Topic: Well, Thanks To bucky kat, I've Been To Ebay And Done Some Vintage Stereo Stuff

[bill440cars]

    Yeah Jeff (and all), I actually found another Stereo Receiver like mine and bought it, so that if something went wrong, with one, I would be able to use the other one and, if push came to shove, I could possibly use one for parts, if need be. Then, I was looking to see if there was another Akai 1800 reel to reel w/the 8 track and I found a repair kit for the 1800, that comes with a new motor, meters AND belts sealed in plastic bags.

    Now, I want to know IF anyone else was influenced  by bucky AND went out in search of equipment themselves?  OR, am I the only one?    

 

[Inigo Montoya]

You got a reel to reel! man I know whos house I am going to rob!

[bill440cars]

You got a reel to reel! man I know whos house I am going to rob!

        Yeah, when I was in the service, in Japan, right after I got there, one of the guys in our Squadron, had bought an Akai 1800 Reel to Reel w/ the 8 track player/recorder and Akai brought out the 1800SD which had more features and he really wanted one, but needed to sell this one. So, I bought a nearly new 1800 from him and I've still got it. There are a couple of 1800SDs on ebay now, but no 1800s. I was concerned about the belt life on mine as I replaced them back in the 70s or 80s (memory problem) and the thing has been sitting on a shelf in my closet for years. SO, when I saw the kit (w/ belts, motor and meters) on ebay with a low Buy it now price, I picked up on it.

         I'll tell you thought, as soon as you entered my home, you'd think somebody beat you to it, because it is pretty cluttered. I've kinda let things go for a while after July and trying to get it back together.

         Thing is,when I worked at Fort Chaffee, I had a buddy bring me some tapes (reel to reel) one day, in a big box and I have never really checked them out because my equipment was packed away (we don't have much room). Now, I am working on getting the equipment out and settingthings up, so I can enjoy it and check out those tapes that I have packed away also. I also still have a few 8-track tapes that haven't come apart yet and the 8 track player on the Reel to Reel, works quite well.      

[mick750F]

   bucky hasn't influenced me on that but I do know what most of my vintage equipment is worth on the market...the feebay market anyway, because I check it out every once in a while. I've kept an eye on older components over the years and done a lot of research as to what is supposedly good and what isn't. I don't think I have an audiophile ear but I do have a discerning ear and I listen to a lot of music so I'm always looking to upgrade or check out different equipment when the price is right. I also will pick up equipment that I might not want but know I can flip for a little $. Anyone interested in the Luxman CD player or the Rotel receiver that I'm selling right now?  

Mike  

[BobbyR]

    Yeah Jeff (and all), I actually found another Stereo Receiver like mine and bought it, so that if something went wrong, with one, I would be able to use the other one and, if push came to shove, I could possibly use one for parts, if need be. Then, I was looking to see if there was another Akai 1800 reel to reel w/the 8 track and I found a repair kit for the 1800, that comes with a new motor, meters AND belts sealed in plastic bags.

    Now, I want to know IF anyone else was influenced  by bucky AND went out in search of equipment themselves?  OR, am I the only one?    

 

I sold that stuff for some years in the early days on ebay. I still have stuff laying around. I think I still have some reel to reels and turntables. Some of the turntables need to be oiled up bit. I may just put it all up on ebay cheap to clean out the basement.

[bill440cars]

    Yeah Jeff (and all), I actually found another Stereo Receiver like mine and bought it, so that if something went wrong, with one, I would be able to use the other one and, if push came to shove, I could possibly use one for parts, if need be. Then, I was looking to see if there was another Akai 1800 reel to reel w/the 8 track and I found a repair kit for the 1800, that comes with a new motor, meters AND belts sealed in plastic bags.

    Now, I want to know IF anyone else was influenced  by bucky AND went out in search of equipment themselves?  OR, am I the only one?    

 

I sold that stuff for some years in the early days on ebay. I still have stuff laying around. I think I still have some reel to reels and turntables. Some of the turntables need to be oiled up bit. I may just put it all up on ebay cheap to clean out the basement.

           What kind of turntables Bobby? No BIG rush, just curious. Might be interested. I've got a Garrard, but I haven't seen it in years and not exactly sure where it is, might be in the garage or up in the attic?

[bucky katt]

here is my newest (about 45 minutes ago now) craigslist find. i gave the guy 10 dollars and 2 six packs of guinness for these. these speakers will blow the roof right the hell off my house AND the neighbors house. Pioneers when they were still made in the good ol' USA. the reciever i have doesnt even come close to stressing these monsters. you all may now bask in my Craigslist dealing greatness   to give you an idea of how tall these are......those are 12" woofers.

[bill440cars]

   ALL Right! Way to go Jeff. 

[BobbyR]

    Yeah Jeff (and all), I actually found another Stereo Receiver like mine and bought it, so that if something went wrong, with one, I would be able to use the other one and, if push came to shove, I could possibly use one for parts, if need be. Then, I was looking to see if there was another Akai 1800 reel to reel w/the 8 track and I found a repair kit for the 1800, that comes with a new motor, meters AND belts sealed in plastic bags.

    Now, I want to know IF anyone else was influenced  by bucky AND went out in search of equipment themselves?  OR, am I the only one?    

 

I sold that stuff for some years in the early days on ebay. I still have stuff laying around. I think I still have some reel to reels and turntables. Some of the turntables need to be oiled up bit. I may just put it all up on ebay cheap to clean out the basement.

           What kind of turntables Bobby? No BIG rush, just curious. Might be interested. I've got a Garrard, but I haven't seen it in years and not exactly sure where it is, might be in the garage or up in the attic?

Let me take a look. If it is in good order, really really cheap + shipping. If it needs minor tinkering Free + Shipping. I gotta get this crap out of the house.

[bill440cars]

    Yeah Jeff (and all), I actually found another Stereo Receiver like mine and bought it, so that if something went wrong, with one, I would be able to use the other one and, if push came to shove, I could possibly use one for parts, if need be. Then, I was looking to see if there was another Akai 1800 reel to reel w/the 8 track and I found a repair kit for the 1800, that comes with a new motor, meters AND belts sealed in plastic bags.

    Now, I want to know IF anyone else was influenced  by bucky AND went out in search of equipment themselves?  OR, am I the only one?    

 

I sold that stuff for some years in the early days on ebay. I still have stuff laying around. I think I still have some reel to reels and turntables. Some of the turntables need to be oiled up bit. I may just put it all up on ebay cheap to clean out the basement.

           What kind of turntables Bobby? No BIG rush, just curious. Might be interested. I've got a Garrard, but I haven't seen it in years and not exactly sure where it is, might be in the garage or up in the attic?

Let me take a look. If it is in good order, really really cheap + shipping. If it needs minor tinkering Free + Shipping. I gotta get this crap out of the house.

                    Sounds good Bobby