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  1. M

    Realistic lab 500

    Ok, thanks for the input and your help!
  2. M

    Realistic lab 500

    Hello again, I was wondering if you would know if a Vintage Realistic STA-64 AM/FM Stereo Receiver 77-79 year model would do the trick? I have found several online in the $100 range.
  3. M

    Realistic lab 500

    I am trying to stay around 100 dollars or less. Do decent workable vintage receivers with all that you mentioned run in that range? I will go take a look over at the audiokarma forum!
  4. M

    Realistic lab 500

    I did do some searching for a vintage receiver but have issues trusting that what I buy will work. Would a stand alone pre-amp do the job? I was looking at some online and some are as cheap as 20 bucks.
  5. M

    Lab 500 audio issues

    Thanks! Glad to have joined!
  6. M

    Realistic lab 500

    It is plugged into a pair of speakers. It plays and sounds great but the volume stays low.
  7. M

    Realistic lab 500

    Hello to all! I have collected vinyl for 30 years but always bought simple cheap systems to play them on. I recently inherited a 1978 or 1979 realistic lab 500 turntable from my grandfather. It works well and is in original condition, I recently purchased speakers with rca cables but it does...
  8. M

    Lab 500 audio issues

    Hello to all! I have collected vinyl for 30 years but always bought simple cheap systems to play them on. I recently inherited a 1978 or 1979 realistic lab 500 turntable from my grandfather. It works well and is in original condition, I recently purchased speakers with cards cables but it...

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