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Originally Posted by JSchmitz

You second post caught my eye. I almost overlooked the first! Thanks for the tips on the stereo and speakers. I actually sent an offer on some super-tweeters this morning. I removed the bad ones many years ago and forgot to replace them. There used to be a shop called "Antech Lab" (something like that) here in St. Louis. I used to take the stereo in there every once in a while to get cleaned and repaired. Can't find them listed now. Found this place though: https://www.alphatechstl.com/ Might check with them. Or learn to do it myself.

Yeah there are lots of audio repair shops out there keeping this old stuff alive, also lots of audio forums just like PY for audio guys to discuss, debate & even argue over audio related things... just like oil, capacitors & other audio subjects get very heated or go off the rails when people are passionate about their hobby. And just like here there are lots of experts & long time members to help others with repairing or diagnosing problems.

Cleaning pots is very easy as long as you can get access to them, some pots are sealed so require disassembly and some are so hard to get to it requires removal of other parts to get to them, but for the most part they can usually be accessed by just removing the top or bottom covers, a few shots of dexoit or other electrical cleaner usually brings them back to like to new. If you decide to try it yourself Id be happy to help, couple pics of the inside can show if they able to be DIY or best to send to a shop.