by Stereo Buyer | Feb 14, 2017 | Stereo Systems
There is nothing like the sound of a vinyl record. You start up the record player, drop the needle on the disc, and experience the sound. CD’s and MP3 players can’t do the trick. The reason for this difference lies not just within the quality of the system used to...
by Stereo Buyer | Feb 13, 2017 | Uncategorized
Bose has been around quite a while. At one time they made amazing boat anchor sized components such as the model 1801 stereo power amplifier. Today the 1801 is still considered by many one of the most impressive amplifiers ever made. The Bose equipment produced which...
by Stereo Buyer | Feb 11, 2017 | Uncategorized
Which do you enjoy more? Coca-Cola or Pepsi? Over the years I have met many audiophiles/stereophiles/experts/etc. who can hear a difference. They claim to be able to hear a difference between various amplifiers, speakers, CD players, etc. I believe many can actually...
by Stereo Buyer | Feb 10, 2017 | Stereo Systems, Uncategorized
When working with vintage stereo systems, the receiver is an important part of the grand design. The receiver is the key to amplifying and balancing sound. The receiver equalizes audio and distributes the sound between the speakers. Vintage receivers are often crafted...
by Stereo Buyer | Feb 2, 2017 | Uncategorized
Good question, where to have an old stereo receiver, amplifier, tuner, etc. repaired? At one time every city, town, area, had a few TV/Radio repair shops or electronic service centers. They don’t seem to exist anymore. I am in one of the boroughs of NYC and I...
by Stereo Buyer | Jan 30, 2017 | Uncategorized
I just received an email which motivated me to write this post. Come to think of it I also received a phone call this morning asking me “how much is my stereo worth?” Unfortunately many times the answer is not what the seller expects. As previously stated...
by Stereo Buyer | Jan 25, 2017 | Uncategorized
I buy old stereo equipment, that’s my deal, my gig, my enjoyment. Virtually everyday I receive phone calls from people who would like to turn their old equipment into immediate cash. Hey…that’s what I am here for. Approximately 99.9% of the time the...
by Stereo Buyer | Jan 12, 2017 | Uncategorized
I get emails and phone calls all the time…I gotta stereo for sale, wanna buy it? Yeah? Like I got a car for sale wanna buy it? Better yet, I have a Chevy for sale. All these statements have one thing in common. THERE IS NO INFORMATION. I received a call this...
by Stereo Buyer | Jan 4, 2017 | Uncategorized
Happy 2017 to all. What’s new in the world of component stereo? Not much as far as the eye can see. It’s a new tech. age, people’s lives are on a little dainty, feminine thing called a cell phone in their pocket. Music, business, romance, mostly...
by Stereo Buyer | Dec 25, 2016 | Uncategorized
Marantz receivers are probably one of the most if not the most sort after stereo / quad. units manufactured during the 1970’s. They not only sound better then most of the tuner amps of that era but they also have the beautiful “Blue Marantz Glow.”...
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