Any puruse craigslist for retro gear? - Blu-ray Forum

LastDitchEffort · 09-05-2009, 03:20 PM

Im finding I am getting this habit where I search craigslist for retro gear. Something about the look of that style makes it look neat now adays.

Anyone else do this? Anyone reccomend some great retro gear that I should be looking out for? Just receivers and amps, not speakers.

Johnny Vinyl · 09-05-2009, 03:56 PM

If you like retro gear of decent quality try some of the older Pioneer offerings. Amps like the SPEC-1 and SPEC-II or integrated amps like the SA-9500II are wonderfully built and are to this day still very highly prized by the vintage audiophile community.

Of course, getting something along the lines of a McIntosh would be even better, especially their tube amp offerings.

John

brett_day · 09-05-2009, 03:59 PM

i do all the time. i almost some of the best speakers made by polk, the sda 2's on there for $250, i was only limited by my receivers lack of power to get them running. There are tons of gems and bargains to be had on there!

JasonR · 09-05-2009, 04:07 PM

I was actually looking at this turntable and receiver, seems like a steal!

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/ele/1359354627.html

Johnny Vinyl · 09-05-2009, 04:17 PM

It is a steal for $70USD. If you do consider this, be prepared to change the stylus at the very least, if not the entire cartridge. Chances are it'll be shot and do more damage to those beloved Modest Mouse LP's of yours. If your budget is in the $200 range or thereabouts, I'd look at a used Pro-ject Debut II or III.....

John

JasonR · 09-05-2009, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John72953

It is a steal for $70USD. If you do consider this, be prepared to change the stylus at the very least, if not the entire cartridge. Chances are it'll be shot and do more damage to those beloved Modest Mouse LP's of yours. If your budget is in the $200 range or thereabouts, I'd look at a used Pro-ject Debut II or III.....

John

That is the kind of honesty I was looking for. I will be saving for the Rega or Project then.

Johnny Vinyl · 09-05-2009, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonR

That is the kind of honesty I was looking for. I will be saving for the Rega or Project then.

John

09-05-2009, 03:20 PM	#1
LastDitchEffort Active Member Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Milwaukee WI Home Theater Gallery:10	Any puruse craigslist for retro gear? Im finding I am getting this habit where I search craigslist for retro gear. Something about the look of that style makes it look neat now adays. Anyone else do this? Anyone reccomend some great retro gear that I should be looking out for? Just receivers and amps, not speakers.

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09-05-2009, 03:56 PM	#2
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	If you like retro gear of decent quality try some of the older Pioneer offerings. Amps like the SPEC-1 and SPEC-II or integrated amps like the SA-9500II are wonderfully built and are to this day still very highly prized by the vintage audiophile community. Of course, getting something along the lines of a McIntosh would be even better, especially their tube amp offerings. John

09-05-2009, 03:59 PM	#3
brett_day Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Moore, Oklahoma Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	i do all the time. i almost some of the best speakers made by polk, the sda 2's on there for $250, i was only limited by my receivers lack of power to get them running. There are tons of gems and bargains to be had on there!

09-05-2009, 04:07 PM	#4
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	I was actually looking at this turntable and receiver, seems like a steal! http://stlouis.craigslist.org/ele/1359354627.html

09-05-2009, 04:17 PM	#5
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	It is a steal for $70USD. If you do consider this, be prepared to change the stylus at the very least, if not the entire cartridge. Chances are it'll be shot and do more damage to those beloved Modest Mouse LP's of yours. If your budget is in the $200 range or thereabouts, I'd look at a used Pro-ject Debut II or III..... John

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