henry4841 Posted December 31, 2021 Author Share Posted December 31, 2021 I'm using a Kenwood KT-7500 tuner in my main system. Recapped, aligned and cleaned. I had to do a repair involving a diode as well. Kenwood tuners are highly rated today. Very desirable. Also have a few Kenwood receivers. Kenwoods of the era were well built. Been considering an HK 300B myself. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbheels Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 My kitchen radio: Advent 400. I use it every day. (Photo taken at 1:25, obviously.) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scalawag Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 Did someone say "Yamaha?" I've always been partial to the silver faces and elegant knobs/levers of the '70s and '80s hifi gear. I've posted these pics in a couple of other past threads but am more than happy to repost for those who may have missed them earlier. My CA-1000 was purchased along with my 'Scalas back in '76 and is still in service today albeit with a repair here and there through the years. The CA-2010 was bought 2nd hand several years ago, restored, and powers the Klipsch "R" towers at the back of my listening room. I had been using a Carver C-4000 Pre to control the two Yam amps... ... but now use the VTA SP-14 to do the signal work. The last piece of "vintage" gear I own is sadly relegated to storage or forum articles as internet streaming has made the tuner rather obsolete. On top of the Pioneer TX is a Bic BeamBox indoor antenna - anybody remember those ?!? And that's my "show-n-tell." Thanks for reading - happy listening and Happy New Year !! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 Merry Christmas to me ! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CWelsh Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 @Fish Merry Christmas, indeed! Beautiful! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 What a Great era when audio was an Art in every way ! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWelsh Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 1 hour ago, henry4841 said: I'm using a Kenwood KT-7500 tuner in my main system. Recapped, aligned and cleaned. I had to do a repair involving a diode as well. Kenwood tuners are highly rated today. Very desirable. Also have a few Kenwood receivers. Kenwoods of the era were well built. Been considering an HK 300B myself. I bought a KA5500 a couple of years ago for my daughter. Someone had replaced the original speaker clips with RCA plugs and done a pretty weird job of wiring them, but I was able to figure it out and made her custom speaker wired to work. It's a sweet little amp. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 I have a Kenwood KR 7050 and it's got the best receiver in it I've ever owned. I get 60 miles with a T wire and 3/4 on the meter. It has a feature that allows for limiting freq to the width you are listening to. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 One more honorable mention of one of the best vintage receivers I've ever owned or heard, all around Great.....The power, smooth but detailed presentation is really something. It may be that this unit was new until 5 years ago that gives it that better than usual sound. On KLF 30's, at 11 oclock on the volume the ceiling could be in jeopardy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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henry4841 Posted January 1, 2022 Author Share Posted January 1, 2022 4 hours ago, Fish said: I have a Kenwood KR 7050 and it's got the best receiver in it I've ever owned. I get 60 miles with a T wire and 3/4 on the meter. It has a feature that allows for limiting freq to the width you are listening to. Kenwood was noted for their shortwave radios during this time period and passed technology on to their tuners. At least that is what my memory tells me. Hook one of these up to a decent outside antennae and you will be surprised at the number of channels you will receive. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry4841 Posted January 6, 2022 Author Share Posted January 6, 2022 A finished restoration project, a Sherwood S-7100A. Replaced all the electrolytic caps minus 1, the main PS filter capacitor which tested in spec with low ESR so from my experience it has a lot more life left in it. I have a new replacement I ordered but saw no need in replacing it. Checked alignment, cleaned all controls and gave it a thorough cleaning. The case is plywood with walnut veneer that is in really good shape but looked dry so I stained it and it came out looking great for it's age. Sounds really good with measured power of 22 watts at clipping 1000hz. Nice addition to my collection. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brooklynsound Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Looks gorgeous! On 11/28/2021 at 8:29 AM, henry4841 said: We have a picture of your tube gear thread so not to discriminate I started this thread. The gear from the 70's just have a look you do not find in modern equipment. I did what I would call a complete restoration of this Sony receiver. Replaced all the electrolytic capacitors except one that checked fine that I did not have in stock. Forgive me but I did not want to combine 2 to make the correct value. Cleaned the pots and aligned. Did some repairs to the beautiful walnut case and it now sits in my bedroom. I had a Sony receiver in the 70's and in my opinion was one of the best looking ones ever made. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brooklynsound Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Wow, classic look! On 12/31/2021 at 3:45 PM, Fish said: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 On 1/6/2022 at 12:05 PM, henry4841 said: A finished restoration project, a Sherwood S-7100A. Replaced all the electrolytic caps minus 1, the main PS filter capacitor which tested in spec with low ESR so from my experience it has a lot more life left in it. I have a new replacement I ordered but saw no need in replacing it. Checked alignment, cleaned all controls and gave it a thorough cleaning. The case is plywood with walnut veneer that is in really good shape but looked dry so I stained it and it came out looking great for it's age. Sounds really good with measured power of 22 watts at clipping 1000hz. Nice addition to my collection. I have not heard a 7100a since I was a teenager, and they were still almost new....An older guy, Cummins worker with money bought one and we listened to some of the Greatest music ever recorded on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 4 hours ago, brooklynsound said: t I would call a complete restoration of this Sony receiver. Replaced all the electrolytic capacitors except one that checked fine that I did not have in stock. Forgive me but I did not want to combine 2 to make the correct value. Cleaned the pots and aligned. Did some repairs to the beautiful walnut case and it now sits in my bedroom. Thats a beauty for sure. I really like that vent look. I missed out recently on a similar Sony, not quite so purdy as that though. Sony had some hits during that era. They still pull a rabbit out occasionally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khornukopia Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 On 11/28/2021 at 3:12 PM, CWelsh said: This is my 1973 Marantz 1060. I bought it in 1974 ... Very nice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khornukopia Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 On 11/29/2021 at 7:20 AM, Tarheel TJ said: My very first stereo equipment purchase was a Marantz receiver, so your picture makes me smile. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khornukopia Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Marantz 300 DC Power Amplifier 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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