Silver Face Soundesign Separates...Cute!

[TomBig58]

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https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/ele/d/skokie-soundesign-model-5152-fm-am/7020375254.html

MADE IN JAPAN!
Vintage Soundesign Model 5152 FM/AM Stereo Receiver
This vintage Soundesign electronic is in excellent condition with very minimal signs of wear. Measures about 16" X 9" X 6" and
Soundesign Model# 0482 Stereo Cassette Tape Deck
LOOKS COOL -SOUNDS COOL!

 

[HiFi in WYO]

... the ones I wish I had ...

 

[TomBig58]

I would own it proudly but don't need/want it now.

 

[swechsler]

It may look half decent but note the following:

1. Tape deck lacks Dolby NR (Soundesign probably didn't want to pay for the license)
2. Tape deck has 1/8" instead of 1/4" mike inputs - indicative of low quality back then for home decks
3. Both components have pressboard rear panels, just like all Soundesign equipment.
4. The tuning needle looks like very cheap plastic.

IOW, don't sell your silver Pioneers for these

 

[TomBig58]

Yeah I did notice the pressboard rear panel. Missed the 1/8 mic inputs. If I ran a museum I'd offer him $40 or $50.
I still wouldn't be embarrassed to have it set up in my spare room or garage for the novelty factor.

 

[GChief]

Damn it, click bait, I was excited about seeing SoundDesign separates since I never have.

 

[Yodathedog]

Impressive for the brand.

 

[Djcoolray]

Cute ????

 

[peerson]

For some of us, Soundesign was a CHEAP alternative since the big name equipment was just not affordable. With a young family just starting out, with basically no money, Soundesign was a way to get "The Look" of nice gear at a really low price. Mine worked flawlessly for years. Paired with a Pioneer PL12D TT and some really huge, highly efficient speakers, the sound was not that bad.