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  1. Francis55

    Realistic Optimus T-100 Speakers

    All, I just picked up a pair of Realistic Optimus T-100 speakers for $20 . Hooked them up, tweeters seem dead. Just checking that I'm wiring them correctly. This is a dumb question, but does that silver barrel, across from the wire terminals, need to be hooked up at all? Just checking! See...
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  2. Francis55

    Realistic Nova 5 Speakers Vintage

    Hey, picked these up at auction a while back. Figured out that grilles come off via hidden screws. Thoughts on the woofers? Obviously some dry rot here, how bad is it? Sound is great. Thanks! Francis
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  3. Adam S

    Realistic Optimus 9- has anybody actually heard these??

    Hello AK, so these popped up for sale about a 1/2 mile from me for what I consider a very fair price so I started researching them (you know the drill) but can't find much info out there, even on here. Here's what I've found; These were top- line in '75 with 12" rubber surround , cast frame...
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  4. marantznewb

    Hello, and how did I do?

    I've been lurking out there for a few months. I've been lamenting the loss of a Marantz quad and turntable I got at a garage sale when I was in grad school twenty years ago. I put it somewhere "safe" when I moved. It was so safe I never found it again. Over the past few months I have decided...
  5. seaneee

    Orange Drop Caps- Non Polarized?

    Hello. I'm attempting my first cap replacement and purchased some Orange Drop caps. When I went to install, found there are no polarity markings. Come to find out that Orange Drops are not polarized. First, is it okay to use them as a replacement for electrolytic caps? Second, I'm assuming...
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    • Forum: DIY
  6. rs732

    Realistic Mach One Woofer Refoam/Restoration Advice?

    Hello A.K., I searched all the previous Mach One refoaming threads for kit recommendations. However, most threads are almost a decade old and most hyperlinks to recommend kits are no longer working. Can anyone recommended a good refoam kit? Best Regards,
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  7. TateSch

    Tweeter Replacement

    I have been working on restoring my Realistic Optimus 400 Speakers, however to my dismay I have a dead Ribbon tweeter, part number 40-1375. Anyone have any clue where I could find one?
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