Tardcore Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Temptation takes various forms. All too often, it takes the form of some 2nd hand fire hazard you found on Craig's List. Thinking about buying some piece of junk you found on Craig's List? Post it here and we'll talk you down. I will get it started: Should I buy this Kenwood KA-80100 Integrated amp with KT-7300 Tuner for $285? Pros - it's really shiny. Badass huge switches. Looks pretty clean. Cons - Never been serviced and I have zero use for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antoniofhowe Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Just tell visitors it's a vintage art deco piece until you find another use for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Nagh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannibal Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 $285? Sure thinks highly of himself, doesn't he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 But it is real shiny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skadaddy Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 And the huge switches are badass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearchuck Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Buy it and set it up in the middle of your living room as a monument commemorating that one time you threw away $285. cemeterytapes and snacks4all 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skadaddy Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Does the ad specify if the place mat is included? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidamnesiac Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 It'd better be, for $285. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cemeterytapes Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Buy it and set it up in the middle of your living room as a monument commemorating that one time you threw away $285. It DOES look like it came off of a space shuttle though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8ight Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 For future reference: Don't use this forum to ask about vintage gear. If everything is functioning properly, that's actually a pretty nice amplifier (it's a KA-8100, not 80100). The price isn't completely horrible either, assuming you want both the amplifier and the tuner. The guy knows what he has, so if you're looking to score a vintage gem for a song, keep looking. But if you can talk him down to ~$200 for the two, that's comparable to some recent ebay prices, and you'd end up with some pretty nice, high quality vintage gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tardcore Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share Posted September 12, 2014 For future reference: Don't use this forum to ask about vintage gear. If everything is functioning properly, that's actually a pretty nice amplifier (it's a KA-8100, not 80100). The price isn't completely horrible either, assuming you want both the amplifier and the tuner. The guy knows what he has, so if you're looking to score a vintage gem for a song, keep looking. But if you can talk him down to ~$200 for the two, that's comparable to some recent ebay prices, and you'd end up with some pretty nice, high quality vintage gear. my post was basically an attempt to mock myself for considering a purchase. I consider vintage gear to be an extravagance that most people cant afford. I would rather spend a little more on something modern that works than a half-dozen dodgy vintage pieces. I do find myself thumbing through CL on occasion. I have a particular weakness for these aluminum face pieces that look like scientific gear out of the 60's. If I had space and money to burn, I would have a Pioneer Spec setup if only to look at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 For future reference: Don't use this forum to ask about vintage gear. Apparently you don't read this forum often enough to realize a handful of people really know their vintage gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8ight Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Apparently you don't read this forum often enough to realize a handful of people really know their vintage gear. That's actually my point... only a handful of people. I consider vintage gear to be an extravagance that most people cant afford. I put together decent system that would have cost me a lot more if I went with comparable modern parts instead (mostly just my amp). So I don't really understand your point... I went vintage because I wanted to save money. If you're worried about buying 'dodgy' equipment, you just need to do a bit of research beforehand to know what you're getting and how easy/difficult it may be to service (IF needed--often times a good cleaning is all that's necessary). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 That's actually my point... only a handful of people. Only a handful of people on this forum know anything about audio. So by your theory, no one should use this forum for any audio knowledge? Oh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8ight Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Man, I don't even know why you're up-in-arms about that comment... I mean, just read the responses to this thread? I'm not trying to call anybody out, but there was no useful information given, hence my comment. Or maybe it's my fault for making a serious response in what apparently is a non-serious / troll thread? I'm not good at the internets; I'm uncool and often too serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 I thought it was all a bit of wit and sarcasm but apparently it much more serious than that, did I completely miss the point again? Oh well I'll get this modern humour one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tardcore Posted September 13, 2014 Author Share Posted September 13, 2014 I thought it was all a bit of wit and sarcasm but apparently it much more serious than that, did I completely miss the point again? Oh well I'll get this modern humour one day. You didn't miss the point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 You didn't miss the point. Were now in danger of falling into a sarcasm paradox, could be worse than crossing the streams! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidamnesiac Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 CROSS THE STREAMMMMMMMMS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poldylocks Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 so, i'm new to the forums, and new to vinyl for that matter.. but i've been reading a bit on these and other forums all morning, so i tried checking out craigslist to see if i could find any deals on used turntables. found a marantz tt251 for $95. would that be something to consider purchasing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebistro Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I thought it was all a bit of wit and sarcasm but apparently it much more serious than that, did I completely miss the point again? Oh well I'll get this modern humour one day. But do you have a grasp on vintage humor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 CROSS THE STREAMMMMMMMMS Too late I think we already did!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tardcore Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 hey look. more junk on craig's list that I probably shouldn't buy. on the other hand, the rack alone might make it worthwhile. http://madison.craigslist.org/ele/4696709955.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Now that I like!!!! 11 on the shiny scale 10 on the buttons and knobs scale And castors so you can wheel it into view at your next fondue party Got the 70's written all over it, I can see the flares and hear ABBA playing now And for those with a sense of humour failure just in case, never was a fan of Kenwood (Trio for us) but early Marantz I've always had a soft spot for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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