Wanted: Small Receiver

pjanda1 · 26th October 2011, 03:52 PM

I'm looking for a little receiver for my kitchen. I'd really like a small tube unit, but most are out of my price-range. I also don't have the equipment to align tuners, but I'm not opposed to replacing a few caps or cleaning controls. I'd entertain the idea of fairly new shelf-system-type stuff. I'm open to older SS, especially Advent, NAD, etc, but it would have to be in good electrical shape. I don't particularly enjoy PCBs and difficult-to-find transistors. Basically: not too big, not too expensive, must have FM and an aux input in one box and sound decent. 120V, overseas shipping is probably cost prohibitive.

Let me know if you've got anything. I'd be thrilled if you are looking for speakers, but I can pay you however you wish.

Paul
Wild Burro Audio Labs - DIY Full Range Speakers

503Timber · 26th October 2011, 04:09 PM

Not at all what you are looking for but worth a shot. I have one of these Retro MIDLAND 19-325 HiFi Solid State stereo amplifier | eBay

It's in much better shape than the one pictured, works beautifully and is small. If you had a way to pull in your stations and could use this amp, it's yours (small thanks for all you do on this site). Just let me know and I'll get it out to you asap.

pjanda1 · 26th October 2011, 04:18 PM

I REALLY appreciate the offer, but I need it to have a tuner. My kitchen is jam packed!

Paul
Wild Burro Audio Labs - DIY Full Range Speakers

503Timber · 26th October 2011, 04:23 PM

No problem.....wish I had what you needed. I've had my eyes out for a matching tuner for this unit for a year or so with no luck.....maybe some day!

d to the g · 27th October 2011, 03:15 AM

Are you coming up north anytime soon?

roger_lew · 27th October 2011, 04:09 AM

Hi Paul,

Just out of curiosity, what kind of speakers are you putting in your kitchen?

Roger

Ed LaFontaine · 27th October 2011, 04:22 AM

Since you mentioned it...

I have an Advent 300 receiver

but

it is a 12V model. Do I need to get it out and test if it works?

johnmik · 27th October 2011, 09:04 PM

Not sure what your budget is.
I have a nice condition Pioneer SX-990 controls cleaned and tested. FM works great and all the other inputs. It's about 28Watts/channel 8 ohms. Walnut veneer wood case.
Has one set of speaker plugs (hook wires to them, plug in back) it's older but works great. I can supply some pics if you like. These go for $70-130 on the bay, I'm looking to get $65 + ship. Let me know.
John M

pjanda1 · 27th October 2011, 09:29 PM

D: I don't have a trip planned.
Roger: It'll depend. Right now, I've got a lousy boombox. I'm planning to either use a pair of small-ish BetsyK boxes or a pair of tiny Realistic boxes that currently house a pair of old Alnico FE103s (or 10F3s, I don't remember exactly).

Ed: that sounds really interesting. It'd depend on what you want for it and how well it works, but I love the idea.

John M: I just google imaged that. It looks full-sized, which isn't perfect for me. That is an awesome price though.

Paul
Wild Burro Audio Labs - DIY Full Range Speakers

Ed LaFontaine · 29th October 2011, 02:11 PM

I must dig it out to determine the condition.

26th October 2011, 03:52 PM	#1
pjanda1 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Nebraska Panhandle	Wanted: Small Receiver I'm looking for a little receiver for my kitchen. I'd really like a small tube unit, but most are out of my price-range. I also don't have the equipment to align tuners, but I'm not opposed to replacing a few caps or cleaning controls. I'd entertain the idea of fairly new shelf-system-type stuff. I'm open to older SS, especially Advent, NAD, etc, but it would have to be in good electrical shape. I don't particularly enjoy PCBs and difficult-to-find transistors. Basically: not too big, not too expensive, must have FM and an aux input in one box and sound decent. 120V, overseas shipping is probably cost prohibitive. Let me know if you've got anything. I'd be thrilled if you are looking for speakers, but I can pay you however you wish. Paul Wild Burro Audio Labs - DIY Full Range Speakers

27th October 2011, 04:22 AM	#7
Ed LaFontaine ...truth seeker... diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: where the Appalachians rise from the Blue Grass	Since you mentioned it... I have an Advent 300 receiver but it is a 12V model. Do I need to get it out and test if it works? __________________ ...call me Ed...Special Ed... EnABL kit http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/swap-meet/119852-enabl-kit.html DCB1 parts http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/swap-...ml#post2361098

27th October 2011, 09:04 PM	#8
johnmik diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Connecticut	Not sure what your budget is. I have a nice condition Pioneer SX-990 controls cleaned and tested. FM works great and all the other inputs. It's about 28Watts/channel 8 ohms. Walnut veneer wood case. Has one set of speaker plugs (hook wires to them, plug in back) it's older but works great. I can supply some pics if you like. These go for $70-130 on the bay, I'm looking to get $65 + ship. Let me know. John M __________________ Lots of Kenwood, Pioneer, and Infinity stuff.

29th October 2011, 02:11 PM	#10
Ed LaFontaine ...truth seeker... diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: where the Appalachians rise from the Blue Grass	I must dig it out to determine the condition. __________________ ...call me Ed...Special Ed... EnABL kit http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/swap-meet/119852-enabl-kit.html DCB1 parts http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/swap-...ml#post2361098

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26th October 2011, 04:09 PM	#2
503Timber diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Portland Oregon	Not at all what you are looking for but worth a shot. I have one of these Retro MIDLAND 19-325 HiFi Solid State stereo amplifier \| eBay It's in much better shape than the one pictured, works beautifully and is small. If you had a way to pull in your stations and could use this amp, it's yours (small thanks for all you do on this site). Just let me know and I'll get it out to you asap.

26th October 2011, 04:18 PM	#3
pjanda1 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Nebraska Panhandle	I REALLY appreciate the offer, but I need it to have a tuner. My kitchen is jam packed! Paul Wild Burro Audio Labs - DIY Full Range Speakers

26th October 2011, 04:23 PM	#4
503Timber diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Portland Oregon	No problem.....wish I had what you needed. I've had my eyes out for a matching tuner for this unit for a year or so with no luck.....maybe some day!

27th October 2011, 03:15 AM	#5
d to the g diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: minimalopolis	Are you coming up north anytime soon?

27th October 2011, 04:09 AM	#6
roger_lew diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Moscow, ID	Hi Paul, Just out of curiosity, what kind of speakers are you putting in your kitchen? Roger

27th October 2011, 09:29 PM	#9
pjanda1 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Nebraska Panhandle	D: I don't have a trip planned. Roger: It'll depend. Right now, I've got a lousy boombox. I'm planning to either use a pair of small-ish BetsyK boxes or a pair of tiny Realistic boxes that currently house a pair of old Alnico FE103s (or 10F3s, I don't remember exactly). Ed: that sounds really interesting. It'd depend on what you want for it and how well it works, but I love the idea. John M: I just google imaged that. It looks full-sized, which isn't perfect for me. That is an awesome price though. Paul Wild Burro Audio Labs - DIY Full Range Speakers

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