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Old 11th Jun 2021, 2:14 pm   #1
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Default Sony HMK-40 music. Speakers?

Just claimed a Sony HMK-40 music centre which has been abandoned in a garage for many years. Needs a fair bit of work!! There are no speakers. Can anyone tell me which speakers I should use? You may have realised I am a complete novice. Thanks.
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Old 11th Jun 2021, 2:31 pm   #2
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Default Re: Sony HMK-40 music. Speakers?

Any 8 ohm HiFi speakers will be fine. The best fit would be something from the same era, the late 70s. Look for anything vintage by Goodmans or Wharfedale - these will sound significantly better than the original Sony speakers.

You should be aware that this unit may need a significant amount of work, especially if it's been stored in poor conditions. As a minimum, all the belts will need changing, and the record deck will need dismantling, cleaning and relubing.
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In the meantime you can check it out if you have a pair of headphones - most likely the headphone socket will be a 6.3mm stereo jack plug - if your phones are more recent they may have a 3.5mm or even 2.5mm plug on the end, though adaptors are available.
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Thanks Paul and Sirius for the helpful advice. It's a little daunting, but nothing ventured....Sure will be back for more help. Thanks again.
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