We Buy Working/Broken Stereos

We Buy Working/Broken Stereos. Cashforstereos does business mainly in NY & NJ. In general, stereos don’t age well. Sometimes they don’t work at all. Most vintage audio equipment needs some type of service. Virtually all old stereos develop problems over time. Equipment that is stored in the attic/garage get cold in the winter. In the summer they get very hot. Surprisingly, temperature change effects stereos. The electrical components values change. Expansion and contraction causes parts to drift. Overall, it effects the functioning of the equipment. Stereos stored in basements also develop problems. It’s safe to state most old electronic equipment needs service. Our company buys equipment with issues. We don’t test, or plug the equipment in. We understand the equipment is 35-60 years old.

Cashforstereos Buys Working and Broken Stereos

Firstly, old stereos have cosmetic flaws. Stains, dings, scratches, are common. In addition, many have damaged controls, switches, and knobs.. The jacks and speaker connections on the back can be snapped. Lamps often burn out. Furthermore, power cords are often missing or damaged. Sometimes fuses are missing. Most units will have many problems. Also, many times two or more of the same model have to be combined to make a working set. Many parts are unavailable.

Secondly, often old amplifiers, receivers, tuners, etc, have issues. Occasionally, transformers fail. Capacitors dry out. Resistors open. Meters no longer work. Switches and controls become intermittent. Some tuners have weak reception. Others, don’t work at all. In addition, amplifiers have blown power transistors. Re-biasing amplifiers is routine maintenance. Virtually all old equipment needs alignment.

Thirdly, vintage stereos develop problems. For example, turntables have broken belts. Over time motors stop. Cartridges are missing. Needles wear down. Tonearms don’t move correctly. Platters may be wobbly. Dust covers are cracked. Parts may be missing. Also, belts snap in cassette decks. Or push buttons don’t make contact. Equalizers often have frozen sliders. Reel to reel players are missing reels. Their motors fail. Similarly, tuners need service. The dial cords are snapped. Stereo signals can’t be received. Just because it lights up, it doesn’t mean it works.