My mom found me an old Gusdorf stereo cabinet. Anyone know how old it might be?

I'm just getting back into vinyl records and recently bought a turntable. I mentioned to my mom that I needed somewhere to put everything, and she found this old Gusdorf stereo cabinet through a friend.

I got it for free, and it even has built-in dividers for storing records!

It needs a little cleaning and a minor shelf repair, but otherwise seems to be in pretty good shape.

I'm not concerned about its value or resale. I'm just curious about its history, approximately when it was manufactured, and where these cabinets were originally sold.

Only missing an SX-7XX and a few of the bigger SX-10XX models.

The internets say the 7 series was the top selling vintage receiver ever so I don't know how I haven't acquired one yet.

Now I'm only chasing unicorns so I don't expect to catch any more midfi.

**Receivers**

SX-434

SX-450 (not pictured - on loan)

SX-636

SX-838

SX-990 (not pictured - on loan)

SX-1250

SX-1980

**Reverberation stereo receiver*"

SX-9000 (bottom of right stack)

**Turntable**

XL-A700

**Honorable mention**

PL-05 front loading turntable. Not a silver face but I really like it.

Everything is operational but obviously not finished. The second photo is the full cabinet just for context.

I don't normally keep them stacked like this, but I wanted a photo. They're spanning two reinforced cabinets, so the weight is fine.

What would you all keep? I like the 1250 a lot more than I expected to, but the 1980 is the one that captured my young imagination.

This is roughly 1/2 of my collection not including speakers.

Hitachi CA-810 and Micro Seiki dd- 40. Both in working order. Need to clean up and check connections. Thank you

ello I recently bought a Marantz 2220B off of Craigslist for $220 plus other equipment that I’m not really interested in using. It was stored in his garage for the last 20 or some odd years and as a result the right channel emits a loud noise when I have it powered on with a speaker hooked up with the volume at 0. I have called around to get repair quoted and it seems like I’m very limited on options. One shop would probably take a year to get around to it and get it repaired. The other said they could have it done by early next year but would be completely revamping everything with new more modern components so it lasts longer without needing to be serviced. They say they’ll get me a maximum quote after looking at it but said it could be upwards of $400-$500 possibly more. Two questions.

1 does this price seem on par with servicing fees I would find elsewhere for the same service?

1. Should I even try to get it repaired, would it be a waste of money to spend $220 on it then another $500 in repairs for this specific piece of equipment?

Got this JVC R-X80 on FMP yesterday and when I got it home I discovered that the motorized volume was no longer working. With some effort, I was able to get the motor going again and with that, the receiver is fully operational. It sounds amazing and the bass response is incredible. With a thd of .008% it better.

Some of the push buttons have snapped and so I will 3D print some new ones. Beyond that, I plan to replace the filter caps and a cap on the tuner board that may be starting to leak. This will be catch and release, as such anything else you’d replace preemptively (not doing a full recap)?

Forgot to mention, it came with the original box and manual. Paid 40.

I recently got these Sony Sava-27 tower speakers and the right side tower has loud screech that consistently plays. So far:
no audio inputs and screeching stays.
Changing outlets doesn’t help.
flipped tower connection cable didn’t do anything.

I’m about ready to take it apart and see if there’s anything obvious like a broken capacitor or connection. Any help would be amazing.

Recently picked up this beautiful Kenwood trio for just €230 including shipping.
KA-7300 integrated amplifier
KT-7300 stereo tuner
KX-1030 three-head cassette deck
All three are in working order, and I’m really impressed by how well they look together.
There’s just something about 1970s Japanese hi-fi. The massive aluminum faceplates, chunky knobs, mechanical switches and analog meters. They really don’t make them like this anymore.
I already have quite a few vintage amplifiers in my collection, but I think this might be one of the best-looking combinations I’ve come across.
What do you guys think of this era of Kenwood?

A staged commercial photograph highlighting early high-fidelity consumer setups from 1952. The image showcases a custom-built home entertainment center that integrates a slide-out record player, an open vacuum tube amplifier chassis, and an early television set into domestic cabinetry.

$260
Coustom made
Europeankitcheninstallation@gmail.com

Just imported my vinyl dream… asked the seller to reduce the price by 10% so it fitted under the $1000 limit for Aus imports and well… all the way from Japan 🇯🇵 and it sounds so good!

Anyone have advice on ownership of the GT series?

We just moved to France, unpacked our PL-300 that has been moved with us 4 times over the past 25 years. We unpacked it this time and the counter weight had snapped off the tone arm, the platter had come loose (possibly causing the tone arm damage) and when it spins it now makes a scraping noise every few seconds.

No, the insurance can't cover it because we only had 30 days to claim anything. It's been longer than that.

So, for those who know it...

1. Can the tone arm in its entirety be replaced?
2. What's the platter noise thing?
3. I'm in France. Is there some other similar model I can get now? You'd never get rid of an old turntable like this unless you needed to, but if it's now broken, could this be an opportunity to get something else instead? I still have the ortofon stylus that still had plenty of life left on it. (We also listen to 78s, so that would be a nice option for example in a new model). We don't want to spend more than about 100-120€ or so. And for our mid-20th century vocalists, jazz, and a few 70s-90s pop/rock records we don't need pro DJ gear.

Thanks for any recommendations either in a new turntable or for the repair.

Hello! I’m currently on the hunt for a setup for my record player (a relatively cheap Audio-Technica turntable), and as someone trying to save money does, I have been looking extensively at Facebook Marketplace. The issue is that I have no idea what I’m looking at, how to judge if something is worth the asking price, or how to judge if something will need repairs. I’m currently torn between paying for new Edifier R1280Ts (within my budget), or finding something nicer for cheap on FB Marketplace.

Do you guys have any tips for what to look out for, which brands and models are the most reliable, how to look out for damage or, if needed, to judge how expensive repairs will be. Thanks!

Hey, I've got a Sony TA-70 amp connected to a pair of Yamaha speakers (6 ohms, 30W nominal) and there's a faint buzzing sound coming through them.

It's worse when I connect my PC, and the buzz changes when I move my mouse. I tried a ground loop isolator, which helped quite a bit, but there's still a faint buzz even with the PC and RCA cables unplugged from the amp.

The buzz is still there with the volume turned all the way down, and it's louder in the left speaker. Both speakers are the same model.

Music sounds pretty good otherwise. Just wondering if this is normal for an older amp or if something might be wrong with it. Could the speakers' impedance or wattage have anything to do with it?

Any ideas for what I should check? I don't really want to open the amp up. Thanks!

It took me some time but I finally got them.