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    Old Guy8, great buyer, great AKer

    Met with @Old Guy8 today to sell him a amplifier..Great Transaction, Great Conversation. We talked about audio, life, and had coffee..Great day!
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    McIntosh MC-2120 value

    Can you guys help me out with what a fair value would be for a very clean McIntosh MC-2120. It has a power cord upgrade, otherwise in original condition.
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    Rex Runner..Rowe tube amp

    Rex is a stand up AKer. I purchased a Rowe tube amp from him, and it arrived in great shape. He packed the amp with care, and even packed the tubes in a separate package, and shipped separate for a safe trip. Good Communication, A+++++
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    6P1 tube question

    I have a B&K Dyna Jet 606 tube tester, and I’m trying to figure out what settings to use for a 6P1 tube. Can anyone help?
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    Motorola HS-475

    I found a pair of these mono block Motorola tube amps on OfferUp, and I thought I would pick them up to play around with..great little amps using 6V6 GT output tubes. I was told that they both were in working condition, so I powered them up, and to my surprise they actually sounded pretty good...
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    SawaFugi Dynapleats

    I’ve been on kinda a roll picking up some rare speakers lately, namely a set of Frazier Dixielanders, that I picked up last week, but today I came upon a set of JVC branded Sawafuji Dynapleats. These are a unconventional type magnaplaner speaker. There are Thirteen drivers in each speaker..12...
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    Vintage Frazier Dixielanders

    I’ve been on the hunt for these elusive Frazier Dixielanders for years, and finally a set showed up on my local Craigslist. They sound amazing with just a few watts of Tube power, being their rated at 104db/1watt/1meter. Anybody else here familiar with the Frazier loudspeakers? Now that I see...
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    Infinity RS II woofer wiring question...

    I just recently picked up a set of RS II’s in very nice condition, but I have a question regarding the wiring of the woofers...the speakers sound amazing, but they seem to lack bass response. I took the woofers out, and the top woofer has solid red to positive, striped red/black to negative, the...
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    Mcintosh MC2205 lamp replacement

    I am in the process of getting my first piece of Mcintosh history...a MC2205 amp. It is in very nice condition, but has a few bulbs burnt out. I ordered a set of LED's for it, but I have never worked on one of these. I don't expect it to be that hard, but I would like some guidance. If someone...
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    Marantz CD-110...anyone have one?

    I went to a audio show recently, and on a table at one of the booths in the merchandise area I seen a Marantz CD-110 cd player. I thought it looked kinda unique with the door that opened to expose the tray, and the display. I know Marantz had a mini system, and this cd player was part of that...
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    Fluance Signature Series VS ADS 1290's

    I am curious what some opinions are on these two speakers. I have been buying vintage speakers lately, and I was thinking going new. I have a local deal on a set of ADS 1290's, but I have also heard alot of positive comments about the Fluance Signature's. Any opinions would be appreciated.
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    Yaqin 100B voltage issue

    I recently purchased a new Yaqin 100b integrated amp, which is very nice, but this is not a review of the amp but about a issue I had with setting it up. I went thru the initial setup with no problems...setting up the tubes, and biasing...so after getting that done, I preceded to hook up the...
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    Chicago Offer Up, Polkaudio SDA SRS 1.2 speakers

    offerup.com/item/detail/393997645/?ref=Search No Affiliation
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    Elac B6

    I wanted to get some input from owners of these Elac B6's. I have read many glowing reviews regarding these B6's, and also the B5's. There is also a great review in Stereophile magazine praising these affordable B6 speakers. Chime in with your opinion...
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    LetGo Score

    I was browsing LetGo.com, and ran across this Oracle Alexandria turntable for the whopping sum of $100.00. I have a Oracle Delphi MK II table, so I know what the Alexandria is made of. Dustcover was included, but I took it off for the pics. Also included...a Astatic MF-300 Moving Flux cartridge...
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    Pioneer CT-F750 possible belt issue

    I just received a Pioneer CT-F750 cassette deck with new belts installed ( don't know who made the belts), everything works as it should, but it has a issue with slow speed. It seems ok with wow and flutter, but it runs slow, and I am wondering if the capstan belt could be the cause? Can anyone...
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    Garrard SL-95B

    The other day my neighbor came over and asked me if I wanted a old turntable that a friend of his gave him, and he brought over this Garrard SL-95B. I was not at all familiar with this turntable, but it looked nice in the Walnut case. It is a Automatic/Manual turntable, that is a Idler drive...
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    Simple Empire 208 Dust Cover

    I picked up a Empire 298 table awhile back, and one of things that bothered me was how I was going to keep dust off the table and the platter mat. I didn't want to put a just cleaned LP on a dusty mat, so I was trying to come up with something that would not only keep the dust away, but also...
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    Sennheiser HD-700's

    I just recently purchased a set of Sennheiser HD-700's. I auditioned the HD-600's, HD-650's, and the HD-800's, and decided between the HD-700's and the HD800's. I really loved both these headphones, and had a tough time deciding which to purchase. I seen all the You Tube video's, and read many...
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    Roksan Radius 5

    I purchased this Roksan Radius 5 turntable about 6 months ago to go along with my Oracle Delphi MK II. I tried a couple of cartridges on the Roksan and finally settled on a Grado Reference Platinum 1 moving iron cartridge. I am happy with this setup, as it works very well with the Roksan Nima...
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    Oracle Delphi

    I've been saving my penny's and my day finally arrived...I finally took possession of a beautiful Oracle Delphi MKII with a Roksan Nima tonearm and a Grado Reference Platinum 1 wood cartridge. I spent the better part of the day yesterday putting the arm on and setting up the table. It is nothing...
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    Harman Kardon ST-7

    Over the last month and a half, I have been restoring a Harman kardon ST-7 turntable. It has been a fun learning experience and a challenge all at once. These tables are tricky with the Rabco tone arm adjustments and all the other little things this table throws at you. Anyway, my toughest...
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    Harman Kardon ST-7 cartridge question

    I have a Harman Kardon ST-7 turntable comming my way, and I would like to get some opinions on which cartridge you guy's would recommend for this table. It has a old Shure on it now ( its either a M92E or a M99E). Should I stay with the Shure and get a new stylus or move on to something different.
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    DIY Record Cleaning Machine

    Like many of you here, I wanted a vacuum record cleaning machine. The pricing is just crazy on many of the decent machines out there, so I decided to build my own. I ordered the cabinet off of Walmart.com, found a Ice Cream maker for the motor at a thrift store for $3.99, purchased a wet/dry vac...
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    Sticky Tape

    I have a question regarding some older reel to reel tape I have had lying around awhile. I am not sure, but I believe it is Ampex 456 tape, with the black backing. My question is: it has become sticky and leaves a buildup on everythng it touches. It actually caused some squeaking in play mode...
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