An old stereo can still fit modern listening. A few small gadgets can add streaming, smart control, and better connectivity without replacing your system.
I collect and refurbish hi-fi stereo equipment. Here's how to find a deal on a vintage system and pair it with your favorite ...
You can’t doubt the appeal of vintage audio equipment, especially stereo receivers. With their giant metal knobs, faux-wood paneling and glow-up facades, they have a unique cool factor that modern ...
Top dollar paid – pre-1980 only. Amps, receivers, turntables, tape decks, speakers – some consoles. Call today! (509) 868-9022. I’ve seen the ad in our classifieds section a hundred times. And every ...
Vintage stereo isn't exactly a booming business, but it's growing, says Jeff Brucker, owner of Tucson's Stereo Hospital. Nine years ago he moved from working out of his home, strictly repairing old ...
A few years ago, CNET ran a story posing the question, "How can 30-year-old receivers sound better than new ones?" Ben Carp still hears about this article all the time, and for the most part, he ...
The speakers in your iPhone or Mac likely sound weak compared to your stereo system. But how do you get the music from your device to those speakers? AirPlay is Apple’s super-cool technology that ...
Editor's Note: This story was originally published in December 2018. A native of Italy, Adriano “Max” Isernia’s varied career has included selling clothes, running a bank’s branch office and managing ...
Vintage muscle cars, old stereo receivers, speakers from the ‘60s, and other cool relics are enjoying a resurgence. But are they better than the new stuff? Having been a teen during the 1960s, I ...
In the mid-2000s, standardized head units were replaced by integrated receivers. Then came USB and Bluetooth connectivity. And yet, millions of vehicles out there predate these factory audio ...
My ecoustics colleagues and I often field questions about why we like vintage audio gear or prefer it to modern equipment. Let us explain why. “Most old turntables are also sub-par performance-wise.
I've got a receiver from the 70s that's been working fine until the last few weeks - it's cracking in the right front speaker, with no signal present (and it doesn't seem to be affected by volume). It ...