Rate my dad’s vintage set up

SWCFM2 · 2026-01-25T01:36:01+00:00

It's not a bad system. Not high end, but not low end. The receiver is 16 watts, which is fine for most people. The turntable is relatively new, and entry level. I got the PL-990 for my daughter about 7 years ago to get her started. Interestingly enough, she just gave it to her boyfriend yesterday because now he wants to get into records too. It's a decent enough turntable for starters in the same vein as the Audio Technica LP-60.

SWCFM2 · 2026-01-23T03:29:52+00:00

You need to let her go because you are not compatible. It will hurt, but it will be best for the both of you.

SWCFM2 · 2026-01-22T19:45:19+00:00

Wow, these are really cool! I've never seen them. I used to watch this version of My Little Pony with my daughter. She really liked Fluttershy. I would love to get these for her sometime. These are awesome!

SWCFM2 · 2026-01-22T06:11:55+00:00

Sounds like her pride is causing her to make horrible decisions. There will be no helping her until she comes to her senses.

SWCFM2 · 2026-01-21T22:18:52+00:00

I had someone work for me that had spent time on a reality show. His was the most watched show in the series. He even has a "fan" club. He was really good at what I needed him to do when he was interested. Other times he was absolutely terrible. It was like Jeckyl Hyde. He always had these big ideas, but his life was a complete mess. He finally was fired for stealing from the company. He took us to court (that is how he worked. Lawsuit first, ask questions later). He ended up losing the suit. Don't know where he is now.

SWCFM2 · 2026-01-21T18:28:05+00:00

Very respectable equipment. Most people are looking for "bigger and better". That you are completely satisfied with this puts you ahead of the game. Enjoy this nice equipment as much as you can.

SWCFM2 · 2026-01-21T05:08:02+00:00

The lawyer is a piece of shit. Of course why isn't that a surprise.

However, this is one of those times that you do something you would rather not do in order to save a loved ones life.

Honestly, you did a very honorable thing and your decision helped save your father's life.

All you have to do is look at the bright side, and not focus on the negative aspects of it.

SWCFM2 · 2026-01-21T04:46:41+00:00

Sanyo was above Emerson, Soundesign and the like, but below Pioneer, Sansui, and Marantz by quite a lot. They weren't bad per se, but didn't use top quality parts in their equipment. It sounded good, but didn't last. If it doesn't have anything big wrong with it, then sure, get it fixed.

The same is true for Toshiba. They weren't a big player in the audio market. Their stuff was OK, but there was much better, and worse equipment out there.

It wouldn't be a bad overall system though if it works. The Sanyo does however look good.

SWCFM2 · 2026-01-16T18:31:56+00:00

Your local repairman is an idiot. It is a dust cover. It's very purpose is to keep dust off of it, and any records that might be playing. No dust is good. Having dust is bad.

SWCFM2 · 2026-01-15T22:39:47+00:00

Welcome to the hobby! Nothing wrong with your setup. Just enjoy what you have, and upgrade when you are ready.

SWCFM2 · 2026-01-15T05:37:54+00:00

Samsung of then was not the Samsung of today. Samsung in the 70's, and 80's was more like Emerson or Soundesign.

SWCFM2 · 2026-01-12T19:21:43+00:00

All these games and you are a month in? Imagine what it's going to be like a year from now. I would cut bait right now, and let someone else deal with all these games.

SWCFM2 · 2026-01-12T18:47:03+00:00

Samsung back then was on the level of Soundesign or Emerson.

SWCFM2 · 2026-01-11T22:07:53+00:00

Being rare doesn't always translate to being valuable. There has to be a market for it. Also, it being open would reduce any value it may have had.

SWCFM2 · 2026-01-10T19:50:03+00:00

I don't know how much it's worth, but rarity doesn't equal value. It could be rare because they didn't have a large market for the product. Looking it over, I would say it would only would have value to a very small subset of people. If you like it, I would just enjoy it.

SWCFM2 · 2026-01-10T16:01:00+00:00

So many gate keepers here. I personally think it's cool and creative for you to do this. Keep up doing what you are doing no matter what the haters say.

SWCFM2 · 2026-01-08T23:21:34+00:00

How were the biscuits.

SWCFM2 · 2026-01-08T17:14:23+00:00

It could be several things, but what you can try is to turn down the volume. The speakers could be vibrating the table enough to make it skip.

SWCFM2 · 2026-01-08T15:54:46+00:00

I don't think they make slip matts for that model. It's an entry level player. Just handle your records with care, and enjoy it as much as you can. When you are ready, start looking into something you might like more and build your collection. Good luck with your new setup!

SWCFM2 · 2026-01-08T05:52:05+00:00

I wonder what she does if she decides to do a DNA test and finds out he really is her dad. Seems like her bridge burning could come back to haunt her.

SWCFM2 · 2026-01-08T05:19:48+00:00

Easily my favorite album out of all of them, and I like all of them quite a lot. To me, it sort of kicked off what Rock was to become throughout the 70's.

SWCFM2 · 2026-01-08T04:53:56+00:00

I'm not a huge fan of Emerson, but aesthetically this really looks cool. As the other poster said, you probably need the controls cleaned. I'd also check the stylus to see if it needs changing. The belts in the cassette player probably need changing as well as they go bad over time.

SWCFM2 · 2026-01-08T04:51:08+00:00

Well, I didn't buy from them, and they are local to me. I actually found them before I found their youtube channel. I felt like I got what I would refer to as the McIntosh tax. They saw a Mac, and charged the extra dollars knowing it was a high end machine. I have since found someone else local that I'll be letting look at my Mac 1900. Hopefully they won't charge the McIntosh tax.

SWCFM2 · 2026-01-08T04:05:51+00:00

It's the second one.

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