OMGCat!
Super Member
There's all sorts of aluminum machined knobs from China on eBay. Just get a measurement of what you need and start searching. You should be able to find something that will match pretty well.
Goodwill/SA/Thrift Store Discussions & Finds
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There's all sorts of aluminum machined knobs from China on eBay. Just get a measurement of what you need and start searching. You should be able to find something that will match pretty well.
I have been despondent about the drying up of thrift shop finds. Today, after yet another disappointing hunt, I stopped at a Salvation Army that I usually bypass because they have nothing there. But the SA gave me a "come to Jesus" moment today. Sony TA-E86B preamp, Sony TA-N86B amp, Sony X55ES CD player, EICO ST-70, and Kenwood KD-2055 turntable with B+O SP 12 cartridge. The table was less than $15, the other components were under $10 each. I'm a believer!
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Not a thrift find, but a few months ago I purchased a set of Polk RTA-12 and a set of Polk Monitor 7's for $80 total off Craig's List. I saw them on a Monday night and immediately called the seller. She wasn't going to be in town until Sunday so I had some anxiety about that, but to my relief she deleted the ad almost as soon as we got off the phone.
She had the original owners manuals, and even the original receipt which now i wish I'd gotten. I did get the manuals. I have already JB Welded the magnets on the drivers. The 12s cabinets are in good shape. The 7s are rough. I will move the 12s on at some point in the future as they are simply too big for my listening space. I've read great things about the 7s but haven't gotten around to auditioning them.
She had the original owners manuals, and even the original receipt which now i wish I'd gotten. I did get the manuals. I have already JB Welded the magnets on the drivers. The 12s cabinets are in good shape. The 7s are rough. I will move the 12s on at some point in the future as they are simply too big for my listening space. I've read great things about the 7s but haven't gotten around to auditioning them.
Nice!
vinyl1
Super Member
I have that Procul Harum compilation. The sound is much better than on the US pressings - not a surprise.
The Carly Simon is an audiophile-grade recording, although some may not care for the music.
markshan
Sir Thrift a Lot
I don't know those units, but the pictures scream quality!
markshan
Sir Thrift a Lot
I love Harum. Highly under rated in the US.
bobsvinyl
Painfully Aware
markshan
Sir Thrift a Lot
I just noticed, is that one of those "Rock" plinths? I always wanted to try one of those. I'd be thrilled to find that.
THey weigh a ton, and the finish on them is superb. Doing some on-line research on them has whetted my appetite to try them.
Yes it is. Had one before in rough shape that I liked. This one is very clean and has a nice cartridge/stylus that I am eager to try.
axel340band
Well-Known Member
Had a pretty good find at the Goodwill Outlet last night. Found a 1974 Ovation Glen Campbell signature artist model guitar. Sadly, it's in pretty terrible shape. It has a poorly reattached headstock, done half assed with glue. Also has a couple of cracks on the soundboard. In good shape this is a very desirable guitar. Took it to my friend who is a luthier. He basically said it'll make a great beater, but the damage makes it not worth a proper restoration. He's going to use his CNC machine to rout the headstock and install a piece of mahogany to attempt to stabilize it. Hopefully, if all goes well, I'll end up with a good beach guitar. It's a shame. Really was a beautiful guitar. Cost was $10, talked down from the $15 by the pound price. Headstock repair and replacement nut will cost another $40, so not bad for a total investment of $50.
As a postscript to yesterday's finds at the Sally Ann, I just dropped off a Beogram 1000 table, a pair of A/D/S L420 speakers and a Luxman suckface cassette deck as an act of gratitude for the bargains yesterday. Will be culling more stuff to donate there - spreading the good karma around. Which brings up an interesting question. Does the Salvation Army believe in karma?
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markshan
Sir Thrift a Lot
You have an actual luthier who will do a headstock repair for $40? THAT is the greatest value in your post.
Dazaa
Super Member
Out of curiosity, what would it be worth restored if in better condition?
Dazaa
Super Member
By UK pricing thats like well over 1000 bucks worth of gear you just got, absolutely incredible. I wonder what speakers went with them?
