r/vintageaudio

Looking to restore it as it's been in storage for 20 years. I've done a complete blow out with my compressor, and the standard dusting. Any concerns before I plug it in?

I just need some small stands for my speakers and I think I’m set for a bit.

These only caught me by surprise because of how heavy they were for their size. when I picked them up I had to stop for a second. These and a random assortment of speakers I paid $20 on a you get what you get but you have to take it purge from a fellow in town.

Any input? Cheers.

A colleague from work has been downsizing and gave me these celestion 66 studio monitors, and I’m wondering if anyone on this sub knows anything about them? I was also wondering if there’s much I can do about the rusting and general condition, thank you for any help

Hi, I'm new to the world of audio equipment apart from a few purchased iems connected to my phone's headphone jack. I wanted to buy speakers that are around 100-200 dollars and I found some second hand. I personally like things vintage so I figured maybe some vintage audio equipment is the way to go. Just wanted some advice and insight, what are your thoughts on these three listed products?

The larger speaker and stereo system is sold as-is, the speaker is working but the seller didn't describe if it sounded good or not. The sony system is sold as-is since it can turn on but it hasn't been tested for other functions. The smaller speaker works fine and sounds good according to the seller. I like the asthetics of all three of the things listed even if the two first ones are a bit dirty. i'm used to buying stuff secondhand and cleaning them up.

I'm so sorry if this is a dumb post

Sony called it the Elcaset. The idea was simple: take everything that made open-reel tape great, and put it in a cassette shell.

The tape inside was 6.3mm wide - double the compact cassette. The transport speed was 9.5 cm/s - also double. The deck used a three-motor drive with closed-loop dual capstan, same approach as professional reel-to-reel machines. Two models: EL-7 at ¥198,000 (~$3,700 current) and EL-5 at ¥128,000 (~$2,400 todays money)

The format wasn't just Sony:
Panasonic, Technics, TEAC and JVC all made Elcaset decks too, as I know per licence.

Problem was, by 1976 the compact cassette had already grown up. Dolby killed the noise problem. Nobody wanted a bigger, heavier, more expensive cassette when the small one was getting good enough.

Sony pulled the plug in 1980. Four years, then gone.

One of the media/music areas at my house.

Finally got it all repaired, installed, and dialed in.

Should I toss this Yahama system, or try to find it a new home? I’m not 100% sure on the year, but we think it was purchased in the 90s. Happy to recycle it, but I can’t tell if it’s treasure to someone. thanks!

Recapped, repainted, and restrained. Tore up a foil cal on one of the speakers but I’m happy with the overall!

Now what should I keep? L-100’s or 4311’s?

bought it off of goodwill (td-v531). I seen it get re-listed a few times before I bid on it. my guess is that the first two listings shocked the winning bidders with a super high shipping fee ($50+), but somehow for me it was only $22. anyway, it's in 95% mint condition, came with the original box as well. Looks to have fairly low usage so that's a plus. the only thing is that the "music scan" works maybe half the time (it searches for the next dead silence before the next song) so I think it's something failing, so far regular rewind, fast forwarding, and play are working perfectly.

Ignore the speakers XD

This is sitting in an empty flat at my grandpa's place so it's basically free. How does it compare to modern tech?

90s Japanese system, only 15€, but I don't know if it was a good choice (I need recommendations because it is my first time trying something like this).

I am wondering which bufles pick, any recommendations would help me a lot!

It works perfectly, the cassette compartments too! only some damages and some rare lights.

In the next week or so I'm about to go on a trip and at that point I plan to get some speakers as it's on my way. Currently I'm not sure which one to get as all are similar in prices.

1. JBL L86 at 600 euros (refoamed)

2. JBL L110A with 250W output at 650 euros some work done on woofers but the seller doesn't know what exactly Other than that it really is mint condition. Input pins swapped with modern banana pins. (English not my main)

3. Wharfdale Super Denton walnut finish with Mission Stancett at 620 euros New ones go for 990 euros plus the stands. Sellers says he is selling to get the newer version.

All have grills with them.

I always wanted a big vintage 3 way speaker (current ones look great but are just not as I hoped for) and for a while now JBl seems as the obvious pick. I started from the iconic models, and realised I don't have the budget for them.

My current setup is Pioneer SX-750 with Pioneer CS-711A speakers and a Technics SL-D2 turntable. The room is 4m x 4m with one side opened to dinning room and rest of the apartment.

Music i listen to is mostly Jazz, Blues, Rock and Oldschool Hip Hop. Low to moderate volumes are mostly played due to a 14 years old baby girl.

Any feedback and thoughts, would be much appreciated.

Thinking of getting this B&O turntable, and the stylus is in the middle, but other pictures I’ve seen of this model have them on the end (last pic). Is this a problem that can easily be fixed? I’ve always liked this model of turntable from B&O, so it’d be awesome to get it working if it isn’t already

Vintage Ikea Kompass Lautsprecherständer für 5€

ca en fait du bordel ! non je plaisante 😆. toujours un bonheur de se lever le matin et voir sa belle collection classée

It’s on the back of a Japanese turntable. The silver round thing is the ground, but the red thing beats me. It’s connected to the motor, so it’s supposed to be a power cable. Thank you all!