Dad Services a Super Rare Vintage Stereo!

We got a rare one from a customer. It's the first 1970s Samsung piece Kevin has ever seen in person. This thing is surprisingly well-built and designed.
This is a glimpse into how we stock our store with the coolest vintage stereos in the Midwest!
Have you ever seen one of these Samsung integrated amps before? Do you own one? Let us know in the comments.
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[@pauldavis6356]

"People comin over and scoping out your house and your living room" One of my biggest fears. Glad I'm not alone.

[@kyleholtmeyer9073]

It’s always so crazy to me how many people just let me come on in and make myself at home. Like I am just here for the speakers or amp lol. That said, I am a younger guy in this game so it is kind of fun hearing the history of the pieces before buying.

[@fjb425]

Your dad is more patient than my dad ever was. If he was still around he'd say "Get that damn camera off me!"

[@jjjcmo]

I’ll say it again - I enjoy your dad a LOT!

[@robinwoodbury2563]

Kevin, thanks so much for introducing us to your Dad and letting us learn a bit about his history and accumulated wisdom. This video was very sweet and heartwarming, and clearly made with love!

[@skylabsaudio]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@John_F.]

Father and Son vintage stereo shop. What a treasure hope to visit your store. We don't miss an episode, and they are always a fun one. John and Sherry.....Mi.

[@stepheneson4107]

I'm roughly the same age as your dad. I was in the business from the mid 70's to the mid 80's. I'm not sure I had even HEARD of Samsung back then, let alone knew they built component audio. Interesting find!

[@nonamegarage6721]

I'm 64yo and lost my Dad in 2018...there is not a day that goes by that I don't think about him. Such a treasure to have your Father around in your everyday life. God bless 🙏

[@timcorner2821]

I love dad's working chair...lol

[@petenichols7153]

Amazing it took less than 10 minutes to buy the unit, get it serviced, and hooked up on the sales floor. You guys are miracle workers! 🤩

[@markfx12]

I can see the acorn did not fall far from the tree.

[@EfficientRVer]

I'm a retired mechanical engineer who also took some EE courses in college. But my best memories of playing with electronics, were in 7th and 8th grade, where my science teacher was into electronics. It's where I learned to solder, use a multimeter, and learned a big lesson about what happens when you discharge a Leyden jar onto a sink spout. There may still be a lab table there with a little circular ring burnt into it, from me soldering the back side of a 9V battery terminal without realizing the front side was burning the lab table. Fun times, between working on electronics, and also using Bunsen burners to bend glass tubing for chemistry experiments. He's let us play music while working on electronics, and the current song I recall most vividly was Cracklin' Rosie by Neil Diamond playing as we built circuits. Google tells me that was 1970, which does correspond with 8th grade.

[@mladenbasic1]

Love the behind the scenes stuff. Keep them coming.

[@mikecampbell5856]

That Samsung does have a Pioneer, Kenwood vibe to it. When I was in the Navy in the 70s every thing I worked on except for a secure voice crypto device was tubes. Tubes did not appreciate the sudden shocks of the ship crashing against the waves. LOL

[@scottprice8994]

That was cool seeing your dad.

[@generatorjohn4537]

I took two years of high school electronics, junior - senior years(1972 to 1974). My electronics teacher was my favorite teacher in high school. He taught us basic vacuum tube theory. I owe him my success in my chosen career path all to him. Great video with your Dad! Thanks for sharing him with us.

[@drsbranch-wn2vx]

When Kevin’s dad was taking it out the back door, I was thinking he’s given up on it and is taking it to the dumpster and I almost yelled to my wife, “Honey, get in the car! We’re driving to West Des Moines to go dumpster-diving!”

[@skylabsaudio]

Lol

[@jeffolson9640]

So great! I bought my first vintage receiver...Harman Kardon 330c this week. Love your videos and hope to stop by next time I'm in Iowa!

[@googleedwardbernays6455]

Kevin: Lets leave Pep-Pep to his work. He’s a busy Pep-Pep.” Also Kevin: “Hey Pep-Pep, wheres the rest of that unit’s power-supply??” Hahaha. I always will be entertained watching interactions between adult friends /associates and their parents.

[@JukeboxAlley]

That's good stuff, I have to agree, I've never saw or heard of a silver faced Samsung integrated before and I've seen a lot of stuff. Looks a lot like a pioneer sa-7500/8500, and really nice that it has preouts!

[@JonPaul]

I remember old tech high. I think Ken might have a few years on me, I just missed the tube era. My first education was at DMACC in 88-98 and it was "consumer electronics" which meant TV''s (well, ya tubes there) and mostly VCR's and Radios. When I found the pay so low for electronics techs, I went back to DMACC and this time for industrial robotics. Whew I needed a job, my friends were feeding me with leftovers, LOL!! I know I'm biased but I think old techs are the best techs. EDIT: Buy Ken a larger lazy susan so he doesn't have to use that too long bendy support wood. :)

[@johntolbert6901]

This was a great video,! Your dad is really laid back and definitely knows his stuff! You are Blessed to have such a great dad! Thanks for the video,I really enjoyed it!

[@skylabsaudio]

Thank you so much!

[@tomiossi8092]

We can where that amiable personality comes from. Great Dad you got there. ❤

[@marantz747]

Very cool. Most impressive thing I've seen made by Samsung.

[@WireHedd]

I use Fantastik cleaner to remove crud from systems and components. Works like a charm and even breaks down old cigarette waxes. Great video Ken, thank Kevin for us.

[@ripjones5294]

What a fun installment. Exactly what "@John_F" said.

[@consco3667]

Kevin and his dad are both great people. They tolerated me and the wife very well😂

[@frankierodriguez8661]

Nice video Kev, makes me emotional man, I lost my ol' man last November and, well, what can I say, I miss the man y'know, I'm glad you did post this one, showing your love and respect for your father. It says a lot about you. Of course our love for HiFi and all but this really brought back my dad and so I thank you for that.

[@Reflectiveness]

GO DAD!

[@ScottyRockz253]

Love! Love! Love! this video and seeing a little bit of the business in operation. Especially the family connection!!! What a cool business you have and a cool connection to your parents. It is easy to see the love, respect, and care you both have for each other. Congradulations and wishing you much success in the future. Cheers, Scott 😎

[@johnsmallberries3476]

That's so awesome that you and your dad share a love for old audio gear. If I'm ever in Des Moines I'll stop in and say hey.

[@wmsification]

Good to see the old man working on stuff...

[@karaDee2363]

It's so great that you can work with your dad, or dad work with you, either way that's great enjoy dad as long as you can, while you can . I lost my dad in 1989 from a slip and fall accident ,ice., he was 72, and healthy at the time.

[@skylabsaudio]

Sorry Karen, that is so sad :(

[@rondickinson8741]

Brought tears to my eye Kevin awesome video and you are a lucky man I’m 59 and can remember spinning the last couple years of my dad‘s life trying to kind of avoid him and I regret that. I could’ve been always wanted to take several hours to get something done and then I could’ve done in a few minutes but now I realize he just wanted to spend time with me makes me very sad, so yeah, Ron.

[@aaronb554]

Man, I love this channel. I'm from DM, living in PA and went to Central Campus in the 90s. I remember that gas station from the Tech High photo from way back. Can't wait to get back to town and pick up my own hifi.

[@johndietle9975]

My all time favorite Skylab video! Keep up the wonderful videos Kevin! Looking foreword to visiting you store this spring.

[@vincedebart]

So nice you can work with your dad ..hope to meet you guys some day

[@locutiss100]

Nice video with your father, 😊 . Didn't know Samsung made vintage amplifiers, looks very well built.

[@jimcabezola3051]

Wow! I've never seen a Samsung amp...even in South Korea! That...or I never noticed them. I did buy a Goldstar DAT in Seoul; that sucker lasted over 10 years!

[@randyhays899]

Liked this repair video, hope you do more like this one!

[@harlest71]

I love it ! Your Dad is awesome. I hope to be doing the same thing after I retire. Great video Kevin.

[@dwahnaslowdown8887]

The amp looks pretty decent. I say that with surprise, as Samsung and Goldstar (aka Lucky Goldstar, aka LG) were perceived as low-budget, medium-quality alternatives to the [more poplular] products of the day. Although I did have something (VCR?) from Samsung early on, they didn't seem to reach prominence here until flat-panel LCD monitors became a thing.

[@gregbenefield7658]

Found one on ebay 100 bucks. It's in my possession now. It's exactly what you said about it. The only Samsung in my collection.

[@michaeladams8772]

Great video. Very interesting. Ken’s work chair is fantastic! Keep up the good work fellas. 👍🏼

[@skylabsaudio]

Thanks 👍

[@NCislander]

Super cool video gentlemen! Love seeing the inner workings' of the Skylabs shop. Watching the details of back room work. Nicely done. Gets better & better. Skilled craftsmen at work.

[@jjjcmo]

Treasure your Dad. He is priceless. ❤

[@alexw890]

Man y’all are living the dream! Working with friends and family on what you’re passionate about. Who could ask for more? I wish I could go back in time and study electronics in high school. Specifically discreet circuits like those used in the 60’s and 70’s.

[@billsmith5166]

Samsung?!!! I had no idea. I wonder if they built stuff for other brands.

[@JackT_Music_on_Vinyl]

Loved this one. Your dad is great. Thanks for sharing!

[@robertliskey420]

Your content is so great! This just popped up and if anyone can answer my question perhaps it is "DAD" I have what at the time was considered the finest pre-amp made. A Sansui CA-3000 these are un -real. It just quit all of a sudden. Power good, vu meters work for input, and phono relays work. I cleaned boards saw no blown fuses, any ideas? Just no output. I am sure I am older than Dad and am downsizing and have 4 high end pre-amps trying to figure what to keep.

[@ikejennings1154]

Whats fuuny, is, through all.the years, never errd of samsung, until cell.phones came out.. I know they bought , AKG out for there ownership of!! Nice video of your father & yourself ... I always appreciated, when my dad, would show me, A thing or two!! Nice video kevin!! Happy, St Patrick's day too all!!

[@thomasdix8453]

Very cool!

[@robinfowler9477]

love this!

[@JordanWHammons]

Go Stars!! Go Dad!!

[@threeD1965]

Another fun one

[@rpk5568]

THAT LOOKS A LOT LIKE A PIONEER ! Front back and insides. I've worked on some Radio Shack stuff that was without question, Pioneer. And it's wire wrapped too, don't like to work on those. Check the brd numbering. That's how IDed the Radio Shack units as Pioneer. Worked on a Radio Shack reel to reel that was really a Teac. I bet you have a hard time finding techs too.

[@samuelsalins8309]

Brilliant job 👍

[@edogle8163]

Ken would of like you to explain on the repairs just a little insight....Thxs again...

[@skylabsaudio]

Not a repair, just partial recap

[@zulumax1]

Samsung SA-3500 intergrated amplifier made from 76-81, 45 watts per channel, MSRP $240

[@ryoshi1000]

Very similar in looks to Kenwood KA-7100. 4 big knobs on the right hand side. The dark grey metal cover looks almost identical. The big knob in the center looks different; Kenwood just has one big knob instead of what looks like a coarse / fine concentric knob on this Samsung.

[@killemallracing]

Very similar to the Kenwood KA series. Very nice. Love the channel. I look forward to your vids every week. Cheers from Riverton Manitoba Canada

[@jim010109]

Great video!

[@skylabsaudio]

Thanks!

[@ag_johnny1530]

Impressive! 👍🏽

[@consco3667]

Nice hoodies Kevin!

[@lornespry]

I'll bet that Samsung is a rebranded Pioneer - maybe an SA-7XX something. The milled knob and balance wheel combo look exactly like the ones on my SA-8900 or SA-8500. So it will have a three gang pot - and how many machines have that sort of part? The layout of the boards and switch types are typical of Pioneer. It should have nice phono section and sound pretty sweet.

[@spyder8986]

90% of the times the caps are fine and dont need replacing, usually its a transistor that goes. But you guys do what you need to do.if you think its gonna help .

[@anthonymeyer4475]

It’s gotta be better than their fridges!😂

[@skylabsaudio]

Lol, agree

[@adsbadsb9488]

Yes 5 messages to Samsung on their site email, about my fridge. Say they reply in 24 to 48 hours. They do not reply period. Samsung needs to either up their game or remove their false statements.

[@anthonymeyer4475]

I’ve gotten good on the ice maker defrost(20 mins) and took apart to get to back of freezer to get to fan and thaw ice buildup there,(under a hour), it’s been a couple months, no issues so far

[@user-fy9qn7ez1u]

I inherited a Pioneer receiver sx636 I believe and I don't know if it works or not. Is it worth repairing if there are issues with it?

[@chrissergeant7798]

"looks good, works good,", , , we need more schools like Des Moines Tech.

[@passqualecaiazza7728]

Enjoy the videos.

[@raygarafano3633]

THAT is 1 beefy power supply X-former 100 watt per channel amp?

[@OscillationOverdrive]

@SkylabsAudio Kevin is your DAD! :)

[@bauertime]

Looks like a Kenwood.

[@mrganz101]

It's too bad that all the Samsung Kitchen Appliances are crap today!

[@DethFromAbove1985]

Interesting. Now i think Samsung owns JBL and Harmon Kardon. Or so I heard.

[@dons9186]

Dallas Stars Cap?

[@skylabsaudio]

He lived in Dallas for a while and Iowa doesn't have a single pro sport team.

[@oov55]

give that old Dad a decent bench size and height he can work with - and make him a sandwich ! Worth his weight in gold - 1000s don't even know what a capacitor is , letalone change one with an upgrade....

[@rienpost3145]

Love your videos but you mainly seem to focus on receivers/amps and turntables. You're not interested in cassette or tape decks? Unless I missed something, of course.

[@skylabsaudio]

Sorry. We do not buy sell or repair cassette decks.

[@rienpost3145]

@@skylabsaudio Fair enough, no need to say sorry. ;-)

[@deputy3690]

And they will ask an astronomical selling price I'm sure.

[@skylabsaudio]

Gotta pay for the Yacht somehow...

[@deputy3690]

@skylabsaudio HA! You have to admit prices are out of control, and not only in vintage audio. Ever see what sellers are asking for vintage model car kits for example? If I were King I would put an end to greed.

[@skylabsaudio]

Supply and demand coupled with a free market negates greed.

[@deputy3690]

@@skylabsaudio I'm sure all the corporations would agree with you on that!

[@len9518]

So rare, it's not listed at hifi engine.

[@skylabsaudio]

Yeah, I couldn't find any reputable specs either.

[@Primordilian]

Muzzle again???????

[@julesl6910]

All that and you don't bother to let us know how it sounds, that's incredibly rude

[@skylabsaudio]

Sounds great.