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  1. Fairlane

    Acoustic Research AR 302 and 2AX for the same price, which one should I pick?

    Had both, the 302 by a large margin. Love the looks of the 2AX but they are bested by a lot of speakers. Mine were recapped and new tone controls so it was a fair fight.
  2. Fairlane

    Luxman L507.......blowing main fuse after dumb contact cleaning!

    Are there boards you can unplug like the amplifier boards etc. Not familiar with this unit but it might help you eliminate some areas if the unit does not light the DBT bright after unplugging a specific board. Are there different fuses inside? You could pull them and see if that makes a...
  3. Fairlane

    JBL 4408 vs. Beovox S45.2

    That's a good decision, you can't go wrong here. Plus they look really retro. Big bonus if they have the original B&O stands.
  4. Fairlane

    JBL 4408 vs. Beovox S45.2

    I have had both and until recently a nice set of 4408's, the originals with the tweeter attenuator and oak looking wood cabinets. Both are great speakers and the phillips tweeter in the S45.2 is smoother than the titanium dome in the 4408 IMHO. That siad though, give the JBL's some power and...
  5. Fairlane

    Todays Transfer Station Haul *Updated*

    She lives! Made some changes last night to make it run free standing at least for a good test. Here are some before pics. I replaced the original diodes with some I had on hand the the power supply capacitor is now a 100/350 replacing the original 100/200. Two 25/25 electrolytic were replaced...
  6. Fairlane

    Todays Transfer Station Haul *Updated*

    All you guys are awesome, thanks so much! The pre and tuner are basically going to be tube donors. Have a neat Ampex tube pre I restored I think this amp will sound real nice with.
  7. Fairlane

    Todays Transfer Station Haul *Updated*

    Yeah I like the look of that. Assuming it works and I get her going I might mount it to a wooden frame kind of thing so I can move it around easier. wlgrant6, any chance of some interior shots showing how you wired it up. Think I know what's going on but a visual of the work you did would be...
  8. Fairlane

    Todays Transfer Station Haul *Updated*

    Found this old Sears Silvertone radio console in the recycle pile. It was laying face down and at first I thought is was a solid state unit. But I had my trusty Swiss Army knife and removed two screws and was greeted by vintage tubes. So needless to say it went into my truck. Have always...
  9. Fairlane

    What's your latest audio purchase?

    Picked up this nice original 1060 from the owners son. Even got the original owners manual. Initial fire up the volume output was super low on all inputs. Figured it was the power supply more than likely. Well I had the caps on hand bingo she sings beautifully now. These have a special...
  10. Fairlane

    Marantz 2015 light trouble

    Fuse blew for a reason. I would replace it and turn the unit on using a dim bulb tester and go from there. A quick search on here will tell what a dim bulb tester is and how easy it is to build one. The 2015 is a sweet little receiver and you don't want to mess up. Do you have the schematic to...
  11. Fairlane

    Marantz 2245 pre-purchase advise...

    So.. Did you get it SFP?
  12. Fairlane

    Never seen anything like this before...

    I think I just threw up a little in my mouth, yuck!
  13. Fairlane

    Marantz 2245 pre-purchase advise...

    I would get it if it works and is in great cosmetic condition. They are not making any more of them. For the record it will have been made by Superscope Japan, not the in the US. Nothing wrong with that at all, they are really well made and easy(ish) To work on. Make sure you can listen to it...
  14. Fairlane

    First time powering used MC30

    Lucky find!
  15. Fairlane

    What was the the last audio-related item you purchased?

    Picked up these Spendor BC1'S last Saturday with nice non original steel stands. Grills are nice I just removed them to thoroughly check out the drivers etc. Had a pair not long ago and sold them, but.. Immediately regreted that move and told myself if a nice pair pop up again I would snag...
  16. Fairlane

    thoughts on market price for classic audio equipment?

    As someone who has vintage receivers and separates and love them all for different reasons including sound, nostalgia, looks etc. If you can afford the 1980 at that price and it ticks all the boxes for you I would get it. But it needs to be in good overall working condition as mentioned...
  17. Fairlane

    SX-939 Question

    Needs the power supply updated and new filter caps for starters. The 939 is a nice unit and deserves updating.
  18. Fairlane

    Baby bookshelf find: TDC Point Six

    Nice grab. Would have snagged those in a heart beat too! So what is your real world impression of their sound?
  19. Fairlane

    FINALLY, onwardjames gets his tube amp!!!

    Great when goals come together. Happy for you James! Enjoy the combo.
  20. Fairlane

    Mac 4100 or Marantz 2270?

    Think that case is very fixable and will look nice with your 2270 inside. Hopefully you can keep the nice patina it has.
  21. Fairlane

    Better to leave out of wood case?

    I run mine in the case because it's lovely to look at.
  22. Fairlane

    What was the the last audio-related item you purchased?

    Picked up this little beauty. Concept 2.0. Have its big brother the 16.5 so now I have both ends of the Concept line. Sounds really nice! The Concept sound and build quality is all there.
  23. Fairlane

    ONKYO M-508 Shipping damage

    That sucks Glenn. If it's any consolation I have had decent luck with all these carriers. USPS, FedEx, UPS just takes them time to process. Key is pics and documentation which you have. Enjoy the sound in the meantime!
  24. Fairlane

    Cinaudagraph speakers

    Well, you can't judge a book by it cover as they say. Bet they would sound even better with tubes.
  25. Fairlane

    SX-1250 issue

    Pin 13 should be -65 volts. Are you reading it correctly?
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