Some help for a new guy

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staplegun

staplegun

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Hello.
My name is Jeff and I am a longtime lover of large boxes. That's me as a kid with one of my 2 lasonics(the other was the 975). I haven't had either in 15 years. I recently moved to Florida from NYC and am trying to figure out a way to get my 975 back. Also, I am looking for a Intersound J-747S. A friend of mine in NYC had one and I loved it. I had been in to more high end home audio over the years but have recently been spending more and more time outdoors and am getting tired of using the newer boxes. Can you tell me if it is reliable to use e-bay(I am sure it's different from seller to seller). I guess I am just curious how often you guys use it, if at all? Also, I had some questions on modifications. So, yeah...any tips on where to look to buy and if there are any gatherings in Florida, any and all info is greatly appreciated. Sorry if the pic is screwed up. Also, some of your pics are nuts...Can't wait to get a box thumpin

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bklyn sound

bklyn sound

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:hi: thats first ........as for your search good luck i see that radio from time to time on ebay...so just be patient i'm shure you will find one in nice condition..... :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
 
redbenjoe

redbenjoe

I Am Legend
welcome --
lots of us use ebay -

just wait --till you see a 975 listed by a well rated and experienced box seller
--as that will help assure the packing is good enough
 
blu_fuz

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Playing Nintendo while having a 931 cranked sitting next to you is just INSANE! :breakdance:
 
hemiguy2006

hemiguy2006

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Another NYC to Florida transplant. :thumbsup:
Nice to see, Same here and been here since 91.
We do sometimes gather together, check out the sunshine mix thread.
As for the Lasonics, Pretty common on Ebay, Just reserch your sellers well and
ask lots of questions.
 
staplegun

staplegun

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Thanks for the welcome guys. Glad to hear my chances are ok for those. I thought the Lasonics wouldn't be that hard to find. As for the Intersound J-747S, do they crop up at all? Also, how hard is it to find replacement parts...Knobs, cassette doors etc... I know it must vary but I didn't know if there were resources I should look into. Thanks again.
 
baddboybill

baddboybill

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Great to see another Lasonic fan :thumbsup: These pop up on EBay all the time. I own 11 Lasonics including my originals from new TRC931 (1988) and TRC975 (1993) Good luck ;-)
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staplegun

staplegun

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baddboybill,

mmmm...nice. Exciting pics(it's sad what makes us happy sometimes...most people don't understand this) That's even the same time frame I got both of mine...My avatar pic is christmas morning 1987. Then I bought my 975 in 1993. I have looked around the last couple days and found a 975 thats missing a cassette door. I am thinking of trying for it either way, but are there resources to find parts. The only things I find on Lasonics site is are the decals. Any advice(other than keep them in good shape the first time you have them, so you don't have to buy them later in life;)
 
BoomboxLover48

BoomboxLover48

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Welcome!

Besides Ebay feel free to look at local craigslist, flea market and keep an eye on garage sales too. Remember to search for "boombox ghettoblaster" on internet :yes: :yes:

You never know when you hit the jackpot! :lol: :lol:

Wish you good luck! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

So good to meet another person with my problem.

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baddboybill

baddboybill

Boomus Fidelis
staplegun said:
baddboybill,

mmmm...nice. Exciting pics(it's sad what makes us happy sometimes...most people don't understand this) That's even the same time frame I got both of mine...My avatar pic is christmas morning 1987. Then I bought my 975 in 1993. I have looked around the last couple days and found a 975 thats missing a cassette door. I am thinking of trying for it either way, but are there resources to find parts. The only things I find on Lasonics site is are the decals. Any advice(other than keep them in good shape the first time you have them, so you don't have to buy them later in life;)
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Some parts can be located especially for the 931's. If you really want a good and complete 975 you can probably hold out a bit. There is usually a couple per week but with tax season here eBay gonna be swarming with buyers/sellers and the 975 can go as high as $1000....Good Luck :thumbsup:
 
Gluecifer

Gluecifer

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Welcome aboard, Staplegun!

Those photo's are totally killer!

Good luck getting another 975! I've got a 975 and 931 and love them both to bits.



Rock On.
 
Stretch

Stretch

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Welcome to the forums man. I have to say, those old pics you posted are simply awesome! I could almost feel your excitement in the christmas one!
eric
 
k2j

k2j

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Dam bro, thats quite a christmas haul...look at all that GI JOE stuff too!! Holy crap, nice pic
 
staplegun

staplegun

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K2J...That was and still is my favorite christmas ever. Strangley enough, I still use that bubble dome basketball game(on top of GI Joe stuff) at parties for drinking games...people love it. Wish I still had the GI Joes and the Lasonic though...what a dick, right?
 
THAFUZZ

THAFUZZ

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Stretch said:
Welcome to the forums man. I have to say, those old pics you posted are simply awesome! I could almost feel your excitement in the christmas one!
eric
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Big welcome Jeff. Eric is right, those old pics are priceless. Yours and Jimmy's Christmas pics do show your true happiness. Those 975 do come up on the bay, etc. Save up some bux to "ensure" you get a minty 975 back. Also, post your request for one on the boards 'BoomBoxes Wanted' section ;-)
 
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