Fix or buy new/used?


I have a pair of Acoustic Research AR-9LS speakers, a Pioneer A-80 Amp, and matching A-90 FM tuner. All of them are inoperable and need repair. I bought them in 1984.

The speakers are big, heavy, and rated 175W RMS. They have five speakers; a tweeter, a midrange tweeter, and 8", 10", and 12". The amp is rated 150W RMS/channel. In the case of the speakers, I need to replace the surrounds on the 8", 10", and 12" speakers. The kits are available for less than $30.00. The amp has a channel out and will probably require a power transister and a few resistors. The tuner needs a new touchpad.

This was a pretty high-power system and is 25 years old. However, I am 25 years older too, and I don't really want such a powerful system anymore. What I want now is an audio system to add to my 42" TV and to be able to play CDs on.

So, should I repair all this and connect my TV and a CD player to it, or should I sell the whole thing and buy a theatre system? Should I repair everything before I sell, or sell as-is?

Also, I need to be educated about theatre systems; what is my best bang for buck?

Thanks!
raalbrig

Showing 1 response by gregm

Hi-- as I'm 35yrs older than my first system, I suggest the following:
So, should I repair all this and connect my TV and a CD player to it
Yes, repair those speakers well. Check the crossover components too. Google yr speakers, ther must be information on maintenance and tweaks.
or should I sell the whole thing and buy a theatre system? Should I repair everything before I sell
Listen first, modern spkrs sound impressive but overall poor performers. Good spkrs are expensive & you have good sprks albeit aged.
The amplifier can be improved upon.
OTOH, repair and keep the tuner.

Regards