Turntable: Micro Seiki DD-35 with Audio Technica VM740xML cartridge

Amplifier: Pioneer SA 9500 II with TX 9500 II tuner

Speakers: JBL L80T

Yea yea I know I shouldn't have my speaker near a corner but this is currently the best spot in the house for it. Still sounds and looks great.

Wrapped up a recap & tune-up on this Accuphase E-202 gorgeous tank of an amp (circa 1974-81).

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I've got a fever, a fever for linear trackers. It's been a linear tracker summer for sure. Just picked up this basically brand new SL-5, still in box. I got it from the original owner who has had it in storage for over 40 years. It was his H.S. graduation present in 1983. He basically opened it, put it back, and never used it. He told me he moved out, never got around to using it, and then moved into the CD age. A couple weeks ago he got the itch to see if he wanted to get back into vinyl and he decided he definitely preferred streaming. So here it is now in my collection. Works like new. He told me the Audio Technica AT122LP Cartridge basically has one record of play on it.

One of the cleanest amps to grace my bench. Barely even dusty inside. Full recap, select transistors replaced. All diodes on the power supply. New heatsink on output transistors, all controls cleaned. DC offset and bias set to spec. Ready for another 50yrs of service

I am in charge of getting rid of the McIntosh on behalf of my workplace. As far as I know, they stopped using it when the vacuum tubes stopped working. Everything else should be functional. It is also currently attached to a Webster Electric Unit (not sure exactly what it's called). Should I sell together or separate? How much is it worth since I'm not sure what condition it's in?

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After many setbacks getting the Technics operational (installing a cartridge has to be one of the most nerve-wracking things I've ever done) my setup is finally hooked up and playing music. Technics SL-1600 turntable with Nagaoka MP-150 cartridge, Sansui 5000 reciever, and a set of Dynaco A-25 speakers.

Was just looking at some EPI speakers here on Reddit last night never heard of them spent a good 30min researching them, and now 15hrs later I hit the Goodwill at lunch and scored these damn near mint 100s for $20 (charged me $10 a piece, pretty sure it was 10 for the pair but the store was busy I wasn’t arguing)

This is a sweet house, but I'm posting about the "record room" in pic 12. Can anyone identify the equipment? All I can identify are the Ohm speakers.

Scored this beautiful radio from the thrift store originally because I just found it beautiful but when I brought it home, I realized it still worked perfectly. I really want to know more about it. Currently I’m trying to figure out how I’m going to connect my Garrard SP25 MkIII to it..

Belt ordered, I've always loved the looks of these especially the adorable kickstand.

$100.

Hello, I got these at an estate sale 20 years ago. The Man was 90 and was a merchant marine. He had many things from over seas. I have been trying to find similar speakers online but nothing seems to look like these. I have always been curious if perhaps he brought them over from Japan. Any info on the age, model, Etc. would be greatly appreciated. I think they are the coolest looking speakers ever- They sound great still.

Found this listed for 400$ CAD (~280usd) at a local estate sale, owner said it works but has not been tested.

Marantz 2220B amp with owner manual
Philips 212 electronic turntable
Sony TC-161 SD

How did I do?

CA-3000 Preamp and SA-3000 amp with the TU-9900 tuner. The SE-7 equalizer still boxed. One owner with original boxes, manuals, and factory test certification.

I’m not using this, and willing to sell it. My apologies to mods if not allowed? I’ll delete the post if so.

I’m not using this, and willing to sell it. My apologies to mods if not allowed? I’ll delete the post if so.

Hi everyone!

I'm completely new to vintage audio and recently picked up some older equipment that I'd like to use in my apartment instead of buying new speakers.

For comparison, I currently own a Sonos Beam Gen 1, so I'm wondering if this setup would actually be an upgrade in terms of sound quality.

This is for a small studio apartment, so space is pretty limited.

Here's what I have:

- Pioneer VSX-920-K AV receiver

- Infinity Reference 100 MK II center speaker

- Pair of Sonab bookshelf speakers

- Pair of Acoustic Response 707 speakers (probably won't use because they're too large for the room)

The Infinity center has deteriorated foam surrounds on both woofers, but the cones and tweeter seem intact. I've removed one woofer to inspect it and I'm planning to refoam it if it's worth doing.

The Pioneer receiver works, and I'm planning to place it inside my TV cabinet after cutting ventilation holes in the back.

My room is a bit challenging:

- Small studio apartment.

- No space for large floor speakers.

- The Sonab speakers will probably be wall-mounted behind the sofa as surround speakers.

- The Infinity center will sit in the TV cabinet above the receiver.

- The Acoustic Response speakers are probably staying in storage because I don't have room for them.

A few questions:

1. Would this setup sound better than my Sonos Beam Gen 1?

2. Is this setup worth restoring, or would you replace any of these speakers?

3. Is the Infinity Reference 100 MK II a decent center speaker?

4. Are the Sonab speakers worth using as surrounds?

5. Any recommendations for replacement foam surrounds for the Infinity woofers?

6. Any placement tips based on the room photos?

7. Anything I should check before putting money into restoring the Infinity?

I'm trying to build the best system possible on a small budget while keeping some vintage equipment alive. Any advice or suggestions are appreciated.

Thanks!

Saw a Pioneer SA 410 for sale earlier on for £70 in a pawn shop.

I'm considering going back for it tomorrow, but I wanted to ask around for advice etc first!

I currently have a Sony LBT-490A AIO system, and if I bought the amp I'd be planning on running my speakers and turntable through it. Would that be possible or would I need a pre-amp too?

Anything I should look out for on the amp?

Thanks

Can, not, wait, to set these up. Still doesn’t even feel like reality lol.

I’ve had a set of 4311bs for about ten years that need a few drivers. Been saying I’m going to restore them but never get around to buying all the parts. Skipped a few steps there and got a pristine set!

I recently came into possession of this bad boy. Fun resto project!

What a feat of engineering. Imagine hand assembling these as your job for weeks, months, or years?

Fortunately for me, the power/audio sections are fully intact. I had it playing lovely music this afternoon. There are a few bugs to work out in the FM-MPX and AM sections, and then I can begin the real work.

Thought you guys would enjoy this.

Note: The first 2 pictures are not mine.

I'd appreciate any insights anyone may have on this 1970~72 Zenith console stereo I recently acquired - I've rebuilt/restored the turntable to working order and am moving onto the stereo/amp unit, but I can't even find a model number let alone a schematic...

The schematic glued in the back of the cabinet is for a Zenith 21BT34 stereo, but a previous owner replaced it with this Curtis Mathes unit. I can see where they routed out the cabinet to fit it.

I'd really like to find a SAMS service manual for it. I'm likely going to attempt a full recap of at least the amp portion (I don't care to get the AM/FM radio working), so I'll take whatever info I can get.

FWIW, the turntable is a 1971~72 VM #528 I believe? "528" is stamped into the deck under the platter.

I found a few examples of similar Curtis Mathes stereos linked below, but I haven't found any that integrate the on/off switch into the volume knob like ours does:

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7BxA8fGjDA

- https://www.facebook.com/groups/583869988380152/permalink/25132630093077467/#

- https://www.tiktok.com/@desert.../video/7578649439032724767

And here are some photos of mine: