Grundig KS 680 U MCM Stereo Console - Looking for More Info

[MCM Marvin]

Hi audio frieds - I just bought a vintage Grundig KS 680 U stereo console in near perfect condition - except it has some sound issues. What is this thing - besides being heavy as hell!

I love it and would like to know more about it, what it's worth and sources for parts and tech info. I'm pretty confident tech-wise but don't have a lot of tech equipment any more (especially a tube tester!).

Thoughts?

 

[imral3]

Beautiful looking piece!! Love those chairs, too!!

 

[Dswankey]

Hi audio frieds - I just bought a vintage Grundig KS 680 U stereo console in near perfect condition - except it has some sound issues. What is this thing - besides being heavy as hell!

I love it and would like to know more about it, what it's worth and sources for parts and tech info. I'm pretty confident tech-wise but don't have a lot of tech equipment any more (especially a tube tester!).

Thoughts?

It's a really nice tube amplified stereo console that is definietly worth getting back up and running in tip top shape.

@MCM Marvin I see you're relatively new here at AK so just a reminder asking for "worth" in any forum other then Dollars & Sense is frowned upon.

http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?forums/dollars-and-sense.128/


Interesting to see two of these units pop up in the last couple of weeks.

Here's a thread you might find interesting regarding your console and the amps inside

http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/hello-grundig-ks-680-u.841359/

 

[restorer-john]

It does look rather attractive, it has a decent turntable in it and might sound pretty darn good when all is said and done.

 

[MCM Marvin]

It's a really nice tube amplified stereo console that is definietly worth getting back up and running in tip top shape.

@MCM Marvin I see you're relatively new here at AK so just a reminder asking for "worth" in any forum other then Dollars & Sense is frowned upon.

http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?forums/dollars-and-sense.128/


Interesting to see two of these units pop up in the last couple of weeks.

Here's a thread you might find interesting regarding your console and the amps inside

http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/hello-grundig-ks-680-u.841359/

Hey Dswanky - thanks for the info, and my bad for breaking the rules on my second ever post. I'l chat about $^*#% in the dollars and sense forum.

My look on the forums here and on your link is I'm likely to take a stab at fully restoring it as I think it's currently in better shape than any I've seen thus far.

 

[Dswankey]

That's a nice unit aesthetically pleasing to the eyes and the NF-20 Amp in it is well thought of. Best of luck with the restoration.