Into the abyss

@TheHorse (238268)
Walnut Creek, California
March 24, 2016 12:13pm CST
I have the morning off and am heading down to the disorganized shop of that fella I've mentioned in other posts. I do some speaker restoration work for him, and he sometimes provides me with speakers that I can fix up and sell. He still owes me several hundred dollars, and I was going to accept a Dynaco Stereo 70 tube amplifier as partial payment, but the darned thing stopped working. I'm going to return the amplifier, plus another amplifier that I refinished and tested for him, this morning. I'm also going to bring home a speaker that I'll get to keep (an orphaned KLH Model 24). But I never know what's going to happen when I head into the abyss. It's the land of the unexpected. If you don't hear from me by this evening, call the authorities. It's been fun. Bay Area Bermuda Triangle--here I come! (I'll attach a picture of the 1960s Fisher 500 receiver I restored for him).
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fishtiger58
@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
25 Mar 16
Why is it called the Bay Area Bermuda Trangle? It is because of the traffic.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238268)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Mar 16
I made it up.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238268)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Mar 16
@fishtiger58 Heh. I just posted about that. The traffic was the worst part of my experience yesterday. I actually brought some cool stuff home to work on.
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fishtiger58
@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
25 Mar 16
@TheHorse yup I thought so and I'm sure the traffic is a nightmare there. Much like Chicago.
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Koalemos
@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
24 Mar 16
As you no doubt already know, second hand products can be extremely difficult to assess because there is no way of knowing how well or badly they have been treated in the past.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238268)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Mar 16
Well, I've sold a few hundred amplifiers and speakers. In general, there's a going price. And then there's a slightly higher price for really nicely restored pieces.
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Koalemos
@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
25 Mar 16
@TheHorse I appreciate that you will be very competent at assessing the condition, but there is always the unknown or unexpected fault.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238268)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Mar 16
@Asylum I mostly work on the walnut surfaces, so the dreaded randomness factor doesn't affect me. But I can diagnose and fix simple two-way (woofer and tweeter) speakers. Either they need a new driver or a new capacitor if they don't work right. I leave the active components (receivers, amplifiers, etc.) to the experts.
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Always smiling
@allknowing (153544)
• India
25 Mar 16
You are in love with him. Are you not? Else who would ever want a relationship with the 'Bermuda Triangle"
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238268)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Mar 16
In love with the human who runs the chaotic shop? No. But I am in love with the damaged and neglected vintage loudspeaker that he often has. I'll post later about today's "score."
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Hazel Vee
@epiffanie (11325)
• Australia
25 Mar 16
It amazes me how many people are still using using those old stuff
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238268)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Mar 16
It sounds so much better that the most recent stuff, it's not even funny.
Belle Starr (Iz)
@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
25 Mar 16
You really do beautiful work!! Maybe you should wear a homing device!! lol This way we can find you.
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Patsie Hatley is Deceased
@Hatley (163772)
• Garden Grove, California
24 Aug 17
@TheHorse lol oe they d id not have a space craftf lol lol
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Belle Starr (Iz)
@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
25 Mar 16
@TheHorse Maybe they are lint collectors? lol
The Horse
@TheHorse (238268)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Mar 16
I made it home. I think. But there's this mist all around. And these little green men. And why are they probing my belly button?
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LK2018
@Letranknight2015 (52665)
• Philippines
25 Mar 16
we have a huge stereo that still has tape recorder/ player on them. but only the radio works now.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238268)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Mar 16
How sad! Can you get it fixed? The cost of repair is lower there,
Patsie Hatley is Deceased
@Hatley (163772)
• Garden Grove, California
24 Aug 17
your restored stuff alway s looks so great like new even hoe he pays you
Sharon
@simone10 (54180)
• Louisville, Kentucky
25 Mar 16
It does sound a little bit like you will be going into an unknown jungle. Maybe you should drop bread crumbs so you can find you way out.
Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (54714)
• United States
25 Mar 16
I miss my old stereo. I have a record player, but it's not the same.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238268)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Mar 16
You can actually build a new good one for about $400. Let me know if you want specific advice.
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Jekca
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
25 Mar 16
you might find treasure down there!
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
25 Mar 16
Have fun. I'll send out some patrols if we don't hear soon.
Scott Ganschow
@teamfreak16 (43567)
• Denver, Colorado
24 Mar 16
Maybe, and I'm just throwing it out there, send a goon over to break his legs if he doesn't pay up. Just kidding of course.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238268)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Mar 16
I am my own goon. I tend to my flowers like Nero Wolfe. But I bang heads like Archie.
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