Mike Kesow
New Member
Been lurking around for about a month so I decided to make an account and upload some pictures of my system. All of these pieces were either given to me or I inherited them.
Kenwood VR-7200 Receiver
This one belonged to my uncle who bought it new in the 70's. He used it up until a few years ago when he told me it didn't work anymore. About 2 years ago he passed away, and this stayed in my grandmothers house until I saw it there about a month ago. Asked her if she was saving it for anyone and she said it was mine if I wanted it.
Took it home and disassembled it for cleaning. My uncle was a chain smoker so it required a lot of scrubbing to get it clean. I vacuumed out all the dust and debris and used some contact cleaner on all of the controls and switches. Plugged it in, it fired right up and plays beautifully, everything seems to work properly. Only issue is sometimes when it first starts up the left channel is a bit staticy but that goes away after a minute.
Dawn dish soap did most of the cleaning along with some barkeepers friend soft scrub. I used Howard's Restore-a-Finish on the cabinet and I couldn't be happier with how it came out for such an easy to use product.
Pioneer HPM-100 Speakers
These belonged to my dad. Not sure when he acquired them but I got them after he passed away. Used the Howard's on them as well. Still deciding if I want to try to clean the grill cloth somehow or try to replace it.
Pioneer SG-9500 Equalizer
My cousin gave me the equalizer when he was consolidating some of his audio equipment. Didn't do anything to it, it works great. Still playing with it trying to understand how to tune it.
Audiotek BL-1200 Turntable
This thing is kind of a mystery. Given to me by a friend's uncle. I've done some google searching but can't seem to find anything about it. Anyone know the deal with this thing? It works well, but I'd like to replace the stylus since I don't know how old it is or how much usage it received.
Pioneer CS-99A Speakers
These also belonged to my uncle. I took them shortly after he passed away. Haven't done anything to them but I plan on using the Howard's on them as well.
Kenwood VR-7200 Receiver
This one belonged to my uncle who bought it new in the 70's. He used it up until a few years ago when he told me it didn't work anymore. About 2 years ago he passed away, and this stayed in my grandmothers house until I saw it there about a month ago. Asked her if she was saving it for anyone and she said it was mine if I wanted it.
Took it home and disassembled it for cleaning. My uncle was a chain smoker so it required a lot of scrubbing to get it clean. I vacuumed out all the dust and debris and used some contact cleaner on all of the controls and switches. Plugged it in, it fired right up and plays beautifully, everything seems to work properly. Only issue is sometimes when it first starts up the left channel is a bit staticy but that goes away after a minute.
Dawn dish soap did most of the cleaning along with some barkeepers friend soft scrub. I used Howard's Restore-a-Finish on the cabinet and I couldn't be happier with how it came out for such an easy to use product.
Pioneer HPM-100 Speakers
These belonged to my dad. Not sure when he acquired them but I got them after he passed away. Used the Howard's on them as well. Still deciding if I want to try to clean the grill cloth somehow or try to replace it.
Pioneer SG-9500 Equalizer
My cousin gave me the equalizer when he was consolidating some of his audio equipment. Didn't do anything to it, it works great. Still playing with it trying to understand how to tune it.
Audiotek BL-1200 Turntable
This thing is kind of a mystery. Given to me by a friend's uncle. I've done some google searching but can't seem to find anything about it. Anyone know the deal with this thing? It works well, but I'd like to replace the stylus since I don't know how old it is or how much usage it received.
Pioneer CS-99A Speakers
These also belonged to my uncle. I took them shortly after he passed away. Haven't done anything to them but I plan on using the Howard's on them as well.
