Scott РІР‚вЂњ no model number (these are kinda small)Р”В®) BOSE - I think these are the first ones they made that are shaped weird and you point them at the wall - no model number visibleР”Р„nybody know anything about these? The Kenwood speakers are probably OK - I have absolutely no idea what kind of condition any of the others are in.Р”Р„ fellow suggested I post these questions here for feedback:Р”РЋ) My records aren't all in great shape, although they seem to have survived two cross-country trips and many years of storage.Р”Р„) they were sometimes played on a crappy stereo with an old needleР”В«) they need to be cleaned РІР‚вЂњ so I need to know the best way to do this РІР‚вЂњ is there a record cleaner or vacuum that's good but not outrageously expensive?Р”Сћ) The receiver sounds nice, I think, but it is old, and I noticed that when adjusting the 'selector' knob (to choose between Phono, Aux, FM, AM) that there's crackly static, and that it's hard to get it set just right for FM (it's faint until it's in the right place, then it comes in POW). I have several other speakers which I'll try out to see how they sound in comparison to the Criterions:Р”В«) AR 3a РІР‚вЂњ on the back, instead of a + and РІР‚вЂњ hookup, there are three connections, labeled 1, 2 and T РІР‚вЂњ and there's a bit of wire connecting the 2 and the T hookups РІР‚вЂњ what do these mean?Р”В¬) Wharfedale РІР‚вЂњ no model number (these are kinda huge)Р”В) H.

I hooked these up and they sound OK! I need to have the cartridge looked at to be sure the stylus is really OK, and the receiver could use a little work (some crackly static when I adjust the 'selector' knob to FM) but all in all not too bad. Sherwood S-7100A Receiver (probably early 70's) ($30)Р”Р„ pair of Criterion'77 speakers (3-way, small cabinets) ($50) Pioneer turntable (PL 514XD - belt drive) looks to be mid-seventies, has an Audio-Technica cartridge, not sure what type it is. I haven't hooked up the rest yet (if the KC-206 is a pre-amp, then I'll still need a power amp) - but I did pick up some other used stuff at a couple of yard sales: These are old systems so expect some wear, nothing big.$120 for both.Update on the stereo - the CD player is jamming when I load a CD, so it's outta the picture for the moment (any suggestions on a quick fix? - I think the carriage that supports the CD was supposed to be anchored by transportation screws which weren't included ) Kenwood km-105 stereo power amplifier, comes with kc-105 stereo control amplifierboth work fine. Kenwood km-105 stereo amplifier - $120 (san antonio).Ready to use with your favorite power amplifier, unless you don't have one, in which case I have numerous amps to choose from at an additional charge.After over 52 years of collecting audio electron. All lights, controls, and functions work perfectly. Kenwood Model KC-207 Stereo Preamplifier. Kenwood KC-207 Stereo Preamplifier - $95 (Lexington, SC).

Pair this unit with a good power amplifier to make a nice control center for a stere. The unit has many nice features which I have tried to list below. Unit plays clean with no noise from controls. It is in good cosmetic and functional condition. KENWOOD KC-992 stereo preamplifier w/ equalizer - $100 (Greenville)Р”Р‡or sale is a nice Kenwood KC-992 stereo preamplifier.Signal to noise ratio: 85dB (MM), 103dB (line). Tested and in very good clean working condition. Kenwood KC-206 Stereo Control Amplifier - $125 (Green Island).

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