck, especially if you have wood floors.
Trust me on this.

[bucky katt]

oh, thats not where it is now, i just set the stuff on top of the satelite box and dvd player till i could make room in my office/music room/computer room/hobby room (except for the gun shooting hobby of course LOL) i have a shelf unit just for the stereo equipment, and this house is pretty old and really solidly built. no gypsum board drywall here. or 2x4 studs for that matter. 2x6" studs and really thick plaster.

[BobbyR]

Sounds like you have it all sorted out. Nnow all you have to do is sit back and enjoy listening. You done good.

[bucky katt]

man, does Billie Holidays' Lady Day sound SO much better with vinyl than on CD. it just has that "warmth" that you just cannot get with a compact disc. and Robert Johnson's recordings from the 30's like Stop Breakin Down Blues. i feel like a little kid with a nice, shiny new tricycle  i dont ever remember being so excited about getting electronics EVER.

[BobbyR]

man, does Billie Holidays' Lady Day sound SO much better with vinyl than on CD. it just has that "warmth" that you just cannot get with a compact disc. and Robert Johnson's recordings from the 30's like Stop Breakin Down Blues. i feel like a little kid with a nice, shiny new tricycle  i dont ever remember being so excited about getting electronics EVER.

You are a kid with a shiny new bicycle. You  know we men never grow up.

[bucky katt]

yeah, i really am. just that instead of the shiny new trike i got at 4 years old is now old stereo equipment and motorcycle parts