A basket case but complete, rare 1959 Altec Lansing 60 watt tube amp with original Mullard power tubes now completely restored. Pair of ADS L520s for $5.00. Yamaha CR2020 end of day flea market buy also restored, and a pair of JBL 12 inch signature series full range D123 speakers for $10.00. A...
I use an Echo Dot hooked up to a Dayton 50W T-amp hooked up to a pair of NHT SuperZero speakers. Works very well with lots of volume. Also is voice controlled to turn amp on/off, song selection, and control volume. You can get the Dot when on sale from Amazon at $20.- $25. You can also buy...
I have a working Pilot 240 Curtain of Sound integrated amp and somewhere (I think) have the original typed manual (not Sams) with schematic and trouble shooting sections. I believe I sent a copy of the manual to AK many years ago. It might still be there. If that's of any help.
Cold definitely effects the electronics in amps, TVs in my experience. I have a 1970's Pilot SS amp and a TV housed in an outside deck that has been converted into an insulated room attached but insulated from the main house. Although insulated the room is exposed on 3 sides. With Winter temps...
True, 20 watts isn't much in these days of power amps but check what your speakers run on with a watt meter for average listening. I think you'll find a nominal listening wattage is around 5 WPC. As for vintage vs. modern, vintage is usually cheaper and brought up to specs will rival most modem...
The Galaxy Home has 3 mid/tweeters and a 4 inch "subwoofer". The HomePod has 7 mid/tweeters and a 4 inch "subwoofer" with a 40mm excursion and Apple's A8 360 degree chip. Even in "mono" there is no single point sound as you move about the room. Every position is a sweet spot. There is no sonic...
I prefer local pick up mainly for the higher ticket items, especially tube gear, so either I can demo to the customer's satisfaction and vice versa. That way the probability of shipping damage and/or customer dissatisfaction is mitigated/eliminated. It does narrow your market though.