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So I pulled my old LaScala’s out of storage today. They sound kinda muffled in the upper end and the bass isn’t what it use to be. I haven’t pulled them apart yet, so not sure what to expect. They have been in a climate controlled storage for the past 20 years. Any suggestions on where to...

I just re-foamed a pair of mint Phillips FB-825's from the late 80's. They were my parents, and I remember them sounding very good when they were new. To my surprise, they are NO way near what my Crites are. The Crites are much more efficient, and much better all the way around for that...

Just finished this beauty! Did a re cap and some wood touch up. Last thing I need to do is replace bulbs. Wanting to go led, what color will give me the most original look? thanks!!

So I just acquired a GX-221. I really know nothing about R to R's but I've always wanted one to add to my vintage audio collection. I'm not sure if this thing even works, as I have no reels or tapes to try. It powers on and everything seems to function, but I'm sure it needs a major cleaning...

I just purchased a 2220 not knowing if it worked or not, well, it doesn't lol. When I power it up, the woofers move in and out to their max., It also make a low freq sound. Anything I can try that's fairly simple before I bring it in for repair?? Thanks! Wendell

I've been considering getting my Hafler DH-500 rebuilt until I found a nice one that was already done. Man this thing brings back old memories. WOW is all I can say!

I have an old DH-500 and I just bought another. I'd love to add some big analog meters to the front, of course mostly for looks. Does anyone know of a kit that would work for this??? Thanks!

Man I've gotta say that after listening to these for several months now, I'm super pleased!!! I've been running them hard and often, the bass is deep/full and tight, the voices come to life compared to all my other speakers. Currently have them running on a Marantz 2070, they sound great!!!

I just built a pair of Crites CS 1.5T's. They are 8 ohm speakers but I'd like to try them with a 16 ohm mid driver, it would be plug and play. Just want to hear what the 16 ohm driver sounds like. Will it do any damage to my xovers if I give them a short listen??

OK, since my Baby LaScala build didn't give immediate satisfaction, I decided to build a simple Crites CS 1.5T while I'm home. The Baby LaScala is not over, just put on hold for a while. Meantime, I ordered my kit from Crites yesterday and will be in tomorrow, crazy good service! Yesterday, I...

https://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/baby-lascala-build.909233/ WOW!, Should've posted this thread here, not sure how I missed it.

Not sure if this is where to post this?? I own a pair of Klipsch LaScala's but my brother has them as my wife won't let me have them in our home. With all of this Covid 19 bs going on, thought it'd be a good time to build a pair of baby lascala's. Really, I'm only building the base cabinet...

I found a Carver PM 2.0T amp yesterday just down the road from me. I can get it for $10, just not sure if it works or not. Are these amps musical?? or were they designed as a guitar amp? This thing has some crazy high wattage output, like 400 plus amps per channel. Any thoughts?

Been collecting some of my favorite childhood receivers, yes I love the looks and sound of these beautiful pieces of equipment. As the kids grew up and left home, I was left with a couple of empty rooms, so what else but to display this equipment I picked up and nursed back to life. Please...

Found a deal on local craig's list for some Boston Acoustic speakers. Turns out the guy was the original owner and was downsizing. I bought a pair of Boston a-100's, a-70's and Optimus 1's. The BA a-100's are mint other than needing refoam. The 70's are decent shape as well as needing a...

I'm kind of looking at a completely refurbished AU-717, really want one, just don't know if its worth the $$. Looks like new all around, they're asking $800 obo. What ya think?

I bought my parents a complete sound system in the late 80's. The only thing that I really liked in the system after listening to them for years was the speakers (FB-825's). I just inherited them, and of course they need to be completely re-foamed. Does anyone know where I can find the foam...

I'm considering buying a pair of 901's. Although I don't think Bose sound good, they have a classic look and they would look great in my new vintage audio room. I can pick these up locally for $200 a pair (no EQ or stands) and they are in perfect shape as far as wood and grills. As a...

OK, I know I've asked this before, but I've been collecting vintage receivers and lost interest in my DH-500, at least for a while. Now, I'm looking at a company on ebay to upgrade/rebuild my DH-500 and matching Hafler pre-amp. While I LOVE the looks of my old vintage receivers, I don't think...

Hello guys and gals! I'm setting up my audio room (FINALLY). I'd like to be able to put multiple vintage receivers and speakers with some sort of switching device where I can change from any receiver to any pair of speakers. Does anyone know where I might be able to buy this instead of trying...

I purchased a nice SX-828 last year, all I did was change the old bulbs to led's. Sounded wonderful when I put it up, as good or better than any Sansui & Marantz in that amp range. I went to hook it up today and there was no sound on A, B or C channel. Tried FM and aux, but no sound, all...

I recently picked up a few new receivers that were in great shape except the cabinet, isn't that pretty common? Anyway, just started building a replica for the SX-780 out of solid walnut sides and walnut ply on top. I see guys making these with different woods and dimensions, I wanted to keep...

I have a pair of these and was wondering their quality? I am researching some speaker kits to build and thought I could possibly use these. They were removed from a pair of La Scala replicas I built years ago.

I have a Hafler DH-500 in my attic. I know for a fact that one or all of the mosfet transistors are bad on the left channel. Can it be repaired with original mosfets at a reasonable price? Don't need all that power now, but how would it sound say compared to a vintage Sansui receiver.

Looking for a set of bulbs for my Pioneer SX-780. It's an 8 volt, .3 amp bulb that just slides in the socket. I've looked at several radio shacks as well as online at MCM and Parts Express with no luck. I've found 12 volt but think they might be too dim.