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It's a great deal ... if you're into $200 worth of crap.

Seriously, I'm not trying to be a snob and I'm all for you going the used route ... but the stuff in that ad is all pretty mediocre at best. Maybe the amp is okay, but I guarantee those speakers are lightweight trash, and while technics are usually a safe bet, that particular model is plastic garbage through and through. Honestly, I think you'd be buying yourself a lot of problems with all that 80s gear. There's a lot of cheaply made, mass-produced components from that era.

If you want to go the used / vintage, there are much better Technics turntables you could get for around $100 or less, and the same goes for the amp. I'm reluctant to give suggestions on speakers, but you could find a pair that easily bests those Fishers.

These Polk Monitor 7b speakers are a well-regarded classic vintage speaker: http://nh.craigslist.org/ele/3041889083.html

Here's a nice Sansui receiver that's a little more expensive, but it has been re-capped, which means the seller has probably worked on it, it's in good condition and you won't have to worry about repairs down the line: http://nh.craigslist.org/ele/3079519960.html

This Technics SL-D2 would need a new cartridge, but if you're buying used, I'd probably get a new cart regardless. This is a cheap Technics for $50 that's worth looking into: http://nh.craigslist.org/ele/2968860698.html

I mean, look at pictures of the SL-DS compared with that other one and you can just see how much better the build quality is.

Basically, there's a lot of better options out there, and maybe you'd spend a little more than $200, but not much, and I think you'd be much happier with the quality and overall sound.

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It's a great deal ... if you're into $200 worth of crap.

Seriously, I'm not trying to be a snob and I'm all for you going the used route ... but the stuff in that ad is all pretty mediocre at best. Maybe the amp is okay, but I guarantee those speakers are lightweight trash, and while technics are usually a safe bet, that particular model is plastic garbage through and through. Honestly, I think you'd be buying yourself a lot of problems with all that 80s gear. There's a lot of cheaply made, mass-produced components from that era.

If you want to go the used / vintage, there are much better Technics turntables you could get for around $100 or less, and the same goes for the amp. I'm reluctant to give suggestions on speakers, but you could find a pair that easily bests those Fishers.

These Polk Monitor 7b speakers are a well-regarded classic vintage speaker: http://nh.craigslist...3041889083.html

Here's a nice Sansui receiver that's a little more expensive, but it has been re-capped, which means the seller has probably worked on it, it's in good condition and you won't have to worry about repairs down the line: http://nh.craigslist...3079519960.html

This Technics SL-D2 would need a new cartridge, but if you're buying used, I'd probably get a new cart regardless. This is a cheap Technics for $50 that's worth looking into: http://nh.craigslist...2968860698.html

I mean, look at pictures of the SL-DS compared with that other one and you can just see how much better the build quality is.

Basically, there's a lot of better options out there, and maybe you'd spend a little more than $200, but not much, and I think you'd be much happier with the quality and overall sound.

You would've been a snob if you had stopped after the first sentence but after you made the comment you validated your response and offered a lot of helpful advice. I wish more people on the boards were this helpful

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