as a 12 year old I built a tv stand for my room. Then I found some 6x9 at a buddy's house that he gave me. At salvation army I found a car tape player with a graphic equalizer. Found 12v power supplies and it rocked

I found a maranta 1150d for 80 bucks cost 500 to have it restored. Worth every penny

@mykandrew

2 жыл бұрын

Very nice find!

Gotta love the vintage stuff man. I got in the hobby when I found a Realistic STA-2200 left for dead in storage at my work place. Recently found a JVC XL-V161Tn CD player for 4.99 at a GW. I paired everything up with a pair of modern Sony SSCS5 bookshelf speakers (plan on replacing soon). CDs are making a slight comeback, and I gotta say it's been awesome. Love the channel! Hope to see some more content coming soon.

@mykandrew

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the support! I love good thrift store finds!

I had a Mitsubishi rack system in the 90s. I was 14 years old. Nothing I have had since sounded as good as it did .....it sounds crazy but it just had a sound that was amazing. I wish i never got rid of it.

You would think manufacturers would recreate modern versions of their flagship receivers of the late 70s and 80s

@michaelwright1602

10 ай бұрын

I have a Sansui 4000 receiver, I went to one of those inflation calculators. In 1970 dollars the Sansui 4000 would cost roughly $3200 in todays money. They could do it, most all of the parts are still there to rebuild many of these units, except for a few propriety parts. But, a big name could make those parts again.

I’m a Marantz fan. I think I’ll always love vintage receivers! 2265b guy here. But whatever you love works so go for it 😎

Exceptional video Mike on a constant question of ours. Thank you so much mate.👏👏👏😍😍😍💎💎💎

@mykandrew

2 жыл бұрын

I have missed you my friend, I hope all is well!

@HEARDIFFERENT

2 жыл бұрын

@@mykandrew Mike my mate. All is well. Red card for me for forgetting to write a comment. I am seeing all your videos. But this one in particular need a part 2 in my opinion. The subject needs more directions from a man of your caliber.🔊🔊🔊

I'm twenty one, and found my audio nirvana with a setup that cost me 140 bucks. Onkyo A-8450 and Onkyo SC-550 mkII. It's a killer setup for the price, I've been to many audio stores in my city, and the Cambridge Dali setup that costs 900 bucks sounds worse than what I have, and that's on Baby.

Excellent video, short but to the point. As a lover of vintage gear and sound, it took me 40 years for my dream system, and yes, listening is pure audio nirvana.

@mykandrew

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@damirhlobik6488

2 жыл бұрын

@@mykandrew You welcome

I have a tube receiver and amp that still works fine. Only issue I had was static in couple potentiometers. They just needed good cleaning. In another note; I have a 1947 GE refrigerator. It never needed any repair since it was made 76 years ago and it just keeps on working fantastically. They don’t make them like they used to.

I've managed to collect a bunch of THETA DAC's in my time in the hobby....this video speaks to that endeavor to finding your own audio nirvana!

@mykandrew

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

After that I was hooked! Swap meets and later pawnshops and thrift stores

I am convinced as Engineer that the never ends in the race of modern equipment seems to be speeding up. Nevertheless I personally prefer an equipment that last longer, sound awesome and that is simple to work on it in case of need.

Old Sansui 2000 and 4000 here, going to recap it here in the next couple of weeks. I have been enjoying both for roughly 6 months. I looked at taking it into a shop. One told me to throw the 4000 out, seriously, an electronics shop telling me to toss a 53 year old fully functional, working, one owner Sansui 4000 stereo that sounds incredible. Another shop, it took four months to get the invite to bring the Sansui in, to sit on their shelf for another four or more months before they would even look at it. Then another shop, they were a year out and not taking anything in for repairs. I said screw it, I bought an o-scope, a signal generator, a bench digital multi meter, and a bunch of other gear to fix this stuff myself. A total recap on both of these Sansui units I own would cost as much as this repair equipment I just bought. Time to go into vintage electronics repair. I see an opening here to start up a new business.

Agreed that vintage equipment is ok if you know electronics. Repair and maintenance is required today for most vintage stuff.

@senritsujumpsuit6021

4 ай бұрын

I really want collect so I can fill out my house with it to add on to my vibe I hate the modern Star-Track look a lot of gear now

Biggest problem is finding a repair shop if you live outside a major urban area. I still have my beautiful 1977 JVC receiver, but it needs work.

I always go vintage, but I have to, I am really into tape decks :D

@mykandrew

2 жыл бұрын

Everyone has a vice! 😉 Thats awesome though, make sure to share some cool finds on our FB Group Hifi Audio Addiction!

@scrunts666

2 жыл бұрын

@@mykandrew Cool, I will have to look that page up :)

i inherited a 1982 technics stack stereo, with cabinet and the speaker are the same year but pioneer branded. I had to fix a few items but it looks so good! all metal finishes...goes well with my mid century decore as well

Nice channel! Yup picked up an sx650 hooked to a pair of big ass floor standing magnavox spkrs. Wow, great sound at half volume. So impressed I began collecting rcvrs sx850 and 950. With a good job and knowing a good tek guy I added an sg9500Eq and F21 tape deck. Toshiba SR-A200 Tt works like a charm. Records R coming back. Making custom tapes is great.

Love your approach. I use a Luxman L-580 integrated for stereo, which sounds amazing. To benefit from the vintage and new, I pair Technics SB 7070 with Wharfedale Opus 2-2, as front speakers. The results are spectacular, at least to my ears. Would be really great to see comparisons between same brand, vintage and current model.

@stevenvox6549

2 жыл бұрын

Wharfedales work for me too. I noticed in the ninties that the new amps had become boring - maybe too perfect.

Old is gold

@mykandrew

Жыл бұрын

It most definitely can be

Got to be careful with vintage! Prices are outrageous! Still vintage is better!

Well I just bought a new Marantz hifi system with a pair of Dali speakers and the only vintage I have is my 1998 Sony Mini Disc deck sounds great the system, but some how I miss my old vintage set up I used to have in the 1990s, so I keep thinking of setting up a vintage hifi in my spear room, I’m looking at amps all the time and they’re quite expensive if you want a quality amp & turn tables and speakers from the 1970s, I do have an eye on a couple of Pioneer & Sony amps and a Technics amp and turn table, but no rush, I’m probably going to get one of the Pioneer blue line amps & just use it with an old pair of Tannoy speakers and use my other Sony Mini Disc for now if I get one of the amps over the next couple of weeks then build it up slowly with other components etc. cheers for your great videos and peace ✌️

I had 2 Technics SA-700 that needed some work. I had one repaired a couple of years ago and then I had other one repaired earlier this year. After getting my second back, the first one went again. Instead of getting it fixed, I sold to someone that repairs vintage gear for a hobby. The funny thing about seeing this video, is this morning I thought about selling the workng technics. I thinking that it was finally time to let the past go. But then playing some music through it. It's like the thing is brand new. So, I decided against selling it. I did discover some bad news though. My vintage technics turntable seems to be having some issues with the pitch control. I don't know if I want to get it fixed or just sell it.

Vintage all the way 😎

Well, take any 30+ year old component. It will need a re-cap. It will need a cleaning due to corrosion. It may also need replacement parts. So that $500 vintage amp you just bought can turn into $1500+ real quick.

@semperfi-1918

11 ай бұрын

Well my setup will cost some but im doing the recapping myself and sofar cost me only 45 total. Had to make a powercord for it... but ehh it is what it is. And is making my older set up run for its money.

@scottlowell493

11 ай бұрын

@@semperfi-1918 oh no question, if I re-cap myself (like I have done many crossovers) it saves a ton of money. The majority of listeners do not have the skills or tools to do it. They bring it to a shop for refurb and the cost is so high, it exceeds a new component. I did it once because of nostalgia.

@michaelwright1602

10 ай бұрын

I picked up to vintage Sansui units, their 2000 from 1969 and their 4000 from 1970. I had to take the 2000 to have the FM tuner adjusted, $90 and a few days in the shop. The 4000 only required a light cleaning of the pots, and some lubrication of the pots and tuner. I did that myself, thankfully it was a one owner unit and well cared for. I paid $200 for each unit, auditioned both before purchasing and was able to inspect. Both are working flawlessly and sound simply incredible!

Since getting the 90s seperates I have now I think I will always try to find them, I have a 98 cd player and 95 amp/reciever (had never been opened) I think my speakers are late 90s too. They just look great and all that cost me under £100. When it came to getting a turntable I just got a new audio technica. Cassette players is were you have the most issues, I've been through so many that now I just use the newest model sony boombox as there really isn't alot else available

@mykandrew

2 жыл бұрын

What brand/models are your separates

@lloydparker2147

2 жыл бұрын

@@mykandrew Technics SL-PG590 and Kenwood KR-V5570 .. I don't know if they are considered good to an audiophile but as I say I picked them up cheap and they sound better than playing a CD through that new sony boombox

Guy just randomly says “many moons ago” like a goddamn boss

@mykandrew

4 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

I live near a "vintage" shop. I had to have an obsolete piece of Star Wars tech I used to have: a Garrard Zero 100 turntable. I use my Pro-ject

I've had an un-restored Marantz 2230 stored away in my closet for decades, I cleaned it inside and put it back. Currently using a yamaha AVR from the 90's to play music from CD and streaming, do you feel that the Marantz will give me a better sound than what I am using now?

@michaelwright1602

10 ай бұрын

Yep.

Thing is use vintage and older equipment (my collection is on my yt) Vintage gear , even being me a normal guy. With a good sense of logic, but not versed in engineering in this field. I was able to buy some really good equipment, that I fixed up myself and learned a great deal. By just doing it, I makes for a great learning experience. And you get something really nice out of it . The biggest downside I have experienced so far with having vintage equipment. You run into gear, that's very overwhelmingly over engineered. Simply , because of the reason most that gear was new. Open up a Sony CDP 101, you'll be met with something you won't see in any CD player of this era . It was the first commercial CD player. Tons of parts to it... But when you look at the drawer it's aluminum with a bumper mold. Pick up in there is aluminum cast.. You said something about wearing ? That type of gear wasn't even top gear made stuff. Budgets were tight, but they still managed to put the quality in there if a today's high end CD player. I made a video before on Facebook I played a CD and slowly flipped the player upside down and even gave it a shake ... Skipped not even once .. I did that with a 1400 one, barely lifted it skipped. Let alone shake put down .. It's testament of what they did back then, it was the passion, of companies to actually deliver a product that was for the buck incredible. And no not for the consumer perse , but to show to others companies "heed this warning we are capeable, and willing " It created a slew of fantastic gear in those days. Now ?! That's gone,... To me that's priceless , you only find that quality in a good vintage piece . It cannot be bought

Great video! I'm looking for a second cd player for around 350 dollars, which era of cd players and which brands give me the best bang for buck?

@mykandrew

2 жыл бұрын

This is a tough one. If you go new, check out the Cambridge I reviewed, excellent sound and you can use it as a transport. Only $350. Its the last video I did I believe.

@aron1996ification

2 жыл бұрын

@@mykandrew Thanks, I'll take a look! Is a new one like that better value than second hand?

I don't know if the milder climate of the UK is kinder to electrolytic caps, but I haven't encountered any yet in my vintage collection of mostly Japanese gear that were out of spec. Congrats on your Magnavox steal, by the way - TDA1541 DACs deserve their reputation!

@mykandrew

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I really like the Magnavox.

@ranbymonkeys2384

2 жыл бұрын

I know there were caps in the 70's or 80's that Japan was using and they were ALL defective. So if you have a piece of equipment made during that time the caps WILL be bad. I 'll have to find out when it was exactly, it was quite a long time those caps were used and EVERY company that made caps all had the same flaw, EVERY ONE OF THEM!!!!!!!!

@thisisnev

2 жыл бұрын

@@ranbymonkeys2384 And yet none of my vintage Japanese-made gear from that period - Aiwa, Hitachi, JVC, Luxman, Marantz, Nikko, Sony, Technics, Toshiba, Trio and Yamaha - exhibits any sign of capacitor defects. Either I'm the luckiest guy in the world, or maybe the problem isn't as widespread as you think. There was a defective caps problem from 1999-2003, but that's to be expected as it's well into the B.P.C. era!

@ranbymonkeys2384

2 жыл бұрын

@@thisisnev No, like I said this is all in stuff from the early 80's and earlier

Which do you prefer vintage or modern speakers/headphones please?

@mykandrew

2 жыл бұрын

Watch the video and find out! 😉

@ranbymonkeys2384

2 жыл бұрын

yes

I love the look and sound of vintage. I'm trying to piece together a system for my office, and am struggling between getting an all-in-one modern system (i.e. Marantz M-CR612) that already has all the bells & whistles, and will sound really good. Or do I go for "fun" and get a vintage receiver? The trouble as I see it is that I want to connect a turntable, CD player and streamer to a vintage receiver. While most receivers have a phono input, and an AUX, it seems like I can only have 2 of the 3 wishes on my list. Am I wrong? Are tape inputs useable in this case? HELP! :)

@michaelwright1602

8 ай бұрын

You can use the tape inputs. Many of us with the vintage gear are opting for the WiiM Pro or Pro Plus streamers. They sound incredibly good on this vintage gear with their own internal DAC. You can listen to anything on the WiiM, local radio, you name it, it is there. If you can find an older stereo receiver with a built in AM/FM tuner that is functioning and up to snuff, you may find yourself simply listening to the radio. The sound that you will obtain with a piece of vintage gear will far surpass any of this modern gear. I would look for an older Sansui unit if you like a rich tube like sound, with some airiness in the mid and highs. Some of the older Pioneers have a more clean sound, as do some of the older Sony units if you like more clinical detailed sound. I like the Sansui sound of the late 60's and early 70's.

@kyleroussel

8 ай бұрын

@@michaelwright1602 Thank you for this thoughtful reply! I do still listen to radio - both FM and AM, so I'd definitely make use of the tuner. I love the value offered by Pioneer receivers. They've got the great sound, the great look and there's enough of them still around that parts aren't as hard to come by (or at least that's my assumption). Thanks again!

Mike when are you going to talk about best sounding cd releases?

@mykandrew

2 жыл бұрын

I suppose now is a better time than ever. I'll work on it this coming week!

What's the dividing line between vintage and modern? 70s and 80s? 90s? 25 years old? I've played with a few "vintage" receivers, amplifiers, and quite a few vintage speakers. If it's in good working condition I would take vintage electronics coupled with new speakers. CD players and DACs would be new or at least recent build. Just an example, 10-year old Bryston gear still has 10 years of warranty left.

@mykandrew

Жыл бұрын

I think mix and matching with new and old is a great idea!

As much as I loved my 1977 Pioneer SX-450, even my budget Sony STR-DH190 for $179 sounds better.

I thought it was just me

W4S good quality, reasonable cost 👌

One thing I cannot warn enough about.. There is a very critical attribute of what vintage you seek. I know this because I have been burned on a newly purchased Yamaha CR-840 I hate that a simple transistor amp network was packed into an integrated circuit, and one would essentially have to engineer a matching network to make the receiver speaker output function again. Maybe you can tell me, how much do you think the IC based receivers are worth the risk ? After the Yamaha CR-840 disaster, I went after 60's era Sansui, namely a 2000 and a 4000.

@michaelwright1602

10 ай бұрын

I own both too. I paid $200 for each unit. The 4000 came from the original owner who brought it back from Germany when he was discharged from the Army. It even has the wooden case and the full schematics still under the case. I only had to spend two hours cleaning it up, it was last serviced in 1986 at a local repair shop, that is actually still here. The 2000 needed a tuner adjustment, $90 at a local shop, monies will spent. Both of these units sound incredible. I am listening to the 4000 right now, it is now the center of my main 2 channel setup. I have it paired with a pair of Zu Dirty Weekends and still cannot get over the sound this combination creates. I sold all of my modern gear, except for a PS Audio Gaincell DAC/Pre for the digital stuff. Picked up a new Mofi TT too, and am now getting back into vinyl. These Sansui units and vinyl, this gear just blows me away! None of the modern gear I have owned can do what these Sansui units can do. FUN-FI!

@starker1971

10 ай бұрын

@@michaelwright1602 I haven't taken in my 2000 yet. I had the 4000 worked on. They did Cap replacement for the power stage. I didn't order the extra restore with all the pre-amp components. There was a slight buzz in the noise floor. I have recordings of it. The Stereo repair shop did find a loose ground wire but that wasn't causal. They said they upped the capacitance on a filter circuit, and that seemed to address the noise. I hope to share this mod they did with other 4000 owners. I already know of one other who acknowledged they have the same static noise. My unit had the original caps in it prior to the service I had them do.

@michaelwright1602

10 ай бұрын

@@starker1971 I had a bit of static noise or zzzzzz sound, when I first bought it, along with the scratchy pots. I cleaned it rather liberally with DeoxIT D5 then a final lubrication with their F5 and no more static, or scratchy pots. Are you getting this static or zzzzz sound on all selections or just one? I believe mine was simply a dirty selector switch or possibly the balance pot, both were issues, as it took a bit of patience to clean up. Let her dry, plug it in, clean again. That second cleaning eliminated it. Total procedure from start to finish was roughly two hours and she has been fine since. And all of the caps are original, no bulging or leaking. the unit was last serviced in 1986, I have the paperwork. I think the right channel had issues. Unit sounds fantastic.

Main difference is new gear includes the profit margin of the manufacturer potentially a distributor and seller, so lots of people take a share in it cost price. Depending on where you buy second hand the owner and potential seller ebay etc meaning less goes into someone else's pocket. Is modern kit superior to antient? haha yeah of course it is, what a silly question thats why after 30 plus years its still working, and why after 5 years the motor on your new turntable will fail. You can buy a old turntable that potentially costs 3 times the price new but a good old turntable like Linn LP12? thats another story, you will have to pay an arm and a leg, why? cos quality lasts

Repairs made me think of PS Audio "flat rate" repair service. Everything is $700 no matter if the product is $1,000 or $30,000 and no matter what is actually wrong with it.. It's like socialism for rich people. I'm adding I'm not a fan of any socialism but I think that is extremely weird and bordering if not past the idea of idiotic if you ask me. I'm willing to bet they can make everything they sell for $700 or less. What do people think about this?

@mykandrew

2 жыл бұрын

I am curious about the components they use, they are local and I would love to tour their facility someday to be able to report back on this. @psaudio what do you think?

@ranbymonkeys2384

2 жыл бұрын

@@mykandrew I know they use good film caps and you know the boards are done in China for $2 a piece. Very good resistors aren't $1 a piece the most expensive components are probably the tubes and you know damn well he probably isn't covering them. I don't even think the "sprout" even costs $700 new so I don't what the hell their smokin' over there.

I prefer new gear, maybe 10 years ago you could get good deals, now it's almost as expensive as new.

@mykandrew

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed 👍 it's unfortunate how crazy prices have gotten.

@michaelwright1602

10 ай бұрын

If you shop around, there are some very good deals to be had out there, but that is depending on what you are looking for. I have a couple of what I would call ugly ducklings, the Sansui 2000 and 4000... No flash to them at all, but OMG the sound! I paid $200 ea for them in working condition. I had to clean up the 4000, listening to it right now. The 2000 was already serviced but they missed the FM tuner, and stereo was not working, $90 fixed that at a local repair shop, took him three days to get it back to me. I sold all of the modern gear and am not looking back. None of that modern gear could do what these Sansui's can do.

@leonardob569

7 ай бұрын

new stereos suck aesthetically (bad aesthetics)

i prefer buy vintage tehcnology, why ? because it made with good materials, work for all life, it can be fix it, can find repair parts, have use manual, the new technology ar ebad why ? there not take last, made in china, with bad materials, there is not parts to repair, no manuals, to fix it, i have only pure vintage technology and works better more than new technology

Just a hand full of gear and everyone knows what they are and unless you are a lotto winner no need to look. Everything else the price is jacked up on name alone not performance. Do yourself a favor there is a reason the original owner or two gave it up.

NOPE! Most vintage stuff on the market is just an overpriced problem waiting to happen. My brother bought a brand new in box Marantz 2270 that had never been plugged in for $1000 at auction. Within a month it blew the output transistors.

I sold a 140 'pieces from 1968 till 1981 high end mint vintage HiFi collection in one sale. Only top pieces Marantz, Pioneer, Akai AND Sansui! Receivers. Integrated amps, pre and power amps, stereo, mono, quad receivers, adaptors TT's Tuners, Cassette real decks, several EQ's and less audiophile top of the line 8-track stereo and quad decks and a Philips CD101! Private hobby collection. Why I write this. Am I bragging? No! I write this to warn folks. The vintage hifi hobby ran out of replacement parts! And hacks or mods most of the time are implemented badly, no balanced stereo sound etc. Or prone to defect and failures . It is just getting to old for actual use or it doesnt sound as intended. Best bet late 70's pioneer to lets say 1982, or Sansui same era. Stay away from the rest like same era Marantz, or mcintosh or sony or technics same era, hardly no spares original or generic at all! Later gear is so bad most of it is already scrapped. Another problem: Modern speakers fry when be driven with stereophonic or distorting amps. If all of this was not the case I would stick till the rest of my life with high end vintage solid state 70's hifi only as I have done since the late 90's! New solid state computer amp hifi, no distorting, no noise, no source leaking, but sounds dead, or dull to me or boring especially mid and highs. And these computer amps are non reparable if the unit was 400 euro's new, or 20 or a hundred thousand a piece! 10 years at best is the lifetime. Even tube gear is often packed with microscopic service mount non standards-based, non replaceable integrated circuits crap.

@PulledPorkGarage

10 ай бұрын

So I got to buy...new i'm afraid..!

Sorry, but old AV equipment is heavy af, and honestly, it is fuzzy and doesn't sound clean at all

@mykandrew

Жыл бұрын

You've been playing with the wrong gear then my friend. There are some real nice vontage pieces that would make quick work out of today's offerings.

@michaelwright1602

10 ай бұрын

So not true...