I just bought a coffee shop and am in the process of making it "as comfortable as home".<BR><BR>I am putting in a vintage stereo system for looks as well as some limited use and a modern large flat ...

Once upon a time, circa 1970, there was no such thing as “hi-fi.” It was just audio. And every household had a system, likely built around a solid-state stereo receiver or amplifier. Names like ...

The audiophile world tends to value longevity over novelty. These five categories of audio gear are where that philosophy has ...

A few years ago, CNET ran a story posing the question, "How can 30-year-old receivers sound better than new ones?" Ben Carp still hears about this article all the time, and for the most part, he ...

Part 1 of 7 about vintage audio covers the basics of vintage hifi amplifiers, receivers and preamps. Learn what to look for and what to avoid, along with some money saving tips. Our 7-part podcast ...

We want to hear about what you collect and why. Email Cindy Hval at dchval@juno.com or call Kimberly Lusk at (509) 459-5457. Tunes from the past and the present sound amazing at Scott Griffith’s house ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Buying new audio gear isn't always necessary. In some cases, choosing new equipment when vintage equipment will suffice is nothing ...

Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has also worked as a high-end audio salesman, and as a record producer. Steve reviewed audio products for CNET and worked as a freelance writer for ...

Building community takes some effort. The Budget Audiophiler helps a young family on their vintage audio quest. Sorry Sonos. A close friend and I were talking a few weeks back about audio. He’s been ...

What I wanted were VU needles that danced in warm, glowing light. I wanted a volume knob as big around as the combination dial on a safe. I wanted brushed stainless steel and faux wood grain. Well, I ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Nothing quite beats the character of a vintage audio receiver paired with a reliable record player and a tried and tested set of speakers that ...