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  1. KlankTank

    Jensen Imperial crossover info wanted

    Can anyone help with advice and component/parts list for rebuild of Jensen A-61, A-402, crossovers M1131 EQ ? I have the pdf of the speaker builds and the networks but I'm looking for a schematic and component parts list ( I want to keep using before disassembly). Thanks!
  2. C

    Marantz Imperial 2 Speakers

    Hey everyone I am Jake from central California. I rescued these old Marantz speakers a while back and I would really like to refurbish them and use them but finding parts, manuals or any information at all really has been near impossible. I was hoping maybe someone here could enlighten me or...
  3. jcpcali

    59 Magnavox Imperial 182BA Recap Advice

    Hey I just got this 59 Imperial for my 60th birthday. I have a fiend 150 miles away who is going to help me recap it. I’d like to gather all of the parts before I make the trip. I’m wondering if anyone has schematics and also recommendations on caps, resistors and anything else I should bring...
  4. L

    Magnavox/Collaro Changer problem

    I could write a long description of what's wrong, but a video is worth a thousand words. The Youtube link is a video of me trying to get my Magnavox Imperial Micromatic to play after changing the record. Please take a look. I couldn't find a good answer in my searches. Hope someone here can...
  5. L

    Neoprene washers - Magnavox spindle

    Hi folks. I’m new here, but have been lurking and trying to learn. I am trying to restore and rebuild 2 magnavox imperial micromatic turntables. I’m missing a few parts While removing the spindle washers, I noticed in one of them, there is a severely degraded “resilient washers of neoprene”...
  6. L

    New guy in GA

    hello folks, I’ve been lurking and learning, mainly because I’ve come into possession of my grandfather’s Magnavox W712 console turntable, as well as a couple of Magnavox/collaro imperial micromatics. I’m missing some parts and learning as I go. Looking forward to learning more from everyone...
  7. G

    Marantz imperial 7G recap

    Hi guys, I was gifted a pair of decent Imperal 7G's, and after refoaming I use them in my main set-up. Most forums tell me recapping the crossovers will improve the sound of these vintage speakers ( to an extent). So when I went to see what kind of caps I'd need, I came upon the following: I...
  8. Bert86

    Marantz Imperial 7 question

    Just found a pair of these at the thrift store for $5. The loudspeakers appear to be intact, and the boxes are in fair condition. Any opinions on these?
  9. Moth R. Superior

    Marantz Imperial 5G

    I recently found a set of Marantz Imperial 5G's relatively cheap in need of some tlc on CL. I wasn't really expecting too much from them because I've mostly read mixed reviews, other than a new project. I thought I'd take a chance. The wood veneer needs refinishing, no real deep scratches...
  10. dstroup

    1962 Magnavox Imperial Wiring Question

    I recently purchased a 1962 Magnavox Imperial console (Danish Modern). The model number is 1-ST657. The previous owner did some rewiring including cutting 2 wires (1 from each side mounted woofer: Green and Blue as indicated on the schematic detail photo below) which led to the “Speaker...
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