Rotel RX-1203 Stereo Receiver. Beautiful Vintage Beast. Audio Repair Restoration And Testing. Part 1

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In this segment I begin the restoration, repair, and testing of my Rotel RX-1203 stereo receiver. This receiver was produced in 1977 during the time that many consider the golden age for 2 channel audio equipment. Maybe one of the most beautiful silver faced receivers ever made. This vintage audio receiver produces 120 watts per channel into 8 ohms which is more then enough power for most ears and speakers. I talk about the Rotel SX-1203 solid state receiver, it's specifications and begin the restoration.
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@davidt8438 3 ай бұрын

What a great demonstration of the usage of De-Oxit. Both the explanation and the video angle showed the way to do it. And as a bonus, I could actually hear when it went from a muffled almost blunt noise to a clear click as you turned the knob. Great job.

@vintageaudioaddict 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@russfelger 3 жыл бұрын

Incredibly clean for 40+ years. Somebody took very good care of it. The vintage silver face Rotels were very visually appealing and had their own signature sound. Great job on an impressive find. 👍🏼

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@chetfoster6836 3 ай бұрын

I bought one of these in about 1977 and 78… I graduated in 79 from high school… The sound shop was called SoundPro it was at the corner of 116th and Keystone in Indianapolis Indiana

@LesGrossman69 3 жыл бұрын

I have two Rotel units, a RX-503 that I "stole" from my dad, and an RA-1412. The amp is a tank and I'd love fully restore it, though it works fine and sounds amazing already, but would like to maximize it's potential some day, but don't have the skills to get into something like that. I think I'd fully restore and recap the RX-503 first and see how that goes before getting into something that'd be over my head. Thank you so much for posting videos like this cause I've learned a lot from watching, and this particular Rotel restoration will help me tremendously in the future when I get around to restoring my own. I can't wait for part two!!

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Your very welcome. My hope is that folks like you can keep their equipment operating for years to come. Yes, that's a great plan to take on the RX-503 first. Your doing it the right way. Your RA-1412 is a wonderful integrated amp. I'd love to find one some day. I think experience is the key to working on vintage audio equipment or most anything else for that matter. Get your feet wet with the 503 and then take on the 1412. Just take it slow and remember it's not trauma surgery. You have all the time in the world. I'm sure your projects will go well for you. Just as important as the sound quality is getting those old electrolytic capacitors out of your Rotel's to make them reliable for decades to come. Good Luck!

@theclearsounds3911 3 жыл бұрын

When I was 18 or 19, living in a dumpy little town in North-Western New Jersey, I went exploring with a friend and his mother. We came upon this truck stop in the middle of nowhere near the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania that sold stereo equipment. They had the full line of Rotel receivers, and I was blown away! I had never heard of them before, and they boasted specs that were right in line with the latest Pioneer receivers!!! I could never afford one, but lusted after them for years! What a beautiful one you have! Let's never let Rotel vanish into obscurity!

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Man, what a great story. A truck stop! I would love to see a picture of the Rotel equipment being displayed at that truck stop.

@theclearsounds3911 3 жыл бұрын

@@vintageaudioaddict If they had smart phones back in (about)1978, I would have taken pictures of the place. The stereo section looked just like any other stereo store, but other sections included a restaurant, a pinball machine, and pool table. It was on Route 209 between Stroudsburg and Bushkill. What an amazing place! I'm sure it's long gone now.

@insolentstickleback3266 2 жыл бұрын

I loved the video, Thank You! You inspire me to learn how to do my own work. I recently started collecting vintage gear.

@redstarwraith 3 жыл бұрын

Those older Rotels were just gorgeous.

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I think so also. It's really a beautiful piece.

@martyjewell5683 3 жыл бұрын

A few brands from the 1970's were so overlooked. A pity Technics and Rotel receivers don't seem so popular. This is one sweet beast. I remember Tech Hifi selling the RX-102 THRUSTING 5.5wpc. A quality component none the less. This whole line from Rotel were good value back in the day. Would like to "play" with this receiver and check it out. Nice video.

@denniseldridge2936 3 жыл бұрын

I tell ya, Rotel is one of the great sleepers of the age. I had a small "apartment sized" tuner/integrated amp combo that sounded vastly larger that it's size.

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree!

@mikepxg6406 2 жыл бұрын

@@vintageaudioaddict Not a sleeper in UK.

@roberttroxell4006 3 жыл бұрын

I always enjoy your videos and your descriptions in detail of what you are doing. Very good work and you take care to do it right. 👍🏻

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@markanderson8119 2 жыл бұрын

I was a salesman at a small Chicago electronics chain called EDI and we sold Rotel as well as Pioneer and some others.

@vintageaudioaddict 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing and for watching.

@jplevesque5428 3 жыл бұрын

Wow ! Just amazing talent, always enjoying your restoration projects,,they are always awesome, thank you for your great videos and keep them coming.

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words. It's very much appreciated.

@richardmorrow6251 3 жыл бұрын

More in-depth, I like it. I build lighting and electrical components for a living, but still have yet to restore any on my own. I need the test equipment first. Thank you again!

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Your welcome and thank you for watching. With your background you have the basic safety knowledge both for yourself and for the equipment that you are working on. That experience with your profession would help you restore vintage audio equipment.

@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again love the channel ! I super cleaned me Sansui g8000 but i didn't clean the direct tone control defeat on off switch and of course now sometimes the sound will cut out and soon as a wiggle the switch the volume comes back on lol So going to rebuild the preamp board ! Sansui has such good imaging with me Kef speakers now i know why Sansui and Kef even sold as combos ! Sansui au 33 and Kef coda3 was a big seller back in the day for us audiophiles 😃

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for watching and for commenting. I had a pair of KEF 104/2's way back in the day. They were great!

@jamesgoold4493 3 жыл бұрын

It’s the best sound we had back in the day. My Dad had his musician mate go and buy him the best equipment he could back in ‘76ish and Rotel is what we got. it’s been used almost everyday up until 5 years ago when I put it under the house and moved to QLD from Vic in Australia I’ll be moving back in the next few months and can’t wait to start it up again Thanks for the information Regards James (Aust.)

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

James, greetings from the USA! Your welcome and thanks so much for sharing your story.

@Winternightdejavu 3 жыл бұрын

I was watching this video and was being restoring Aiwa AD6900, this is another beauty of gold hi fi era!

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Very Cool! I do not have any Aiwa components in my collection. Maybe someday.....

@Winternightdejavu 3 жыл бұрын

@@vintageaudioaddict yes, it absolutely astonishing machine, very very difficult in service, but quality just amazing!!!

@terjeaudio4308 3 жыл бұрын

enjoyed watching this very much and your laid back approach and humour!

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You!

@edmondenterprisesgrouphold3782 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, My brother purchased a Rotel multimedia receiver in Pittsburgh Pa. about 13 years ago. It still works well. Rotel RSX-1560 a/v receiver

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@robertdavis5714 3 жыл бұрын

They were here in Calif. and I remember that exact receiver. Nice to see Chris is a Cat person. From your screened enclosure, Florida makes sense, lots of flying insects. Have been wanting to mention that I watch many people like you on You Tube, but, like your style the best not too long. Am now living 1 of my dreams and buying equipment built from 1976-1980 (Pioneer my favorite) have had more trouble with those tiny alan screws (knobs) after sitting for 40 yrs and breaking loose, learned how to use multi-meter and read schematics, always been good with solder.

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing your experiences. Yes, the insects along with being on a tree line. No houses behind us and basically just woods. The pool would be a daily mess to clean up without the screen.

@theebayhififanatic6002 3 жыл бұрын

That’s a beautiful piece of kit!

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You!

@maxpower78-15 3 жыл бұрын

Yup. Nice looking unit. I bet it sounds sweet.

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, When I get finished with the restoration I'll review it and tell you what I think.

@AudioElectronicsChicago 3 жыл бұрын

Beauty, these are rare

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. She is a looker.

@MrDoneboy 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! A Rotel receiver from the late 70's, with lots of watts! Who knew?

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

I know, right? You don't see them very often.

@afelcandy 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video !!!! Glad being just a new subscriber !!! My best regards from a COVID-19 terrified Brazil.

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words. Welcome aboard and greetings from the USA.

@scottwhite2757 3 жыл бұрын

Great Work..Your Right Beautiful Receiver !

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@MrAddicted2net 3 жыл бұрын

I have the Rx-404 30 wpc reciever and can tell you it is my favorate silverfaced stereo...and I own 10 differnt brands Pioneer,JVC,Kenwood,Onkyo,MCS,Technics,Fisher,Hitichi The Rotel just has that very clear robust sound and punch's well above its class

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing.

@peekaboo4390 3 жыл бұрын

I am running the more modern Rotel stuff of the 2000's. RSX1056 surround receiver, the RA1060, 2 channel analogue and an RCD1072 CD player. They are silver faced models and look as good as they sound, they have never let me down. Rotel seem to be underrated but I have no clue why.

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I think part of the issue with Rotel back when the RX-1203 was produced in 1977 was there were not many dealers in the USA. They made really good gear that you had a hard time finding.

@peekaboo4390 3 жыл бұрын

@@vintageaudioaddict I agree they didn't or dont have a dealership chain going on. I bought my Rotels at a local high end shop but they have since folded. Rotel was working together with Bowers and Wilkins for a while and I think they still endorse each other.

@michaelaue7411 Ай бұрын

I have the 1603 what a baest and very dependable with some killer bass

@geterdunn2733 3 жыл бұрын

Fun video, I like the music as you're working. :) Did you figure out how to work on these units yourself or did someone train you? Seems like a fun hobby for someone that likes to fiddle around with their hands and components etc.

@xray111xxx 3 жыл бұрын

I sold Rotel over 10 years. Always liked them. Now Rotel has become unreachable for me. I do like the older Rotel better anyway. Nice restoration.

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much.

@Giblet535 2 жыл бұрын

I've got a Rotel tuner. I didn't know they made a receiver.

@gime3steps 3 жыл бұрын

I've seen a couple Rotel's for sale here and there, going to start checking them out. Nice digs my friend, as I look out at the snow covered ground!

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot. I grew up in upstate NY so I know about the Northern winters.

@johnnytoobad7785 3 жыл бұрын

Those knobs and switches are classic. Much better than the cheap plastic crap they use today. You can buy those knobs but switches like that are are hard to find. Personally I like the SONY designs from 72-75.

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for commenting. I'm with Ya. The vintage hardware is far better quality compared to todays . Only the high end audio products of today can match it.

@michaelboone5660 3 жыл бұрын

Down in New Orleans we used to have a stereo store called soundtrack audio and they sold Rotel stereo receivers I looked at them as being quite a nice receiver with a fantastic sound the 70s and 80s was when the stereo manufacturing companies was making some of the best stereo equipment money can buy they had style Elegance and individuality

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for sharing. Rotel made some great vintage gear. As you said great looking as well as wonderful sounding.

@philipketchum1407 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve only done a few amps but the struggle is the main filter caps. They tend to have structural mounts. The new caps are different in physical size. A very large difference so it’s hard to make the mounts work correctly.

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, the filter caps are sometimes difficult to match up. I was able to find some Nichicon filter capacitors that I think will be drop in replacements for this RX-1203. Should be here in a day or two. Here's hoping.....

@greensteven6262 3 жыл бұрын

What a super video this is youtube at its very best the super rotel amplifier receiver repair,,,,, yep,,,,, yes sir more,,,,,,, more,,,,,, more,,,,,, 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@collinwood60 3 жыл бұрын

Another interesting rebuild. Love vintage stereo equipment. I wish I had the knowledge and tools to do these myself. Chris, do you rebuild for out of state customers or just work on your own gear? I’ve got a Carver Receiver from 1984 I’d love to use again.

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I'm just a hobbyist not a professional so I only work on the equipment in my collection. I would google "vintage audio repair" or vintage stereo repair" and see if anyone comes up in your area. It's always best if you can to find someone local so you don't have the risk of damage in shipping as well as the expense.

@collinwood60 3 жыл бұрын

@@vintageaudioaddict Thanks for the reply and advice. You do such a thorough job of taking the equipment apart, clean up, replacing capacitors and other parts etc. I am really amazed. And its a hobby, not your job! Wow. I wish I’d get to that point some day. You have so many nice pieces of equipment in your collection. So cool. Can’t wait to see the second part of this Rotel rebuild. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge and showing us all the vintage equipment with close ups and explanations.

@New-England-HiFi-Guy 3 жыл бұрын

That’s a beauty. I’m so happy to of found your channel. I enjoy just watching you work and I’ve learned a lot from you. I like your approach very much and you do a great job of explaining. I just picked up a NaD 7060 that’s all original and sounds fantastic. I was debating doing the electolytics caps on it. It doesn’t look like they used a lot of them compared to other models. Familiar with the Nad 7060? I think you had a video on a 7030 on your channel.

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I don't have any experience with the 7060 but with all older pieces of electronics the electrolytic capacitors are the main concern. Most failures in vintage audio equipment are traced back to faulty electrolytic capacitors. I did a video some time ago about what the capacitor manufactures say about their own products. You can check it out here on KZfaq - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iMeHpbx7m8fRk3U.html

@jtaylor0727 3 жыл бұрын

I didn't either, no on I knew had one... it does look great!!

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You!

@acidfroggy1194 3 жыл бұрын

I used to see these in Stereo Review and High Fidelity magazines back in the day. I think Sunnyvale Electronics in CA sold Rotel and maybe Pacific Stereo did too.

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@GeorgeEI7KO 3 жыл бұрын

Great job man. I do a bit of playing around with hifi to. Currently working on an aiwa ax7600 receiver. Arrived DOA, but I have it running now. How many pieces of audio equipment do you actually have? Regards from Ireland.

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Cheers from the USA. Great job on the Aiwa. I have a bunch..... Here is part of my collection - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hZelh5ablp3IYGw.html

@hadibq 2 жыл бұрын

The quality standard was really high in those units :) Then the marketing dpts started to think about the relevance of the cost of Over Quality

@vintageaudioaddict 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, the vintage gear was engineered and manufactured to the highest standards. Not so much with today's modern consumer electronics.

@johnconway8199 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet patio

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@MrSalsa1973 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a Rotel 1203 at a yard sale...When I tried to power it up...It won't even smile.

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

I hope that you are able to get her singing again.

@locutiss100 2 жыл бұрын

When you restore a vintage amplifier, do check for DC offset and bias current

@vintageaudioaddict 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I do. You can find the instructions to do this in the service manual of most vintage audio equipment.

@rogerchurch3804 3 жыл бұрын

most of us older audio fanatics know rotel stereo gear is gold! Japanese maker of audio probly since the early 70s ? their 1200 -2000 series components are just too amazing you gotta check em out hifi engine is great place if you like reading they have a libary you can get specs pictures on what ever your interest .

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@Homer19521 2 жыл бұрын

Had a 503 & 803. Would really love a 1203 for the real aluminum front panel. Both the 503 & 803 sounded wonderful but the plastic plated front panels/handles are easily worn.

@vintageaudioaddict 2 жыл бұрын

Rotel made some great gear back in the day.

@JazzyB11235 3 жыл бұрын

Nice place,check Nice toys, check Living right, must be!

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, thanks

@chefbink61 3 жыл бұрын

I always buy most parts I use in 10s or 25s also. Its the best way to build and keep an inventory of parts. Also if they are hard to get parts I'll buy double if I can cause you never know if you will be able to get them again.

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

That's a good point about components that are hard to come by or that are going out of production. Get them while you can!

@michaelgarnett832 3 жыл бұрын

Lyric hifi in NYC in the 80s drove MG-1 magnepans and also m& k system w subwoofer w that receiver in the front room Rear room was the Levinson Tympani Janis still very ultimate tri amped system

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@Tron1731 3 жыл бұрын

Nice old receiver it's not just a thing tho to stack on a shelf it's a living part of your home use them because you never know when your time is up do you have the Holy grail yet ? The monster mcs receiver is hard to find good luck you don't know what your missing in my opinion it's one of the top 10

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

There are just so many nice vintage audio products out there. I just can't choose - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hZelh5ablp3IYGw.html

@djob3507 3 жыл бұрын

💪💯nice

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@djob3507 3 жыл бұрын

@@vintageaudioaddict you welcome

@doctorwacky5680 3 жыл бұрын

The only place I remember seeing those is in stereo magazines. They used to have this fancy fold out head that was like a poster. And that is my only recollection of this receiver. In fact I think this receiver was on one of those posters

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I'm not the only one. As I said in the video, I just don't remember seeing Rotel audio products back in the day. With this RX-1203 retailing at $860 in 1977 I wouldn't have able to afford it anyways.

@AllboroLCD 3 жыл бұрын

What does it normally indicate when you have a device with unlabled boards? Im fixing an altec active speaker from 1989 that also has completely BLANK circuit boards, are they home made or not made by machines?

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

It's hard to say in your case but probably just like this RX-1203 they just didn't silk screen the board. Functionally it makes no difference but as I said in the video it complicates the repair some.

@AllboroLCD 3 жыл бұрын

@@vintageaudioaddict You couldnt be more right about that sir! I get the feeling in my case the board was populated during construction, not pre-made and simply installed. Its killing me as for each amp section on the board (3 per speaker) there is a surface mount POT on the board and then 3 more outboard on their own PCB mounted to the heatsink through the hole on their transistor/Voltage regulator. No idea of what their function is and im sure they are important!

@b.powell622 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, but I'm wondering where do you order your parts, transistors, etc from? I live in Southern California and I am leary of ordering transistors online, hearing that a lot of the components are counterfeit, thanks 😊

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You! www.mouser.com or www.digikey.com. Both of those companies can supply you with fresh and genuine parts.

@b.powell622 3 жыл бұрын

@@vintageaudioaddict thanks very much for your help. If I have a problem with a piece of equipment, would I be able to ship it to you to repair? Again, thank you 😊

@Dave-if5qj 27 күн бұрын

You don't see the vintage Rotel gear vary often And I don't know think that The vary early Rotel lines Were sold in the USA

@glenmiskulin3483 3 жыл бұрын

No dim bulb I'm surprised the smoke didn't come out

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

It's always best to power up unknown vintage audio equipment carefully. I use a dim bulb tester as well as a variac.

@jq2322 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoy the videos! You have SX instead of RX in the video title. Were you thinking of a pioneer when typing that? I know I was haha

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Good call! Oh man, thanks so much for letting me know. I've corrected it!

@jq2322 3 жыл бұрын

@@vintageaudioaddict No problem! Thank you for the tips regarding the retaining screws. I collect and restore old Marantz gear and just got my first unit that has this style retainer it's the 3250B pre. Ill be sure to use that tip to avoid damage, I don't think I would have thought of that myself. The 3250B has a pretty funky layout inside compared to the other dozen or so Marantz units I've worked on. Should be interesting!

@jean3142 3 жыл бұрын

I remember the lights were a sort of yellow, not green.

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, you are correct. Someone has installed blue led replacement lamps for the AM/FM display. I'm not crazy about the look so I'll change those out before I'm finished with the restoration.

@glennjones6574 2 жыл бұрын

Push terminals weren't considered elcheapo back then ....

@michellevey9608 4 күн бұрын

My Technics SA-818 is the best receiver. I own them all just about including this one.

@jjrusy7438 3 жыл бұрын

Audio Warehouse in Ohio sold rotel. i have a 40w/ch receiver and a cheap cassette deck from rotel

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info.

@1611dph Ай бұрын

Do you still have this

@wakjob961 3 жыл бұрын

See...you don't drink too much coffee and have anger issues ;-)

@scottjohnson921 Жыл бұрын

How much did you pay? There's one on ebay right now for $1,100!!! crazy

@vintageaudioaddict Жыл бұрын

First of all thanks for watching. I think I got this Rotel when I traded some other equipment for her. Vintage audio is just a hobby for me so the value of my equipment is secondary. I just enjoy owning the equipment. Of coarse someday I'll have to be a seller. At that point I'll be very old and won't care what it's worth.

@scottjohnson921 Жыл бұрын

@@vintageaudioaddict oh, i was only asking because i grew up in that era and i had a Kenwood. I just started collecting vintage receivers and the price now from 2 years ago is astronomical. The Rotel is pretty cool looking. 👍

@bahiaabderrahman3080 3 жыл бұрын

Source d'alimentation de courant electrique radio tuner Philips

@jeffreymeeder372 3 жыл бұрын

Why do you replace the tantalum capacitors? They do not age. Heck, ceramics age and you don't change them

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Tantalum capacitors have a potentially dangerous failure mode. In case of voltage spikes, the tantalum anode may come in contact with the manganese dioxide cathode, and if the energy of the spike is sufficient it may start a chemical reaction. This chemical reaction produces heat and is self-sustaining and may produce smoke and flame.

@jeffreymeeder372 3 жыл бұрын

@@vintageaudioaddict wow, didn't know that

@wakjob961 3 жыл бұрын

@@jeffreymeeder372 Yeah...they sound like a shotgun going off when they blow.

@390WagonMaster 3 жыл бұрын

@@vintageaudioaddict It looked like you replaced the tantalum capacitors with electrolytics, is this okay and why. Thanks

@gilbertwashburn7095 2 жыл бұрын

Like the Rotel no dealers I ever loitered around that had a Rotel and there was a ton of places we could go store to store and hang out hours flaneur and hafsues there was a young salesman who are just demonstrate the stuff he knew we didn't have the money he'd crank it till it blue he said if it can take it in the store it can't take it in your house he was a cool guy I end up buying a pair of cornwall's there where's a great place once a year they had a McIntosh lab a test any receiver amplifier for free have a great day

@vintageaudioaddict 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.