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Hello,
My dad has a vintage Fisher mc3050 integrated component receiver with rca connection jacks on the back. SInce he no longer has the original speakers, is it possible to change the rca jacks on back to accommodate modern speakers? I have a couple of sets of speakers with 5 way binding posts but no cable that would connect to that receiver. Any help is appreciated.
trent77
trent77 OP
13 posts
 
I don't expect the stereo to sound anything  like modern systems, so there wont be any disappointments. Initially, its'  sound was decent before the speakers gave out. If it works out well with the new speakers, that would be great. If not, no big deal.  I was surprised my dad still had it. We'll see how successful it will be once I get the speaker cables. 
bdgregory
1,712 posts
 
Do you know it works? If it hasn’t been used in a long time, be prepared for the worst, especially if you power it straight on to 120vac.
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austinstereo
61 posts
 
The speakers that came with these systems were extremely efficient full range types.  I'd suggest actually looking for another pair in thrift stores.  Something from the same era by Emerson, Soundesign, Lloyd's, and similar.  They will also have RCA plug type connecter.  The other folks here are right, in that it would be very disappointing with modern speakers.  
jrwaudio
345 posts
 
And if you want to get real fancy you could also get something like the Audio Engine B1 Bluetooth that will connect to your Aux RCA and stream music via Wi Fi for low cost
trent77 OP
13 posts
 
Thank you for the info. I dont want to complicate the stereo for my father's use,  so streaming anything would be out of the question for practical purposes. I appreciate all your suggestions.
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