Should I buy this audio system?

No.  I would only get if if you have a need to play cassettes.  Even then it would not likely be reliable at it's age.  If it only costs you pocket change then it might be worthwhile to take a gamble.

To play music from your computer you will need an adapter.  (The single plug thing has to be split into the old standard RCA plugs.)

Might be decent for that, but probably overkill.

Bottom line, if you can't try it out first and make it work, don't bother.


Edited by Slartibartfast - July 12 2012 at 16:15

For an old style amplifier you would just need a Y connector and an input for Aux.  The old style turntable inputs need a pre amp unless the turntable has one built in.

I had a receiver/amp unit many years ago that lasted forever.  Survived a house fire.  Needed a power pack replaced.  Good luck finding any replacement parts like that for the thing if something goes wrong.


Edited by Slartibartfast - July 12 2012 at 16:25

If the turntable is part of the original system, then there should be no issues there.  If you try to bring in an older model it won't work unless the amp has a switch to turn off the built in preamp.  Although all in one systems tend to skimp on the quality of the components.  As a playback for a home computer, all you need is the right input and a splitter.

As for the turntable, assuming it is included, there will also be a concern as to whether or not replacement cartridges are still being made.


Edited by Slartibartfast - July 12 2012 at 16:45

Did that video use the audio from the camera's mic when showcasing a sound system? 

Hmm, if fully functional, complete dead reckoning, $100.  If you're only going to use the turntable rarely you might want to experiment with recording off of it to your computer.  It can be done depending on outputs.  A headphone output can be used as a computer audio input with most basic sound cards and then you could digitally record off of it...

wilmon91 wrote: I like loudspeakers with a deep bass , so it has a good frequency range going down to 20-22Hz. If it starts from 60Hz like many speakers do, maybe it won't be sufficient.