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  1. Muel_pete

    Just purchased a TR-707A!

    Just purchased a “brand new” Sansui TR-707A. Many of you probably already know this, but it was Sansui’s first transistor receiver! Super cool, looks great, and most importantly it sounds really good!... when it’s working. That’s what brings me here with a question. I purchased the Sansui today...
  2. BilboBaggins

    I’ve heard of Paragon, but never Metregon!

    I was browsing the Canuck Audio Mart listings of speakers, and came across this beauty. https://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/649509985-very-rare-jbl-metregon-all-original/ Pictures for posterity. Does anyone know anything about this beast? Not that I would buy it, but it is a beauty...
  3. V

    help with Kenwood KA-72B Amp

    I just acquired a Kenwood KA-72B and for the life of me, can't find an owners manual...plenty of service manuals available. This probably sounds stupid, but I have never seen speaker terminals like these. Also, I have a Yamaha pre-amp I'd like to run with this...need help hooking this thing up.
  4. bscepter

    Just ordered a Thorens TD 145

    I've always loved the look of these decks, and I ran across what looks like a clean one for $450 on eBay. The shipping was free, and it comes with an Ortofon Super OM 20 cart, so I'm really only paying about $300 or so for the TT itself. I currently have a Pioneer PL-510A and am looking forward...
    • bscepter
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    • belt drive td 145 thorens vintage
    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: Turntables
  5. T

    Can anyone identify these old Wharfedale speakers?

    Here are some photos http://imgur.com/gallery/Pnp0lKB So I have these old Wharfedale speakers and wanted to know more about them, couldn't find any model markings on the speakers themselves, probably because the casing was pretty beaten up and worn. I looked online for an hour and couldn't...
    • Taroxi
    • Thread
    • old retro speakers vintage wharfedale
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Speakers
  6. galactech

    Akai SW-130’s - Any Info?

    Hiya. I picked these interesting little speakers up off the Facebook Marketplace a few days ago for $20 for be pair. I figured why not since I need inexpensive speakers for the analog setup I’m bringing with me to college. I’m well aware that in terms of hi-fi or audiophile Sound, Akai wasn’t...
    • galactech
    • Thread
    • 60’s 70’s akai audiophile hifi japan pioneer speakers thrift vintage
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Speakers
  7. Goove

    New to AK...

    Hi! Although I’ve already posted some stuff here, I’m new to the site...(couple of days). I’ve been bitten by the vintage hi-fi bug pretty hard. Looking forward to the journey, so to speak...and the interaction with the AK community! Cheers.
  8. S

    Playing Vinyl—Modern or Vintage Speakers?

    I’m currently building a small vintage bedroom setup. I already picked up a Rotel RX-402 receiver circa ‘76, and I’m eyeing a Technics SL-Q2 turntable. My speaker question—a pair of B&W bookshelves for $100 (I won’t know what model until later in the week), or a pair of Design Acoustics PS-6a...
    • ssny13
    • Thread
    • b&w bowers & wilkins design acoustics ps-6a rotel rx-402 speaker turntable vintage vinyl
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Speakers
  9. B

    Vintage Mitsubishi Audio Help

    Total noob question here-- I picked up a bunch of vintage Misubishi audio equipment at an estate sale and I'm not quite sure how to connect everything up. The 3 pieces in question are a DA-R25 receiver, a DA-P30 Pre-Amplifier, and a DA-156 Equalizer. Using my slew of RCA cables--what goes...
  10. NikiNick

    The first to-do steps when you acquire vintage tube equipment

    Perhaps we can make this a sticky later on when the replies are condensed For me on my first acquisition 1. Cleaning ( my wife would not let the console in the house...not even in the garage. I sit outside in the sun for 3 days!) 2. Visual inspection ( for broken wires/connection, loose and...
  11. techkiller80

    Akai AAR-40

    I got one from my mother in law that saw very little use and is in mint condition....anybody have any experience with it? I'm planning on hooking up the Akai record player up to it with some decent speakers. Here are the specs: Power output: 50 watts per channel into 8? (stereo) Frequency...
  12. techkiller80

    Unboxing the vintage Akai system with pics.

    So i'm taking some pictures as we speak, my one question is if i want to open up the receiver and clean out the dust i've read i can simply spray it down with simple green cleaning solution is this correct? I have Q-Tips ready with Simple Green and an alternative of 91% Alcohol from the pharmacy
    • techkiller80
    • Thread
    • akai amp cleaning new in box old receiver turntable vintage
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Turntables
  13. techkiller80

    Is this table worth it? Technics SL-1500

    Found one on craigslist....Here is the description and pictures....Guy said he would go down to $200 on it...I'm wondering if it's a good table? Really nice Technics SL 1500 manual turntable. Works like it should, above average physical condition. These are some of the best turntables ever...
  14. techkiller80

    Why does the actual turntable even matter?

    I mean if the audio quality is just in the cartridge/head theoretically couldnt you take a POS table and just upgrade the cartridge to make it amazing? I do understand there is also build quality and motor etc but I guess what i'm saying is you can make any low end but decent table sound...
  15. techkiller80

    Akai....anybody have a vintage unit? Need some opinions

    My mother in law has a brand new never used still in the box Akai AP-A2. I have found differing opions on this brand...some say they are not well known but really good quality. Anybody have experience with this brand?
  16. techkiller80

    New to the forum and to vinyl...just found a treasure....maybe?

    So i've been looking to get into vinyl, i'm old enough to remember back when it was mainstream. I've been asking everybody i know if they happen to have an old record player as i've been told vintage can sound as good if not better than the new tables. My mother in law told me she has a unit...
  17. M

    JBL 120Ti driver issue ... Please help

    Hello, I have a pair of JBL120Ti speakers which I enjoy very much. Recently, I realized that the low freq driver in the right channel plays significantly lower in volume that the left channel. I tried to swap the channels on the speaker terminals and this indeed confirmed that the issue is not...
    • max_thx
    • Thread
    • drivers imbalance jbl 120ti speaker jbl speakers troubleshooting vintage
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Speakers
  18. pari57

    Tandberg TR 2075 ; the Q. is: to recap or not to recap ?

    Hi there, I stumbled upon an Tandberg TR 2075 from,... I guess 75/76 (based on the parts-production dates).. completely genuine, no fixes. Apart from the optics; it is really dirty (and somehow sticky), the machine works great. Just 3 display lamps need replacement, but that's it. However...
  19. TheWolf82

    Original Color of KLH Model Six Grill Cloth?

    Hey guys, I'm just curious if any of you know what the actual authentic original color was for the KLH Model Six grill cloth? I have a beautiful pair however the grills are like a light yellow/brown/butterscotch color that actually kinda looks good (I think, wife does not lol). Was this the...
    • TheWolf82
    • Thread
    • grill cloth henry kloss klh klh model six model six vintage
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Speakers
  20. B

    Infinity kappa 9 Help and some questions!

    Hey everyone. Im new in the forum, just registered. I need some help with a pair of infinity kappa 9`s that are currently going through some restoration. A very good friend of mine have been refoaming the bass units on these, and now refurbishing the cabinets as we speak. The tweeters and...
  21. O

    TT1060 vs. DD22

    I've excavated 2 turntables from years in storage, a Marantz TT1060 and a Technics DD22. I'm thinking I'll keep one and give one to a friend. Is one better quality than the other?
    • overhear
    • Thread
    • marantz technics turntable vintage
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Turntables
  22. G

    Question for Technics Linear owners and former owners.

    I currently have a Technics sl-J2 which sounds almost fantastic to my ears but I do hear some motor noise when things are real quiet (which isn't all that often). I'm considering upgrading but would hate to spend up to $500 to find little improvement. I am considering the new Fluance RT-85...
    • glmark
    • Thread
    • fluance linear upgrade vintage
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: Turntables
  23. drbranch

    Classifying Vintage Audio Equipment

    While reading through the latest Stereophile magazine (April 2019), I noted the Recommended Components 2019 sections and their ratings: A (sometimes A+) for best attainable sound for a component of its kind with "the least musical compromise," B for the next best thing, C for somewhat lower...
  24. TheWolf82

    Dynaco a25 Speakers!! Should I get em?

    Hello fellow AK’ers Came across a pair of Dynaco a25. Well, I think there a25 ‘s Never had a pair but I’m very curious do you to the immense following they have. I own a pair of KLH model sixes and Advent/1 speakers and love them Here’s a picture of them. It’s the only one I have. Getting...
    • TheWolf82
    • Thread
    • dynaco a25 speakers vintage
    • Replies: 137
    • Forum: Speakers
  25. J

    Replace passive sub with active in vintage tower?

    hi, longtime lurker, first time poster. I have an old set of Sansui tower speakers that are OK but I’ve been thinking of replacing them. But before I do, I’m wondering if I should think about replacing the components in the speaker box. For example, the tower has passive subwoofers — could I...
    • jgbass
    • Thread
    • sansui vintage
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Speakers
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