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What are some of your best thrift store or "give-away" AUDIOPHILE WORTHY finds!

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I just had to share! I just recently found a set (2) of Transparent MusicWave Ultra cables at a thrift store. I paid $60.00 for the set. I put them on a pair of KEF 107’s, which I found at another thrift store 2 weeks later, for $300 in perfect condition. WOE! KUSC radio and my CD collection have come fully ALIVE!
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jasonbourne52
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It was a hot day in July and I walked out the back door to see what new stuff had come in at the parking lot. I spied a pair of floor-stander speakers! Upon closer inspection they were Snell Type E's with rotted foam surrounds. I asked one of the workers "How much?"  He replied "I don't know!" I pointed out that they needed repair work. He said "How about $18?" "I'll take them" I replied! "Go inside pay the cashier and come back and show me the receipt" So that's how I acquired a pair of Snell E's in need of new surrounds!
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knotscott
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Thorens TD-124 Mk 1 - free from my cousin
Merlin 3B+ speakers - free from friend

The Thorens needed some maintenance, along with minimal expenditures (~ $30) to bring it back to service, and the Merlins needed the exterior foam replaced (~ $40). Both are sounding great and being enjoyed as they should be.

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The "secret" of hunting at Goodwill is to go to a store in a wealthy area. Lots of rich people donate their unwanted stuff there! Poor area = poor selection! 
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