The ultimate vintage hi-fi system - Soundesign 5988

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The most 1970s-looking chrome and woodgrain cassette and 8-track stereo system ever made... that's actually from the early 1980s. And despite the reputation of Soundesign being a cheap brand of audio components, it's surprisingly well-made, good-sounding, and reliable. Time flow: 0:00 Introduction 2:30 Clock/Timer 3:30 Amplifier 7:01 Radio Tuner 10:27 Cassette 15:04 8-Track 19:21 A Look Inside 21:14 Conclusion Here is the service manual for the Soundesign 5988: http://www.amstereo.org/files/soundesign_5988_service_manual.pdf Additional notes: 1. It didn't show up well under my bright studio lighting, but both meters are backlit, and the light bulbs in them are still working. 2. The two holders for what could've been dial lights are unusable, since the tuning dial is a solid piece of metal, so light won't shine through it. 3. Taking off the faceplate is easy once you pull off the knobs, and the two loose potentiometers simply needed to have their nuts tightened (don't laugh!). #RetroTech #VintageHifi #cassette