tyella
Super Member
I have that record. Mine is unplayable, but it looks great in a frame!
Goodwill/SA/Thrift Store Discussions & Finds
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I have that record. Mine is unplayable, but it looks great in a frame!
likebike23
Addicted Member
Yeah, I don't see too many Sun records in my travels. I figured it would have value. I'm keeping it cause it's cool.
I have to clean it up, hopefully it'll play well.
TomBig58
Super Member
No pics but I picked up a pair of Kef Q10 UniQ's in mint condition for $50. I thought they were a little bright at first but they are growing on me. The low end really wakes up when pushed a bit. I can't wait to AB them with some of my other small two ways. I still love my sleeper pair of Camber Lasers.
I also snagged a Denon 2ch DRA 435R with remote and a pair of Bose 201's for $40. Nice little receiver with nice specs and pre-outs. It's got variable loudness like the Nak TA series. Since I listen a lot at low-medium volume I'm becoming a big fan of that control. All in all not a bad week. Now to find a home for those 201's....
I also snagged a Denon 2ch DRA 435R with remote and a pair of Bose 201's for $40. Nice little receiver with nice specs and pre-outs. It's got variable loudness like the Nak TA series. Since I listen a lot at low-medium volume I'm becoming a big fan of that control. All in all not a bad week. Now to find a home for those 201's....
TaddNOhio
Active Member
Yesterday i was in a Volunteers Of America thrift store, first place i always look is in the electronics to see if i find any vintage stuff.
Looking on the shelves i seen nothing at all that caught my attention, continuing through store i turn the corner and here sits this pair of vintage Infinity RS 4000 speakers .. cabinets look new with no visual defects at all .. of course the foam surrounds were shot.
I know ZERO about them or how they sound but they were priced $5.95 for the pair so i bought them. I ordered new foam surrounds today for the 8" woofers and 3" mids and total was under $30
EDIT : starting to get the refoam done on these, i started with the 3.5" mids as i figured they would be a bit harder to do .. took my time and they turned out good
Today i replaced the foam surrounds on the 8"woofers, went really good and turned out great. All back together now and will be hooking them up tomorrow to see how they sound (hopefully good) pretty nice looking and heavy speakers for my $31.29 invested
Looking on the shelves i seen nothing at all that caught my attention, continuing through store i turn the corner and here sits this pair of vintage Infinity RS 4000 speakers .. cabinets look new with no visual defects at all .. of course the foam surrounds were shot.
I know ZERO about them or how they sound but they were priced $5.95 for the pair so i bought them. I ordered new foam surrounds today for the 8" woofers and 3" mids and total was under $30
EDIT : starting to get the refoam done on these, i started with the 3.5" mids as i figured they would be a bit harder to do .. took my time and they turned out good
Today i replaced the foam surrounds on the 8"woofers, went really good and turned out great. All back together now and will be hooking them up tomorrow to see how they sound (hopefully good) pretty nice looking and heavy speakers for my $31.29 invested
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TaddNOhio
Active Member
Yes i am curious how they will sound. Also wondering how hard those little mids are to refoam .. i have done 8" & 10" before
markshan
Sir Thrift a Lot
I find mids are far more difficult than woofers. I run a 440Hz test tone while doing them. Don't run the 60 like with a woofer or you will burn them up.
TaddNOhio
Active Member
Thanks for the advice, refoaming the mids are new to me
Markoneswift
Quartz locked n ready to rock
And to me too ! I'm about to do my Peerless mids on my Mission 720s.
JayBlok
Super Member
You were right,I followed your advice and it sounds like a totally different amplifier!
Lazarus Long
Super Member
The thrifts around here have been totally dry lately. Not just audio, but everything!
Markoneswift
Quartz locked n ready to rock
Cha ching a ling ding ! Great haul mate !
Dazaa
Super Member
Ha that was just the best bits, also got a load of broadcast DAT recorders, 3 monster Sony Umatic recorders which are utterly worthless and a custom made PPM meter which I think came from the BBC.
Markoneswift
Quartz locked n ready to rock
Jesus !
markshan
Sir Thrift a Lot
Those are worth putting the work into. Please give a link to your resto thread here.
