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Hi there, I have a bitchen' old hi-fi system that I've wanted to get set back up for a looong time. I re-foamed the speakers last year finally and went to test them but seems I have lost the speaker cables. They were nice gold/old deals. Anyways I also can't test them because now the Amp is not powering up. I believe it may simply be the fuse and will try that soon...
I've wanted to get this into the living room to enjoy but the space is super small. The speakers are f'in huge and heavy and basically won't fit in where they should go.
The system looks sick and is cool. open to opinions on its value and or feasibility in making work. Our living/dining area is tiny so the speakers, Infinity Column II's, would have been overkill anyway.
The phono player is a Fisher from the 80's, the belts are shredded and need to be replaced or get a new one...
1. Should I try to keep the system and disassemble from the rack to place on a shelf in the living room?
2. should i just get a new phono player, if so...suggestions?
3. speaker suggestions? Bookshelf/reference....?
The system is a Phase Linear and the Amp says its 500 watts...
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Idea: Move into a huge loft
Idea: Move into a huge loft with high ceilings.... a wooden structure, of course, to improve the acoustics ;-)
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uploading pics sucks. not
uploading pics sucks. not working for me at the moment.
there is a housing shortage here ll0llo.
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I can only imagine about the
I can only imagine about the housing shortage!
I can help with image upload if you text them to me.... snowed in, need fresh distractions.
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awesome stack, turn it it 11
awesome stack, turn it it 11
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They were nice gold/old deals
They were nice gold/old deals <<<
i Remember those !
all the best Turtle
there is a housing shortage here ll0llo. <<<
plus they cost Major Bank ! $$$$$$$$$
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I LOVE Old School ANYTHING
I LOVE Old School ANYTHING
1. Should I try to keep the system and disassemble from the rack to place on a shelf in the living room? <<<
YES ! Fix What Needs Fixing
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500 watts... mine is 27 watts
500 watts... mine is 27 watts per channel (Tandberg, bought1979). perhaps those are measurements of different things.
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My advice
My advice
Make sure it has an 11 on the volume knob
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Very cool. Gear looks like
Very cool. Gear looks like vintage 70s or eighties. If so, the amps electrolytic capacitors should be replaced. That's typically the the failing point of old amps. They dry up or leak and are not difficult to replace if you know how to solder. Otherwise I would get things serviced.
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That stuff is the pre cursor
That stuff is the pre cursor to Carver, probably good sounding when working. Might cost less to buy new or newer used gear. The tape deck is useless, the amp and pre is what I would repair if that is your desired direction.
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Rotary knob for Quadrophonic
Rotary knob for Quadrophonic sound. My buddy had a similar one and you could turn the knob sending the sound to each speaker. We put the speakers in the corners of the room and spin that knob and the music would spin around the room, good times
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I suggest buying a new,
I suggest buying a new, direct drive turntable. I bought the Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB turntable in 2020 for approx. $350, complete with a brand new cartridge/stylus. It works well. You can probably sell the old one on ebay, with some value to a collector, or for parts.
I've replaced all my old audio components, except for the speakers. I still enjoy my Rogers speakers, made in England, that I bought in 1980 or 81 while still in high school, and still work well. I replaced the old cables with thick modern ones.
There may be good reason to keep the old power amp. Seems like amps/receivers from 1970s/80s are more powerful than comparable modern amps with similar watts per channel. I am happy with my new (2020) 180 watt/channel Denon receiver, and all it's digital capabilities. It sounds great, and allows me to stream music, and play audio from movies, ball games etc., but I can't blast it extreme, head-banging loud as I sometimes would like (but my wife and neighbors would probably not), without distortion or the amp shutting down. I expected more power. My only disappointment with the new system.
I'm not sure if the volume issue is with the amp, or the old speakers. But I'm hesitant to spend money on new speakers, if that won't allow me to push the volume to 11. Meanwhile, my friend's old JVC receiver from 1976, with less watts/channel, cranks louder than my modern amp.
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thanks tofu and jk!
thanks tofu and jk!
there is a shop that i looked into a long time ago, stuff is just heavy to move and cart around.
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I Love My Denon Receiver i
I Love My Denon Receiver i bought 1 and a half years ago Plenty Of PoWeR !