Hi team,
A few weeks ago, some of you so kindly helped me with buying a new entry level turntable, amp and speakers.
Now I'm hoping to get some advice on a second-hand/vintage system I have an opportunity to buy.
The specs according to the seller:
- TEAC TS-130 turntable. Twin idler drive system record player.
- Audio Technica needle
- TEAC BX-550 high speed stereo DC Integrated Amp
- 55 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
- TEAC TX-550 AM/FM Stereo Tuner
- TEAC CX-350 Stereo Cassette Deck
Still fairly new to this, can anyone comment on whether this is worth the purchase? Anything I should be wary of?
His asking price is $360/£175.
Or am I just better investing in new equipment?
The seller said the radio and record player are working fine. The only trouble is the cassette player, which plays too fast and will need a service as the heads haven't been cleaned or maintained in 40+ years. He also said the needle should be upgraded as has quoted me $70/£35.
I need to let him know today.
Also, I will need to purchase some speakers (available in Australia). Can anyone recommend a decent set that would go well with this system? No more than $200/£100 would be ideal.
Thanks in advance!
A few weeks ago, some of you so kindly helped me with buying a new entry level turntable, amp and speakers.
Now I'm hoping to get some advice on a second-hand/vintage system I have an opportunity to buy.
The specs according to the seller:
- TEAC TS-130 turntable. Twin idler drive system record player.
- Audio Technica needle
- TEAC BX-550 high speed stereo DC Integrated Amp
- 55 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
- TEAC TX-550 AM/FM Stereo Tuner
- TEAC CX-350 Stereo Cassette Deck
Still fairly new to this, can anyone comment on whether this is worth the purchase? Anything I should be wary of?
His asking price is $360/£175.
Or am I just better investing in new equipment?
The seller said the radio and record player are working fine. The only trouble is the cassette player, which plays too fast and will need a service as the heads haven't been cleaned or maintained in 40+ years. He also said the needle should be upgraded as has quoted me $70/£35.
I need to let him know today.
Also, I will need to purchase some speakers (available in Australia). Can anyone recommend a decent set that would go well with this system? No more than $200/£100 would be ideal.
Thanks in advance!