[78w72]

Great thread! I was just going to start one like this to see if any other members had an audio hobby.

Can probably access the pots by removing the top cover, then spray with Deoxit cleaner & work them some. Those old sansui speakers are cool... I had a set of SP-5500, same thing applies for the crossover refresh since these are even older than the 90's Klipsch mentioned in the oil thread, they probably sound fine as is but could sound even better with updated capacitors for low cost. Also, Ive seen these speakers rebuild/restored on some of the audio forums Im a member of... heres some of the tweeters for sale on ebay, vintage sansui stuff & other brands from that era are definitely worth restoring. https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...eters&_sacat=0

I dont have any pics of my car audio stuff as I sold a lot of the outdated radios but still have lots of speakers & amps stored away in boxes. Heres a couple pics of some of my vintage stuff, the newer home theater stuff probably isnt worth mentioning unless anyone is into that aspect. I could make a list of everything I currently own but would take too long to inventory it all, heres just a short list.

Sansui- Early 80's AU-719 integrated amp 90watts per channel. Fully recapped/restored.
Matching TU-717 tuner.
Top of the line model from the late 70's, AU-20000, even in non working condition or for parts these sell for $1000+, working or restored they are $2500-3500, 175 watts per channel. Will be doing a restoration/recap next.

Marantz- silver face 1060 integrated amp/pre amp.

Mid 80's Adcom amps- GFA-555ii have 2 that can be ran in bridged mono @ 600 watts/channel. have owned 10 of them over the years, great amps that can drive any speaker to concert levels.
GFA-5500, 200watts/ch.
Also have a Rotel amp @ 200w/ch.
Adcom pre amps and cd player.

Current Klipsch speakers, Forte2, Chorus2, KP301 Pro models for live music or large venues. Tangent 500 which are basically Heresy2 but sold at military exchanges.
Countless other Klipsch from KG4, to the mighty Corner Horns & everything in between, literally close to 40-50 sets of them over the last ~20 years. Plus almost as much newer home theater stuff from Onkyo, & an older Onkyo M-504 amp with those big green power meters!

If anyone needs any help or advise on repairing audio gear or rebuilding speaker crossovers please let me know, Im not an electrical engineer or anything but have been doing this for 30+ years and have learned a lot from professionals and years of experience from repair to setting up systems.

[JSchmitz]

Originally Posted by 78w72

Great thread! I was just going to start one like this to see if any other members had an audio hobby.

Can probably access the pots by removing the top cover, then spray with Deoxit cleaner & work them some. Those old sansui speakers are cool... I had a set of SP-5500, same thing applies for the crossover refresh since these are even older than the 90's Klipsch mentioned in the oil thread, they probably sound fine as is but could sound even better with updated capacitors for low cost. Also, Ive seen these speakers rebuild/restored on some of the audio forums Im a member of... heres some of the tweeters for sale on ebay, vintage sansui stuff & other brands from that era are definitely worth restoring. https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...eters&_sacat=0

I dont have any pics of my car audio stuff as I sold a lot of the outdated radios but still have lots of speakers & amps stored away in boxes. Heres a couple pics of some of my vintage stuff, the newer home theater stuff probably isnt worth mentioning unless anyone is into that aspect. I could make a list of everything I currently own but would take too long to inventory it all, heres just a short list.

Sansui- Early 80's AU-719 integrated amp 90watts per channel. Fully recapped/restored.
Matching TU-717 tuner.
Top of the line model from the late 70's, AU-20000, even in non working condition or for parts these sell for $1000+, working or restored they are $2500-3500, 175 watts per channel. Will be doing a restoration/recap next.

Marantz- silver face 1060 integrated amp/pre amp.

Mid 80's Adcom amps- GFA-555ii have 2 that can be ran in bridged mono @ 600 watts/channel. have owned 10 of them over the years, great amps that can drive any speaker to concert levels.
GFA-5500, 200watts/ch.
Also have a Rotel amp @ 200w/ch.
Adcom pre amps and cd player.

Current Klipsch speakers, Forte2, Chorus2, KP301 Pro models for live music or large venues. Tangent 500 which are basically Heresy2 but sold at military exchanges.
Countless other Klipsch from KG4, to the mighty Corner Horns & everything in between, literally close to 40-50 sets of them over the last ~20 years. Plus almost as much newer home theater stuff from Onkyo, & an older Onkyo M-504 amp with those big green power meters!

If anyone needs any help or advise on repairing audio gear or rebuilding speaker crossovers please let me know, Im not an electrical engineer or anything but have been doing this for 30+ years and have learned a lot from professionals and years of experience from repair to setting up systems.

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.

[78w72]

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.

[JSchmitz]

Originally Posted by 78w72

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 post 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.

Ok. Good to know. I'll crack it open when I get time. Appreciate the knowledge and offer to help!