Bryan W
Collector of vintage radios and stereos. Fascinated by electron tubes since age 2!
Around the bend and back again with STK modules! Knock-offs, failures- are they worth replacing!
Broken pin on a tube socket- do a transplant from an unused connection!
Nexxtech's wacky n' weird lantern TV set- garage sale find and what's with the price of wire lately!
Philco model 82 "wedge" tube table radio- fixed this one years ago, now it's time to restore!
Sansui AU-505 long, boring video touching on bias, transistors, substitutions and center voltage!
Sansui AU-505 solid state amp- here a board, there a board and one between them!
Fickle fuse holder causes intermittent problem in one channel that can drive you around the bend!
Sansui AU-505 stereo amplifier phono pre-amp "shield mod" to prevent grounding! Eaasssyy!
Sansui AU-505 stereo amplifier- transistor substitutions and BCE vs EBC for 2sc1312s and 2sc871s!
Sansui AU-505 amplifier- where to start the resto and how to clean/lube those flippin' switches!
Sansui AU-505 is a lesson in how to build an integrated amplifier that does everything well!
Back in the '80s even the pros used Realistic PA equipment and they were everywhere!
A few bad resistors can ruin the whole party- Crosley D25 dashboard radio restoration!
Crosley Dashboard Clock Radio- first look at Canadian version built by Brand and Millen.
What to do on a rainy, stormy day on the May long weekend- test out latest finds!
Cheapie receiver shootout review- it will surprise you how good low wattage units can sound!
Potions, lotions and elixirs that are useful (to me) in vintage electronics repair!
Aberfoyle Antique Market- unofficial Mother's Day Magical Mystical Mystery Tour!
Realistic STA-47 and the noble Zobel network that went up in smoke!
Realistic receivers were a contender in the 70's and have kept rockin' for those on a budget.
Integrated amplifiers like the Kenwood KA-305 are good listening and reasonably priced!
Superscope (mini Marantz) R-1220 is a great vintage receiver to have on your shelf! Resto wrap-up!
Humming power transformer in your vintage Superscope, Pioneer or Kenwood? Here's a fix that works!
Superscope R-1220- how to fix a sticky analog tuning meter without breaking a sweat!
Superscope (Marantz) R-1220 stereo receiver- reasonably priced entry model that doesn't disappoint!
Arrghh, grunt, groan, this Heathkit AR-1500a is one heavy chunk of cool looking vintage audio!
Can you enjoy a $30- receiver that wasn't made in Japan? Electrohome BFW 4077 resto and review!!
Axial to radial capacitor mod (cheat)- use the parts that you have to save $$$$
BFW (Washerama) 4077 stereo receiver made by Electrohome early 70's in Canada- well built unit!
Checking out the Trailer Park Boy's 1975 Chrysler New Yorker at the LCBO near my house!