Concerns purchasing Vintage System?


I'm looking at purchasing a system from a widow that hasn't been played in 20 years. What should I look for? What should I be worried about? I'm a newby to hi fi of the price range.
Audio Research d250
Audio Research d90
Audio Research sp10
Oracle Delphi
McIntosh MR80
Tandberg 3014
La scala
Magnepan MGIII
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Showing 1 response by swampwalker

I am no expert on electronics but I can think of 3 things you should do:
1. Take the grills off of the LaScalas and look for torn or decayed surrounds.
2. Get permission to pop the covers off the electronics and look for bulging or leaking capacitors that will have to be replaced. If there are none and you make a deal, proceed to step 3.
3. Bring the voltage up very gradually on electronics using a variac.