| Grab An Old Receiver From Goodwill [message #74455] |
Mon, 12 November 2012 16:26  |
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Registered: October 2012
Location: San Diego, CA
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Just wanted to share this tip for audiophile newbies...
If you want one of the best bang-for-buck audio "upgrades" available, go to your local thrift store and look for an old receiver from the 1970's and talk them into giving it to you for $20-40.
How do you identify a great one? Beyond the obvious things like "does it work?":
1. They're really heavy! The best receivers have a huge transformer core. Accept nothing under 30 pounds.
2. Look at the model #. The best of the brand-line usually have high numbers like 9001.
3. Once your curiosity is piqued, google the model # on your phone. If it's really a treasure, it'll show up on an audiophile site with raving reviews.
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