Second stereo, for our Summer Place

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Second stereo, for our Summer Place
« on: 20 May 2026, 03:04 am »
I'm putting the majority of my backup/standby components back into service, for a summer place streaming stereo! The signal path includes a Bluetooth receiver, separate dac, integrated amplifier as preamplifier, power amplifier, and  stand-mounted two-way sealed enclosure monitors. The integrated amp in the early 1970s was for my first college dorm room. I had to have the power amp refreshed, bad solder joints kept it from starting up after about 10 years of sleep.

It's going to be a hoot! I already think I'll order replacement mid-woofers and tweeters when the timing is appropriate, and maybe updated crossovers if necessary. The speakers are mid/late 1970s vintage.

brooklyn

Re: Second stereo, for our Summer Place
« Reply #1 on: 20 May 2026, 04:00 am »
Well that sounds exciting.. I would love to have a few pieces of gear from my humble beginnings
in Hifi.. I hope you enjoy putting that system back together and listening to some good music.

Rocket

Re: Second stereo, for our Summer Place
« Reply #2 on: 20 May 2026, 12:58 pm »
Hi,

Are you able to tell us more about your vintage received? Enjoy your new listening area!

Cheers Rod

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Re: Second stereo, for our Summer Place
« Reply #3 on: 20 May 2026, 05:14 pm »
Auris bluMe Pro bluetooth receiver (non-vintage), AVA Vision Hybrid DAC, Kenwood KA-5002 Integrated (preamp), Van Alstine Audio Systems Model Two power amp, Tangent RS-2 monitors. The power amp was refreshed to correct aged-broken solder joints, by a local electronics wizard.