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What to do with old set of audio equipment?

Hi everyone - 50+ years ago my father put together a nice audio system in a custom cabinet.   I'm now refinishing the cabinet and I'm wondering what I should do with the equipment?    It has a Scott Model 222C amplifier, a Garrard Auto Turntable - Type A Mark II and a Viking reel-to-reel system.   I also have a nice set of the original documents as well (not sure how they held up so well!)

I'm sure the equipment needs work - the amp does power up and the tubes all seem to light up, but I have no idea if it will play as it is.  The turntable powers up but I'm sure it needs parts to fix it up.   I haven't done anything with the Viking equipment.   It was all stored in a basement for the past 30 years.

Is there somewhere I can take them to get them refurbished?   I'm thinking the best option may be to sell it to a shop or someone who refinishes them but I'm looking for ideas.   

Thanks for your help.

Rich
rbaughman
rbaughman OP
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I live in Virginia - north-western part.   If anyone knows of any places relatively close to that where I can get them restored, please let me know.

And thanks for all of the responses.   I'm restoring the cabinet unit my father made and if I can keep the electronics as well, that would be great.    I was surprised, but I tested the speakers (figured they may have degraded after 50 years) with new equipment and they worked great!


larryrs
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Try http://musictechnology.com in Springfield, Virginia. Bill Thalmann and his folks specialize in the repair of vintage tube equipment.
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limomangus
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Get it fixed and enjoy..
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