An easy fix! And an extra $250. Without MyLot's help.

@TheHorse (205633)
Walnut Creek, California
November 17, 2020 7:04pm CST
A couple of weeks ago I noticed that one channel was louder than the other on my 1971 Sherwood S-7100A stereo receiver. I took it out of my system and replaced it with a 1971 Kenwood KR-5150. The system sounds fine now I then opened up the back of the ailing Sherwood S-7100A and gave the "function" control a "bath" with generic De-Oxit. I could tell that the selector switch was "fouling things up." I'll test the 7100 soon, and assume that it will be ready for service as asked. If you have old stereo (or other electronic) components, do NOT write them off and discard them if something is not quite right. Talk to an "expert" like me, and turn tin into gold. My "free" 7100 is worth about $250 now should I decide to part with it (I probably won't).
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Four Walls
@FourWalls (62090)
• United States
18 Nov 20
There’s a song for that!!!
McGuinn Clark & Hillman - Don't You Write Her Off - ( Remastered ) - Bubblerock Video HD
www.youtube.com
Here is a fantastic Bubblerock video I put together of McGuinn Clark & Hillman's smash 1979 hit - "Don't You Write Her Off" All three were the former members...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205633)
• Walnut Creek, California
18 Nov 20
Heh. I didn't know!
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Four Walls
@FourWalls (62090)
• United States
18 Nov 20
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205633)
• Walnut Creek, California
18 Nov 20
I actually remember this one! I had no idea, back in the day, that they were singing about stereo components. I can be so naive.
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LK2018
@Letranknight2015 (51511)
• Philippines
18 Nov 20
My pc speaker which i bought few years back still works @Cheyee we use to have a big radio that also acts as a speaker. but that doesn't work anymore so we threw it away.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205633)
• Walnut Creek, California
18 Nov 20
Bummer. Do you know how old the radio was?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205633)
• Walnut Creek, California
18 Nov 20
@Cheyee Reading reviews on the internet is a good idea.
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Teti ariani
@Cheyee (8362)
• Pakanbaru, Indonesia
18 Nov 20
It looks vintage. I don't know anything about electronic. If we want to buy something, normally i would find reviews on internet. Or ask my husband's little brother. He knows a lot about electronic too. Are you technician?
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Kayla Tsukino
@kaylachan (57596)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
18 Nov 20
We wound getting rid of our old stuff because we have no space for it, or never actually used it. And, we still have stuff we don't need or want.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (95079)
• Marion, Ohio
18 Nov 20
Glad it was an easy fix.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205633)
• Walnut Creek, California
18 Nov 20
Me too. I'm too lazy to test it right now.
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RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (73365)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
18 Nov 20
Sounds good to me and glad you got it fixed up.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205633)
• Walnut Creek, California
18 Nov 20
It was a quick and dirty fix. Well, not dirty.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325653)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Nov 20
Some problems are really easy to fix. You just need to have the right knowledge or be able to access it.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205633)
• Walnut Creek, California
18 Nov 20
Very true. I've been a stereo geek since I was a kid. I wish I'd learned to build stereo componenents (Dynaco and other manufacturers used to offer kits), but I never did.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325653)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Nov 20
@TheHorse I always wonder at how some kids have a strong interest in something, often for no apparent reason.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325653)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Nov 20
@TheHorse Some talents are discovered later in life simply through lack of opportunity. How nice to have a Steinway in such a facility - or any piano at all for that matter.
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (157545)
• United States
18 Nov 20
It is good to give stuff a second life.
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vanny
@vandana7 (98804)
• India
18 Nov 20
In India we take it to repair shop or call the guy over. He would charge me about 20 dollars maximum. I have very good reasons to like my country Pony ji.
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vanny
@vandana7 (98804)
• India
19 Nov 20
@TheHorse See, east or west, India is the best.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205633)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Nov 20
@vandana7 That why I chose to be President.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205633)
• Walnut Creek, California
18 Nov 20
Well, my genuine Indian rug, bought on the Flathead Indian Reservation in Montana, is holding up quite well. I know it's an authentic Indian rug because it says "Made in India" right on the label!
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Anna
@LadyDuck (457965)
• Switzerland
18 Nov 20
My husband would kill me should I discard old electronic. He always open them and check the problem.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (457965)
• Switzerland
18 Nov 20
@TheHorse I know he also has a diploma in electronics, I discovered it while reorganizing one of his drawers.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205633)
• Walnut Creek, California
18 Nov 20
@LadyDuck He never told you that?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205633)
• Walnut Creek, California
18 Nov 20
He probably knows more than I do about fixing the "guts."
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (156008)
• United States
18 Nov 20
Good job!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205633)
• Walnut Creek, California
18 Nov 20
Heh. Thanks!
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Jim Bauer
@porwest (78761)
• United States
18 Nov 20
With skills, one can be surrounded by gold.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205633)
• Walnut Creek, California
18 Nov 20
Very true! And that includes my favorite thing in the world, music.
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Jim Bauer
@porwest (78761)
• United States
19 Nov 20
@TheHorse Yep. It's right there in the mix. Even for a guy like me, I don't make a fortune on the Pink Flamingoes album. But I make enough that it can make me smile at least. Anything I can find to gain from using passions and skills is always a good thing in my book.
honesty and loyalty
@Merliva (3539)
• San Marino
20 Nov 20
Great news I must say
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205633)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Nov 20
I'm glad it was an easy fix! I still have to test it, though.
CarolDM
@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
18 Nov 20
My Dad used to work on electronic products, this photo looks familiar.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205633)
• Walnut Creek, California
18 Nov 20
Yeppers, it's the "guts" of an early 1970s stereo receiver.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205633)
• Walnut Creek, California
18 Nov 20
@CarolDM Was he a "pro"? Or was it a hobby?
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
18 Nov 20
@TheHorse I knew it. That is about the right time frame.
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Eric Tsuma
@erictsuma (9726)
• Mombasa, Kenya
18 Nov 20
Wow that's nice my friend and thank you for sharing the information with us.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205633)
• Walnut Creek, California
18 Nov 20
It's a pleasure.
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Eric Tsuma
@erictsuma (9726)
• Mombasa, Kenya
19 Nov 20
@TheHorse welcome
BarBaraPrz
@BarBaraPrz (45476)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
18 Nov 20
My old boombox has a broken antenna and keeps turning down the volume, and the tape deck screeches, but it has such a warm tone that I put up with it.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205633)
• Walnut Creek, California
18 Nov 20
Heh. I love a warm "old school" sound.
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Greg
@xander6464 (40871)
• Wapello, Iowa
18 Nov 20
An extra $250? Without MyLot's help? Is that even legal?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205633)
• Walnut Creek, California
18 Nov 20
I like to live on the edge.
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Arya
@yoalldudes (35040)
• Philippines
18 Nov 20
I wish I have that talent of yours. But oh my those internal parts look complex.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205633)
• Walnut Creek, California
18 Nov 20
I don't deal with the more complicated parts!
Chriss
@Apple111 (255)
• India
21 Nov 20
You have done a great job
Lucky Roo
@youfiq (2572)
• United States
23 Nov 20
It's also good to be able to align side jobs apart from mylot, it can increase our dollar coffers
jun fadriquela
@jfkntl (11)
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25 Nov 20
Better to fix it if possible specially when its memorable.