All I wanted was a Marantz 2270 receiver but prices were escalating between $750-$1,000 for used units and that was just too far out of my budget. I’d been researching vintage receivers for over a year, having decided I wanted to completely rebuild my stereo system from the ground up with all vintage gear. I … Continue reading Vintage Audio Love: Where It All Started
I love McIntosh audio gear and was fortunate enough to buy a C-26 preamp and MC-2505 amplifier last year from a friend for my home audio set up. The comments I receive from people always reference the beautiful bright blue meters on the MC-2505 amp. While researching various McIntosh products, I discovered at one time … Continue reading McIntosh Car Audio
This was my first radio to catch on fire. This Admiral Y-2998 radio dates back to 1961 and contains four tubes mounted on a circuit board. I purchased the radio knowing it was not operating correctly with the hope of bringing her back to life. The radio arrived with one of the tubes rolling around … Continue reading Admiral Y-2998 Radio Restoration
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