Re: [MBZ] Was Cameras, now Vacuum Tubes
Rich Thomas wrote: I just looked at mine and it is an SX-727, no tubes in it. It does have a crackle in one channel occasionally, back in the 80s I took it to a shop, they let it run a coupla days and never heard it burp, brought it home, 20 min later it crackled, still does it occasionally. Who knows Maybe it's something to do with your environment at home or your power source. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Was Cameras, now Vacuum Tubes
It's a lot more than just one big speaker. There is a lot of engineering creativity in the design and layout of vacuum tube chassis. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gary Hurst Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2008 9:56 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Was Cameras, now Vacuum Tubes i find a lot of the old vacuum tube radios sound really great even though they are just one big speaker and that's it. On Sat, Nov 15, 2008 at 2:12 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: I have an old console stereo, that is about the same size as a coffee table, that uses vacuum tubes. Its amazing actually, a friend of my grandmothers gave that thing to me in 1983, when I was in the 3rd grade. I still have it although I have not played it in years. Tom Hargrave wrote: I have a few vacuum tubes, probably over 1000 of them. But I restore old vacuum tube radios as a hobby. Some of my tubes are used in very popular tube amps I know I can match them sell them for a good price but if I do then I won't have them to support the hobby. I also have a few tube testers. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2008 12:12 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cameras WOW, thanks. Remember back in the old days when you could go to Walmart, you showed them your old needle, they had a laminiated mat thing that had pictures of all the various needles to compare yours to so you would get the right one? Heck, they even used to sell vacuum tubes there and even had a tester. Rick Knoble wrote: I need a place online to buy LP supplies. http://www.garage-a-records.com/ http://www.needledoctor.com/ Rick Knoble ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Internal Virus Database is out of date. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.9.0/1779 - Release Date: 11/10/2008 7:53 AM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.549 / Virus Database: 270.9.4/1789 - Release Date: 11/14/2008 7:32 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.549 / Virus Database: 270.9.4/1791 - Release Date: 11/15/2008 6:57 PM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Was Cameras, now Vacuum Tubes
Could be a cap breaking down. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2008 9:32 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Was Cameras, now Vacuum Tubes I just looked at mine and it is an SX-727, no tubes in it. It does have a crackle in one channel occasionally, back in the 80s I took it to a shop, they let it run a coupla days and never heard it burp, brought it home, 20 min later it crackled, still does it occasionally. Who knows --R LWB250 wrote: I have an SX-780 Pioneer receiver that's still hanging on... I know it's not a tube unit, but its longevity has amazed me, especially since I haven't taken very good care of it over the last 10-15 years... Dan --- On Sat, 11/15/08, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Was Cameras, now Vacuum Tubes To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Saturday, November 15, 2008, 5:54 PM Anybody got an extra Pioneer SX 626 or 636 etc. tube type receiver you'd like to sell? Mine has been bullet-proof for the last 36 years. Loren Faeth ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.549 / Virus Database: 270.9.4/1789 - Release Date: 11/14/2008 7:32 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.549 / Virus Database: 270.9.4/1791 - Release Date: 11/15/2008 6:57 PM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Yes a lot of engineering!! Little things to improve sound like tubes and point to point wiring. Not a circuit board!! Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Was Cameras, now Vacuum Tubes
Yep, I built an AM radio chassis once. I thought it would be easy. I used one of the circuit examples from an RCA tube manual. The radio played well enough but it did not sound near as good as any of the old radios I had on the shelf. Then I proceeded to blame the speaker cabinet and I wired the chassis into a cabinet that I had pulled a chassis out of. It was better but still not near as good as the others. I was in my early 20s back then and thought I knew better. We all make the same type of assumptions about the Mercedes Engineering compromises we deal with today. They were the experts in their world back then and still are today. We just follow along and learn from them and sometimes criticize. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jeff Zedic Sent: Sunday, November 16, 2008 8:35 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Was Cameras, now Vacuum Tubes Yes a lot of engineering!! Little things to improve sound like tubes and point to point wiring. Not a circuit board!! Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.549 / Virus Database: 270.9.4/1791 - Release Date: 11/15/2008 6:57 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.549 / Virus Database: 270.9.4/1791 - Release Date: 11/15/2008 6:57 PM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Was Cameras, now Vacuum Tubes
Is this special string and if so where do you get it? OK Don wrote: That's usually a sign that it needs new string to turn the tuning cap (or inductor). Not very hard to replace. Last time I messed with it something was wrong with the radio tuner part, turning the dial you could not get the indicator to go all the way to the ends. Internal Virus Database is out of date. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.9.0/1779 - Release Date: 11/10/2008 7:53 AM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Radio Shack - it's called Dial String, or used to be --- I think it's similar to bait casting line. On Sun, Nov 16, 2008 at 9:11 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is this special string and if so where do you get it? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games. - Ernest Hemingway '90 300D (Rattled), '92 300D (Saber), ''97 Ply Grand Voyager (Vincent van-go) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Was Cameras, now Vacuum Tubes
I have a few vacuum tubes, probably over 1000 of them. But I restore old vacuum tube radios as a hobby. Some of my tubes are used in very popular tube amps I know I can match them sell them for a good price but if I do then I won't have them to support the hobby. I also have a few tube testers. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2008 12:12 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cameras WOW, thanks. Remember back in the old days when you could go to Walmart, you showed them your old needle, they had a laminiated mat thing that had pictures of all the various needles to compare yours to so you would get the right one? Heck, they even used to sell vacuum tubes there and even had a tester. Rick Knoble wrote: I need a place online to buy LP supplies. http://www.garage-a-records.com/ http://www.needledoctor.com/ Rick Knoble ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.549 / Virus Database: 270.9.4/1789 - Release Date: 11/14/2008 7:32 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.549 / Virus Database: 270.9.4/1789 - Release Date: 11/14/2008 7:32 PM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Was Cameras, now Vacuum Tubes
I have an old console stereo, that is about the same size as a coffee table, that uses vacuum tubes. Its amazing actually, a friend of my grandmothers gave that thing to me in 1983, when I was in the 3rd grade. I still have it although I have not played it in years. Tom Hargrave wrote: I have a few vacuum tubes, probably over 1000 of them. But I restore old vacuum tube radios as a hobby. Some of my tubes are used in very popular tube amps I know I can match them sell them for a good price but if I do then I won't have them to support the hobby. I also have a few tube testers. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2008 12:12 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cameras WOW, thanks. Remember back in the old days when you could go to Walmart, you showed them your old needle, they had a laminiated mat thing that had pictures of all the various needles to compare yours to so you would get the right one? Heck, they even used to sell vacuum tubes there and even had a tester. Rick Knoble wrote: I need a place online to buy LP supplies. http://www.garage-a-records.com/ http://www.needledoctor.com/ Rick Knoble ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Internal Virus Database is out of date. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.9.0/1779 - Release Date: 11/10/2008 7:53 AM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Was Cameras, now Vacuum Tubes
It seems than at Sat, 15 Nov 2008 12:59:21 -0600, Tom wrote: I have a few vacuum tubes, probably over 1000 of them. But I restore old vacuum tube radios as a hobby. Some of my tubes are used in very popular tube amps I know I can match them sell them for a good price but if I do then I won't have them to support the hobby. I also have a few tube testers. You interested in a Silvertone console wire recorder, turntable, and radio receiver? I have one taking up space in my garage. I just don't have the heart to junk it, so it's been sitting there for 4 years or so since I rescued it... I really would like to find a home for it. -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Was Cameras, now Vacuum Tubes
Kaleb, It’s a shame that no-one wants the old console stereos these days but I guess there's not a place for them in a modern household. I see console stereos for sale all the time for $35 - $45, some with very high end turntables installed. You need to plug yours in somewhere and play it. Console stereos from the early 60s were huge family purchases, not unlike the purchase of an expensive wide screen TV today. They were all expensive in the day and all have a wonderful sound. By the late 60s, most had turned into cheap junk, not because they had gone solid state but because the manufacturers had taken out so much cost. I see the same thing happening with today's TV and computer markets. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2008 1:12 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Was Cameras, now Vacuum Tubes I have an old console stereo, that is about the same size as a coffee table, that uses vacuum tubes. Its amazing actually, a friend of my grandmothers gave that thing to me in 1983, when I was in the 3rd grade. I still have it although I have not played it in years. Tom Hargrave wrote: I have a few vacuum tubes, probably over 1000 of them. But I restore old vacuum tube radios as a hobby. Some of my tubes are used in very popular tube amps I know I can match them sell them for a good price but if I do then I won't have them to support the hobby. I also have a few tube testers. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2008 12:12 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cameras WOW, thanks. Remember back in the old days when you could go to Walmart, you showed them your old needle, they had a laminiated mat thing that had pictures of all the various needles to compare yours to so you would get the right one? Heck, they even used to sell vacuum tubes there and even had a tester. Rick Knoble wrote: I need a place online to buy LP supplies. http://www.garage-a-records.com/ http://www.needledoctor.com/ Rick Knoble ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Internal Virus Database is out of date. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.9.0/1779 - Release Date: 11/10/2008 7:53 AM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.549 / Virus Database: 270.9.4/1789 - Release Date: 11/14/2008 7:32 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.549 / Virus Database: 270.9.4/1789 - Release Date: 11/14/2008 7:32 PM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Was Cameras, now Vacuum Tubes
I'd love to play with it but how would we get it here? Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Fmiser Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2008 1:56 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Was Cameras, now Vacuum Tubes It seems than at Sat, 15 Nov 2008 12:59:21 -0600, Tom wrote: I have a few vacuum tubes, probably over 1000 of them. But I restore old vacuum tube radios as a hobby. Some of my tubes are used in very popular tube amps I know I can match them sell them for a good price but if I do then I won't have them to support the hobby. I also have a few tube testers. You interested in a Silvertone console wire recorder, turntable, and radio receiver? I have one taking up space in my garage. I just don't have the heart to junk it, so it's been sitting there for 4 years or so since I rescued it... I really would like to find a home for it. -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.549 / Virus Database: 270.9.4/1789 - Release Date: 11/14/2008 7:32 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.549 / Virus Database: 270.9.4/1789 - Release Date: 11/14/2008 7:32 PM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Was Cameras, now Vacuum Tubes
Anybody got an extra Pioneer SX 626 or 636 etc. tube type receiver you'd like to sell? Mine has been bullet-proof for the last 36 years. Loren Faeth ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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The one I was talking about is in storage right now. Sitting in my office I actually have 2. A VERY nice Magnavox ones I bought at a thrift store back in the late 80's I guess for $10. It has a really good sound although I have not turned it on in years. The woodwork on it is really nice. Last time I messed with it something was wrong with the radio tuner part, turning the dial you could not get the indicator to go all the way to the ends. The other console I have is a RCA, was my grandmothers. I used to go over to her house and listen to that thing all the time. I remember the last time I used it, was in the late 80's or early 90's, I was over there, turned it on, and a loud pop, and it never turned on again. I remember she had somebody come over and look at it and they said it needed new transistors. She never had it fixed. When she died, I of course hauled it to my house. I have never got around to seeing about having it fixed, but I really want to. Its not a fancy as the other one I have, but it has more meaning I guess. Tom Hargrave wrote: Kaleb, It’s a shame that no-one wants the old console stereos these days but I guess there's not a place for them in a modern household. I see console stereos for sale all the time for $35 - $45, some with very high end turntables installed. You need to plug yours in somewhere and play it. Console stereos from the early 60s were huge family purchases, not unlike the purchase of an expensive wide screen TV today. They were all expensive in the day and all have a wonderful sound. By the late 60s, most had turned into cheap junk, not because they had gone solid state but because the manufacturers had taken out so much cost. I see the same thing happening with today's TV and computer markets. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2008 1:12 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Was Cameras, now Vacuum Tubes I have an old console stereo, that is about the same size as a coffee table, that uses vacuum tubes. Its amazing actually, a friend of my grandmothers gave that thing to me in 1983, when I was in the 3rd grade. I still have it although I have not played it in years. Tom Hargrave wrote: I have a few vacuum tubes, probably over 1000 of them. But I restore old vacuum tube radios as a hobby. Some of my tubes are used in very popular tube amps I know I can match them sell them for a good price but if I do then I won't have them to support the hobby. I also have a few tube testers. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2008 12:12 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cameras WOW, thanks. Remember back in the old days when you could go to Walmart, you showed them your old needle, they had a laminiated mat thing that had pictures of all the various needles to compare yours to so you would get the right one? Heck, they even used to sell vacuum tubes there and even had a tester. Rick Knoble wrote: I need a place online to buy LP supplies. http://www.garage-a-records.com/ http://www.needledoctor.com/ Rick Knoble ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Internal Virus Database is out of date. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.9.0/1779 - Release Date: 11/10/2008 7:53 AM Internal Virus Database is out of date. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.9.0/1779 - Release Date: 11/10/2008 7:53 AM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Was Cameras, now Vacuum Tubes
I have an SX-780 Pioneer receiver that's still hanging on... I know it's not a tube unit, but its longevity has amazed me, especially since I haven't taken very good care of it over the last 10-15 years... Dan --- On Sat, 11/15/08, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Was Cameras, now Vacuum Tubes To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Saturday, November 15, 2008, 5:54 PM Anybody got an extra Pioneer SX 626 or 636 etc. tube type receiver you'd like to sell? Mine has been bullet-proof for the last 36 years. Loren Faeth ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Was Cameras, now Vacuum Tubes
I just looked at mine and it is an SX-727, no tubes in it. It does have a crackle in one channel occasionally, back in the 80s I took it to a shop, they let it run a coupla days and never heard it burp, brought it home, 20 min later it crackled, still does it occasionally. Who knows --R LWB250 wrote: I have an SX-780 Pioneer receiver that's still hanging on... I know it's not a tube unit, but its longevity has amazed me, especially since I haven't taken very good care of it over the last 10-15 years... Dan --- On Sat, 11/15/08, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Was Cameras, now Vacuum Tubes To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Saturday, November 15, 2008, 5:54 PM Anybody got an extra Pioneer SX 626 or 636 etc. tube type receiver you'd like to sell? Mine has been bullet-proof for the last 36 years. Loren Faeth ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Was Cameras, now Vacuum Tubes
i find a lot of the old vacuum tube radios sound really great even though they are just one big speaker and that's it. On Sat, Nov 15, 2008 at 2:12 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: I have an old console stereo, that is about the same size as a coffee table, that uses vacuum tubes. Its amazing actually, a friend of my grandmothers gave that thing to me in 1983, when I was in the 3rd grade. I still have it although I have not played it in years. Tom Hargrave wrote: I have a few vacuum tubes, probably over 1000 of them. But I restore old vacuum tube radios as a hobby. Some of my tubes are used in very popular tube amps I know I can match them sell them for a good price but if I do then I won't have them to support the hobby. I also have a few tube testers. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2008 12:12 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cameras WOW, thanks. Remember back in the old days when you could go to Walmart, you showed them your old needle, they had a laminiated mat thing that had pictures of all the various needles to compare yours to so you would get the right one? Heck, they even used to sell vacuum tubes there and even had a tester. Rick Knoble wrote: I need a place online to buy LP supplies. http://www.garage-a-records.com/ http://www.needledoctor.com/ Rick Knoble ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Internal Virus Database is out of date. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.9.0/1779 - Release Date: 11/10/2008 7:53 AM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Was Cameras, now Vacuum Tubes
Could just be dirty pots -- try some Deoxit. On Sat, Nov 15, 2008 at 9:32 PM, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just looked at mine and it is an SX-727, no tubes in it. It does have a crackle in one channel occasionally, back in the 80s I took it to a shop, they let it run a coupla days and never heard it burp, brought it home, 20 min later it crackled, still does it occasionally. Who knows -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games. - Ernest Hemingway '90 300D (Rattled), '92 300D (Saber), ''97 Ply Grand Voyager (Vincent van-go) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Was Cameras, now Vacuum Tubes
That's usually a sign that it needs new string to turn the tuning cap (or inductor). Not very hard to replace. Last time I messed with it something was wrong with the radio tuner part, turning the dial you could not get the indicator to go all the way to the ends. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games. - Ernest Hemingway '90 300D (Rattled), '92 300D (Saber), ''97 Ply Grand Voyager (Vincent van-go) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
