Vintage Audio stuff?

[ATL_Av8r]

Not my pic, but I picked up a Pioneer QX-949 for a refurb project. My dad had one when i was a kid, so it brings back memories of watching the little green fader lights flicker.

[patrikman]

$$$$$

He wants $450. It's gorgeous though.

[kenny301]

Not my pic, but I picked up a Pioneer QX-949 for a refurb project. My dad had one when i was a kid, so it brings back memories of watching the little green fader lights flicker.

That looks pretty cool! Is that one of the quadraphonic units? I haven't done a lot of looking at those.

He wants $450. It's gorgeous though.

Not bad! Not a bad! I am still a bigger fan of the black faced Sansui stuff though based on aesthetics alone. Most of the stuff I look at runs more than $450 and doesn't put out close to the same WPC that that one does.

[patrikman]

Ok, the 9090 is still on CL locally but now there is a 9090DB from Milwaukee listed too. $550 for that, what is the difference?

[kenny301]

Best info I could find is here.

As far as the individual units,

here is some info on the Sansui 9090

and the Sansui 9090DB

Based on that info I'd probably go with the 9090DB.

Either one has enough power to rattle the windows a few houses away with the right speakers.

[patrikman]

Dolby. Ha. Should have known. Want moar now.

[BOOSTAHOLIC]

DO IT Patrikman! Make the vintage audio gods happy!

[Numbersix]

Why yes, I am.

Pioneer SA-9100 and TX-9100, purchased from the original owner at their estate sale...


...Driving a Canton sub/sat setup from the 1980's



(Featured here installed in our ****ty IKEA bookcase, soon to be replaced by something mid-century)

The silver box sitting atop the books next to the left sattelite speaker is an active equalizer. It plugs into the tape monitor loop, much like the Bose 901 EQ did. Makes a fair bit of difference.

I have other stuff downstairs, just no place to use it in this tiny house. If I get rid of that massive bookcase, I may have room for speakers on stands...which will open up a world of possibility.

[kenny301]

Those look like they are in great condition! Tell me more about the EQ you have there.

Also, those ikea bookshelves are perfect for storing vinyl. I have a 2x2 one that is approaching 3/4 full.

[Numbersix]

The EQ is part of the sub/sat system. The owner's manual (bought the system in perfect condition from the original owner) states that it "corrects low frequency output" which I expect means that it augments low end frequencies and cleans up the mid-bass hole that likely exists between the 8" bass driver and satellites.

The sattelites are interesting. They have a 4" driver with an alloy dome tweeter mounted coaxially on a bridge. The cases on all three speakers are aluminum.

[Mk1Racer]

My dad had a set of HPM-100s and a same-era Pioneer receiver (SX-750, I think?) when I was growing up.

I saved for a looooong time to buy an SX-750 and a set of HPM 100's when I was in HS. Gave the receiver to a friend several years ago, and AFAIK, it's still kicking. I think I've still got an old 70's Panasonic receiver kicking around in the attic. I've also still got my 80's Kyocera receiver and cassette deck.

[BOOSTAHOLIC]

I saved for a looooong time to buy an SX-750 and a set of HPM 100's when I was in HS. Gave the receiver to a friend several years ago, and AFAIK, it's still kicking. I think I've still got an old 70's Panasonic receiver kicking around in the attic. I've also still got my 80's Kyocera receiver and cassette deck.

Did you keep the 100's?

[Numbersix]

Kyocera made nice stuff, CD players especially.

[patrikman]

I have a couple of the Ikea Expedit units in 4x2 filled up and I like them, my only regret is not getting a lighter color.


This happened during Kraftwerks Aerodynamik the other night. Suggestions?



Can I refoam these? I'd like to keep them original as my brother bought them new. They were hooked up to a monstrous Sansui that he still has.

[Internal Combustion]

I have a first generation iPod, pretty vintage sound to it.

[nokturnal]

I have a '61 Airline Stereophonic turntable / radio. Restored with the tube amps and that. Just a beautiful sound.

Kind of looks like this...

[Numbersix]

I have a couple of the Ikea Expedit units in 4x2 filled up and I like them, my only regret is not getting a lighter color.


This happened during Kraftwerks Aerodynamik the other night. Suggestions?



Can I refoam these? I'd like to keep them original as my brother bought them new. They were hooked up to a monstrous Sansui that he still has.

Absolutely. The Boston 8" woofer is one of the easiest to refoam. I've done 3-4 pair and never had a VC rub issue. Check out Audiokarma.org for sources on foam--I can't recall the name of the guy I got mine from but he's a frequent poster there and has the right foam for BA drivers.

Word of caution: I wouldn't use them until you refoam. The disintegrating foam means the cone is no longer being located effectively, which can lead to voice coil rub/shorting. Don't want to damage that.

[JimmyD]

VMPS something or another. Don't actually know the model.

FYI, that pair would be the VMPS Super Tower-R

[JimmyD]

I've always wondered.... it there possibly a collectors market for vintage car audio equipment?

[Mk1Racer]

Did you keep the 100's?

Nope, sold them when I bought my Polk towers.

Kyocera made nice stuff, CD players especially.

Yeah, I really liked their stuff.

[kenny301]

Absolutely. The Boston 8" woofer is one of the easiest to refoam. I've done 3-4 pair and never had a VC rub issue. Check out Audiokarma.org for sources on foam--I can't recall the name of the guy I got mine from but he's a frequent poster there and has the right foam for BA drivers.

Word of caution: I wouldn't use them until you refoam. The disintegrating foam means the cone is no longer being located effectively, which can lead to voice coil rub/shorting. Don't want to damage that.

This. Refoaming isn't terribly difficult if you are patient. I had to re-foam both 10" woofers on a set of my speakers after they blew out listening to some RJD2 (which had caused another smaller set of speakers to light on fire, yes light on fire, a few days prior). I just got my kit from an online vendor. The only thing it didn't come with was an xacto knife and flathead screwdriver. You'll need to cut away the dust cover over the coil so you can put shims in it to center it/hold it in place while you place and glue the new foam.

[Numbersix]

Actually, you can do the 9V battery trick with the Boston 8" drivers and not shim them. They are extremely easy. Many others aren't, though, and do require VC shimming.

[patrikman]

Absolutely. The Boston 8" woofer is one of the easiest to refoam. I've done 3-4 pair and never had a VC rub issue. Check out Audiokarma.org for sources on foam--I can't recall the name of the guy I got mine from but he's a frequent poster there and has the right foam for BA drivers.

Word of caution: I wouldn't use them until you refoam. The disintegrating foam means the cone is no longer being located effectively, which can lead to voice coil rub/shorting. Don't want to damage that.

I am relieved to see that kits are out there, that will make my brother feel good when I break the news. I had been using them with my dj setup, powered by a Niles SI-275. Now I have my old AR TSW-110s that I am using in the music room.

This. Refoaming isn't terribly difficult if you are patient. I had to re-foam both 10" woofers on a set of my speakers after they blew out listening to some RJD2 (which had caused another smaller set of speakers to light on fire, yes light on fire, a few days prior). I just got my kit from an online vendor. The only thing it didn't come with was an xacto knife and flathead screwdriver. You'll need to cut away the dust cover over the coil so you can put shims in it to center it/hold it in place while you place and glue the new foam.

I have everything I need and then some, save the foam kit. Thanks for the tip, looks like I need to audio karma and join up. Thanks guys!