Classic Hifi Care

I found this today on Craig's List, it's a little pricey but seems to be in excellent condition.

https://madison.craigslist.org/atq/d/mi ... 26757.html

Bill

That is a nice one! I question the S-600 changer with an eye tube. Magnetic cartridge? Hmmm.......

It definitely has some questionable thing's, including the price, but it is a good looker.

Bill

They're so pleasant to look at, but with the location of the receiver, difficult to spend time with the tuner.

There is really no place otherwise to put the tuner with the components in the cabinet oriented as they are.....

19&41 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 09, 2023 5:42 pm They're so pleasant to look at, but with the location of the receiver, difficult to spend time with the tuner.

The secret: place a stool nearby. Plop your behind on it to operate the tuner. The other day at the marina another sailor asked why my knees were dirty. It's because I kneel down a lot, on the boat and elsewhere. On the boat, it keeps the CG low so I don't pitch overboard. And generally, kneeling is kinder to the elderly spine than bending over. But with a stool you get to sit and do stuff at a low level.

I built one out of scrap lumber so I could step up on it to elevate myself for placing the iceboat on the truck rack. It works for that but it is also a permanent feature of my spring sailboat preparations. I can step up to gain a foot or so of elevation when sanding & varnishing, but I can also sit on it when sorting through my supply & materials boxes, doling out some varnish, cleaning brushes, etc. One you have a good stool you'll wonder how you got along without it. When standing for long periods, the occasional chance to sit is a great relief.

Chris Campbell

I have a folding stool I use with the 153B, but it is set a bit higher than the imperial and my knees don't strain so much with a taller stool. I have a hard time kneeling any more. There are no sweet spots on my knees.

When we cleaned out my late Uncle's house he had one of those shower stools/seats, very lightweight aluminium frame with contoured plastic seat and the perfect height, use it all the time in the garage: super light yet strong and easy to move around, perfect for working on the motorcycle and any sit down projects.

Here's the one I use. It folds to about 2 inches thick and is easy to store.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-Pl ... om=/search

Here's mine. 2x4 legs, plus some scrap CDX ply, and a fancy 7-ply marine plywood top. Note the handle in the top for carrying.

Chris Campbell

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Nice work!

Very well built! You could use that stool as a jack stand for your car......