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chicks' Goodwill Systems

pmsummer said:
If it's an ADC-1, it's a great cart (had one on my 10), but the stylus is unobtainable. One of of the very first light-tracking stereo carts (under 1 gram).
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Near as I can find out by searching the web, it appears to be a 660 or 660E. Tracks from 1.5-3.0gm, respectable enough. Sounds super on this arm at 2.0gm. Looks like very low hours, judging by the very small dirt buildup.

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Has the Luxman dethroned the Kenny Supremes in the main system? :scratch2:

Or are they just sitting this one out in the rotation game?
 
SPL db said:
Has the Luxman dethroned the Kenny Supremes in the main system? :scratch2:

Or are they just sitting this one out in the rotation game?
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The Kenny Supremes are in the rack just beneath the ELAC, driving a pair of AR-2a's. It's in the LR, so SWMBO can have an automatic TT. The Luxman is still with the Empire, driving the AR91's.
 
Yesterday's GW find, after cleaning, polishing, replacing the broken power switch and adding the case from a donor STR-7045, which appears to be identical to this STR-6055.

Testing the FM reception on the local classical station. Extremely good, completely noise-free, thanks to a four-gang front end.

May have to keep this one... :scratch2:

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I'm brand new to the stereo world and I'm only 17. Based on this thread, thrift stores, I'm guessing, are some good places to look at for stuff? Vinyl, stereo components, and miscellaneous items?
 
chicks said:
Yesterday's GW find, after cleaning, polishing, replacing the broken power switch and adding the case from a donor STR-7045, which appears to be identical to this STR-6055.

Testing the FM reception on the local classical station. Extremely good, completely noise-free, thanks to a four-gang front end.

May have to keep this one... :scratch2:

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Nice find. I have an STR-6055 I use at work. Great receiver with (as you've discovered) a fantastic tuner. I also have a 6045 (the only 25wpc receiver I've seen with a four-gang tuner) and venerable grandad, an STR-6120 (five gangs on that one). Nice detailed sound from the amp sections in these as well. My Marantz and Pioneer receivers are gone, which tells you what I think of the Sonys.
 
Roderick55 said:
I'm brand new to the stereo world and I'm only 17. Based on this thread, thrift stores, I'm guessing, are some good places to look at for stuff? Vinyl, stereo components, and miscellaneous items?
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You can certainly try looking in thrifts and such, but just keep your expectations low, that way a nice find is really a cool thing. Also, if you are getting into vinyl again or for the first time, my advice, stay away from stuff that isnt close to near mint, as time goes on it just becomes stuff you don't want and will need to get rid of at some point. Just because it is cheap and for sale doesn't mean something is worth buying, be a bit picky and you will soon have more stuff then you will know what to do with.
 
the sony str-60xx series are some of the best low watt receivers I have. You are right about them being a keeper, I have a 6065 that I'll never sell. This is one of those receivers that is not picky (as long as they are not power hungery) about speakers, most speakers match well.
 
Roderick55 said:
I'm brand new to the stereo world and I'm only 17. Based on this thread, thrift stores, I'm guessing, are some good places to look at for stuff? Vinyl, stereo components, and miscellaneous items?
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Welcome to AK, Roderick! Thrift stores can be great for LP's, but most often you'll find that the gear will be broken, scratched, dented, etc.

If you have the time and patience, you can learn a lot about restoring them to working condition right here on AK. Ask lots of questions!

Also be sure to check local garage sales, and let your friends know you're looking for audio gear. You never know, their dad or grandpa might have some dusty old receiver stored away, half forgotten, that he wants to get out of the way. Good luck!
 
chicks said:
Welcome to AK, Roderick! Thrift stores can be great for LP's, but most often you'll find that the gear will be broken, scratched, dented, etc.

If you have the time and patience, you can learn a lot about restoring them to working condition right here on AK. Ask lots of questions!

Also be sure to check local garage sales, and let your friends know you're looking for audio gear. You never know, their dad or grandpa might have some dusty old receiver stored away, half forgotten, that he wants to get out of the way. Good luck!
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Thanks a lot Chicks! I can tell this website will be of great help as I progress in my new stereo hobby.
 
The current Great Room system. Solid Oak board rack from the GW. Kenny 600 from a web barter trade for a $4 Sony multiband radio from the GW. 600T from Barter Town. ELAC Studio 10 from CL. Driving a pair of $10 AR2a's from CL.

Subject to change on a moment's notice, of course. ;)

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chicks said:
Yesterday's GW find, after cleaning, polishing, replacing the broken power switch and adding the case from a donor STR-7045, which appears to be identical to this STR-6055.

Testing the FM reception on the local classical station. Extremely good, completely noise-free, thanks to a four-gang front end.

May have to keep this one... :scratch2:

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the tuner section of that little boy is fantastic. mine was found on a curbside and now sits next to me on a daily basis in the office. great little receiver.

CHICKS - Can you create some specs/dimensions for that case? I'd like to make one.
 
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As I said, subject to change on a moment's notice. ;)

Picked up this beauty today off CL. Not 100% functional, but working on it. Sold a pair of M-Audio powered monitors from the GW at a substantial profit, more than covering the cost + gas for the Sony. Back up to 4 TT's. :yikes: Something's gotta go...

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Vintage audio finds

:thmbsp:Hi Chicks,

Enjoying your posts and photos of the great finds. I, too, have had much success in the vintage audio department at garage/estate sales. I have had two pair of AR91's in the past and foolishly sold both pairs. I never had the proper power at the time to drive them (was using tubes). I recently picked up a pair of Yamaha NS-220M's and am quite impressed. They do not have the bass of the AR91's but are extremely musical and accurate.

I noticed in one of your blogs that you preferred the Yammies but I have not seen them in any of your recent photos. Are they still a favorite? Should I be looking for another pair of AR91's? Both the AR91's and Yamaha NS-200M's are probably on my top 10 speaker list and I have had close to 100 pair over the years.

Regards,
Joe
 
I did like the Yammies, but the majority of my listening is thrift store LP's. The AR's, IMO, were voiced better for LP's. The Yammies were a bit too "revealing", if that's the right word, for less than pristine vinyl - every pop became a POP!. I'm sure I could have adjusted the controls, but the look of the Yammies just didn't fit in with my more vintage system, either. Sold them to a young guy who was restoring one of the big Yammie receivers, so they're in good hands.
 
Sansui TT Find at GW

Chicks -

Nice thrift store finds!

Got my Sansui TT at Goodwill for $9.99. It's the P-M77 DD "Computerized" model and it's working beautifully.

Must be fairly rare - can't seem to find anyone here that has one!! I'd like to know more about it as I don't have the manual. Appreciate any info someone may have on this TT.

Cheers!!
 
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