Recent finds. Any info/pricing?

[saltedcube]

I recently came across a pair of JBL type L75/minuet speakers along with a dual 1209 turntable that says United Audio on the base and an Optimus STA 3180 receiver for $15 at an auction at my work. Any ideas on the value of these items? I don't know much about any of these except that the speakers need re-foamed, and from what I can tell go anywhere from $300-$800 on Ebay. Everything works seemingly without issue. Any help with how to pop off the speaker covers would be appreciated! I don't want to damage anything.

 

[gladiator335]

Depending on a condition JBLs usually fetch over 300 bucks on eBay.
Receiver is not gonna get much....maybe 30 bucks.
For Dual in excellent condition you can get about 80 (if you're lucky).

 

[saltedcube]

Thanks! I hooked the speakers up and they sound really nice. There's a few scratches on the wood and covers,but other than that they seem fine.

 

[janikphoto]

Everything but the receiver is really cool. That stuff could sell easy on CL or ebay.

 

[baco99]

that Optimus is a DIRECT rip off of Pioneer, IIRC. Same buttons, font, etc. I think the only difference was the display color.

 

[mhardy6647]

Not a ripoff; it's a Pioneer OEM. Many of the later hifi Optimus products were rebadged Pioneer hardware. I've got a couple of R/S Optimus Pioneer pieces (CDPs and cassette decks) downstairs, via my favorite local emporium.