I bought all of it! Vintage Stereo Reality TV!

In this video, Kevin, Tony, Marcus, and Eric go over a huge vintage stereo haul that came in over the last weekend at Skylabs. This is one of the biggest lots of equipment we have purchased in a while.
The guys go over the equipment and share some other non-stereo stories too!
Let us know in the comments if you like this type of video and we will defiantly make more! Enjoy!
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[@skylabsaudio]

Woops! The JBLs we show are L26 not L56.

[@dennismcginnis4049]

Are there up for sale jbl's L 26s @@skylabsaudio are

[@SodapopTheOutsider]

More videos like this, please. Really enjoyed seeing and listening to the guys just hanging out. Thanks for sharing, Kevin....Looking forward to your weekend video....All the best!

[@skylabsaudio]

@@SodapopTheOutsider thanks! Will do

[@pathfinderdiscovery9395]

Man I just bought a Harman /Kardon receiver a 330B in great shape cabinet is beautiful an sounds so good , one onwer all original an never smoke around an want be , it’s a nice little receiver man , I remember you saying u once owned one at the start of your journey, I also got set of older pioneer late 60s early 70s speakers an they gorgeous CS- 66A an in excellant condition, the grills for that age are stunning man , I love that cross work lattice type look an even the internal back side of grills are perfect, I’m so glad I got to buy it for $200 bucks for both receiver an speakers , did I get a deal man ! I believe i did an anyways I love it ❤ , thanks man for All you do on the channel love it , keep up the good work , I’m 57 today September 6th today , happy birthday to me , stay cool man an nice equipment you have

[@skylabsaudio]

Happy Birthday! Thanks for watching

[@bertroost1675]

It's a great receiver. I want to find one in great working condition.

[@michaeledwards9376]

I have one. Found it curbside. Cleaned it up. It's been on and running for three years straight. Optimum find my friend.

[@billymurphy3]

⁠@@michaeledwards9376I’ve been in forums seeing you people. With your curb finds! I’m waiting on the day i get some crazy stuff for nothing. I want some good curb gear!

[@topekasub]

Fun video! Like hanging out at the shop with all of you!

[@Wil_Bloodworth]

Nice haul! I feel like you guys are pushing the limits of that folding table! LOL

[@Manhattanman52]

Always enjoy the channel. I'm 72, by the way.

[@NCislander]

Thumbs Up - Baby Boomer here as well. Loving my WIIM PRO PLUS streamer & Pioneer SX units & KLH/ADVENT Speakers. Great job gentlemen

[@skylabsaudio]

Perfect combo there!

[@40mmSummarit]

Nice stuff. Love the ADS 500 and the Sony STR 6065.

[@WhatItBeLike123]

This collection of audio hackers- who are amazing dudes- warms my heart

[@skylabsaudio]

Thanks

[@dannyzuehlsdorf3697]

I don't mind. Just subscribed. That Onkyo you showed was in my living room when I was a kid. Could have been a similar model. My mom would get pissed because I would always crank up the BASS. "And if you ask me turn up the BASS!" -- beastie boys

[@frankcapobianco5876]

Your video on the famous Advent stack made me go out and source a pair. I was lucky enough to find a complete set up with stands and rings. I;ve been in the business for 40 plus years and had never come across a complete set. They are absolutely awesome and a great addition to a growing room. Thanks for keeping aging heads in the game.

[@marcparsons1726]

Come to Lodi, New Jersey and take all (most) of it. Had my fun. Love the Chanel guys!

[@JackT_Music_on_Vinyl]

Great walkthrough of this new/old gear. Thanks, guys! Will try to get you some more subscribers.

[@careystuart]

Mid Fi garage sale/thrift store gear. You know the really good stuff, like that Empire.

[@rafacq]

Sure wish I lived closer. Would love to come in and meet you guys. Some day I hope to drive from Dallas and visit your store. Thank you for the great videos. A loyal subscriber!

[@skylabsaudio]

Maybe one day!

[@patrickshawl7189]

Looks like a typical afternoon at Skylab

[@roberttoews2775]

I subscribed to help bring the average age down. I'm 54. 😉 Love your content. I was an 80's teen when I could first afford stereo equipment. Most of my system is composed of late 80's Pioneer components. The last of the full analogue sound processing. And I love the big orange displays. However, your channel has really rekindled my interest in components from the 70's. My biggest influence into getting me started down this path was my grade school principle. He had a massive system at home, including the venerable Pioneer SX-1980, reel to reel, dbx expander, tower speakers with a sub for a coffee table, and more records than I could count. He knew that even as a young kid, I was fascinated with this hobby. He'd call my parents (which he was great friends with) when he got a new album and I'd go over to his place and hang out just listening to music. While he's no longer with us, his spirit (and music) still echoes in the air when I play music today. Vintage components are more than capacitors and dials, they sometimes reach into our souls. Your channel brings back a lot of those memories for me, and for that I thank you!

[@SurnaturalM]

Hello, just saying that I followed your channel since the beginning, it's very instructive and I like your calm demeanor, and the fact that you respect other people's preferences in matter of brands.

[@skylabsaudio]

Thank you. I really appreciate it.

[@wforkner]

You guys skipped right over that nice Fisher! That one is definitely worth fixing up. Early SS Fisher stuff is extremely underrated.

[@skylabsaudio]

I donated it to our technician Rob. I was just going to part it out if he didn't want it. The condition was not good at all.

[@pervertedalchemist9944]

Some of those receivers are really good and worth the effort to repair them.

[@skylabsaudio]

Agree

[@deanhallberg3340]

Cool. Felt like I was hanging out with you guys in the shop. Thanks!

[@gorillasinthewrist]

Love your work, wish you were in the UK

[@slowpenguin1]

I have lust in my heart for your shop! Great videos.

[@OldGuyHifi]

I am drooling now. Thank you my friend.

[@skylabsaudio]

Thank you, Ed

[@jim010109]

Did i hear you, right? You're getting a couple more product lines? Between the Cambridge and Advance Paris stuff, you're reminding me of the old days of buying new equipment without going online or one of the mega stores, which is extremely cool! You're kicking butt!!!!

[@skylabsaudio]

Thanks!

[@ethimself5064]

I remember hearing a pair of Infinity Towers about 77. Eye candy they were although simply too bright(upper midrange and up)

[@garyjackson2617]

Love your UTube videos, I'm in Canada, British Columbia

[@tomryan943]

Hope you guys can get some good use out of most of this equipment! Looks like some of it is repairable!

[@musicman257]

Just subscribed loe this stuff

[@BryanHooper]

Nice pickups I just picked up a Sansui 5000 X for a good price not like I needed it but you know how it is. Can’t get enough.😂

[@curtismontgomery-h8d]

A/D/S Speakers sound great. I have owned many. I only have the L500 bookshelf speakers now and if you can get them cheap grab them. If they are not your thing, they will sell easily.

[@skylabsaudio]

Loved every pair of ADS I have ever heard

[@craigschepers714]

I had ADS 910 series 2's tri amped miss them very much. now audio research and JBL 4312s.no i don't plug them into the wall for kicks..But they are the last of the JBL's flat wound speaker coils. Astounding

[@knobbshots]

Take any of those “new” turntables ya got!! But i’ll never make it to Indiana or whatever, so, just a dream for now

[@ctw2450]

Thank you Kevin, enjoy your videos. Think I subscribed, my average age is 74. Have Marantz 2245, Pioneer system from college days + more of course

[@jamesschneider3828]

I could store a good pair of speakers for you. If really good we could make it a long term storage. 😏

[@vintagevinylvets1187]

This was a. ice change, we really enjoyed this video. Hope you’ll do more, maybe not all the time but maybe once a week? Thanks for all you do sir, love your team! Greetings from Norman, OK!🙏🏻🎧

[@TheTomryan123]

Love this guy's videos, but ARGHHH! "Every one of these things needs repaired. Everything needs fixed." My teeth are itching!

[@christopherlehman4045]

I’m about 6 and 1/2 hours away so maybe sometime this winter I’ll go for a drive. Maybe even bring my mtx c-12’s if you have a desire to see them. Pretty rare speakers only made a few years and I haven’t seen many sets. Made 10’s and 12’s the 12’s are rated at 300 rms 600 peak per speaker. Must be fairly efficient though because they sound good even at 50-60 watts.

[@WaltSommers]

If you could make a pilgrimage to any Vintage/Used Stereo shop in North America and cost and time were no object to travel where would you go?

[@cowanthegreat8966]

Have a storage unit 2500 miles away, has some vintage audio along with other goodies though very little. Been paying $50/m on average for 15 years. Should just give it up.

[@AudioGuyBrian]

I follow a vintage JBL speaker group and there is a guy out there making replacement metal control panel plates for those speakers with ones pulling off. They look identical.

[@JeffreyAmys]

I contacted you about a large amount of vintage gear that I am looking to let go. You told me you don't pursue these inquiries?? Just wondering?? Colorado

[@pauldavis6356]

It's amazing that your running a business out of such a smalll space. Any chance of taking over a neighboring space at some point and cutting a door in the wall?

[@ryansmith7974]

I was wondering if you were going to mention those Mini Advents. They look great with the grills off and sound pretty good in a 4 speaker setup with large Advents.

[@johnnytoobad7785]

Damn "longhairs" always breaking things....👴

[@skylabsaudio]

lol

[@bertroost1675]

Technics 1700 turntables are tanks. I got one used over 10 years ago in great condition and it has never had an issue.

[@bertroost1675]

The Empire could be the belt. It looks like a generic rubber belt and a lot that are sold online as direct replacements are not the right size.

[@larrybuzan7687]

Just found a hitachi hma 6500 amp at a local thrift store could not resist got it home and works great

[@WayneSchowalter]

I think you found your Halloween costume with the wig and ball cap. Change your shirt and no one will know it’s you. Anyway, great video. Lots of great stuff you have there. Take care!

[@skylabsaudio]

lol, Thanks!

[@robertdavis5714]

Storage Units, don't miss a payment or you may see your stuff on Storage Wars.

[@tenorman]

Hey Kevin, tell Steve I have the money I owe him.

[@bshingledecker]

Hey Kevin. Just mentioning that you no longer have the Sansui 9090 T-shirts. Mine wore out.....LOL.

[@skylabsaudio]

Mine has holes in it too. I think we will see it again in the future

[@raywoods2132]

Hey Kevin, great video, keep them coming! I got one of those Kenwood 6160s and I’m gonna have restored those Rin are great, regarding the Empire turntable the motor mount grommets may help But the belt is a sure thing as well. Those are awesome tables. I’ve got a troubadour MK two love it! Look forward to the next video, God bless!

[@skylabsaudio]

Thank you, Ray!

[@Dave_Boyer]

Over 55! How did I ever get there??

[@skylabsaudio]

I'm close!

[@DethFromAbove1985]

Hey Kevin. If you are sick of renting a storage units if they are expensive in Des Moines and if you got a bit of space in a back parking lot or something like that. If you can find a condemned sea can or shipping container, I think they generally hold their value. So if you buy a 20 footer I think you can usually sell them for what you paid for it plus inflation. I think they might be like 10 grand but you would get your money back.

[@skylabsaudio]

Good to know. Thanks!

[@quiksr20]

Awesome haul, I picked up a 6065 a few months ago and it sounds damn good and looks great.. Thats got the glass tuning dial you have to be very carefull with if you clean the inside.

[@skylabsaudio]

Lol, been there. Thanks

[@dandinhofer9240]

The Tie-dye dude with the bandana's a menace around dry rotted speaker grills. It might be s good idea to get some extra store insurance when he's in town. 😅😅 Just sayin....

[@skylabsaudio]

I'll trade a broken grill frame for comic relief all day long :)

[@DavidDarrow]

Whoa! Frank Gallagher in the shop!!! 😂

[@stevieg2755]

Those. badges on 4311 can be removed with heat gun,without destroying

[@skylabsaudio]

I've tried. Never had success at it.

[@briannewell6064]

I recently replaced the grommets on my 74 Empire table assuming they were bad. Got the originals off and they were fine. Seems this table will last forever.

[@DeborahVerret-yp9fp]

Love this channel. so informative.

[@bpalpha]

Simply Speakers sells replacement dust caps for those damaged Infinitys. I love the tweeters in those.

[@genehammond7239]

Nice haul Kevin alway's enjoy the video's !!!

[@skylabsaudio]

Thanks 👍

[@glenncurry3041]

Yes tilting the motor does some speed control on the Empire. New grommets help. And belt tension, might be wrong belt!

[@memyselfmyvinyl894]

I'm 43. I subbed. Love the channel. I wish I was closer. Would love to come see the shop. I really love the vintage lamps you have in the shop. Made me look for some.

[@skylabsaudio]

Thanks! I'm a sucker for old swag lamps :)

[@memyselfmyvinyl894]

@@skylabsaudio my name is also Kevin

[@stephenbarr2735]

If you came to St. Louis and you didn’t call me, I’m gonna be mad.

[@skylabsaudio]

Lol

[@thedistortedguy]

❤from india

[@ForeverAnalog]

That classic switch install on the Sherwood was put in an interesting location - I thought people put them in the rear, lol!

[@skylabsaudio]

So bad.

[@tennesseecherokee]

Great one, Kevin. Onward Through The Fog!

[@Fred-de4hl]

I had a SL 1600 that lasted 40 years...had speed issues too

[@CuttinChopps]

Moist

[@skylabsaudio]

Lol

[@mrman7453]

Does your shop ever use a variac on pre owned equipment ?

[@skylabsaudio]

Tube stuff

[@4KPieEater]

Oasis are back on tour. Get yourself a casual bucket hat. Chill AF. I'm 56, cool is not my thing. Will keep your head warm if it's cold.

[@skylabsaudio]

I like it!

[@J_Dubb1]

Every new brand you get in seems to be high quality and I am starting to trust that if I see it in the shop, it is prob good gear and worth checking out myself. Keep it up man! Appreciate your knowledge and opinion. Always happy to see when a Skylab video comes up in my feed.

[@skylabsaudio]

Thank you!

[@shawnortiz374]

This is the stereo head version of thirst trapping lol

[@solarrobot]

Kevin… I don’t understand streaming at all…, can you stream “Apple Music?”

[@skylabsaudio]

Tune in this Sunday =)

[@DimasFajar-ns4vb]

wow no mosquito

[@TheMolotovkyle]

Awesome!

[@Feliciano12v]

I enjoyed this type of video. 👍

[@stevezeidman7224]

Love these kind of videos, Kevin. I bet those L500s sound great.

[@skylabsaudio]

Thank you. I'm looking forward to hearing them

[@bradalgra8088]

I subscribed a couple of weeks ago, when I began researching vintage audio equipment, and thanks to your channel, I just purchased an absolutely cherry Yamaha CR1020 (insanely clean) yesterday and a pair of Advent A4, New Large speakers earlier this week, that are gorgeous. I felt I got the best pieces available here , now , in southern California, at two unbelievable prices. Thank you for all the information I have learned from your videos, and I am really looking forward to enjoying my new system.

[@skylabsaudio]

Thank you! Can't go wrong with a nice CR1020. Congrats

[@bradalgra8088]

@@skylabsaudio Thanks Kevin. It's a beaut for sure.

[@NielsCG]

JBLs 4312s... nice!

[@dennismcginnis4049]

What are you asking for those jbl's l26

[@skylabsaudio]

I imagine they are gonna end up selling around $850. Thanks

[@hjalmarfossi5728]

Definitely not gonna be a fun one

[@skylabsaudio]

:(

[@guyb7005]

5:35 undercover boss day

[@skylabsaudio]

LOL!

[@martinbrasmussen]

Liked and subscribe, just like that.👍

[@skylabsaudio]

Awesome thank you!

[@John-N-541-ym7dx]

Quite the treasure trove.

[@passqualecaiazza7728]

Nice haul

[@casesimmons2645]

I don't know what streaming is either

[@skylabsaudio]

Tune in this Sunday. Thanks!

[@ethimself5064]

Those Mac Speakers look very expensive

[@skylabsaudio]

They were when they were new for sure

[@ethimself5064]

@@skylabsaudio I bet - sky high

[@drsbranch-wn2vx]

New name: EPI Tony

[@skylabsaudio]

Lol

[@dtracy03ss]

On your Streaming, Set Up is the Number One issue for Beginners, it keeps Many people from Trying it, just because of the Set Up Hopefully you'll cover that?

[@skylabsaudio]

I hope so? Tried to keep it super simple

[@Breitman123]

Please bring back the shirt Marcus is wearing! I see a version of it on the website, but his version is perfect!!!

[@skylabsaudio]

Sorry, Maxell owners that image.