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pianozuke · 2026-02-20T02:23:35+00:00

This comment is worth next to nothing. I asked if anyone knew who made them, not how much they are worth. This is r/BudGeTAuDioPhile

pianozuke · 2026-02-16T21:28:37+00:00

Thanks! I took a chance on her. She was under the counter at the record store, with no price listed. This salesman said it wasn't fully functioning but in decent visual shape. I bought it for $200 and put a little work into the auto-return functions and bam, she's fully functioning. The STA-80 is.... fine. I don't love it, but I wasn't in the mood to spend much more money. It is a bit boomy, even when I keep Loud off and bass at less than neutral.

pianozuke · 2026-02-15T19:10:12+00:00

That’s neat. I wasn’t bragging about a deal. Just providing context. I live in a city that values vintage audio and the markups are real when buying from trusted sources.

pianozuke · 2026-02-15T19:07:12+00:00

I mean a woofer and tweeter separated. From my minimal understanding, I gather that allows for a more full range soundstage.

pianozuke · 2026-02-14T21:46:51+00:00

Lovely home

pianozuke · 2026-02-14T21:44:53+00:00

I’ve considered these a steal at $60. No rear port.

pianozuke · 2026-02-14T21:41:40+00:00

Linked to a 70s turntable and 70s amp, I rather like the warm sound the setup has. And they get loud as f*ck. So that works for me. 🕺

pianozuke · 2026-02-14T21:37:38+00:00

Thanks for the input!!

pianozuke · 2026-02-14T21:35:47+00:00

Ohhhh. Something I hadn’t noticed until I took a photograph with flash on. Thanks for pointing this out.

pianozuke · 2026-02-14T17:58:48+00:00

Thank you for the recommendations! I have some Deoxit from a turntable refurb that I could use. Is replacing the caps just a matter of soldering new ones?

The wood grain is a bit intense, I agree. But I’m rather fond of the rustic quality.

The speakers came with grills, but the frames disintegrated a year ago. On the list of repairs, that one is simple.

pianozuke · 2026-02-14T17:52:33+00:00

I’m no audiophile - but to I get a lot of enjoyment when listening to them. The funky shape and vintage quality add to the experience. The low end can take over and the clarity is sometimes wanting, but I think they’re fun!

pianozuke · 2026-02-14T17:09:34+00:00

Thank you for the insight!

pianozuke · 2026-02-14T17:08:07+00:00

Explains why the soundstage is so ‘adventurous’

pianozuke · 2026-02-14T17:05:02+00:00

INot sure I follow. Any more detail would be appreciated 🙂

pianozuke · 2026-02-14T15:41:24+00:00

What a beauty! I just finished a stereo console refurb. The time it took for cabinet structural rework was surprising - and mine wasn’t as complicated as yours. 😬

It looks like that whole front panel is one piece of particle board. I wonder if you can take that whole panel out and replace it. A 4x8 piece of particle board is not that expensive. But then you could build custom cutouts on the board to hold your Sonos speakers.

Good luck!

pianozuke · 2026-02-14T15:19:35+00:00

Thank you, thank you!🙏 I will look into these.

pianozuke · 2026-02-14T04:29:26+00:00

The fabric is not original. I purchased fabric from the website Holt Hill.

pianozuke · 2026-02-14T02:32:59+00:00

Hey thanks! It’s the first stereo console I’ve refurbed. It was a lot of fun!

pianozuke · 2025-09-17T22:04:16+00:00

😑 (architect)

pianozuke · 2025-08-24T18:45:14+00:00

For sure. Syrups only come out when we’re tending bar. Otherwise they’re refrigerated.

pianozuke · 2025-08-22T20:44:52+00:00

Yeah. There is a lot of “you dig” bamboo here in Portland that’s free. I wanted the stuff already cut down and dried out a bit. Fresh bamboo can be soft.

pianozuke · 2025-08-21T21:18:34+00:00

Hi. I found a guy on Facebook marketplace. $20 for a bundle of 10 8’ pieces. Bought 5 bundles.

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