Revolver

This blog is about the Vintage Stereo Equipment that passes through my hands. Some I sell, some I keep.

Friday, February 16, 2018

68. Marantz 2230B AM/FM Stereo Receiver from 1976

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Only 30 watts per channel, but more than enough for a bedroom system. Not a whole lot of info out there on this one. There's tons on the...

67. Acoustic Research AR XB1 Turntable from 1972

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The AR XA had a real wood skirt, whereas the XB had vinyl veneer that looked like wood. They are essentially the same turntable. The XB doe...

66. Harman Kardon 930 AM/FM Stereo Receiver from 1972

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With 2 Phono, 2 Aux and 2 Tape inputs, the 930 gives the user lots of options! Only 48 watts per channel, but that's more than enough fo...
Friday, May 19, 2017

65. Pioneer PL-510A Direct Drive Turntable From 1976 - 1978

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This is a really nice turntable that flies under the radar. It doesn't get the same attention that the Pioneer PL-530 does, but both tab...

64. Pioneer SA-9100 Stereo Integrated Amplifier - 1973 - 1975

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This was the top of the line integrated amp from Pioneer back in 1974. It was rated at 60 watts per channel into 8 ohms and had three sets ...
Friday, March 18, 2016

63. Yamaha CR-840 Natural Sound Stereo Receiver Made in Japan From 1979 - 1980

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The simulated dark wood case and silver face with greenish lights are so attractive! It features a nice tuning section and 60 watts per chan...

62. The Pioneer PL-71 Turntable Made in Japan 1974 -1975

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This is the 3rd one I've owned. It's also the roughest one I've owned of the three. The 1st one was mint, this one was abused. I...
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61. Rega Planar 3 British Turntable Built From 1977 to 2000

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This is one of the most popular turntables ever. One of the longest running too. It's so popular that it has it's own Wikipedia entr...
Sunday, November 8, 2015

60. McIntosh Mac 1700 Receiver from 1968 to 1973

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This is an unusual receiver. It combines solid state and tubes. The amplifier and pre-amplifier are solid state, the tuner is tube. The tuni...
Monday, July 13, 2015

59. JVC R-S33 Super A AM/FM Stereo Receiver From 1980

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This is a nice little receiver. It retailed for $345 back in 1980. That's about $980 in 2015 dollars. A strong 40 watts per channel. The...
Monday, May 11, 2015

58. Pioneer SX-950 Stereo Receiver from 1976

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Strong receiver! 85 Watts per channel, connections for 3 sets of speakers. I used it for about a year and recently flipped it for $400. When...
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57. Denon POA-1500 Amplifier & Denon PRA 1000 Pre Amplifier from 1983

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The Denon POA-1500. Big glowing meters and 150 watts per channel. What's not to love? Well, the glass keeps coming loose. Outside of th...

56. JBL L100 Century 1970, Love em or Hate em, they ARE the 1970's HiFi Sound

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I really can't think of a pair of speakers, or any stereo equipment for that matter, that stirs emotions like the L100 Century. People e...

55. JBL L112 Century II Speakers from 1981

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I just scored a nice pair of JBL L112 Century II Speakers! I've been wanting a pair for quite a while. These really are wonder 3 way spe...
Saturday, August 16, 2014

54. Pioneer SX-980 Receiver 80 WPC from 1978.

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I had this one about a year ago and sold it. I liked it. Powerful, strong bass, very dynamic. 80 watts per channel of old 1970's Pioneer...
Friday, August 15, 2014

53. Onkyo TX-8500 MKI 110 WPC Monster Receiver from 1978

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I picked this up a few months ago and flipped it. It wasn't bad, but I have too much gear. It was nice, mellow and clear. The 110 WPC we...
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Monday, February 3, 2014

52. McIntosh C26 Preamplifier From 1968 to 1977

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Nice little preamp. VERY simple to get to the pots for cleaning. In fact, I don't think I have ever worked on an easier to service piece...
Saturday, November 30, 2013

51. BEWARE of What Can Be Found in a Ported Speaker or The Horror of What I Found in a Cerwin Vega AT-12.

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I picked up a pair of Cerwin Vega AT-12 speakers at a thrift store. The foam on the 12 inch woofers needed to be replaced. I paid less than ...
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Saturday, August 24, 2013

50. JBL Model L96 Speakers from 1982

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JBL L96 speakers. They are just fantastic! Back in 1982 they cost $800 a pair. In today's dollars that's about $1936. They are extre...

49. JBL 4401 Control Monitors from 1984

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These are fantastic, accurate little near field monitors. These deceptively heavy rascals put out an amazing amount of bass for their size. ...
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48. David Hafler DH-110 Preamplifier from 1985.

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I just got this preamp and hooked it up to my rebuilt and modified Dynaco ST-70 (also designed by David Hafler). Available as a kit, it was ...
Sunday, July 28, 2013

47. JBL Aquarius 1 Speaker From 1971

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Available in walnut or satin white finish in 1971. A 10" woofer, 5" mid and 2" tweeter. The woofer and mid have a panel in fr...
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46. Pioneer PL-530 From 1976 Painted with a Texturized Bleach Stone Finish

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The fake wood ultra thin vinyl was peeling badly. So I figured that it would be fun to try something new. I went for a distressed crack...
Tuesday, April 30, 2013

45. Pioneer HPM-100 Speakers, Stacked Head to Head.

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What kind of weirdo does this sort of thing? Um, me. Look at the picture. I have them stacked with the top pair upside down so that the twee...
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Monday, April 29, 2013

44. Vintage 1965 Thorens TD-150 Turntable with Rega RB300 Tone Arm (1984)

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I just got it back from Bill at Ennis Audio. The Thorens TD-150 is truly a sleeping giant. The original AR suspension turntable was such a g...
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Wednesday, March 6, 2013

42. My Modified DYNACO Stereo 70 (ST-70) from 1959

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The Dynaco ST-70 is the most popular tube amp in history. Over 350,000 were sold. God bless David Hafler. 35 Watts per channel of stereo s...

41. Pioneer PL-518 Direct Drive Turntable from 1978 to 1979

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Wow, this is a great turntable! It is built like a tank. About 21 pounds. Extremely accurate. This is what Vinyl Engine has to say: ...
Tuesday, December 18, 2012

40. Sansui 9090DB Receiver from 1975

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Beautiful and highly sought after, this heavy beast (52 pounds) is capable of 125 watts per channel. The two phono inputs sure makes for ici...
Sunday, November 11, 2012

39. Thorens TD-165 Belt Drive Turntable 1972 to 1976

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This is a nice entry level table for Thorens, which can get kind of pricey. I use it every day. I currently have an old Empire 2000 E/III on...

38. Thorens TD-126 MKII Belt Drive Turntable From 1976 to 1977

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This is my main turntable. I have a Shure M97xe mounted on it right now. So far, this has been my favorite table. The build quality is amaz...
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37a. 1961 JVC Delmonico 1225U Stereophonic AM/FM Phono

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When I got this thing it was dead. Big Bill From AudioKarma brought it back to life. It's not a total restoration, but it's totally ...
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37b. The 1961 JVC Delmonico 1225U

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37c. Another View of The 1961 JVC Delmonico 1225U

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Tuesday, July 3, 2012

36. McIntosh MA-6100 Integrated Amplifier From The 1970's

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70 watts per channel Just picked it up tonight! Cleaning the pots and hooking it up. Can't wait to give it a good cranking! I'll po...
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Thursday, April 5, 2012

35. McIntosh Mac 4200 AM/FM Receiver From 1985

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You'd have to hear it and see it to really get how wonderful it is. Specs: 75 Watts into 8 ohms 100 Watts into 4 ohms .02% Total Ha...
Friday, March 2, 2012

34. Harman / Kardon Citation Sixteen 16 Amplifier 1974?

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I believe that this is a 1974 model. It blasts at least 150 watts per channel into 8 ohms. Made in the U.S.A. I'm loving it! I use i...
Saturday, January 28, 2012

33. Pioneer Stereo Preamplifier SPEC-1 from 1975 to 1980

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 Back in 1975 this fantastic piece of equipment actually cost $500! In 2011 dollars, thats over $2000! It was built with the best parts avai...

32. Marantz Model 125 Stereophonic Tuner from 1976

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This is one of the best solid state tuners ever made! It sounds as good as it looks. Back in 1976 this sweet tuner retailed for $339.95. In...
Saturday, January 21, 2012

31. Pioneer SX-1250 Monster Receiver From 1976

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I had the power filter capacitors replaced on this brute, They are the size of beer cans! Replaced the caps on the power board as well. At ...
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Saturday, December 3, 2011

30. JBL 4311 WX-A Control Monitor Speakers From 1974

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Back in the mid to late 1970's these were extremely popular in recording studios. Rockers would listen to the playback on these. Wonder...
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29. Marantz 2235B Receiver From 1977

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This is a sweet little receiver! Made in 1977, it puts out 35 watts per channel. Total harmonic distortion is at .25%. It weighs about 26 p...
Wednesday, September 28, 2011

28. KLH Model Seventeen 17 Speakers

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This is the second pair that I've owned. I regretted trading away the first pair. They were in wonderful condition! Screw on badges and ...
Friday, May 13, 2011

27. Acoustic Research AR-2ax Speakers

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Just picked these up tonight! The cabinets are in very good condition. Both grills have the screw on badges. The pots need a good cleaning, ...
Sunday, March 13, 2011

26. Pioneer RT-909 Reel to Reel Deck from 1978

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I always wanted one of these! I got one, then sold it. It had bad pinch rollers, new ones were $90 and a guy made me a great offer for it, s...
Monday, January 24, 2011

25. Kenwood KT-8300 Tuner From 1976

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I picked this beauty up with the box around Christmas and sold it a few days later. It is a highly sought after audiophile tuner. I hooked i...
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Thursday, December 30, 2010

24. Kenwood KA-9100 DC Stereo Integrated Amplifier From 1977

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This was Kenwood's top of the line integrated amp in 1977. It put out 90 watts per channel with a total harmonic distortion of .03%. Ver...
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Monday, November 22, 2010

23. Yet Another Pioneer PL-71 Falls Into My Hands!

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I paid $100 for it. It has no dust cover or cartridge or stylus. Still, not bad considering the condition it's in.
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Friday, November 12, 2010

22. Kenwood KA-6100 Integrated Amplifier and KT-6500 Tuner From 1978

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First the integrated amp. The KA-6100 features 50 watts per channel and a THD of .03%. Twin power meters and dual power supplies. A nice amp...

21. Technics SA-5270 Receiver From 1977

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This line of Technics (Panasonic) receivers are just plain beautiful! I swear the light just glows on these. I've had a couple of them a...
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Monday, November 8, 2010

20. Pioneer SX-1280 Monster Receiver from 1978

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I am in a great mood! I recently picked up this badass and hooked it up in my main rack. It replaces my Elite Receiver. I cleaned all the po...
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