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Set of Jazz & Big Band musicological books with 23 individual autographs, including FRANK SINATRA at his appearance in the Sabre Room on 5/13-16/76. The Big Bands, Simon, 6th printing, 1969; American Dance Band Discography 1917-1942, Rust, 1975; Jazz Records 1897-1942, Rust, 1970. From the estate of the owner of one of Chicago's most prestigious hifi shops. He was the sound man and recorded many and had them autograph their mentions. Included are Bill Conte, Peanuts Hucko, Ray McKinley, Murray McEachern, Jack Leanard, Buddy Murrow in both his names, Spiegel Wilcox, and many more. |
$895.00/Offer |
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E. H. Scott literature, advertisements, operating manuals,
service literature. Various radio related literature of several
genres. This collection was made over many years and goes from
the edges of wireless up to 1950. Shown with individual evaluations.
Sold as a lot. |
$695.00/Offer |
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E. H. Scott and McMurdo Silver service info: schematics, notes, some original Scott and Rider's schematics; useful documentation when performing restoration. For Scott 16, 18, 23, Phantom & DX, Laureate, Philharmonic, Special; Silver Masterpiece IV & VI. See Here | $23.00 PPD in USA |
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PHILMORE SUPER RADIO CRYSTAL SET. Purchased 50+years ago, and still new and unused. Catalogue number 7001. | $125.00 |
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Sigma16mm F1.4 DC DN lens for Sony a6000 et all cameras. This lens was hardly used and comes packaged as new in box. Here is a the front and back and side view with caps/hood. Here are two ambient light shots: musicians, actors panorama. It truly is a mint lens. | $285.00 |
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Audio IC Op-Amp Applications, Third Edition, by Walter G. Jung. Almost mint. Paged thru a few times and never used. It looks as though it just came off of the bookstores shelf. As Mint copies sell at up to $92.00! Rated as M- | $70.00 |
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This the January 1977 issue of Audio Magazine. Sheffield Labs, E.H. Scott radios, RF interference, reviews on Nikko 9095 receiver, Celestion UL-10 loudspeaker, Rabco ST-7 turntable. Issue is in mint condition |
$7.00 |
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The complete run of Audio magazine 1947 to 2000. There
are 26 years, bound by Chicago's oldest, Koehler Binder from mostly mint issues, and 26 years of single
issues, most in very good to excellent condition, and from the original
subscriber. The bindings are in mint condition. Total is
approx 622 issues.
Group 1, Group 2,
Group 3. Pickup is fine. Shipping via Media is estimated at approximately $230.00 + insurance. |
$395.00/Offer |
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High Fidelity Magazine from issue #1 in 1951 to #132, the Dec., 1963 issue. That is the period when the equipment was mostly USA made. Years 1960 and1961 were bound by Chicago's oldest, Koehler Bindery from mostly mint issues. All 132 issues are in EX to M- condition. Many still have subscription cards intact. Most do not have mailing stickers, so probably came from magazine stands. Total weight is approximately 120 pounds. Media Mail shipping within the USA would cost approximately $82.00. See larger view. | $160.00/Offer |
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The Audio Critic magazine, issues 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 & 22. I almost new condition. The best hifi magazine ever. BS audiophile news fakers were mercilessly exposed by Peter Aczel and his crew. Greatly missed and a pleasure to read real science! |
$10.00/Offer |
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Handbook for Sound Engineers, 1st editon, 1987, by Glenn
Ballou, Editor. This was the NEW Audio Cyclopedia. It is huge.
Condition is MINT. Would you believe $89.50 to $102.00 on the used
market!? BIG VIEW |
$65.00 |
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3M Electronis Products, ACE 236 circuit prototyping breadboard, as new and unused. Contacts are gold plated. Part # 923324. Often priced used at $80.00. Included is 3M 923351-1 Jumper Wire Kit, also as new and unused. New they sell for $60.00. | $95.00 |
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CEDAR Audio, X-Series audio Dehisser. See rear. Used for 1 project. Highly desirable, sold for $6896.00 when new. Serial Number is DHX-1-01928. It operates in the digital domain, but operates just like any analogue. You will need an A to D, and a D to A converter, or just A/D if fed to a digital input. It comes in original packaging, fully tested. Check MIX review. |
$1495.00 |
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Janzen 130 electrostatic tweeters-the Two top plain black ones. The wood laminated ones are gone. The audiophile standard of the 1960's and onward. These were removed from the 4 channel, exotic system of a prosound/custom audio dealer. All were tested and operate well. There are also 4 spare panels, not tested. Janzen recommended a crossover at 1500 Hz. Physical: 19 lbs, 23X10X7-1/8". Expect appropriate shipping costs - approx $90.00. |
$355.00/Offer |
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Rare & old 16" transcriptions, Some very early radio, and various related items. Click here for list. |
$450.00 |
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These are labels the were either found in old sleeves, attacked to smashed discs, and sometimes even peeled off of discs that had an earlier label. This happened over many years. They range from the 1930's to the 1950's. Probably mostley the 1940s. Also included are other pieces of paraphernalia that are OTR related. Click here for a much larger picture. |
$75.00 |
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dbx 120X Subharmonic Synthesizer. This unit will recreate deep bass from harmonics of the lost bass. It also can function as a 12dB/oct. subwoofer electronic crossover. Complete with like-new operating manual. Cosmetically very good and fully tested. |
$139.00 |
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Rek-O-Kut DEHISSER. This unit was returned as not compatible with a system. It has no cosmetic problems. It removes hiss and noise from LPs, 78s, tape, you-name-it. It also permits sophisticated groove-wall switching and has selectable rumble filter. New warranty. Regular $280.00 |
$185.00 |
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Rek-O-Kut Audiophile Archival Preamplifier MKII, "B" stock. It has an equalization switch for either RIAA for standard LPs or for 78 rpm records. Can handle 2 turntables. This unit was DOA and returned. It is now repaired. It comes with a new warranty |
$50.00 |
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Blaupunkt stalk for Dallas SQM88 Stalk-Mount AM, FM, Radio. All but the bottom were working, but removed for an entirely new radio. These were often used in Porsche automobiles; also sold as aftermarket for any car. Top is with connector & all wiring + mounting bracket, middle is - the bracket, the bottom with neither. |
$95.00 $85.00 $30.00 |
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A used cable device that has a volume control. Probably used to connect a CD player to a Cassette radio. It's only marking is M-10834. Both integrated cables & center jack are 8 pin. The cable which plugged in is 8 pin, the other end was 7 pin. | $50.00 |
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A "Y" connector made of 1 female XLR and two male XLR. | 12.00 |
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Blaunpunkt CR1 150 003 0 Infrared Remote Sensor for Houston SQR06 auto radio. NOS, rare as dinosaur eggs. Two are available. | $25.00/each |
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Blaupunkt NOS speaker cables (old FLAT/PIN style). Length is 58" Set of four. | $35.00 |
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NOS BOSCH (Blaupunkt) powered FM/AM auto window radio antenna. Run off of ignition or amp/ant lead of radio. Here is a version of the instructions. These work very well. | $35.00 |
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These are NOS BOSCH (Blaupunkt) FM/AM auto radio antennas. They are individually available. Models are 7 691 270 001, 003, 083, 161. All but 083 are German made. 161 is not amplified. Know what you are buying, by clicking here. Blow up is in reverse order, i.e., 161, 083, 003, 001. Prices, 001, 003, 083, 161 are posted at the right. |
$20.00 $20.00 $20.00 $15.00 |
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Blaupunkt NOS 8 pin male DIN to
4channell female RCA adapter cable. 8th pin is usually the 12 VDC trigger
lead for antenna, powe amp ,etc. |
$25.00/each |
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Blaupunkt NOS patch chords/adapters cables. (on left) - 56 inch, 8 pin male DIN to 8 pin male DIN (Porsche 911 Blaupunkt SQR Radio to separate amplifier). Two items on right are sold. | $18.00/each |
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Factory reconditioned,
Blaupunkt BQA 120, 4 X 30 Watt RMS power amplifier. Comes in standard
recon box, with original cabling. Mint condition.
NOTE: BOSCH PRODUCED BLAUPUNKT |
$165.00 |
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Unsold Sample Blaupunkt PCA
2110, 2 X 120 Watt, or 1 X 400 Watt power amplifier. A labratory test
sample, never sold or used. See my
test data.
NOTE: BOSCH PRODUCED BLAUPUNKT |
$195.00 |
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Blaupunkt NOS TravelPilot
DX-NA accessory swan arm.
Page 16, Figure 5.
Box is labeled TRAGARM KOMPLETT 7 612 001 204. Nothing was unwrapped for photo. Larger view here.
NOTE: BOSCH PRODUCED BLAUPUNKT |
$200.00 |
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Technics SL-1350 direct drive autiophile turntable/record changer - Changer chassis and miscellaneous parts. These were obtained from a wreck and appear good. Click here for large image. |
$15.00 |
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An ancient GRADO stylus force gauge. 1 penny balances it. Each additional penny adds 1 gram. Simple and easy to use. |
$20.00 PPD in USA |
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ELAC Miracord spindle for single play. Length is 3.55 inches. Will fit many Miracord record changers including 10, 10H, 10F, 40, 40A, 40 H. |
$22.00 |
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Garrard spindle. Looks like for an AT-60, but am unable to confirm it |
$15.00 |
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For sale is a bag of hard to find, vertical PCB-mount, ARJ3313, stereo RCA Connetors. The design is unusual and very useful. There are 50 pieces minimum. Here is the layout and specs. | $90.00 |
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Late 1950's Colaro pickup head box. Nothing inside. Perfect companion for your ancient Colaro changer. See closeup here | $7.00 |
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Pfanstiehl 736-D7,
same as Riverton 2150-D7, diamond
stereo LP styli for Sanyo, JVC, Gemini, Esoteric Sound RA6, Fisher, Gemini
turntables, many others. ST-G9, MG-9, CN-22. Box of 20. See close-up here: CN-22 |
50.00 |
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Rek-O-Kut DISC STABILIZER CLAMP, "B" stock. This piece either had a damaged package, or was returned for a variety of reasons, or had a minor cosmetic problem. In the later case they are refinished to like new condition. Regular $65.00 | $25.00 |
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Grado Z2+ cartridge (used) + new low-mass headshell + new Grado Gold replacement stylus. Originally sold for $265.00. This is the low impedance version (70 Ohms), which has a 1.4 mV output. Probably will work with MC input |
$175.00 |
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Empire RM30 stereo cartridge (used) with broken stylus. You will need to obtain a new stylus. | $12.00 |
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This is a brand-new Arista replacement ceramic turnover phono cartridge. It is equivalent to a Vaco TN-4, TN-8. It comes with Sapphire LP styli. Also, is an Arista 30-071 Diamond replacement. |
$20.00 |
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New, old-stock Yamaha N-6900 diamond stylus for Yamaha CG-6900 and similar stereo phono cartridges. |
$20.00 |
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New, old-stock Pfantone HS-3B plug-in headshell for straight tonearms, with "D" mounting, such as the ADC straight arm. The arm has pins that go into the female connector of the headshell. It is made from a very light, but durable fibrous or plastic material. |
$18.00 |
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Dustmaster AC-20 record cleaner brush, new in box. Best used for basic dusting of records. 3-7/8 inch swath. |
$8.00 |
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Dustmaster AC-20 record cleaner brush, new in bulk packaging. Best used for basic dusting of records. 3-7/8 inch swath. |
$6.00 |
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Used. HMT325U6CFR8C-H9.
Fully tested and AOK.
BIGGER PICTURE Be sure to check with your mother board's recommendations to ensure against problems. |
$12.00 PPD |
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Used. One, 2GB strip of
DDR3 RAM memory. Patriot PGV34G1333ELK / PC3-12800 CL9.
Fully tested and AOK.
BIGGER PICTURE Be sure to check with your mother board's recommendations to ensure against problems. |
$13.00 PPD |
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Used. One, 2GB strip of
DDR3 RAM memory. Patriot PSD32G13332H / PC3-10600 CL9.
Fully tested and AOK. Be sure to check with your mother board's recommendations to ensure against problems. |
$8.50 PPD |
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Used. Two, 4GB strips of
DDR3 RAM memory. Crucial BALLISTEX sport
BG112PS.Z9. Fully tested and AOK.
BIGGER PICTURE Be sure to check with your mother board's recommendations to ensure against problems. |
$15.00 PPD |
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Used. Another two, 4GB
strips of DDR3 RAM memory. Crucial BALLISTEX sport
BG112PS.Z9. Fully tested and AOK.
BIGGER PICTURE Be sure to check with your mother board's recommendations to ensure against problems. |
$15.00 PPD |
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1.5 foot ProTools Digilink cable. This is part number 918009012-01. It is most often used for interconnection Digidesign / AVID ProTools HD units in cascade. It can also be used to connect the HD unit to your computer if they are quite close. Like new. PPD in USA Price. |
$27.00 |
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STAX SR-3 electrostatic headphones. This is from the estate of one of Chicago's pioneer audio/pro-sound dealers. They were usually used when making some on-location recordings, and are in good working condition. There is a small area (about 3.4") on the cable where there is slight fraying of the cloth cable covering, but it is quite stable. The connector is a 5-pin + center plug. Includes original instructions. You must have an appropriate STAX driver, such as and SRD-5, SRM-1, or SRM-T1. |
$195.00 |
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Marantz CDR630 Pro CD audio recorder. Records and erases. This is from the estate of one of Chicago's pioneer audio/pro-sound dealers. Cosmetically very good and fully tested. Includes remote control. With manual. See a review here. Operation here. Specs. |
$225.00 |
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So-called "Black Beauty" capacitors take from a McIntosh C20 preamplifier. The leads often need extending. All were tested in a capacitance bridge and found to be OK. Click here for larger image. |
$60.00 |
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Four new old stock
boxes of Audiotape brand leader tape on 7 inch reels. They were
obtained from defunct studio. There is little info on the boxes. I assume paper, as they are original sealed. See CLOSE |
$32.00
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Five reels of 1200' Ampex 631 recording ta[e on 7 inch reels, and one 1800' reel of Scotch 212 recording tape. Scoth is at bottom and has a plastic case. All are sealed new old stock. See CLOSE |
$100.00 |
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No-name tape head demagnetizer. Good working condition. |
$8.00 |
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No-name tape head demagnetizer. Good working condition, but a chip in the phenolic case that does not impact use. | $6.00 |
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Plastic NAB adapters. Don't know the manufacturer, but will work with most machines, including crown. Price is for the pair | $30.00 |
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Simple NAB adapters. These are sturdy made of brass and apparently have a petina. They work best with spindles that utilize screw-in reel hold-downs, such as Crown International tape decks. Price is for each, not the pair. | $10.00 |
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Set of NAB adapters for many tape decks. The fittings clamp onto the regular spindles and are held in place with clamping screws. The NAB adapters just turn on to tighten. These were probably made for Magnacord PT-6 recorders (with extension arms) or for their larger models. | $20.00 |
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10 inch fiberglass reel from Chicago CBS station, WBBM. The reel once was used for a GUNSMOKE episode on 1-10-? and had been recorded on 1-8-? This is for die-hard Old Time Radio collectors only. Aside from that, it is an NAB reel and in good condition |
$10.00 |
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A trophy of mine when I visited Berlin after the wall came down. Large 6' X 3' banner of the Sozialistische Einheitspartei Deutschlands, (SED), the East German Communist Party. It was started in 1946 and governed the DDR (Soviet Occupation Zone) from1949 until the Peaceful Revolution in 1989. It is meant to be hung vertically with a horizontal pole that inserts into a large loop. LARGE | $100.00 |
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Two unused 52 mm extension tubes for front of lens spacing. Included are 13 mm and 28 mm extensions, |
$6.00 |
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SONY DK-415 DC coupler for Sony L size Battery. Like new. Used with VQ1050, VQ850, AC-VL1, VQ800, V700, GV-D900, A4920476A, CCD-TRV100, CCDTRV101, DKCED1, HERTEMP, MDCFD7. |
$15.00 |
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Most Often Needed Radio Diagrams 1926-1938, also 41 and 43. I purchased these from Morris Beitman at his home. He was a very cordial man with many WWII stories to tell. These were rarely referred to an never really used. So they are virtually mint. |
$35.00 PPD IN USA |
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The A. R. R. L. (American Radio Relay League) Antenna Book. This is the 1960, ninth edition, 320 pages + index. Well used, with wear evident, but condition is good. There are no tears or markings on any page. All pages are intact |
$15.00 |
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MR80 FM tuner service manual. This is a huge tome with many fold out schematics and all service alignment instructions. It is a very well made, 2-sided photocopy with every page, schematic and fold out done well. It is 3/4" thick, was very difficult to create, and was made from the original which cost $100.00 at the time. |
$25.00 ppd in USA |
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Operator's Manual for an AKAI 4400 Stereo Convert-A-Deck. This is a 1/4 track stereo open reel tape deck that used 7 inch reels. 18 pages. Very good condition |
$10.00 |
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Countryman Type 85 direct box-connects any high impedance
instrument to a balanced mic input. FET circuit requires 9 Volt
battery. Used, excellent condition. Orig: $231.70 |
$105.00 |
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This is a group of 3 different RF switches. I
had used them for switching an auto antenna to any of 6 FM auto receivers as
part of a mobile field test vehicle. A simpler unit was devised a few
years later and cheaper, more common units uses. These were working
when removed.
For sale are a Matrix Systems 7408-DR-C-12V, MTS Mikrotechnik (Germany) RY-7200-X, and a MTS Mikrotechnik (Germany) RM5-7200-Z. Price includes shipping in the USA |
$22.00 |
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This is a used Technics RAK-SL303P remote control for a SAG9013, SLPG300, SLPG300EK, SLPG300PK, SLPS700, or SLPS700K compact disc player. It is in very good physical condition and works well. |
$15.00 |
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BIAMP Advantage 601, mono microphone mixer. 6 XLR mic inputs, one XLR + 1/4" phone plug out. Two inputs have 30 dB switchable pads. LED's on each channel light at +10dB. Early version-no front-panel limit adjust. Very good condition. MSRP for latest version is $1028.00. Click for specs. |
$85.00 |
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Maynard Ferguson concert handouts. Unfolds to six pages. Flier for his "M.F.* Horne" from Holton/Leblanc. Second side has Interview of Ferguson by Alan Stevens and more on the tour and personnel. Has some wrinkles. |
$10.00 |
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McIntosh MR 75 AM-FM stereo tuner brochure. complete specs. Single sheet, 2 pages in excellent condition. |
$8.00 |
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McIntosh MC 2125 power amplifier brochure. Very good condition, with little wear. This is for their 120 Watt per channel power amplifier. 4 pages when folded open. Excellent condition. |
$8.00 |
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McIntosh MA 6200 integrated amplifier/control center brochure. Very good condition, with little wear. This is for their 75 Watt per channel integrated amplifier. 4 pages when folded open. Excellent condition. |
$8.00 |
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McIntosh C 32 preamplifier brochures. This is a pair, the four-page, fold-open spec sheet and the eight page product analysis from a hifi magazine. Excellent condition. |
$12.00 |
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McIntosh C 27 preamplifier brochures. This is a pair, the four-page, fold-open spec sheet and the six-page, fold-open product analysis from a hifi magazine. Excellent condition. |
$12.00 |
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McIntosh MC 2105 power amplifier brochure. Very good condition, with little wear. This is for their 105 Watt per channel power amplifier. 4 pages when folded open. |
$8.00 |
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Instruction/maintenance manual for Magnecord PT-6 tape recorder. This is an old photocopy. It contains a service schematic as well as a parts list with photos designating parts locations. There is also a copy of a circuit update and response curves |
$10.00 |
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Brochure for the Craftsmen 10 FM-AM tuner ca 1953. Craftsmen was formed on the remains of the old E. H. Scott Radio Labs. These tuners form a bridge from E. H. Scott to modern audio components. |
$7.00 |
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1920's/30's radio capacitors. Values are 0.25 MFD, 0.002 MFD, 0.00025 MFD, and 0.00025 MFD. No leakage measured. Values were measured. All appear usable. LARGE VIEW | $20.00 ppd in USA |
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Tube shield for 1939-41 E. H. Scott radio receiver, such as a Phantom. This is a two-piece shield and the cap has a slot to permit the wire for a grid wire attachement. Chrome is good; there is no rust. |
$15.00 |
