RARE Marantz & JBL Vintage Audio Discovered in 1960s Furniture! (Dallas, TX)

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  • @daniannaci3258
    @daniannaci3258 Рік тому +12

    So there’s another? Back in 1990 when I worked in a stereo shoppe, a doctor retiring to a Florida condo brought in the stereo he bought from us decades earlier and asked if we were interested in buying it. In a custom Barzilay cabinet was a Technics turntable and cassette deck, a Marantz 7 preamp, a Marantz 10B tuner and a Marantz 8B amplifier (35 wpc), all mint with even the original tubes, including all Telefunken in the pre. Alongside were matching Barzilay speaker cabinets loaded with JBL drivers, a 15” woofer and a big horn covered by one of those lattice wood grills. I offered him a thousand bucks cash, he was surprised and delighted and I had a new stereo, though I sold off everything but the Marantz trio. Still have the 8B.

  • @steveneastland4128
    @steveneastland4128 Рік тому +6

    That JBL Console at the end is just fantastic and to see Marantz Model 9’s in that condition, rare treat

    • @crooner2007
      @crooner2007 Рік тому +1

      Best of the best. Finest in the world, then and now..

  • @crimsonghost6454
    @crimsonghost6454 Рік тому +9

    That cabinet at the end with the holy grail marantz stuff. Wow!

  • @dennisheadley4408
    @dennisheadley4408 Рік тому +15

    There is just something special about vintage gear. Great store and an interesting video.

  • @KeithMickunas
    @KeithMickunas Рік тому +9

    I visited this shop earlier this year. That guy is very nice and we spoke for quite a while and he showed me all the gear he had on display at the time. He had a full set of B&O gear from the 80's, similar to but not the same as the set in Christmas Vacation, which was cool to see. He also does repair and restoration work.

    • @LennyFlorentine
      @LennyFlorentine  Рік тому +2

      Yeah the B&O set was cool!

    • @scabberdoug
      @scabberdoug Рік тому +1

      I did as well, purchased a turntable and am looking forward to returning later this year.

  • @moondoglt
    @moondoglt Рік тому +3

    I love vintage audio equipment. I still own a Marantz 4270 quadraphonic. Thanks for helping keep these old masterpieces alive.

  • @MDchaz
    @MDchaz Рік тому +7

    Beautiful equipment and knowledgable dudes 👍 Thanks for sharing these treasures.

  • @Techrewinds
    @Techrewinds 10 місяців тому +1

    Wow now that's an amazing collection these will all just go up in value with time

  • @nukiepoo
    @nukiepoo Рік тому +2

    That console with the marantz… 😘

  • @kkoller8952
    @kkoller8952 Рік тому +4

    What a great video and another great vintage audio find by you guys, especially that ultra rare JBL/Marantz console setup. Now a little fact about those JBL Flair speakers .....those came in two versions, the standard version was just called the L45 Flair and was a 3 way speaker using the same midrange and tweeter as the famous L100 Century along with white paper cone 15 in. “Lansalloy” rubber/cork surround.During the concept stage these where actually called the Super L100s due to their driver configuration along with the bigger cabinet and larger woofer (ref: Lansing History Website). I restored and sold a pair of these years ago ....wish I could have kept them they where magical sounding...just didn’t have the room. The version shown in the video is the custom version hence the CL45 designation. These where sold as empty cabinets that could be configured as either a 2-way or 3-way speaker using several different combinations of JBL drivers!

  • @josephtibbs
    @josephtibbs Рік тому +4

    Awesome! I frequent Nick's shop a lot, he's a great guy and has spent a lot of time helping me (a novice in audio in general, let alone vintage audio) and answering all the questions I have and giving advice. I definitely recommending stopping by if you're ever in the DFW area!

    • @josephtibbs
      @josephtibbs Рік тому

      And speaking of Pioneer turntables (which I saw one in this video), I got a PL-560 from Metzger Vintage Audio maybe 1-2 weeks before this was filmed (I think). Its a battle tank of a turntable and I'm loving it.

    • @josephtibbs
      @josephtibbs Рік тому

      Did you guys have time to listen to the customized K-horns? They sound great.

    • @LennyFlorentine
      @LennyFlorentine  Рік тому +3

      Just for a minute. We typically don't have time to ever listen to anything during our travels.

  • @dcheetham8603
    @dcheetham8603 Рік тому +1

    HOW COOL! that console is something else man...groovy

  • @utp216
    @utp216 Рік тому +1

    So I happened upon your channel I'm guessing because I love audio stuff and UA-cam actually got it right this time! I'm listening to you talk and I say to myself, "This dude has to be from Baltimore..." I start clicking your about link and stuff and go figure you are! :) Great video man! Westside born and raised (living in PA now).

    • @LennyFlorentine
      @LennyFlorentine  Рік тому

      I'm glad UA-cam got it right! Welcome to the channel!

  • @rp9035
    @rp9035 Рік тому +7

    The Sansui AU-717 is built like a tank and sounds incredible. Wide open soundstage. Pair it up with L-100's or HPM-100's and your good to go.

  • @nukiepoo
    @nukiepoo Рік тому +2

    Au-717 was an excellent int amp. The dented volume control was faux professional attenuator - where the control is a rotary switch with precision resistors to, a among other things, maintain accurate attenuation curve between channels- especially when you get to the minimum levels.

  • @maryrafuse3851
    @maryrafuse3851 Рік тому +1

    The floor model is a beauty. Very lovely. Guys, keep an eye out for another must have, one day. Sonny and Cher, Frank Sinatra, Frankie Avalon & Tony Bennett's favorite the Clairtone Project G. For anyone interested I recommend a beautiful book. The Art of Clairtone, The Making of a Design Icon, 1958-1971. If you find a Project G buy it at once.

  • @AudioElectronicsChicago
    @AudioElectronicsChicago Рік тому +3

    Beautiful items from the HiFi era

  • @novaseline4u
    @novaseline4u Рік тому +1

    I own an AU-717, and its matching tuner. The AU-717 is true dual mono, power supplies and all. The only thing in common on the two channels are the power cord and the balance control. The tuner is the best performer I have ever come across, including the tuner in my Marantz 2325 (purchased brand new in 1977, and still own).
    As for that last system, I'll bet it went for close to six figures. Several years back, a guy on AudioKarma got those very same Marantz components, excluding the TT, from a house being demolished. They were just as clean as these, and he got them for the price of.......... FREE. He got them checked out and running. He kept getting offered ridiculously large sums of $$$ for them. He finally caved, and sold it all.

  • @TorontoJon
    @TorontoJon Рік тому +2

    LIKE 365 just like the number of days in a year. Metzger's Vintage Audio certainly has amazing stuff and I like how the mid-century modern furniture really showcases the vintage gear. :)

  • @fabieneldridge3414
    @fabieneldridge3414 Рік тому +1

    Love the JBL Cabinet. I like the idea of everything mounted up. Beautiful . Today they are making junk mostly. I’m still listening to my 2325 Marantz, Klipsch K-Horns and a set of beautiful Belle’s on B-Channel just to help when I really want to Rock. Together they sound outstanding. Most people have never heard two pair of big Klipsch rocking together. That’s something everyone should hear ! G D Bless the United States.

  • @analogkid4557
    @analogkid4557 Рік тому +2

    That last piece was amazing, wow!

  • @Peter-pv8xx
    @Peter-pv8xx 6 місяців тому

    That last piece was incredible, I'll bet the price was incredible too.

  • @swinde
    @swinde Рік тому +1

    OMG that Marantz console is magnificent. This is possibly the best "console stereo" ever built.

    • @LennyFlorentine
      @LennyFlorentine  Рік тому

      Very true!

    • @godfrypinch2917
      @godfrypinch2917 Рік тому

      That looks phenomenal! What’s the current value of something like that? Will somebody have ‘built’ that with those components from different manufacturers or will it have been sold like that new??? Those Marantz have blown my mind. Shildon Uk.

  • @ReginaldDj1
    @ReginaldDj1 Рік тому +1

    This Tour Was So Cool I Love It When I Retire In About 6yrs This is What I Want To Do Tour The Country/World Checking Out And Buying Vintage Hi-Fi

  • @OscarSanchez-tk3hx
    @OscarSanchez-tk3hx Рік тому +2

    I was drooling throughout the whole video thanks guys

  • @scrappyjunk8793
    @scrappyjunk8793 Рік тому +1

    i grew up in the 60s and 70s i got a hold of a sansui tube type stero from a pawn shop that was over 100 watts per channel great stero

  • @fabieneldridge3414
    @fabieneldridge3414 7 місяців тому

    The JBL cabinet loaded up with Marantz equipment,wow I have never seen or heard one. Absolutely the nicest package ever. Bet it sounds as good or better than a lot of today’s stuff .

  • @Wil_Bloodworth
    @Wil_Bloodworth Місяць тому

    That was awesome. I live right around the corner and never knew about this place. Gotta check it out for sure.

  • @mr.george7687
    @mr.george7687 Рік тому +4

    I'm sure that console sounds a lot better than the Magnavox console my Dad had when I was a kid!

    • @LennyFlorentine
      @LennyFlorentine  Рік тому +2

      I'm sure!

    • @edwinedwards6796
      @edwinedwards6796 Рік тому

      My dad got a 6 foot Magnavox console. It was used from 1966 to 1984. It was time for a change.

    • @stephenstevens6573
      @stephenstevens6573 Рік тому

      Don't be too hard on the Magnavox consoles...when I was a kid I had my little system upstairs in my room, but when my parents left us alone I would take my Bachmsn Turner overdrive Not Fragile album downstairs and crank that sucker up and it was incredible!! Shout out to Magnavox consoles!!😊

  • @richardbartch3620
    @richardbartch3620 Рік тому +2

    I've got a pair of klipsch khorns that I'm listening to that we're manufactured in 1952.

  • @R3TR0R4V3
    @R3TR0R4V3 Рік тому +2

    Hey, cool! I have one of those KD-3030's too. Didn't know they were that rare. 😎

  • @82lube
    @82lube Рік тому

    My brother bought a couch in 1979, it came with MARANTZ stereo/cassett in the right armrest, mids & woofers on bottom ends & mids/tweeters in upper ends facing forward. His Couch ROCKED, you not only heard it you felt it

  • @ljm9359
    @ljm9359 Рік тому +1

    Woow, this Marantz SLT-12 !! 😍😍👍

  • @jeffhagberg6796
    @jeffhagberg6796 Рік тому +1

    I had a Model 7 pre amp , wish I still had it! Beautiful system !

  • @towertone
    @towertone Рік тому

    My God I drive through this area every few months and had absolutely NO idea about this place!! Drove right past it last week!!

  • @danielknepper6884
    @danielknepper6884 Рік тому +3

    Please keep the vintage Gear hype going , my collection just keeps getting more valuable as we speak😂

    • @LennyFlorentine
      @LennyFlorentine  Рік тому +1

      Doing what i can

    • @rp9035
      @rp9035 Рік тому

      Yep. I have a modest collection myself.

    • @danielknepper6884
      @danielknepper6884 Рік тому

      It's kind of funny, when I was on audiokarma back in 2013-14, everybody would always complain about how I overpaid for everything. Now everything's worth double what I paid sometimes triple. Some guys even said that the vintage market had already then.

    • @rp9035
      @rp9035 Рік тому +1

      @@danielknepper6884 I hear you. I just wish I would of bought a few other components I passed up back then. A lot of those threads are still running and the prices discussed so low compared to now. It's crazy.

    • @Thea-gj2or
      @Thea-gj2or Рік тому

      Everyone has a collection. Awesome.

  • @grantwilson9161
    @grantwilson9161 Рік тому +2

    Wow! So much great vintage gear. Wish I lived near Plano, Texas. I really enjoy these videos of vintage gear shops. Thanks for doing them.

  • @cliffbloomingdale3068
    @cliffbloomingdale3068 Рік тому

    Thanks for the video from Metzgers. I had my pioneer sx 950 repaired there. They did an excellent job and the owner was nice and knowledgeable.

  • @brentbeiler7051
    @brentbeiler7051 Рік тому +2

    Definitely keep doing these!!

  • @RobertKohut
    @RobertKohut Рік тому

    Cool! That JBL set up was over the top!!

  • @marckroll9544
    @marckroll9544 Рік тому +1

    That console system, is the stuff of dreams.

  • @seand67
    @seand67 Рік тому

    OUTSTANDING

  • @bruceprouse5562
    @bruceprouse5562 Рік тому

    What awesome show room/shop.

  • @Andrealberelli_83
    @Andrealberelli_83 Рік тому

    Simply wonderful (and amazing). I'm a vintage marantz fun! Since ever! 😊

  • @nukiepoo
    @nukiepoo Рік тому

    The JVC cassette was so lustworthy and unobtainable for us when they came out. Nice.

  • @dougg1075
    @dougg1075 Рік тому

    That JBL cabinet is to die for. Oh man

  • @novaseline4u
    @novaseline4u Рік тому +1

    The volume control on that AU-717 is made of unobtanium, so I wouldn't be allowing anyone to be twiddling it, if I were you.

  • @stephenstevens6573
    @stephenstevens6573 Рік тому

    Thank you! This was a fun trip!!

  • @donmundt3573
    @donmundt3573 Рік тому

    Fantastic tour fellas! Keep up the good work!

  • @timothyweers8054
    @timothyweers8054 Рік тому

    In the 1990s through 2009, I had a nice Lafayette receiver that had bass, treble, and volume controls for the left and right. It also had a bass boost and scratch filter. I haven't been able to use the center speaker hook up, I think it needed to be a powered center. You could hook up 2 sets of 4ohm speakers, your choice of magnetic or ceramic turntable with a high or low switch in the back. For a solid state it had a nice warm tube sound. With the power knob, you had a choice for stereo, left channel, right channel, reverse speaker, or monaural. The radio had a loop in back that could be adjusted a bit besides having terminals for an independent antenna. It even had a variable muting knob.

  • @nukiepoo
    @nukiepoo Рік тому

    I fixed a KLH 20 and gave it to my mom. It was her favorite back in the day

  • @James-hb6ee
    @James-hb6ee Рік тому

    It is quite likely that the console for the Marantz gear, etc. was made by a company called Barzilay. They made a lot of console and other audio furniture back in the sixties. They also made a lot of speaker cabinets to match their consoles, same height, looks and finish. It all was the same design. Truly elegant. I have a pair of Barzilay speaker cabinets that are loaded with all JBL components, but I've also seen them loaded often with Altec 604's, etc. Whatever floated your boat. I've seen the matching console for my speakers for sale on the Bay but I don't have the room for one. The L to L+R and vice versa mode controls were used most often help you more quickly determine if something was wired out of phase, or if a driver was not working correctly in one speaker or the other.

  • @andrewtrezek2405
    @andrewtrezek2405 Рік тому

    Left and right mono mode is most useful to me when listening to audio program with one weak channel (I.e. less than ideal live recording, low bitrate file streams, etc.
    An elaborate, multiple option mode selector switch can be useful for many purposes however it is very much overkill for most average listeners. It’s most advantageous and helpful for technicians essentially.

    • @andrewtrezek2405
      @andrewtrezek2405 Рік тому

      If the left channel is stronger signal, use L mode mono to send that stronger signal to both channels instead of having a noticeably unbalanced source audio program.

  • @nukiepoo
    @nukiepoo Рік тому

    That POS LaFayette 6BQ5 (or 6BM8) outputs cannot be mention in the same breath as a Fisher 500 with ultralinear output transformers and 7591’s. 😊shame!

  • @daniannaci3258
    @daniannaci3258 Рік тому +2

    So Kenwood (previously known as Trio) made receivers for Lafayette, and Pioneer, before they introduced their name into the USA, made receivers for Allied Radio, Lafayette’s biggest competitor. Keep your eyes peeled for an Allied 395 receiver.

  • @nukiepoo
    @nukiepoo Рік тому

    Teac R2Rs were nice. The only thing is Teac didn’t want to pay the licensing for Doldy NR

  • @3dimensionsofmusic3D
    @3dimensionsofmusic3D Рік тому

    When I was in the AF in 78 those black Sansui integrated amps were all the rage in the base exchange. Around 4 to 500 bucks.

  • @genericsomething
    @genericsomething Рік тому

    I grew up near there, and I can tell you that the D/FW/Denton area is a great place to find all kinds of cool electronics, especially audio gear, if you know where to look.

  • @SudburyMan
    @SudburyMan Рік тому +2

    Still prefer the sx-750 over the sx-780. Not a fan of those stk chips in the sx-780.

  • @jerryhall1812
    @jerryhall1812 Рік тому

    Guys.. just here to tell ya that I love you guys. The content you put out gives relief from the the day to day hell that is work. And you know your stuff. Keep up the good work. BTW hpm100s are the best speakers ever. Discussion over!!

  • @tommywingate2220
    @tommywingate2220 Рік тому +1

    Sometimes just eyeballing vintage audio is enough for me. The price is not an issue if the desire is greater. I’m not sure how much I would haggle over great works of art if I were in that market. As a matter of fact I grow weary over rhe $$ conversations when it comes to vintage audio. Best U Tube vid I’ve seen in a long long time. Thanks.

  • @andyevans2336
    @andyevans2336 6 місяців тому

    Actually, Trio was the manufacturer of Kenwood, Realistic, Lafayette as well as many house brand stereos.

  • @saikatbose8370
    @saikatbose8370 Рік тому

    Actually these are real equipments when you want to listen to real music. Unfortunately with time everything deteriorated and even music itself. So good too see such shops and wish I had one here.

  • @edwardgonczy3170
    @edwardgonczy3170 Рік тому +1

    I did not catch what the manufacturer of the CD player that was on top of the McIntosh 1900?

  • @swinde
    @swinde Рік тому

    9:05 ... That looks like a PAS-3 or PAS-3x. The PAS-2 had a different front panel and there was a PAM-1 which was a mono preamp that was powered from the octal sockets of the Stereo 70 or from the Mark III monoblock. The PAS 3x had circuitry to support the Dynaco Stereo 120 power amplifier.

  • @robertdavis5714
    @robertdavis5714 Рік тому

    Well done and quiet interesting. That JBL console, save the best for last.

  • @mariokolenko4322
    @mariokolenko4322 Рік тому

    I was Audiophile junkie, then come 50 years old and STOP. I am happy with my music at home. Like your videos, but i dont change anything.

  • @mrb6144
    @mrb6144 Рік тому

    I’ve found a old telefunken table with telefunken speaker at my uncle place, has a radio am/fm radio and receiver and weird international channel, maybe record as well, idk. I believe he said he bought in mid 60’s in Germany, is it worth anything?

  • @larryburns4605
    @larryburns4605 Рік тому

    Who made Allied stereo equipment ? And have you ever seen or heard of Stephan's loud speakers ?

  • @turbomustang84
    @turbomustang84 Рік тому

    I bought my wife a tube console that was branded Korting however it has Telefunken components and I also have a console that is tube mono but came with a Record lathe that unfortunately has gotta go we now live in a very small house ..
    My Adcom stack does most of the heavy lifting but my wife loves her console

  • @brentbeiler7051
    @brentbeiler7051 Рік тому +1

    Wow that console damn !!

  • @thomas4315
    @thomas4315 Рік тому

    I heard lot of system but the best sound system I heard was a old rca victor console. It's was a special model special signature special wood limited called the perfect stereo. It had a reverb. I research back and I could never hear another reverberate as that, it was low and in a concert hall slight echo. It was perfect .The guitar high note was so damm crisp and they pick the note echo. That was a natural sounding reverb. What close is listen to that old S-wow it had that same spacious sound but added a echo on the instrument height notes as it effected the crisp sounds

    • @thomas4315
      @thomas4315 Рік тому

      And yes I agree listening to all other on utube sound horrible and weird. But it was a whole system so tuned, and called perfect stereo in gold lettering my friend father had it. These was tube amps also so sweet and mellow

  • @toulcaz31
    @toulcaz31 Рік тому +1

    Another cool video; thanks

  • @funkyfurballs1078
    @funkyfurballs1078 Рік тому

    AMT: Analog Man-cave Treasures! ...would be a store!

  • @bkoestring
    @bkoestring Рік тому +1

    What exactly was that CD player you were talking about? I don't think you mentioned the name and model number.

  • @brunoprimas1483
    @brunoprimas1483 Рік тому

    Should have mentioned that the 72 wpc SX-2500 has the auto-tuning for both AM and FM.

  • @macgeek2112
    @macgeek2112 Рік тому

    Didn’t know that store existed! I just left TX last week. I’ll be there next time I’m home.

    • @LennyFlorentine
      @LennyFlorentine  Рік тому

      I try to find the spots everywhere!

    • @JudgeJustice-j1r
      @JudgeJustice-j1r 5 місяців тому

      @@LennyFlorentine You are a genius Lenny! Your channel is better than any TV Channel! Your documentary history of Hi Fi companies, would win awards, if it was on Television! I was never taught about the history of these great companies in education! What a disgrace!

  • @18000rpm
    @18000rpm Рік тому

    Please turn on image stabilization

  • @harryburnett7086
    @harryburnett7086 Рік тому +1

    Is that first receiver Lafayette real good sound

  • @incredifunk
    @incredifunk Рік тому

    So cool to see the Lafayette. I've got the "Trio" version of the exact same Reciever ... I just happened upon it recently at a thrift store.. How many watts would you say they are?

  • @josuesantiago723
    @josuesantiago723 Рік тому

    Hi my friend i wanted to know what horn drivers are in the Klipschhorn speakers.

  • @Dirtyharry70585
    @Dirtyharry70585 Рік тому +1

    Those JBLs gave me a woody

  • @docstahl
    @docstahl Рік тому

    Nice!!!

  • @Ricky-cl5bu
    @Ricky-cl5bu 11 місяців тому

    Class shop

  • @78sound
    @78sound Рік тому

    I found a 7t and 10b tuner at goodwill in a console before gw looked up everything... unfortunately, someone stripped the amps before donating. I paid pocket change... 12 dollars 50c

  • @harryburnett7086
    @harryburnett7086 Рік тому

    Sansui , Luxman , Mac , 60s - mid 70s Scott receiver my faves

  • @StonerCreek74
    @StonerCreek74 Рік тому

    So, I just sold a set of 1985 K--Horns KB00 H/F with a closed back and they didn't need to be corner loaded? The guy I got them from went to great extremes to build a wooden false corner for them. And the buyer believes the same. We look ignorant I suppose.

  • @PerfDayToday
    @PerfDayToday Рік тому

    2:19 Golden Ears interconnects?

  • @josuesantiago6967
    @josuesantiago6967 Рік тому

    Hi my friend i wanted to what horn drivers are in the Klipschhorns.

  • @StuffnSuch
    @StuffnSuch Рік тому

    Are those NAB hubs on that Teac R2R a specific brand?

  • @mandeepbhohi4288
    @mandeepbhohi4288 Рік тому +2

    Nice video

  • @vintagemarantz9369
    @vintagemarantz9369 Рік тому

    This is cool!

  • @SteveDave29
    @SteveDave29 6 місяців тому

    Rt-707. Sure.
    What about the Akai GX-77??

  • @chrislj2890
    @chrislj2890 Рік тому +2

    That JVC cassette deck is to die for. Oh yeah, your camera guy needs to lay off the caffeine, lol.

  • @zelphx
    @zelphx Рік тому

    No Kenwood Eleven II's or III's?

  • @alanrogs3990
    @alanrogs3990 Рік тому

    What's a reasonable price for a used Citation 12?

  • @webking185
    @webking185 Рік тому

    What model toshiba cd player? Thanks

  • @dreammix9430
    @dreammix9430 Рік тому

    Have any of you guys heard of a company called Pilot that made stereo receivers back in the 70s possibly mid-to-late 60s? I used to see them at an electronic store here in Los Angeles and I was totally in love with them and I wanted one so badly but I was only like 9 years old so that wasn't going to happen. I'm wondering whatever happened to that company

  • @Nugglashine
    @Nugglashine 8 місяців тому

    15:05 Mac receivers were produced by McIntosh, not Marantz.

  • @muhammadfazalradioshop2308
    @muhammadfazalradioshop2308 Рік тому +1

    Very nice buatifull Awasome