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  1. Ziinda

    Selling used gear is a frustrating ordeal!

    I'm sure everyone has considered selling off a bunch of old stuff that's just collecting dust. To go from thinking to actually selling it seems like a simple step until you get some interested buyers. You notice buyers are not always knowledgeable in what they're looking at, that is of course...
  2. V

    Please, help to recognize these speakers

    Hello, Do you recognize these brown vintage speakers and have any info about them? There are no markings or stamps in them. The speakers sound good and withstand quite loud playing. The speakers are 10 inch and are attached to an old Finnish made tube radio made by Salora in 1953-54. Thanks...
    • -Ville-
    • Thread
    • speakers tube radio vacuum tube vintage
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Speakers
  3. F

    Converting DD5.1 to Pro Logic Matrixed Stereo?

    New member here! Sorry if this is the wrong space to ask this. I've got a very old JVC RX-903V receiver as part of a matched-component system that I love dearly. It was pretty high end for its day, but its day was 30 years ago. That said, it's been reliable for decades and has sentimental value...
  4. davstev

    Bogen BR-360 - A curious GW find

    Picked this unit up last night for $15.75 at the Goodwill. It was a diamond in the rough, covered with 50 years’ worth of fingerprints, grime and dust. I could tell that it was in decent shape, It powered up, with dial lights, and it was heavy and mega solid so I bought it. First thoughts...
    • davstev
    • Thread
    • bogen br-360 receiver reciever sansui solid state tuner vintage
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Solid State
  5. Raphaz

    Vintage w/bluetooth multiroom

    I’m a musician and an affectionate vinyl collector. I love vintage stereo gear, for its sound, looks and the hunt for occasionally under-appreciated, affordable gems in the used market. I wanted to hear from AK members how they connect to the wireless, bluetooth, multi-room world. I'm not...
  6. T

    Sony tps l2 defective microphone replacement ?

    So I have a tps l2 that's almost completely working again but suddenly the microphone stopped working. The only thing it picks up is if I blow into it or if i tap the microphone. I measured the resistance over the wires and on the connection on the board but all seem to be fine. I assume the...
    • TrevorBarten
    • Thread
    • first walkman help microphone old rare repair tps l2 vintage walkman
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Tape
  7. L

    Need help identifying speakers (possibly Goodman's mezzo SL but idk)

    Hi all, First time poster, long time lurker So I've recently picked pair of used Goodmans speakers, sadly the tag on the back by the speaker connectors has gone missing. Now my problem is that I don't know what model speaker it is, I can tell it's a Goodmans as pictured on the front it has the...
    • Lord_Meow
    • Thread
    • goodmans repair secondhand speakers thrift store vintage
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Speakers
  8. Markmayne

    Astrocom/Marlux Speakers KL-4711 Please Help!

    Found a set of Astrocom/Marlux speakers they seem to be in great shape and was wondering if anyone had any knowledge of these. I can't find anything about A/M except about their R2R's. They appear to be 1970's vintage. IMG_9061 3 by Markmayne posted Oct 21, 2021 at 8:54 AMIMG_9058 by Markmayne...
    • Markmayne
    • Thread
    • astrocom/marlux speakers vintage
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Speakers
  9. B

    Marantz 2230B left chanel issue

    Hi everyone I'm new here. I got this Marantz 2230B and wonder if this can be repaired. It sounds good but after a while the left channel drops. I tried switching the speakers to see if it would be the speaker. I cleaned the contacts and the potentiometer. Then, I tried switching the amplifier to...
  10. Q

    reccomend Vintage or New Integrated amp on a budget

    First of all I am newbie in here as well as into the Vinyl world ( after 80s when we sold off all the nice duals we had :{ ) I am looking to setup a decent system on a tight budget again - Turntable - Already secured a technics SL-1210 MKII which comes with an Ortofon concord needle...
  11. D

    Luxman L vs A series

    Hello all, New guy here, just posted an intro in the "introduce yourself" forum. I'm putting together a system for a second home and I'm really trying to recreate a specific tone or sound, I call it detailed but smooth, not overly analytical nor too warbly. To start with I picked up an old...
    • Dizz
    • Thread
    • amplifiers vintage
    • Replies: 33
    • Forum: Solid State
  12. S

    Akai 1710W

    Hi all, thanks for having me. I got my very first tape deck here in Singapore after almost decades of searching. There just isn’t much of a market here but I stumbled across an old chap who is a collector and was able to purchase one through a local e-commerce site. anyway the deck is in top...
  13. GokhanB

    Help for connecting to Pioneer equipment

    Hello friends, if I open the topic to a wrong section, please warn me. Pending on my system to be installed; Pioneer SA-7800 + SG-9800 + TX-9800 + CT-F9090 + RG-2 + PL-540 and DV-525 DVD player. How can I do the most accurate connection of these devices. I need you your help. I would like to...
  14. F

    Why are vintage speaker prices so high right now?

    Is it just me or does it seem like prices for vintage speakers have gone way up in the last couple years? I've been on the hunt for an upgrade on floor speakers and I see a lot of local listings on craigslist, facebook marketplace, ebay, etc. for Klipsch Heresy 1s, Yamaha ns 670s, PIONEER...
    • Franconian
    • Thread
    • buying buying advise prices speaker vintage
    • Replies: 314
    • Forum: Speakers
  15. Versa81

    Anyone ever hear of these LSI Bogen EP-10 Headphones?

    Have of pair of these, they seem pretty decent and sound nice but nothing comes up online when I search for them. Wondering if anyone has ever heard of these or knows anything about them.
    • Versa81
    • Thread
    • bogen headphones lsi rare vintage
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Headphones
  16. J

    Ayuda para reparar mi amplificador Sony Ta-f3a

    hola a todos, tengo un amplificador antiguo marca Sony modelo TA-F3A, el problema es que no funciona, resistencias quemadas fusibles quemados y transistores no los he comprobado todavía, según he leído estos amplificadores tienen problemas con 2 diodos en concretos pero no se cuales son sus...
  17. FlukeWilson

    Powered speakers to a vintage receiver without a Pre-out Help.

    Hey new member here just looking for some audio help! I'm going to keep this nice and simple, I have a pair of Yamaha Ps-100 powered speaker columns and I wish to pair it with a vintage Pioneer SX-750 stereo receiver. I want to be able to listen to my record collection through this set up if...
  18. A

    Found a clean pair of JBL D140F's, what should I use them for?

    Recently had some vintage speakers fall in my lap, a matching pair of 8ohm JBL D140F 15", I believe from the 60's? I'm a guitarist so I'm vaguely familiar, but the genres I play don't really serve these all that well and I'm scared to blow them up hahaha. Some people pointed me in this direction...
  19. A

    Found an Old Unused Pair of JBL D140F 15" Speakers From The 60's, What Do?

    Sup friends, first post. Recently had some vintage speakers fall in my lap, a matching pair of 8ohm JBL D140F 15", I believe from the 60's, unused (or at least in immaculate condition). I'd comfortably call them NOS. I'm a guitarist so I'm vaguely familiar, but the genres I play don't really...
    • Altarofpigs
    • Thread
    • 15 inch altec fender jbl jbl d120 jbl d130 jbl d140f lansing sunn vintage
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Speakers
  20. I

    Opinions on My Current Setup and Foray into Vintage Audio Geari

    My father used to enjoy listening to vinyl, even though CDs had become ubiquitous and ruled the music landscape by the 1990s and I remembered how lively the music sounded out of his stereo setup. Fast forward 20 some years and here I find myself trying to recreate a similar listening experience...
  21. R

    Never seen this turntable.

    Hey everyone! I was called to this persons house to take a look at their turntable and see if I would like to buy it. But I can’t seem to find any info on it. She says her late husband had it for broadcast but other than that no info. It has the letters BE on it and that’s it. Can y’all help me...
  22. J

    KENWOOD JL-565 Speakers

    Going to check out a pair of Kenwood JL-565 speakers tomorrow, can't find any information about them so if anyone knows anything about them I'd appreciate any info or opinion about them, thanks!
    • JohnDoeAudio
    • Thread
    • help info jl-565 kenwood speakers vintage
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Speakers
  23. Bpscorn

    Snog, Marry and Avoid, except its HiFi and "Sell, Donate or Keep"

    Due to an unforeseen redundancy I have had to make a tough call and have decided to sacrifice some of my HiFi Kit to help ends meet. I do have an excess and that doesn't count the stuff I was planning on repairing. Because I'm still no expert I'd like some advice on what to keep for A: my main...
  24. T

    Please Help Me Identify The Model # Of These University Speakers

    Hello members!! I was wondering if anyone could help me identify the model number of these University 3-way 12”Speakers? My guess is they are the BA-12-SU Rhapsodie model. If anyone has any information or experience with this brand I would greatly appreciate your knowledge. Thank you!
    • Todd Paquin
    • Thread
    • university universityspeakers vintage
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Speakers
  25. P

    Introducing Myself

    Hi, My name is JR and I live in Houston, TX. I like to restore vintage audio and radio equipment from the 1930s to the 1970s. I have radios, receivers, turntables, and vintage electronic restoration gear. I am interested in gaining more knowledge and exchanging ideas here. Looking for to...
    • phatpatio
    • Thread
    • houston magnavox consoles pioneer receivers sugar land vintage
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Introductions
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