Rah-Rah Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 Hello All, I just inherited a pair of Ar-2ax speakers, Dynaco Stereo Preamplifier, FM Tuner, Amplifier and Technics SL-1301 Turntable. Along with 2000 vinyls. I know absolutely nothing about hooking the equipment up. They are used but still have boxes that they were stored in. Can someone suggest a website or some input on how to hook up the speakers. I am in fear that I will damage the equipment if done incorrectly. At this point I am ready to sell and move on. Thanks in advance. Rah-Rah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aadams Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 Sounds like a nice vintage system. You can get help here but it would speed things along l if you provide model numbers of the amp and preamp as well as photos of the speakers front and back. Photos of the entire system would be very interesting. Adams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rah-Rah Posted January 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 Thanks. I will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rah-Rah Posted January 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 This one was blurry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidR Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 You can get help with the Dynaco gear at this website> https://dynacotubeaudio.forumotion.com/ Is the unit with the cage a tube amp? You inherited some nice gear ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ar_pro Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 Pretty sure that the power amplifier is a solid-state Stereo 120. If the OP doesn't have the manuals, they're available for download at hifiengine: https://www.hifiengine.com/manual_library/dynaco.shtml One important note: the PAT-4 preamplifier has three phono inputs, but the vast majority of cartridges should be connected to the "Low" input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rah-Rah Posted January 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 Yes. it is solid state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rah-Rah Posted January 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 I have a question about the Ar-2ax speakers. Guy at store sold me these cables. Are these the correct ones to uses with the speakers? This is where I get confused even more... what does the T stand for on the back and does it need to be hooked up? and to what? Some pages I viewed had a wire connecting it to the number 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aadams Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 Except for the turntable the whole system is at least 50 years old and with appearance very nicely preserved. What do you want to know? If you want to merely test the speakers for electrical operation I would consider using an another amp for now instead of the ST120. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aadams Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 13 minutes ago, Rah-Rah said: what does the T stand for on the back and does it need to be hooked up? and to what? Some pages I viewed had a wire connecting it to the number 2. As long as the jumper wire is connecting T to 2 you are OK. Use 1 and 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rah-Rah Posted January 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 Thanks to you all. I really appreciate all of the help. Fingers crossed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rah-Rah Posted January 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 IMG_5929.MOV.crdownload I think it sounds good. What do the pros think? 278675444_IMG_5929(1).MOV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lance G Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 That's a very sweet choice of music, Donald Fagen, The Nightfly. One of my go to albums. You should get a great deal of pleasure from what you have, thoroughly enjoy ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 What are "vinyls"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rah-Rah Posted January 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 So far lots of Classical music and Movie soundtracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidR Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 21 hours ago, Martin said: What are "vinyls"? Records/Albums/LPs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidR Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 @Rah-Rah Sounds great ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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