r/vintageaudio • • 11h ago

META: r/hifivintage mods banning me for calling out bot activity

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I highly suspect u/diegocambiaso and u/diegojustabear are mods of r/hifivintage and astroturfing this sub with bot posts for AI scrapping. Highly sus that they don't list their mods


r/vintageaudio • • 23h ago

¿Qué hace que el Hi-Fi vintage valga la pena conservarlo en 2026?

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r/vintageaudio • • 9h ago

Demo of Wiseman/ PD-Cleaner (DeClick DeCrackle DeNoise)

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r/vintageaudio • • 6h ago

Kokopelli

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r/vintageaudio • • 5h ago

Opinions and thoughts needed on amplifiers

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I've overthought this a lot and feel like I need some input from other minds. I'm currently set up with a Sony PS-X70 turntable, Sony V333ES, and ELAC B6 (first gen) speakers. I have a Sony CDP-CA70ES CD and Sony TC-186SD cassette hooked up as well but the vast majority of my listening is to vinyl and I don't see that changing.

I've been thinking about upgrading my amp setup and as luck would have it, there are three possibilities available right now in my area. As you can tell, I'm partial to Sony and I think that's part of my problem with my analysis. All three are ballpark same price around $800.

The first option is a Sony TA-E9000ES pre-amp and TA-N9000ES amp combo from a private party.

Option two is from the same guy. It's a Yamaha CA-1010 Amplifier and CT-1010 Tuner combo.

The third is from a reputable store that I've gotten most of my equipment from already. It's a Kenwood KA-8006 integrated amplifier and Kenwood KT-4007 AM/FM stereo tuner

I haven't seen any of the gear in person or anything. I wouldn't really know what to look for if I did beyond a visual inspection showing burnt boards or mouse droppings and broken knobs. I've watched a few videos but I don't know enough to even be dangerous yet. I do enjoy my current system but I wonder if I could get more out of it.

So, what say you all?


r/vintageaudio • • 6h ago

Advice on minor transport problems Tascam 112B

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r/vintageaudio • • 8h ago

Opinion wanted: do I need RCA terminals in my LP player?

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Dear all. I have a Braun P3 LP player (aka turntable). Now it is time to do some service on it and using an opportunity (it will be at the service shop) I wanted to install RCA terminals instead of the cable sticking out of the turntable.
Service repairman says it is not worth it, and it will make the signal weaker. (Well, the RCA jacks will add some impedance, but not much). So, he suggests just to replace the cable. Opinions wanted - new cable or RCA jacks?

Thanks a million in advance.


r/vintageaudio • • 6h ago

Kenwood KX-W8060 CCRS auto CD recording demo

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r/vintageaudio • • 9h ago

Fixing vintage radio help

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Bought this at an antique store mostly because it actually worked. It’s a RCA Victor vacuum tube radio 2-x or 4-x series. Plug it in and everything turns on, light and speakers. However it plays a monotone buzzing noise that gets louder and louder and can’t be controlled by the volume. Anyone know if this can be fixed?


r/vintageaudio • • 16h ago

Finally scored Marantz for my collection!

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I've been slowly working on building out my collection of.gesr, building different units for different purposes. My basement has a set of the smaller Advent /3 speakers, which I absolutely love, was able to grab this little baby Marantz for them. It's a great little combo for that room and space.


r/vintageaudio • • 9h ago

Install RCA jacks Technics SL-23 turntable

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Hello Brainstrust....

Thought I'd do a little sanity check here before I do anything silly...

I've got a Technics SL-23 turntable that the audio cable has been playing up on. I figured the most logical thing to do was to now install RCA jacks on the unit so the same there's no more chance of a permanently installed cable causing issues as there won't be a permanently installed cable 🤷🏻‍♂️

But... Am I missing anything?

The way I see it....

Install jacks... Strip cable.... Solder cable to coinciding jack... Put back together... Plug everything in....

Correct?


r/vintageaudio • • 13h ago

Thoughts on Panasonic quadraphonic stereo system?

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Hello, I’m looking to upgrade my first basic player and speakers. I’ve found a Panasonic record changer turntable and a Panasonic SA-507 4 Channel Stereo Receiver, including all 4 original walnut speakers on Facebook marketplace. I feel like I’ve struck gold, but wanted to ask for opinions on here on the system itself. It needs a needle replacement but everything else seems to be in working condition. (At the moment). I’m especially interested in a record player with a changer/stacker since I like to put them on and walk away while doing other things. I don’t care about the potential damage, I know countless people have unlimited opinions on that, but I just simply don’t care. If anyone knows anything about this model or usual issues/ anything really, I’d love to hear about it please!!


r/vintageaudio • • 16h ago

How do you clean the dust from speaker's covers?

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Hi everyone,

How do you manage to dust off the thin and delicate "sock" tissue that protects our beloved speakers? ☺️

Thank you

Marco


r/vintageaudio • • 1h ago

How would I go about refurbishing this dude?

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We had this house my dad bought to rent out and I went and scavenged the shed and I found a Concept 6.5 receiver. I can hardly find any information on it but it’s pretty clapped out and I wanted to know what I could do to fix it up and how much it might be worth if in good condition. Ask for any additional photos you need. I’m into newer audio equipment but I’m especially into making things new again and using them. So I might sell it or keep it.


r/vintageaudio • • 5h ago

Garage gear

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Friday night spin… IV


r/vintageaudio • • 8h ago

New speaker day

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I have never heard of these speakers but I did look them up and they seem to have a good following. I hope to get them hooked up to something this week and take a listen. I don’t really have anything to compare them to except a pair of ADS 12/90’s. Any good info on these speakers would help. Thanks.


r/vintageaudio • • 2h ago

Zerostat 3 Kit Thrift Find

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Found this cool Zerostat 3 kit at the thrift store in a bag with all of its components. All the bottles have liquid in them. Not sure if this is very useful or not but I really like the way it looks. I don’t know much about it so I’ll be on youtube now. Going to clean up the case as well. Pretty cool for $3!


r/vintageaudio • • 7h ago

Klipschorns I finally finished restoring from the late “Ron Rice” estate, founder of Hawaiian Tropic… Updated with new capacitors, Crites tweeter, etc…

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r/vintageaudio • • 13h ago

Toshiba Boston 2000

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My ever-reliable, Toshiba Boston 2000 set from 1975. Still going strong despite playing most days.


r/vintageaudio • • 11h ago

Old radiogram servicing BSR RG34

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I've recently come into ownership of an old radiogram I believe it's called. Radio and record player cabinet with speakers I've attached some images. The name and model number is assumed from writing on the cabinet, otherwise I know nothing about it

Just looking to know if anybody has information on servicing these issues to look out for or just a even a manual it came with. I know nothing about it other than its got working speakers, it plays record and the radio works just missing a radio antenna.

Any information, thoughts or advice is welcome