Vintage Audio Personal Collection - Stereo Repair And Restoration

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This video shows some of the vintage audio equipment from my personal collection. In addition it shows the repair and restoration of the stereo equipment. I am a collector of vintage audio equipment. I also repair and restore all of the stereo equipment that I have in my collection.
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@johnnytoobad7785 3 жыл бұрын

I have four pieces of vintage gear and am the original owner of two of them. A Kenwood KT-6000 Audio lab scope (1970) My first oscilloscope ! That's been recapped and I still use it as a basic V-I diode tester. A SONY TA-2000f (FET) Pre-amp with wooden case. (1975). Re-capped in 2006. Re-built the line-amp stage about two years ago. An ADCOM GFA-7300 5 ch Power Amp purchased used in 1999. (untouched !). I am replacing the ADCOM with my own 6 ch amp -- eventually. The SONY unit is still my main Pre-amp. Such a cool design and plug-in circuit boards. :) I used to own a DYNACO ST-120 and PAT4 pre-amp way back when..but I made the mistake of selling them in the late 70's. Now there are internet shrines for them. You never know. I am currently rebuilding the control board for my original Thornes TD-125 MKII turntable (1973). I have an original SME 3009 tonearm on that one.

@truck9moon100 4 жыл бұрын

Sansui AU-9500, Akai 710 D Cassette Deck, Pioneer TX7500 Tuner, Dual 1229Q, Pioneer RT1011L Deck, and a pair of JBL Century L 100's all brought home from Germany in 1976. The items have never been touched. Wish you were my neighbor. I have not seen equipment like that since my Air Force days. Thanks for sharing your equipment.

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

Your welcome and thank you for sharing your experiences. I wish I was your neighbor too!!! Great gear! I love the equipment but I really enjoy the human stories behind the individual pieces. Thank you again for sharing and thank you for your service!

@truck9moon100 4 жыл бұрын

@@vintageaudioaddict Yes Sir..Take Care

@chodkowski01 3 жыл бұрын

He said the right words, repair. My vintage audio spends more time in the shop than my home listening to it. Vintage equipment is a money pit keeping the repair businesses working. Over 2,000 components and anytime any component can fail. When I get my Sansui back I’ll be cutting off the power cord and putting my relic under glass for display.

@randallsmith7124 3 жыл бұрын

Nice collection... especially the Marantz 2500 & Sansui G9000... also the Sansui CA amp & preamp & the Pioneer Spec system. Glad to see I'm not the only one with this affliction. At present, I have the following: (2) pairs Carver Amazing Loudspeakers (platinum) (1) pair Infinity Quantum QLS-1 (1) pair Infinity Kappa 600 (1) pair Polk RTi-12 (1) set Infinity Intermezzo (fronts, center, surrounds) (1) pair Elac Uni-Fi UB5 (1) pair Elac Debut B6, B4, and C5 (bedroom theater) (1) Elac 10" sub (1) Infinity Alpha sub (1) Infinity HPS-1000 sub (1) pair Infinity SM-155, SM Video Center, Primus 363, Primus 163 (living room theater) Sony STR-DN1030 Technics SA-AX7/SH-AC500D Carver C-1 & C-4000t preamps (2) Carver M-500t (2) Carver M-1.0t (2) Carver M-4.0t (2) Carver M-1.5t (2) Yamaha M-65 (1) Yamaha M-45 (1) Carver CT-6 preamp (1) Sony TA-E1000 preamp (1) Emotiva UMC-1 preamp Aiwa F-990 cassette dect Yamaha TX-900 tuner NAD 5340 cd player MCS 3222 receiver There's more that I'm forgetting, and I would have MORE if I had the room... one of these days. I'm looking to get into tube gear, and reel to reel decks soon.. Keep up the good work!

@54tristin 4 жыл бұрын

You are a artist. There is a man that works for Stewart McDonald who has revolutionized guitar repairable. You remind me of him. I am awed by your skills. Thank You Bennett Lewis

@ronniefranks4351 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! You have an amazing collection. You are truly addicted. There’s no hope for you.

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

You said it!

@BoudewijnvanHouten 2 жыл бұрын

In rough shape could be more satisfying because through your talent you can add intrinsic value to it (not money) to make it beautiful again.

@vintageaudioaddict 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comments.

@deedinky1 4 жыл бұрын

I have a Sansui AU417 I bought in the early 70s. Still going strong every day.

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

The AU-417 is a great amp. Congrats on having it all these years!

@BTom16 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing collection. Congratulations.

@siltij 3 жыл бұрын

Impressive collection and great workmanship on your part restoring these beautiful pieces of equipment.

@bulldogbrower6732 4 жыл бұрын

Great collection of the golden age of stereo 1960-1980. Today everyone uses their iPhones headset to listen to digital music. When young people hear a pair of driven speakers from a nice clean setup, they are amazed. You only showed a couple tuners. I’m spoiled living in the Philadelphia area with some of the best radio stations in the country. There is nothing like a good radio host on a jazz show or an oldies show. Personally I prefer the Technics tuners. Great selectivity and sensitivity, tell us about your stand alone tuner choice.

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words. The engineering that went into the older audio equipment along with the build quality has allowed this equipment that's 40 -50 years old or more to live on. I've pretty sure much of the equipment will still be here 40 or 50 years more down the road. I have two different tuners that come to mind. First is my Sansui TU-717 that I purchased in 1977, I was a teenager at that point and I still own it today. I installed an outdoor antenna back then and I'd pull in stations clearly in stereo from 100+ miles away. The second is my Marantz 10B just because of the history behind that tuner along with it being a damn fine tuner. No expense was spared by Marantz designing it and it about took the company out for the count.

@marcsteinbergperformance960 4 жыл бұрын

great collection! I see a Pioneer RT-707 reel to reel. I have an RT-909, original owner since 1981! I still use it frequently, been refurbished, overhauled, service, new tape heads, a lot of loving care. It's built like a tank! Also a Harmon Kardon HK-825 preamp ca. 1984, that I haven't used much in years. Looking for someone to work on my stuff, and I don't really know many peeps in Central NY where I moved a few years ago. I've had great luck with shops in NYC and a guy in Florida for the Pioneer. I'll take a look at your video about finding a tech. You are a true devotee, and bless you for it, an inspiration!

@reneleggs 4 жыл бұрын

Damn...My room full of audio/video gear doesn't come close to what you've collected! Hats off to you!

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. It's a passion....or illness, LOL

@don1165 4 жыл бұрын

Bob: Maryland USA. I have been into this stuff forever. I am 67. The Music was best between about 1963-1973 -- but the Receivers between about 1977-1981 were tops! I bought a Norwegian Tandberg TR-2045 in 1981. Beautiful wood case. Still have it in bedroom - perfect with one or two minor repairs - listened to it this AM. And bought the big Tandberg TR-2080 in 2014 for $100 (!) dirty but OK. Cleaned up with work almost perfect. Then had a guy like you go over it. Good to go - use it in big den downstairs. Had (earlier) a Harman-Kardon twin power 430 -my first "good" one. Had a good amp - I thought FM tuner fair. Anyway I like the sound (and look) of Tandberg probably the best. But the older Yamaha "20" series good too. Marantz maybe touch overrated but good look and pretty good too. (Like Model 2285b - etc.) Thanks!

@koolhub6137 4 жыл бұрын

Professional set up you have, great narrator you are, and expert hobbyist.

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! I really appreciate your kind words.

@btu45nh 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid,I also grew up in the 70s,they dont build them like that anymore,we have a lot in common.

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Sir. I believe a lot of the vintage audio equipment won't only still be around but will still be operating in someone's stereo setup in 50 more years.

@robertocastro4403 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful collection congratulations! I bought a Kenwood KA 7100 on ebay couple years ago. I'm in love with its sound and look. Now I became addicted, I'm searching the net for vintage stereo components all the time, unfortunately I don't have the space yet to start a collection. Thanks for your video.

@louf7178 4 жыл бұрын

Wow. That's a lot. Good stuff. Edit: That's a museum's worth. One piece that I have is a Fisher echo chamber. It's from my father, I've never hooked it up, I might. It has springs in it. I think we (me and my brother) would flick it - fun to get the echo, lol.

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You! It is a lot of equipment but I enjoy it.

@HipocratesAG 4 жыл бұрын

lovely and more important, well maintained collection...KUDOS!

@basiliovieyra374 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and amazing colection. I am in my late 60's and also I had my first reel to reel tape deck back in 1966, an european Philips. At that time I was living in Guadalajara and as I move to California In The mid 70's, I started buying and selling audio equipment. However since the late 80's it has been only buyinyg vintage pieces mostly, Now I Own about 100 pieces after I donate about 50 pieces becouse my wife has theatened to divorce me, and yes she also have a lot of shoes.

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You! I can relate to everything that you said. LOL, thanks for sharing.

@soundman2604 3 жыл бұрын

This equipment owns you! Very nice collection.

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, thanks!

@BoudewijnvanHouten 2 жыл бұрын

Impressive collection. Marantz 10B !!'

@vintageaudioaddict 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You!

@btu45nh 4 жыл бұрын

Wow nice collection, a walk back in time,I still have my first system I bought in 1979,the best investment I ever made.

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. So cool that you still have your system from 1979. Just shows you how well the vintage equipment was built.

@SDsailor7 4 жыл бұрын

I am also a collector of vintage gear so far I have a Quadraflex 666 receiver a Sansui 5500 that used to belong to my neighbor he bought it overseas when he was in the army he passed away and his wife gave me the receiver because she knew that I tinkered with stereos and the like. I also have a Sansui Seven, Yamaha CR-820 a Sherwood 7800 and last but not least a Pioneer SX-D7000 not to mention several reel to reels and cassette decks.Cheers

@SDsailor7 4 жыл бұрын

I am trying to learn electronics I already have an O'scope but not sure how to hook the components to troubleshoot them.I would like to repair the Sansui 5500 (The left channel is out) I like how the Sansuis sound. I haven't found a good tutorial on how to use the scope to troubleshoot an electronic component. I also have a signal generator a counter meter and a variable power supply.

@SDsailor7 4 жыл бұрын

You have a very nice collection! wish I had some Marantz components. I am drooling looking at all the awesome gear you have.Cheers

@SDsailor7 4 жыл бұрын

I have been looking for a Kenwood integrated amp at a reasonable price but no luck yet. I don't have any Kenwood components.They don't make them like they used to. All the stuff they sell now is disposable because they want people to keep buying the stuff.

@dwoodog 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, thats a lot of great gear!

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

Your welcome and thank you for your comments. Yes, it's a lot of gear......but I love it.!

@donkroh4986 4 жыл бұрын

Astonishing. Love it!

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Sergio_wolfgang88 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing collection wow! Thanks for showing it.

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Sir. I appreciate you taking the time to comment.

@Sergio_wolfgang88 4 жыл бұрын

@@vintageaudioaddictyou've got my subscription. I'm an audio addict myself and trust me it's an obssetion an illness it never stops haha!

@Rendraco79 4 жыл бұрын

Mr. i have no words for such a collection!, just amazing. here comes the cliche: "I just feel like a kid in a candy shop" ...oh well, thats is not enough to describe the situation! Congratulations for your collection and being capable of restore and repair all those beauties there, i feel so much joy when i see a person who loves the audio equipment and at the same time loves the music. right now, i don´t have a vintage stereo amp or pre amps, or any device like yours, (sadly...) but I have a little modern setup right here and combine a little of modern technology, digital audio processing, dacs, pc sound cards, software etc... and several d.i.y. acoustic research and speakers that i built with all the passion for audio that i have. i like to restore too, all the audio speakers and equipment that arrives to my hands! i really wish to build a collection of the size and quality of your collection. thanks for sharing and greetings from a lonely "audiophile" from Colombia.

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

Greetings from the USA. Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your story. I think it's wonderful that you can appreciate the equipment as I do. I still have some of my equipment from when I was a teenager, I wish I had it all. It's great that you are a speaker builder. I have never built my own speakers but I imagine it is a challenge. Once again thank you and I hope you have a great 2020.

@Rendraco79 4 жыл бұрын

@@vintageaudioaddict thanks for your words, really appreciate that. it is for sure that i love all this audio equipment, the quality, the design, the sound... oh my... and those are a few reasons of many that made me suscribed to your great channel. to buit speakers are sort of a challenge, but you can understand, that when you love something, that becomes always a pleasure. the satisfaction of a well done job, and the joy of a nice sound is priceless (some like that), anyway, i hope enjoy your quality content, for many, many episodes more. i hope you too have a great 2020 and a lot of success. greetings!

@timka880057 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a great collection! I love it!

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! My other half say's it's an illness. LOL.

@SDsailor7 4 жыл бұрын

At least she has not said no more electronic equipment.She is very understandable of your addiction.(smile)Cheers

@19janiboy96 4 жыл бұрын

@@SDsailor7 she may have said "no, more electronic equipment!"

@SDsailor7 4 жыл бұрын

@@19janiboy96 Yeah i fogot the exclamation. Cheers

@gianluigiricci9148 4 жыл бұрын

I have a Sansui A-80. I bought it in 1978, when I was sixteen...Still working like his first day !

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

Very cool that you have had your equipment sense 1978. The equipment was built so well that I think many of them will still be operating in 2070.

@pradeepchandrika208 4 жыл бұрын

WOW....cannot imagine..you got all the best vintage audios with you!!!

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting. It's sort of an illness, LOL. I grew up with a lot of the equipment and I just love the stuff.

@MICHAELMG62 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing work and what a collection, wow

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@alvalle1206 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing!

@vintageaudioaddict 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@magentabyte 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative, thanks!

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm glad that you liked it!

@jumanjii1 4 жыл бұрын

I'm drooling.

@scottstrang1583 4 жыл бұрын

Man, you're COOL!! Amazing collection.

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I appreciate it!

@lukashudec8759 2 жыл бұрын

very good! Thank you for videos, we appereciate it a lot.

@vintageaudioaddict 2 жыл бұрын

Your welcome and thank you for watching.

@zibish3095 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, you sure have a great collection! Enjoy your videos.

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much and thanks for watching.

@FultonStreetBeats 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful Collection sir.

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, I appreciate it.

@arsimahmetaj6272 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome collection , My dream 👍

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I grew up with this stuff and I really love repairing and collecting any audio equipment from the 1960's - 1980's.

@bobgauthier1569 4 жыл бұрын

Nice love it.

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@freddiedaniels7660 4 жыл бұрын

Some good old school

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

Your said it!

@Thesaurcery4U2C 5 ай бұрын

Even had a Scott in there. I haven't seen one of those since probably the late 80's. Stereos, automobiles, appliances used to have a soul or something different than what choices we have today. I can't put my finger exactly on it, but its something like the digital world has opened so many different avenues, that we don't remember what it was that we lost, that is no longer a part of this digital realm. Life or creation or something doesn't seem to flow the same as it did in the analog world. Digital... pertaining to an electronic system in which information is carried by a DISCONtinuous signal that changes in frequency, amplitude, or polarity and has a FINITE number of levels, rather than a CONTINuous range as in an ANALOG device. Analog ... 1. Something that bears an analogy to something else; something that is comparable: "Titan, Saturn's giant moon ... seems like an analog of the environment of Earth on the eve of life" (David Grindspoon). 2. Biology An organ or structure that is similar in function to one in another kind of organism but is of dissimilar evolutionary origin. 3. Chemistry A structural derivative of a parent compound that often differs from it by a single element. adj.

@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you forcthe vidwo !

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@BrianD1961 4 жыл бұрын

A quite talented hobbyist!

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Sir

@SDsailor7 4 жыл бұрын

I have the Pioneer 707 great rtr! and also a Teac X3R and a couple of akai's and Sony's rtrs

@bobjerome5390 4 жыл бұрын

hi it's very rare to find someone like you i am the same as you i buy alot of used audio in the uk from pro studio the home units i have worked on alot of gear over the years i run my deck all the time love the adat you got to stop the grease from getting hard in the tape decks i am a fan of tascam and akai decks akai mg14d and the cassette 2 4 6 8 track recorders high speed decks

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

Greeting from the USA. I just love the vintage audio equipment. I grew up with it. I both collect and repair the equipment. Tape decks are tough to work on especially at first. A lot of small parts and each one is necessary for the tape decks to operate properly. They are both electrical and mechanical devices that only experience can help with when repairing them.

@dennisraymond4339 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome sir. And a far out channel. Nice Audio equipment. Thumbs up.

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm glad that there are folks like yourself that can appreciate the vintage audio equipment.

@wakjob961 4 жыл бұрын

If you ever come across a H/K 330, 430, 730 Twin Receiver...grab it. They're great!

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, Harmon Kardon made some really wonderful audio equipment.

@maxpower78-15 3 жыл бұрын

Such a great channel. Hope you start posting again

@blueribb99 4 жыл бұрын

It's strange but I can name most if not all my equipment from the 70's and 80's but after that it becomes a blur. I had a long-time subscription to the 3 big Audio Magazines from the time and I read every one from cover to cover. Audio was much more enjoyable back then - at least to me.

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

For me there is no comparison between the new and the old equipment. Don't get me wrong there is some quality gear being made today but it's expensive. You either have junk that you throw away when it breaks or you have to spend a small fortune for quality audio equipment. With the vintage audio equipment all of the Pioneer, Marantz, Sansui gear and many many others you didn't need to buy the top of the line to get a well engineered, quality built product. Sure you got more power, features etc. but time has shown the entry level equipment from the 60's and 70's has held up well. I wonder how much of the modern equipment will still be operating in 40, 50 or more years? I don't think very much of it will be.

@dougg1075 4 жыл бұрын

Vintage Audio Addict amen to that.

@amitanaudiophile 4 жыл бұрын

you are same as me but lots of blessed! really appreciate your efforts and great hobby. all the best for next journey.i wish i can see your collection lively.

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

Thank very much for your kind words and for watching. I hope that my video's will help people to keep their older electronics in working order for a long time to come.

@SDsailor7 4 жыл бұрын

It's good to see people that are still keeping these pieces of history still alive.

@amitanaudiophile 4 жыл бұрын

@@vintageaudioaddict I am also restored some made in Japan amplifier here in india. Main obstacles are no capacitor retailer here from audio grade brands like Elna, nichicon,Panasonic, Rubicon. Even some spares not available here for restoration

@mzebari 4 жыл бұрын

I love the passion, and the lack of pretension. I'm just starting to collect and restore old stereo equipment, the only thing that intimidates me is the audio snobs making me feel that if it isn't the best equipment in the world then it's not good enough

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate it. Most of the modern audio engineers who work for the high end companies of today respect the old school equipment and the people who designed it. The technology has changed but that doesn't detract from the skill it took to engineer and manufacturer the vintage audio equipment. Don't let other people tell you what you should or should not like. Good luck with your new hobby!

@johnnytacokleinschmidt515 4 жыл бұрын

I'm in your court. I have virtually nothing any high end collector wants, but I have learned to enjoy every item based upon what it was intended to do. Compact stereo, stereo console, table radio, portable radio, component and receivers, and speakers. I'd discard many of the items I keep today when I was younger simply because they weren't able to shake the house. Everything had it's purpose. Enjoy yourself and puzzling and learning. If your ears say it sounds good and you enjoy it then you're set.

@mzebari 4 жыл бұрын

@@johnnytacokleinschmidt515 thanks!! I'm following a similar path, picked up a table radio that is now my kitchen radio. Turning a knob and hearing sound is instant gratification no touch screen menu will ever be able to provide :)

@gustavocortesmaldonado9433 4 жыл бұрын

Nice hobby.

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@dougg1075 4 жыл бұрын

That’s hoarding man. NICE!

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, my other half says it's an illness. LOL

@dougg1075 4 жыл бұрын

Vintage Audio Addict like the old saying goes “ if I’m wrong, then I don’t wanna be right” I have a small collection myself. I too think vintage audio was the peak. I read they had to test better than today’s also.

@Winternightdejavu 4 жыл бұрын

Wow you are like me or me like you, I have big vintage collection too! I Like vintage speakers,but running out of space! Great collection! 👍

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I just don't have room for many vintage speakers either. Every time I get a new component I wonder where I'm going to put it, LOL.

@SDsailor7 4 жыл бұрын

I know the feeling! I recently bought a pair of 4310 JBL speakers at a thrift store and I am in the process of restoring the cabinets because they are in sad shape, just got done with one of them. They where the ones that where used in the recording studios as control monitors back in the seventies after them came the JBL-Century L100's I also have a pair of those in use every day once I get done with the 4310's I will be restoring the cabinets on the L100's

@dennisalexander5580 4 жыл бұрын

I remember in the 80s being in Germany in the army the dragon was $900 back then totally out of my price range great vid

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. Like you, I didn't even think about a cassette deck like the Dragon or any other piece of the higher end equipment because of the cost.

@SDsailor7 4 жыл бұрын

To this day they are still expensive, well at least to me.

@coreyfellows9420 4 жыл бұрын

Also I've done a lot of repairs on units belonging to veterans that was bought overseas. I love the back stories too! In fact i have a couple crown power amps from the assembly hall in Champagne Illinois. 3 United States presidents have given speeches at the auditorium since its construction which would have been amplified through the very Crown power heads I now own!! When they upgraded recently I got them at the auction. So I got a presidential artifact...in a way lol!!

@70smarantz61 4 жыл бұрын

That Fisher 800c wow

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

The 800-C that I have really sounds good. I'm always surprised about the sound quality from the older vacuum tube equipment. Amazing performance for the early to middle 1960's.

@BoudewijnvanHouten 2 жыл бұрын

What did you do with the input caps of 1uF, 63V in the Mac 2205? Are these right behind the RCA input chassisparts? Thanks for your reply if possible.

@dougg1075 4 жыл бұрын

Oh, there’s my Dragon... WHAT! Hahaha! Sweet

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

The Nakamichi Dragon is a wonderful cassette deck. $2500 when it came out in the early 1980's. It goes without saying I didn't own one back then.

@rasheedskkecheri9841 4 жыл бұрын

nice

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Sir

@SorryJonny 4 жыл бұрын

Any advice or tips for removing the tuning dial from a Lafayette LR-3030? I removed the set screws from the dial but can’t figure out how to actually remove the dial from the main unit.

@Badassvidsz 4 жыл бұрын

Vintage is still the best

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

I think so!

@dougg1075 4 жыл бұрын

I have a SX 1250 that was bought in Subic Bay Philippines by a friend in 1976 when he was in the military, it’s now mine, its mint and I have the original bill of sale, manual and schematics My brother got the Pioneer speakers he got with it. I use it every day. Bad to the bone

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

Very cool, you have a great receiver! The SX-1250 is one of the best ever.

@jedi_mapperp4073 3 жыл бұрын

Phenomenal variety of classic gear. Have you gone through the Bose 551 SCR? It looks pretty challenging inside with the stacked architecture and built in 901 eq on the bottom of the stack.

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and not yet on the 551. I'll hopefully get to restore her in the not to distant future. I do have a video of the 551 in action along with my Bose 901 speakers if you are interested. - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ocB0q8afnayue6s.html

@PhuckHue2 4 жыл бұрын

wow you know your stuff

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You!

@coreyfellows9420 4 жыл бұрын

What can you tell me about the issues with Kenwoids av receivers having issues with the A/B speaker problems?

@BoudewijnvanHouten 2 жыл бұрын

Big receivers are you favorites it seems. The Carver M1.0T should mimic a Conrad Johnson Premier Four according to Bob Carver.

@vintageaudioaddict 2 жыл бұрын

I always liked Carver gear. The M1.0T does sound great to my ears.

@BoudewijnvanHouten 2 жыл бұрын

@@vintageaudioaddict And many others I believe.

@adielawson7179 4 жыл бұрын

I wish I could work on equipment like you do. My dad was a computer engineer for Univac for years. He had all kinds of test equipment, ossicolscopes,ect. He knew how to use them and fixed TVs and stereos on the side. I still have all that, he's gone now. I have an SX3700 receiver that quit working, and wish I knew how to fix it.

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry for your loss. Your SX-3700 is fine receiver. It's not that hard to work on this equipment as it was made to be serviced. Like most things in life, experience is the key to being good at something.

@adielawson7179 4 жыл бұрын

@@vintageaudioaddict yeah, I Know, I just never had any training on electronics or how to use test equipment.

@fransicorivas3141 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome collection, I grew up in the 70s and 80s and I appreciate these great pieces I loved the boomboxes from this era and have a collection, are you interested in these or are you do you just prefer the receivers and amps. Again great collection

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate your kind words. I grew up with this equipment. I was a teenager and working at pizza hut so much of the time I was looking and not buying equipment because the funds were short but I was able to purchase a few pieces. When I was 12 or so, around 1970 I begged my parents for a battery operated portable cassette-radio. I guess that's before they called them boomboxes. Man, I'd hit the street with my antenna fully extended and the jams cranking, LOL. Today I don't have any boomboxes but I think they may have got me started on this journey.

@fransicorivas3141 4 жыл бұрын

@@vintageaudioaddict I hear you back then 100 bucks was alot I could only window shop until I hit 20 then bought as many boomboxes as I could by the late 80s they were vanishing from the stores and the quality wasn't the same the units built in the 70s was better built with better sound you probably agree. Great story about the pizza parlor. Ok brother God bless and keep collecting

@btu45nh 4 жыл бұрын

I use to visit a place near me called Tech HI FI ,before the big box stores,remember the slogan? Get more for your money at Tech Hi Fi lol! Back in the day Radio Shack had some nice systems,most of the audio stores are gone,only a few left.

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

I had several small shops in my area that sold stereo equipment before Best Buy and Circuit City came to town. Each store had the brands that they carried. I did a lot of looking along with some buying. Your right Radio Shack also had some good gear.

@izzydizzy1115 4 жыл бұрын

Great video and amazing gear! Any sources you can share to replace worn lettering and graphics on face plates? Thanks!

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I've never tried to fix the lettering on vintage audio gear. That's a good question. Maybe someone else here has an idea.

@YassineKAOUANE 4 жыл бұрын

hello felow audio addict, I recently took up restoration and repair of old audio equippement as a hobby, and I have some basic knowledge about how electronics work, but again I just started. I am currently working on a JVC cassette walkman which doesn't get power for any obvious reason. I hpoe that in the future you can educate us on how you do diagnostics and how to go about finding a defective component in a circuit board and all that goes into it. thanks in advance.

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comments. I need the input so thank you again.

@SDsailor7 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I concur some tutorials would come in handy on how to troubleshoot.Cheers

@davidrapalyea7727 4 жыл бұрын

What do you know about the Marantz 1060 integrated amp? I have one that gives out a loud pop once or twice a day. Would you be willing to look at it? I bought it recaped about 20 years ago and really love it!

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

I'm just a hobbyist who repairs his own equipment. I don't work on other peoples equipment but let me try to help. I have never worked on a 1060 but I believe they use 2SC458 transistors on some of the boards which are known to go noisy. They can cause issues like you are having. I know you recapped it 20 years ago but those capacitors are getting to the age where they can cause problems. Figuring out if the pop is from both channels or one will help you troubleshoot the issue. Also your power switch could be arching if the issue is within the chassis and not coming from the speakers.

@otisbowman5643 4 жыл бұрын

I am still using my OLD HH Scott 222 from the 60s.

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

Very cool! HH Scott made some great audio gear. I have a 340B and it's a wonderful receiver.

@arielargentina2387 Жыл бұрын

veo y mi memoria vuelve 40 años atras cuando visitaba las ya extintos stores de audio hi fi. que hermosa era .Siempre me pregunte' como restorear lo externo, lo estetico para dejarlos como nuevos salidos de la caja. Por dentor prodemos reemplazar componentes , pero como hacer con los coomandos la serigrafia ?

@TheNeilo-Audiosound 4 жыл бұрын

Hi I’m a New Subscriber From was he UK And Vintage hifi enthusiast But all I have to Say is “WOW”👍 I must ask(Because I own one but do you or have you had any Restoration Work on a DCC Machine as I’ve owned a Marantz DD82 From new Since 1990 Yet I’m Told they need the Capacitors replacing due to leakage (Mine by the Way is still Mint And plays great?)

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for subscribing and welcome! I just love the vintage audio stuff. I always have from the time I was a teenager in the 70's.

@rockysmycat 4 жыл бұрын

Just wondering if you have any interest in Kenwood products pre 1980? I have a KA 9100 integrated amp which I use to listen to vinyl. I had it recapped a couple of years ago by an electrical engineer but lately it’s not really pushing the way it did. Do you have one of these you could get your hands on to do your magic on? I was watching your video as I was writing this and I did hear you mention a few Kenwood units. Thanks for any advice!

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

I don't have a KA-9100 or have ever worked on one but Kenwood for sure! My first real stereo component purchase when I was a teen, a Kenwood KA-3500 integrated amp. I still have it today! I also have a Kenwood KR-8050 receiver. A great vintage receiver. I also have a KA-5002 integrated amp. Kenwood doesn't have the following like some but they were engineered and built as well as anyone.

@BubbafromSapperton 4 жыл бұрын

All that stuff is within my lifetime, am I vintage too? 🤣

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I think so. I know that I am.

@gianluigiricci9148 4 жыл бұрын

I fear me too...

@G4rmonbozia 6 ай бұрын

Hi, I found some vintage gear and I’m planning to invest up to 1000$ to restore it. In particular: a SL-5310-E Turntable, a Sansui AU-6500 Amplifier and two Emerson EM-100 Loudspeakers. What do you think of this gear? Do you think it’s worth to invest to restore it? Or is it better to purchase something else (new or used)? Thanks

@hermannschmidt9788 4 жыл бұрын

1:33 OMG! How did these Spaghettimonster ever work reliably :-o

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

Some are a little neater then others.

@charlesmintus3063 4 жыл бұрын

Very impressive. So much to wish for and hope to have. I will hope you can put a price on some of them.

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. At this time I will keep them.

@SDsailor7 4 жыл бұрын

I need more room to buy more gear! Here in California there was a company called Pacific Stereo and they had their own brand called quadraflex, reference and I forget the other one, lately I have found the receiver I mentioned before and one of their cassette decks it is only a two head deck but I liked the looks it is the Quadraflex: reference 412D

@zeusapollo8688 4 жыл бұрын

My collection pales in comparison. I need to learn these skills myself What music do you listen to?

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

I grew up in the 1970's so 60's-70's rock, blues but I like and can appreciate all the different styles that are out there.

@dougg1075 4 жыл бұрын

Was that a Pioneer SX 1250? What do you think of it?

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, there is a Pioneer SX-1250 in the video. It's a great receiver. It's built like a tank and I feel was one of Pioneer's best.

@vincef.8261 4 жыл бұрын

How can I get a hold of you about possible repair work on some of my vintage gear.

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

Thank a lot for asking but I'm just a hobbyist that repairs and collects my own vintage audio equipment. This not my profession.

@roberttroxell4006 11 ай бұрын

You got some money sitting on those shelves!

@hkhjg1734 4 жыл бұрын

id love to restore old 2in reel to reel multitracks for audio engineers. first ill have to figure out how to fix my teac 4track. Baby steps I suppose

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

I think you will find that experience is the key to working on this equipment. It gets easier as you get some projects under your belt.

@maicodoug 3 жыл бұрын

Any chance you can repair my SAE 2200?

@Madjed2024 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Very interesting video Would you be willing to do repair on a few vintage pieces I have? Thank you

@jeannoelsandrazie1874 4 жыл бұрын

Do you have an alarm system for this room? :-)

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@ScottysElvisPresleyMusicChanel 4 жыл бұрын

Which is your favourite amp/receiver??

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

Man, is that a tough question and I don't think I have an answer. I guess you can tell from watching the video I like it all. As long as it's vintage 60's - 80's, I'm all in. I respect all of it as the engineering and build quality was so top notch in the vintage equipment, no matter the manufacturer or model. I guess my favorites are the ones I'm listening to at the moment.

@stevebailey9180 4 жыл бұрын

I seen you restore a Marantz 2500 , would you restore my Marantz 2500 , I have had it since new in 1978

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for asking but I only work on my own personal equipment. Vintage audio repair and collecting is a hobby for me and not my profession. Thanks again for asking and for watching the video.

@turntableone4356 4 жыл бұрын

Steve bailey I know of some Guys in fort Worth that repair audio equipment and they have a shop...you should Google them...fort Worth audio.

@rapisuandhamutarou1318 4 жыл бұрын

Replace capacitors just like replacing batteries, get batteries with long life if they can last 2O years it's good lifespan like capacitors.

@johnneedy3164 4 жыл бұрын

I have a pioneer sx1010 needs volume control one side burned ,been put away for years

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry to hear about your SX-1010. Parts and techs to work on the vintage equipment is difficult to find sometimes.

@johnneedy3164 4 жыл бұрын

@@vintageaudioaddictok ,do you have access to these old parts 🤔or point me in a direction

@vintageaudioaddict 4 жыл бұрын

@@johnneedy3164 If you want OEM parts eBay is about your only choice. If you want modern equivalent transistors, capacitors etc. Try mouser.com or digikey.com

@coreyfellows9420 4 жыл бұрын

Just emailed you Paul!!