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Your feelings on vintage audio.

Harkening back to the days of my youth.....my neighbor owned a console with a Scott fm tuner, Fisher amp and a TT. I loved playing with and listening to music through it.

And with the resurgence of interest in older equipment in the market, its' impression of quality sound reproduction and build, perhaps nostalgic feelings and wanting to dabble in tubes on my part, I've gone ahead and purchased a Scott 350B tuner.

I'm also looking at another 350 and Scott intergrated.
I know they'll need some work. But for the price it seems like a fun way to step into tubes, satisfy this urge and you gotta admit some of that gear is absolutely stunning looking!

So...What do you guys and gals think? Worth the admission price plus repairs? Waste of time and cash? Could do better DIY or newer used equipment?

Sound Quality? From reading sounds like I might be getting mids but poor highs and poor bass!
Build Quality?

How does CD sound through the gear? Are there difficulties using CD with this older gear?

Maybe some speaker recommendations. Sat/Sub (problems with subs?), monitor, full range or single driver? The integrateds I'm looking at run anywhere from 15 to 30 watts RMS.

Thought this might be a fun pastime; I look forward to your input.

Best
corazon
corazon OP
209 posts
 
Well, I have just brought my first amp, a 299, to a shop in Austin.

The owner Mike seems quite competent and knowledgable. Even so I left it there with a bit a trepidation, no one here had any input as far as his reputation and after many conversations with him I decided to give him a try. Also he's just dowm the road and I save shipping to someone else 2 times.

Restoration should take about a month. So we'll see how things go. If all goes well I have a 299B I may send him. But I have been thinking of sending it to NOS Valves. I just hate to chance shipping it 2 more times.

I will send Craig my 350/350B to be restored. Mike in Austin doesn't work on tuners much, he's more an amp guy.

Anyway I'm excited about the journey and result! Can't wait to hear it!

Best,

Dave

orpheus10
5,988 posts
 
Never buy it if you can't get parts and repair it. You should at the very least be able to replace the capacitors.
corazon OP
209 posts
 
Purchased a pair of AR 7 bookshelves. Interested in anyones impressions or information about these.

Haven't found alot about them yet. An assist would be welcome!

Best,

Dave
corazon OP
209 posts
 
AR-7 bookshelves arrived 2 days ago. What fantastic shape they are in. A shout out to the seller Ladiluvsmusiq!

It is stated they are vinyl clad, but when I unpacked them I had to do a double take. I thought surely this is a veneer! Upon further inspection alas no! The vinyl looks that good!

Haven't heard them yet. Will hook 'em up on next day off.

Can't wait to hear them with the 299 which should be back in 2-3 weeks.

Will keep you posted.

Best,

Dave
guystp
13 posts
 
If a vintage piece of equipment is able to give you hours of entertainment, and the joy of referbishing the piece yourself, that is almost thanks enough. But when one is able to bring an old piece back to life and actually sound good, it is pure happiness. I have redone an old Thorens TD160, and although it doesn't perform quite as good as my Nottingham, I have a special place in my heart for it, and hope to never part with it. Vintage is well worth it, after all, a lot of us are considered vintage too!
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