Vintage Stereo Q and A With Rob and Eric!

In this video, Eric has Rob, our lead tech, answer YOUR questions about vintage stereo repair and more! Kevin is still recovering from surgery, so Eric and Rob are filling in. We hope you stick around to the end for a couple questions Kevin thought you'd enjoy hearing Rob dig into. Kevin is on the mend and will be returning next week for a fun one!
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[@skylabsaudio]

Thank you everyone for the warm wishes, prayers and thoughts. I am already feeling so much better. Should be shooting a video this week for next Sunday. Thank you all for watching and your support. Thank you to the Skylabs team for helping me this last week. Feeling lots of love :) Kevin

[@LakeNipissing]

Get well, Kevin !! I passed through Des Moines on I-80 today (Sunday) on the way back from Long Beach, CA , of course when Skylabs was shut, and I was thinking of you when I saw the exit for West Des Moines.

[@jskobe808]

Best wishes Kevin.. The guys did a great job filling in.

[@grumpy9478]

you guys should consider doing this every 4-6 shows... give Kevin a break & provide the audience w/ another source of vintage wisdom.

[@RedSinter]

WOW 😮! YO! Kevin ...like the Eagles sang, Take it Easy, and wishing you a good 👍 recovery.

[@MacPhuck]

Uh oh, here comes Don Henley's lawyer....

[@KillerKlipsch]

wishing you a Quick recovery Kevin, Great video guys.

[@jonwatts1918]

Eric is a natural, Rob is clearly the brains of the Skylabs organization.

[@c.r.sherman1795]

Get well, Kevin! Thank you for all the fantastic videos.

[@solarrobot]

Eric & Rob, you guys did a fantastic job with this question and answer video!

[@Sunnbobb]

Great work guys! Get well soon Kevin.

[@Dslats]

GET BETTER KEVIN, GOD BLESS.

[@TheVintageNewbie]

Awesome job filling in! And thanks so much for answering my questions, definitely a fun one! Get well soon, Kevin :)

[@AmirAmir-ue6ld]

Good video with perfect answers. Wish health and fast recovery for Kevin.

[@robmaxfield780]

Great episode, hopefully Kevin will get healed up quickly!

[@hippydippy]

Good episode guys. Kevin... Sending positive vibes your way buddy!

[@NCislander]

Great job gentlemen! Really nice hearing you keep the videos going while Kevin is healing. Nice hearing the both of you discuss the topics asked. Really good work. Love this Channel, you prove the reasons why. Really great Team @SkyLabsAudio.

[@rafacq]

Kevin, wishing you a speedy recovery! Best regards.

[@gustavlans1850]

We’re all waiting fotrYour New video; It’s sure gonna be a Fun one! Get Well son…

[@russfelger]

Hope you're on the mend, Kevin! It was a great and informative show. 👍🏼

[@travisrocheleau5840]

🇺🇲 First off. Wishing you (Kevin) a fast recovery and great health in your future brother. To the guys. Super Job in the video. Peace out ✌️.

[@bryandickerson5365]

Sending a laser beam of quantum healing energy Kevin!

[@user-xy7kg9uz8n]

Well done gentlemen and a huge thank you to both of you. Best to Kevin of course.

[@roberttoews2775]

You guys were right, this was a fun one. Best wishes on Kevin's recovery. Looking forward to the next video.

[@laurgangilbert]

All the best Kevin, from Canada

[@mikecampbell5856]

Praying for you Kevin. Get better soon! The guys did great!

[@JackT_Music_on_Vinyl]

Get well soon Kevin! Missed you this week but the guys were great.

[@jptinc55]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery Kevin. The guys did a great job filling in for you.

[@garyfischer5256]

Another fun one! Thanks Grand Master Rob for your great work on my USA made Marantz 19 recap in the past year. Wish I could do what you do so well.

[@amazoidal]

I have a latter 19 assembled in Japan. Never been serviced and everything works. How many parts were replaced? Have you seen the cap kit on E-Bay?

[@Texmotodad]

Purchased my first 'serious stereo" in 1978. A B&O Beomaster 1900 receiver, turntable and S45 speakers.

[@if6wuzz9]

Had the same, but the S40’s instead.

[@deanreed7119]

Very best wishes for complete healing, Kevin.

[@mickeybuck8087]

Thanks for answering my question! Get well soon Kevin!

[@jeffm1896]

Best wishes for Kevin's speedy recovery. Any kind of nose/sinus surgery can be pretty painful. Hoping He's feeling better! You guys did a great job on the video.

[@brunoespinosa5907]

Beautiful presentation. You gentlemen did well. Regards to Kevin. Get well soon. 👏🎶🙌

[@karenfyhr2363]

Wow, just by chance, you answered a problem I just started having with my balance control right off the bat. Thanks And yes, Kevin is in my thoughts and hope he's doing well

[@jmfloyd23]

Get well Kevin! Enjoy watching the channel!

[@danwheetman6914]

Great, thanks. You guys do a good job of being clear about your knowledge. All the best Kevin, heal up.

[@careystuart]

Wish and Praying for your quick recovery. God Bless you guys!

[@stevenholquin2127]

“ We Could Do This Without You Kevin….But It Wouldn’t Be Quite as Fun “” Get Well Kevin

[@jorgenjohansson8807]

Best wishes Kevin!

[@MR_Elektronik]

Best wishes Kevin from Germany.

[@bobtowncarguy82]

Get well soon kevin. I really like these two guys on the question and answer episode.

[@jcs3451]

Hang in there, Kevin!

[@richardlloyd5519]

Great Info. I hope Kevin is all healed up back soon. Meanwhile, it's great to see that Eric and Rob can keep up the great work : that should make Kevin rest much easier ; )

[@allenpeters9155]

Everything you state is exactly what I used to believe. WAY COOL ! You’re one person I would love to meet !

[@DzimisP]

Get well soon Kevin.

[@WayneMerryman]

Good morning sonic brotherhood! Great video guy's, thank you for filling in while Kevin heals. I like Rob's answer concerning the EQ's, they are like a very potent spice, a small amount in the right dish adds flavor, body, and kick. The same is true with music and EQ's, but to much spice or adding it to the wrong dish can ruin the best event, musical or culinary. EQ's are useful but there is a learning curve, as I grew in the audio culture I found that more and more the EQ lever was in the off position and the tone controls were pretty well centered, however it is nice to be able to just flip a switch and breath new life into bland, flat sounding media. Thank's again for the video. Kevin miss you but please take the time you need to recover!!!

[@ethimself5064]

Happy days again soon Kevin👍

[@sirsuse]

Get better soon Kevin.

[@larryfroberg1692]

Hi Kevin, I am a pretty new listener/subscriber to your channel and have found tons of good information from your videos, and as you say on almost everyone of them, they're "lots of fun". My prayer is that you have a full and fast recovery from whatever has gotten you in need of surgery. Please get well and come back to doing the thing you so obviously enjoy. Larry

[@utp216]

Get well soon, Kevin! 🙏🤗

[@pauleichenberger4966]

Great job guys! Sending my hopes for a speedy recovery Kevin!

[@michaeladams8772]

Thanks for this fantastic video! It’s always great to see you guys. Your knowledge of vintage audio equipment blows my mind. 👍🏽 Best wishes with your snout, Kevin!

[@markross5410]

Speedy recovery Kevin !!!

[@SurnaturalM]

I hope Kevin is doing well. I like that channel because you are calm. I'm someone who is calm, so it's perfect for me. Hello both of you. You should participate more often, and explain to non tech people, the difference between different circuit, with exemple, like the difference between semi push pull, direct coupled vs capacitor coupled vs transformer coupled, normal bi polar between mos-fets etc. That would be interesting.

[@meticulous_al]

Wish you the best recovery Kevin.

[@JeffN-A]

Aw geeze, I've been out of town and off the 'net for a couple of weeks. I hope you feel better by now and are healing well!

[@Walker.greg369]

Best to you Kevin

[@robertsuszek2327]

Be well Kevin.

[@careystuart]

One over looked "component" that improves all around sound is the system rack, and some good speaker stands. You don't have to spend a fortune (but you can!?!) and there are various DIY plans out there. But honestly they make a very audible difference. Especially if your playing vinyl. Just sayin'......

[@petecoffaro5915]

Get well soon 😊

[@HoneyWindbutton]

Speedy recovery Kevin. Looks like a septoplasty which i had a few months ago as well. Definitely not a fun one. Better days ahead !

[@Lone49Wolf]

Glad to hear you are doing better. Great video guys, I enjoyed it.

[@howardscott7521]

As someone who has had that surgery (twice!) you have my sympathy and best wishes for a quick recovery. Painkillers are your friend, lol.

[@allenpeters9155]

GREAT JOB ! Totally used to be into your scene ! Love your show !

[@alexw890]

Great episode guys! Get well Kevin!!

[@raywoods2132]

Great job Eric and Rob, after seeing this, my only question is, Kevin who? LOL, Just kidding Kevin, best wishes for your quick recovery and return to your passion! And seriously, Eric and Rob did a great job, and I look forward to seeing them again in this type of forum.

[@roberttrobaugh6248]

Speedy recovery Kev.

[@paulhooper3357]

Best wishes Kevin! Great job guys , my memory is improved on paper also!

[@scottfrentzel2248]

Hey man...keep it real kid. Get better right?! You're a badass...no doubt.

[@bryandickerson5365]

Great stuff, Rob and Eric!

[@spacemissing]

Clean the stylus before playing each record side. Note that I sald "before". There are good reasons for thinking of it this way. I use a Discwasher stylus brush.

[@user-mz6lt2pr9s]

Best wishes Kevin for a quick recovery! ❤

[@cherylstephenson1815]

Hey Kevin, you hang in there buddy and you'll be back to saying "ITS GONNA BE A FUN ONE." Get well soon brother....

[@Bwilch1]

Speedy recovery, Kevin!

[@user-cx1tj5lj2q]

Great job Guys! You remind me of Click &Clack back in the day on PBS.

[@BruceCoyle-pc4dm]

I have had that same question about the filter caps on my SX 1280. I had the receiver serviced but didn’t replace them because they were having no issues. These two are doing a great job. Also speeding recovery Kevin.

[@alextaylor6707]

Get well soon, Kevin! This was a great placeholder video and look forward to more as Kevin recuperates.

[@26Jorgeb]

Get well soon Kevin!

[@AlexMitchell-sj4sb]

Get well Kevin. I really enjoyed this Q&A session, I learned quite a bit.

[@ripjones5294]

Heal Fast, Sir ! Was wondering how things were going, and it was good to see you were at least comfortable at home. All the Best !!! Rip

[@doylecaviness6876]

Great job guys. I learned something new which is always a good thing! Wishing Kevin a speedy recovery!

[@tomday7309]

This was great. You guys absolutely should do this more often.

[@edwardkane7708]

Very Informative! More of these would be welcomed. Best wishes for a quick recovery, Kevin.

[@Leningrad_Underground]

Take it easy Kevin the boys are doing a fine job. I look forward to seeing you back where you belong.

[@cpiscopo1]

Nice job of pinch-hitting gentlemen and I wish Kevin a speedy recovery.

[@tomdowns9616]

Great video, good luck Kevin.

[@renderingrocks]

I hope you feel better soon, Kevin. You are lucky to have a great team.

[@CraigHollabaugh]

Rob, the Wall first track "In the Flesh". Thanks guys, it was fun.

[@jimkinker1200]

Best wishes and a speedy recovery.

[@harryhoesch3793]

Love my Skylabs (Maxell "Blown Away" Ad) shirt. It creates smiles. Thanks

[@jasonwitters7860]

Heal fast. Thank you for sharing.

[@Mr-SRG]

Thank you for the honest reactions to the questions

[@martyhuff5866]

Rest and get better my friend!!!!

[@BobJohnson-tq5vm]

Great job guys! Get well Kevin!

[@RandySmith-iz1ml]

Nice video! Get well soon Kevin!

[@drmbgls1]

Kevin, wishes for a speedy recovery!

[@robertdavis5714]

Pink Floyd "The Wall" made it to the LA Show in 1980 and the plane crash was 1 of the highlights from the Show, used a plane on cables and crashed into stage area.

[@if6wuzz9]

Was there opening night, February 7th. Main floor, Section C - Row 15. Great performance considering they had to stop the show due to the lights burning part of the opening curtain. Should have seen all the drug use during that “intermission”. LOL

[@acrossthedial]

You're speaking my language- GREAT VIDEO!

[@tomday7309]

Kevin, recover fast and "breathe easy"!

[@carloreubenvongerkin9760]

Skylabs is family.

[@zman3238]

Get well soon, Kevin!!