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Re: Vintage Hi-Fi enthusiasts?
« Reply #125 on: February 06, 2023, 07:10:40 AM »
Quote from: ekpent on February 05, 2023, 08:28:41 AM

  Always fun bring something back to life again be it a motorcycle or some other odd thing.

Good job!  What was the "test record"?
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Re: Vintage Hi-Fi enthusiasts?
« Reply #126 on: February 06, 2023, 07:53:00 AM »
Quote from: Stev-o on February 06, 2023, 07:10:40 AM
Quote from: ekpent on February 05, 2023, 08:28:41 AM

  Always fun bring something back to life again be it a motorcycle or some other odd thing.

Good job!  What was the "test record"?
  Bucky Barrett.  Steve says -  "Who the hell is that ??"
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Re: Vintage Hi-Fi enthusiasts?
« Reply #127 on: February 06, 2023, 08:01:14 AM »
Quote from: ekpent on February 06, 2023, 07:53:00 AM
Quote from: Stev-o on February 06, 2023, 07:10:40 AM
Quote from: ekpent on February 05, 2023, 08:28:41 AM

  Always fun bring something back to life again be it a motorcycle or some other odd thing.

Good job!  What was the "test record"?
  Bucky Barrett.  Steve says -  "Who the hell is that ??"

Who the hell is that??!!!  Looked him up, I like it...

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Re: Vintage Hi-Fi enthusiasts?
« Reply #128 on: February 12, 2023, 02:52:46 PM »
I had to buy them as a project and piece them together, but I finally have a pair of JBL L100's.
 The cabinets were refinished, grill frames repaired, woofers replaced (still have the other pair but one is split) and new grills installed.
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Re: Vintage Hi-Fi enthusiasts?
« Reply #129 on: February 12, 2023, 02:55:18 PM »
 I'm also working a deal for this Pioneer SX-980. I should have it tomorrow along with the rest of the stuff in the storage unit. Pioneer turntable, speakers, Monitor 10 headphones, cassette player and even a Teac reel to reel. The plan is to flip all that stuff to get a basically free 80WPC receiver!
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Re: Vintage Hi-Fi enthusiasts?
« Reply #130 on: February 12, 2023, 06:47:52 PM »
Wonderful  8)

Did you bid on a storage locker Scott ?
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Re: Vintage Hi-Fi enthusiasts?
« Reply #131 on: February 12, 2023, 06:58:18 PM »
i like that pioneer unit!
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Re: Vintage Hi-Fi enthusiasts?
« Reply #132 on: February 13, 2023, 01:09:38 AM »
Quote from: grcamna2 on February 12, 2023, 06:47:52 PM
Wonderful  8)

Did you bid on a storage locker Scott ?

 No, the guy inherited all this stuff. Had it on Marketplace but was asking too much. After it sat for a few months, I was able to get it all for less than half his initial asking price.
 I'll be selling most of it CHEAP. All I really want is the receiver.
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Re: Vintage Hi-Fi enthusiasts?
« Reply #133 on: February 13, 2023, 05:35:11 AM »
Nice job on snagging the receiver and sorting out those speakers.
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Re: Vintage Hi-Fi enthusiasts?
« Reply #134 on: October 31, 2023, 07:16:18 PM »
found these yesterday,decent jamo cornet 165,they work ok,ill use them in the shed.
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Re: Vintage Hi-Fi enthusiasts?
« Reply #135 on: October 31, 2023, 08:52:03 PM »
Quote from: dave500 on October 31, 2023, 07:16:18 PM
found these yesterday,decent jamo cornet 165,they work ok,ill use them in the shed.

Dave,those speakers would work good in my apartment;I wouldn't want to piss-off the neighbors with too much power.
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Re: Vintage Hi-Fi enthusiasts?
« Reply #136 on: October 31, 2023, 10:09:32 PM »
call past Bill,you can have them for a 6 pack!
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Re: Vintage Hi-Fi enthusiasts?
« Reply #137 on: October 31, 2023, 10:49:20 PM »
Quote from: dave500 on October 31, 2023, 10:09:32 PM
call past Bill,you can have them for a 6 pack!

 :D ;D 8) ;) :) Indeed I will !
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Re: Vintage Hi-Fi enthusiasts?
« Reply #138 on: November 01, 2023, 04:32:22 AM »
Quote from: dave500 on January 13, 2023, 09:57:42 PM
great old equipment for sure,is new stuff better really?i like my old gear.


that question is like an oil thread. The audiokarma website has many discussions on that.
But, like vintage sohc4's, vintage stereo stands the test of time. Pioneer HPM 100's are consistently rated high in comparison to equivalent modern.
Supposedly my Pioneer PL 580 turntable is the equivalent of turntables costing $800-$1000 today.
And in a small, personal speaker test, my original Dynaco speakers beat out newer BIC's.
And, my Shure V 15 type III cartridge is still ranked as desirable by some audiophiles.
All of this being said.....
None of the new equipment matches the "Silver faced" 70's equipment in looks....
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Re: Vintage Hi-Fi enthusiasts?
« Reply #139 on: November 01, 2023, 04:50:18 AM »
Tube amps still popular!
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Re: Vintage Hi-Fi enthusiasts?
« Reply #140 on: November 01, 2023, 05:48:07 AM »
yep...and I think the vintage dynaco tube sets are sought after, among others...
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Re: Vintage Hi-Fi enthusiasts?
« Reply #141 on: November 01, 2023, 07:12:06 AM »
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Re: Vintage Hi-Fi enthusiasts?
« Reply #142 on: November 01, 2023, 09:21:36 AM »
Quote from: Stev-o on November 01, 2023, 07:12:06 AM
Question for you guys:

Have any of you used a device so that your vintage equipment will be Bluetooth compatible?

After a little research, I am considering getting this for my Sansui and Bose 901's....

https://theauris.com/products/auris-blumehd-true-hi-fi-bluetooth-music-receiver

$119...
https://www.amazon.com/Auris-Bluetooth-Audiophile-Streaming-Amplifier/dp/B014A676BK/ref=sr_1_4?crid=34SAXBVMAZBZZ&keywords=auris&qid=1698847814&sprefix=auris%2Caps%2C530&sr=8-4&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.f5122f16-c3e8-4386-bf32-63e904010ad0&th=1

I've been using a Bluetooth receiver plugged into the auxiliary input of my 1980 Yamaha CR 640 out in the shop for at least 3 years. It works great, I can be listening to music on my phone in the shop and if I decide to ride it switches to my helmet as soon as I turn it on. When I come back the music switches from the helmet back to the shop by itself when I am about 10' from the building.
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Re: Vintage Hi-Fi enthusiasts?
« Reply #143 on: November 01, 2023, 10:13:50 AM »
Quote from: Kelly E on November 01, 2023, 09:21:36 AM
Quote from: Stev-o on November 01, 2023, 07:12:06 AM
Question for you guys:

Have any of you used a device so that your vintage equipment will be Bluetooth compatible?

After a little research, I am considering getting this for my Sansui and Bose 901's....

https://theauris.com/products/auris-blumehd-true-hi-fi-bluetooth-music-receiver

$119...
https://www.amazon.com/Auris-Bluetooth-Audiophile-Streaming-Amplifier/dp/B014A676BK/ref=sr_1_4?crid=34SAXBVMAZBZZ&keywords=auris&qid=1698847814&sprefix=auris%2Caps%2C530&sr=8-4&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.f5122f16-c3e8-4386-bf32-63e904010ad0&th=1

I've been using a Bluetooth receiver plugged into the auxiliary input of my 1980 Yamaha CR 640 out in the shop for at least 3 years. It works great, I can be listening to music on my phone in the shop and if I decide to ride it switches to my helmet as soon as I turn it on. When I come back the music switches from the helmet back to the shop by itself when I am about 10' from the building.

Thanks for your post, Kelly. What Bluetooth receiver?
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Re: Vintage Hi-Fi enthusiasts?
« Reply #144 on: November 01, 2023, 01:25:08 PM »
It's called a Rocketfish Bluetooth receiver. I think it was $60.
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Re: Vintage Hi-Fi enthusiasts?
« Reply #145 on: November 01, 2023, 04:47:11 PM »
I need one of those BT gizmos.  Thanks boys.
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Re: Vintage Hi-Fi enthusiasts?
« Reply #146 on: November 01, 2023, 05:16:02 PM »
Cleaned out the vintage stereo equipment from an estate late this summer. Got a McIntosh amp and speakers, Pioneer turntable, a tuner, pair of vintage Radio Shack Nova speakers and some other goodies. All in was around 80 bucks for everything - good deal and worth getting out early. Crappy pics of some of it but you get the idea.
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« Reply #147 on: November 01, 2023, 07:22:57 PM »
Eric, you lucky stiff! Would love to find such a deal on just a McIntosh tube amp or even their solid state stuff... that's a excellent find...
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« Reply #148 on: November 02, 2023, 05:04:53 AM »
I am.  Marantz 2235, Kenwood KR Kr8050, Kenwood M1/C1 combo, pair of AR XA TTs, Dual 1225 and 5000 tables, Dynaco A10, both Akai and Teac r2r, Utan speakers, Sansui speakers, Bozak 302a along with the console, Sansui Z7000. Preference is silver face with wood enclosures.  Have a bunch of black stuff but rarely use it-one system is used in the basement and another in my shop.

Most all items were found at auctions. MoMo, nee Photolar, also known as Larrry.
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Re: Vintage Hi-Fi enthusiasts?
« Reply #149 on: November 02, 2023, 05:43:53 AM »
Quote from: MoMo on November 02, 2023, 05:04:53 AM
I am.  Marantz 2235, Kenwood KR Kr8050, Kenwood M1/C1 combo, pair of AR XA TTs, Dual 1225 and 5000 tables, Dynaco A10, both Akai and Teac r2r, Utan speakers, Sansui speakers, Bozak 302a along with the console, Sansui Z7000. Preference is silver face with wood enclosures.  Have a bunch of black stuff but rarely use it-one system is used in the basement and another in my shop.

Most all items were found at auctions. MoMo, nee Photolar, also known as Larrry.
Are your still going out to auctions and other venues looking for some bargains Larry? As we all know its the thrill of the hunt !
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