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Author Archives: retrovoltage
The Speaker Spotter — June 19, 2026
A recurring feature curating interesting speakers for sale on Craigslist from around the Pacific Northwest. Links to Craigslist postings might go down at any time if they’re sold or pulled from sale. Vintage Bozak B302A Speakers – Excellent $500 · … Continue reading
Everything to Know about Bose 901 Series I and Series II Active Equalizers & Speaker Systems (and the 800, too!)
The Bose 901 Direct/Reflecting Speaker System is as polarizing as it is interesting, a unique system from the golden age of hi-fi experimentation. It’s less about perfect sonic accuracy and more about the experience of listening to your music. And … Continue reading
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Tagged 800, 901, Active Equalizer, Bose, Bose Active Equalizer, Bose Equalizer, Computers, diy, electronics, philosophy, series I, series II, stereo equalizer, Technology, vintage stereo
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The Speaker Spotter — June 10, 2026
A recurring feature curating interesting speakers for sale on Craigslist from around the Pacific Northwest. Links to Craigslist postings might go down at any time if they’re sold or pulled from sale. This one was delayed while I was traveling, … Continue reading
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Upcoming Projects for 2026
Having had a chance to unpack some of my shop from storage and settle in to the new space, I’ve got an idea of what projects I’ll be working on myself in between projects with my shop partner. Bose Active … Continue reading
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Tagged Bose, cw, electronics, hmv 444, radio, Sony TA-5650, stereo, Technology, vintage stereo
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The Speaker Spotter — May 29, 2026
A recurring feature curating interesting speakers for sale on Craigslist from around the Pacific Northwest. Links to Craigslist postings might go down at any time if they’re sold or pulled from sale. This week’s report is KEF heavy, with a … Continue reading
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DBX SFC-10 Soundfield Imaging Controller Repair
I’ve had this DBX SFC-10 Soundfield Imaging Controller in my stash for a while, and figured I’d ease into repair work again with a relatively easy project. I’ve always been interested in speakers which use an active equalizer – the … Continue reading
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The Speaker Spotter — May 22, 2026
A recurring feature curating interesting speakers for sale on Craigslist from around the Pacific Northwest. Links to Craigslist postings might go down at any time if they’re sold or pulled from sale. Pair of Vintage Bose StudioCraft Tower Speakers $200 … Continue reading
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The Speaker Spotter — May 15, 2026
A recurring feature curating interesting speakers for sale on Craigslist from around the Pacific Northwest. Links to Craigslist postings might go down at any time if they’re sold or pulled from sale. JBL L65 “Jubal” — $1,800 (Kennewick, WA) JBL’s … Continue reading
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Returning from Hiatus – 2026
It’s been a few years since I stepped away from electronics repair, but I’m excited to announce that Retrovoltage is once again back in action and working on projects. I don’t expect to take direct customer work any time soon … Continue reading
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HH Scott HHS-20 “Scotsman” Receiver Overhaul
A local repeat customer recently brought in his old HH Scott HHS-20 receiver for an overhaul. It worked a few years ago when he put it away, although not without a few issues of its own, and when he dug … Continue reading
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