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I need another stereo system right now as much as I need a stroke. But I keep seeing vintage pieces pop up on Facebook that sure are tempting. But I'm really clueless about say 60s and 70s stereo equipment. What was primo then but now can be had for a song? I see lots of Sansui and Marantz. Also Pioneer but I always looked down on Pioneer because JC Penney sold it maybe I shouldn't?-AJ
Thread drift.I bought a nice (READ BIG INVESTMENT) lake house that was completely wired when built for speakers. they are everywhere, and ugly! I want to just cut the wires off and shove them into the wall when I paint. I have been told do it and don't do it. So would the wires be potentially of value to a potential buyer in the future. if so I can put an ugly cover plate over them but I hate to do that.
Middle '70's Pioneer 1010, Dual turntable, Teac reel-to-reel, JBL speakers bought new. Don't have the speakers, the amp made popping noises on one channel last time I tried it, turntable has some glitch where it won't spin at the correct speed and the belt is gone, too. I would like to get the stuff going again, still have 500 albums on vinyl and 500 albums on 7" reels.Larry
Hello AJ,Here is what you can expect from a high quality vintage stereo: 1) great looks (but the lights will dim over time and need replacement-cheap and easy) 2) scratchy controls (need occasional spray cleaning with De Ox or the like - easy) 3) gives off heat (mostly non-integrated circuitry, not integrated circuit boards - simply make sure there is adequate ventilation and it will be fine) 4) no remote, no internet connection (you can buy a bluetooth dongle to connect to cell phone and internet if you want to - cheap - connect it to the aux) 5) years of great sound and a bunch of jealous friends and guests. For my $, early to mid 70's Marantz, Luxman, Sansui, Pioneer...in that order. P.S. I would go with modern speakers, only because they are smaller, more efficient and older speakers will eventually need new surrounds.Enjoy!DougG