Sep 08, 2008 by ***HDK*** | Posted in Music & Music Players

Should I buy vintage speakers, or new ones for my vintage pioneer stereo receiver?

I can't spend more than, maybe $400. For my price range, would new or vintage speakers be a better choice? Why? I found some polk's at future shop that I like, but can't really compare them to vintage very well, and I'm not sure what the difference is.

Buy new ones. The cones of speakers get old and rattle. Get new ones, just make sure the impedence (8 ohms, 4 ohms etc) is the same.

May 16, 2008 by k94life2003 | Posted in Other - Electronics

I'm wishing I still had the old Akai (rosewood cabinet and major sound) but am thinking of getting an old Sansui, Pioneer, - I'm not sure. What's out there that can handle the power and still hook up a CD player or can they?

I've been known to turn up the volume so let's hear what ya got! Thanks much.....

IF YOU CAN LAND A TEAC,YOUR GOOD TO GO.OR A KENWOOD.SANSUI WERE KICKERS TOO.IM USING A PIONEER SX-2300 WHICH ISNT REALLY THAT OLD BUT THIS THING BLASTS!.BOUGHT IT FOR 15 BUCKS AT A SWAP MEET.OH YEAH,YOU CAN HOOK UP ANYTHING TO ONE.I HAVE A VINTAGE DUAL CASSETTE PLAYER,PS2,PANASONIC 32"TV AND CD PLAYER ALL IN LINE.I ALSO RUN MY COMPUTER SOUND THRU IT SOMETIMES FOR A REAL KICK.THERE OUT THERE,HAVE FUN HUNTING FOR ONE.

Nov 30, 2008 by 1212 | Posted in Other - Electronics

I have a Sony STR 7065A that needs to be completely gone through.
Thanks.

Jun 06, 2008 by paratrooper12@verizon.net | Posted in Other - Electronics

Jan 08, 2008 by dero | Posted in Home Theater

with the speakers already installed

You only option is to connect with line level inputs. Connect the main output of your amp to the input jacks of your sub. Next connect the speakers to the output jacks of your sub. you should have a total of eight connections.

As far as set up make sure your sub crossover is set the correct level (the bottom end of your main speakers) and use a SPL meter to set the correct level.

I have never had a problem with a conservative listening volume but if you want to thump vs. better overall sound, you should look at another amp.

Oct 03, 2008 by hugslife | Posted in Home Theater

Speakers can be new or vintage models. Let's keep the (current) price under $600.

Personally, I'd go for a pair of used Klipsch Heresy II's. They should run you between $350 (craigslist) and $500(ebay).

The Klipsch Heritage line is still made entirely in the USA, a new pair of Heresy III's will cost you about $1600. The Heresy II was manufactured for 20 years by the oldest American speaker manufacturer. In fact they are more efficient than anything out there and just plain sound great. Klipsch has been making speakers for 62 years.

Sep 14, 2006 by jjs1949 | Posted in Other - Electronics

I am considering buying one for the back porch, so any information such as year(s) of production, power and distortion ratings, personal experiences or opionions, and anything else you think of. Thanx

i recommand it

Jul 11, 2007 by psycoffman | Posted in Other - Electronics

I am interested in purchasing a vintage receiver. I have found a Marantz 2226 that is gorgeous. Problem is, I don't know anything about vintage receivers.

I have 2 new yamaha surround receivers for home theater, but I just bought an eames lounge chair and I want to set up a vintage room. Everyone keeps telling me that the vintage stuff will blow me away. My question is, are they right? Is vintage better than new technology?

For this setup, I will probably only hook up my ipod and possibly a cd player, so what would be my best way to go? I love the style of this Marantz, but it only has 26 watts. The room is fairly small so I'm not sure wattage will matter. I am soooo confused !!!

I'm not 100% sure on what speakers I will be hooking up here either. I have an unused pair of JBL nd310s that I might use for now. But I am thinking of getting some good Grado headphones too. I don't know. What a mess !!!!!!! Sorry I'm all over the place here. What is your advice ??

As Ducksoup said most likely when someone says vintage they are referring to tube. Most audio enthusists would frown upon your IPOD, as keeping the signal in the analog domain is keeping the music to it's truest form. Depending on the quality of the D/A of the CD or IPOD you choose will make a difference in the output you hear. Having said that the best way to pick out equipment is based on how it sounds to your ears. A/B several setups.

Dec 12, 2007 by RamazRamz | Posted in Other - Electronics

I have a couple of tube receivers and amplifiers that I want to restore. How do I restore them without damaging my priceless collectibles? I want to clean the chasis + exterior to make them look brand new, but how? Which chemicals can I use? Any good LINKS will help too, THANK YOU!

I search on web and find out there are a lot of sites that tells you about vintage radio restore and also provides services to you.
see this:
http://www.valve.demon.co.uk/
Just search for "vintage radio"!!!!
Good luck!

May 02, 2007 by william a | Posted in Other - Electronics

hi-fi/stereo, home entertainment

magnavox

HI, This is my awsome vintage 1980's Technics SA-1010 stereo receiver. Sold in 1985 for $850 in the US. Rated 125 Watts per channel. It's ...

14.12.09

Cary, NC – Remember the old time radio shops from long ago? Meet Vincent Reh, the owner of Byron Hill, Ltd . Vincent has a thriving business on Woodwinds Industrial Court catering to high-end audiophiles, musicians and vintage radio enthusiasts.

This is the place to go if you have a tube amplifier or a classic Mackintosh stereo receiver in need of repair. People are passionate about their old-skool analog  gear – some claim it has a warmer, richer tone than today’s digital equipment. And, unlike contemporary offerings, vintage audio was made to be repaired. Vincent keeps a stock of tubes, capacitors and whatnot on hand.

An electrical engineer by training, Mr. Reh started his business in Vermont in 2001. Clients with a love of tube audio included actor James Gandolfini and musician Al DiMeola. Mr. Reh moved the business to Cary in 2007 in pursuit of better economic conditions.

A licensed ham radio operator for more than 30 years, Vincent has authored several books and more than 200 magazine articles on a variety of radio and technical topics.

His prices are reasonable, his service is personal and his business is unique. If you have a tube amp or high-end, vintage audio gear (I saw a Leslie at his shop – that’s an exotic keyboard amplifier), you’ll be glad to know there’s a guy who can fix it right here in Cary at Byron Hill Ltd .

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14.12.09

Wrapping up the column for the Monday paper. I wrote about Brad Childress' motivational speech to and relationship with his players.

My quick-hit observations on the Vikings' 30-10 victory over Cincinnati:

-Cincinnati has definite strengths, including a strong defensive front and excellent cornerbacks, but they didn't match up well with the Vikings. With only one big-play receiver, they couldn't take advantage of the Vikings' safeties, and they had trouble handling playing in a loud dome, committing far too many silly penalties.

-Adrian Peterson wasn't spectacular, but one play caught my attention. When he caught a pass over the middle and shifted into fifth gear, beating two defenders to the sideline with a vintage burst of speed, he indicated to me that he's as healthy as he's been in a while. He was productive and didn't fumble. I could see him breaking loose for one of his big games in the next two weeks.

-Brett Favre threw a first-half interception and it looked like he might be on his way to a vintage December swoon. But he regained his composure, played conservatively, and did a nice job running the offense. ``If this had been 13 games ago,'' Brad Childress said, ``you would have said he managed the game.''

True. Remember, what most of us hoped from Favre was that he would ``manage'' the game. He has raised expectations, hasn't he?

-Jared Allen and defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier got into it on the sideline late in the game. It's a testament to how much the player/coach dynamic has changed in this organization that nobody got bent out of shape over that exchange after the game. The Vikings didn't downplay it _ they just didn't think it was a big deal. They let Allen get hot, they didn't take him too seriously, and they moved on.

-I took a commanding lead in the KSTP football picks. I'm four games ahead of Patrick Reusse and Brad Lane as we speak, and I have the Eagles in tonight's game. I've won the picks competition at the radio station a record 82 years in a row.

-Antoine Winfield is a great, great player. He dominates against the run and his presence in the secondary might help the safeties when the Vikings play good passing teams.

-The Vikings have to hope they don't face Arizona in the first round of the playoffs. The Cardinals, with physical fronts and an explosive passing attack, are perfectly-suited to exposing the Vikings' flaws. Beating Arizona and New Orleans in successive weeks would be asking a lot of this or any team.

Upcoming: I'm on with Reusse at 6:40 a.m. on am-1500, then on WJON at 7:14 a.m. Planning on writing about the Wild, the Gophers athletic department and the Vikings this week, and I'll be heading to Carolina with Chudd on Saturday.

Wednesday, I'll be on FSN before the Wolves' game, debating with my buddy Jim Petersen.

You can follow me on Twitter at SouhanStrib.

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10.12.09

Commercial manager Steve Bridgewater said it was too short notice to change the take-off location for their 1930 de Havilland Dragon Rapide biplane trips.

'New Year licence'

About 30 people had pre-booked seats for the pleasure flights on Saturday, which the company said would be rescheduled for early in 2010.

It still plans to hold a night-time demonstration of up to 15 vintage planes at an event for photographers and enthusiasts at the airport on Sunday, but the planes will not take off.

Mr Bridgwater said he was confident the airport would be relicensed under new ownership by the New Year.

He said: "We are treating it as business as usual.

Unemployment risk

"In our experience at other airports where this has happened, the runway has been relicensed within 48 hours of it closing and we are confident it will only be a temporary closure here."

A receiver is expected to be appointed for the airport later.

The current owner, West Midlands International Airport Ltd, shut the airport on Tuesday because of financial difficulties and was wound up on Wednesday.

About 70 people have lost their jobs and up to 300 jobs could be at risk if the airport closes permanently, the BBC understands.

The airport became a cargo terminal after passenger flights ceased in 2008.

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