Vintage stereo equipment

[jfalberti]

Hey everyone,

For those of you who don't know, I love vintage stereo equipment. A few months ago, a friend's mom passed away. Recently, she was clearing out her mom's place, and asked me if I needed anything. I asked if there was any stereo equipment, and she told me there was. They brought it to me last night, and I love it.

The stereo is a vintage 1971 Realistic receiver and record changer yesterday. The receiver is a Realistic STA-36. It's on page 16-17. The changer is a LAB-24A. It is on page 32-33.

http://www.radioshackcatalogs.com/catalogs/1971/

I have to say, this is probably one of the best BSR changers I've seen. Not frozen up, and cycles just fine. Even the stylus is in good condition.

http://www.radioshackcatalogs.com/catalogs/1971/

 

[suckolux]

Ahh working at the Shack in the 70s I remember many of the STA, stereo tuner amps that we had.

 

[arh1953]

What a great setup, I loved Radio Shack and Realistic products.

 

[suckolux]

thankfully I still have a lot of mine that I got at half off working there!

 

[jfalberti]

Thanks guys,

I also got a dual cassette deck, but it isn't an RS brand, and is obviously newer than the rest of the stereo. Don't think I'll be using it much. I prefer reel to reel anyway.

 

[miskini]

I'm on the hunt for a marantz 2325. You can find them on eBay , but the asking prices are ridiculous

 

[suckolux]

Vintage with a cool factor can get up there fast!!

 

[miskini]

The 2325 is one of the all time coolest night lights

 

[electroluxxxx]

Being on this subject before I think you all know I am a total pioneer fan!

 

[miskini]

That's one sweet receiver

 

[electroluxxxx]

The pioneer?

It's my sx-780 she pairs very well with my pioneer hpm-100s and sings rather sweetly

 

[miskini]

What kind of speakers are you using with the pioneer?

 

[electroluxxxx]

My pioneer hpm-100s, the photo was taken Last year with them on my rotel rsx-1055

 

[electroluxxxx]

This is the live sound set up ( not vintage) but it gets used for DJ applications and live sound. Sorry if I hacked the thread

 

[cb123]

I know what you mean, this is what I like to call my wall of sound!

 

[cb123]

P.S. I also love Pioneer!

 

[suckolux]

My Pioneer speakers are the best I have ever had, no complaints there.

 

[electroluxxxx]

David , what speakers of theirs do you have?

 

[suckolux]

Mike, just the big ones I posted pics of ages ago? 99A I think.

 

[electroluxxxx]

Ah yes I remember now! With the realistic receiver.

 

[suckolux]

Yes, you got it!

 

[electroluxxxx]

I love those old fostex (realistic) units.

 

[suckolux]

About all I have used, not a lot of equipment places in town back in the day

 

[arh1953]

Rare Magnavox tabletop set

You could buy the package which included a nice cart and speakers that tucked in, or just buy this and put your own choice of compatible speakers with it. In Alabama.



http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Magnavox-stereo-turntable-/191695524688?hash=item2ca1f19350

 

[super-sweeper]

Reply 14

Nice set up, Calem! But even NICER 1958 Plymouth Fury scale model!

 

[cb123]

Man, Alex! You really know your stuff! I sure wouldn't mind having a full scale of one cruising the Blvd.!


 

 

[super-sweeper]

I'd spot that Buckskin Beige and gold Sportone anywhere! You and me both, Calem! 

 

[suckolux]

Time to spin some vinyl here, take a break, life has been stressful of late! Does everyone else with their vintage equipment use it as relaxation therapy also? What I love is when younger? 20s friends ask where did you get your records? Oh I got them when they were new!40 years or more ago

 

[electroluxxxx]

I do... Some nights I'll sit back with a glass of wine, listen to Floyd, Alan parsons, Eagles or just some smooth jazz and relax. In the mornings sometimes when it's stressful I'll sit back with a cup of coffee to Norah jones, jazz, Michael buble', John Mayer, ya know your usual relaxing coffee shop tunes. Lately though i have been on a disco kick so bee gees, KC and the sunshine band, that sorta thing. Lol