1958 Harman Kardon TA230 find

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Posted by tbcblues (A) on September 16, 2016 at 17:30:02

Was this my lucky day???? Found a TA230 with owners manual and wood case at an estate sale - paid $50. Silver face version, looked like it hadn't been used in decades, and caked with a heavy film of dust on the inside - in the process of cleaning it up. I'm a solid state guy, so I don't know if this unit is worth restoring or not - I didn't see any missing parts or obvious problems with it, but I wouldn't risk trying to power it up.

What would it cost to give this a good going-over electronically - are there any upgrades that are common for this unit? - and is it worth it? Dang, the thing has 20 tubes! Room Heater! I'd love to see how it would sound with my Altec Valencias. Any advice would be appreciated - Thanks - Ken

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Topic - 1958 Harman Kardon TA230 find - tbcblues 17:30:02 09/16/16 (17)

RE: 1958 Harman Kardon TA230 find - FlaCharlie 08:59:19 09/17/16 (1)

RE: 1958 Harman Kardon TA230 find - Eli Duttman 13:20:01 09/17/16 (0)

RE: 1958 Harman Kardon TA230 find - Eli Duttman 20:21:00 09/16/16 (14)

RE: 1958 Harman Kardon TA230 find - Uncle Mike 02:20:29 09/17/16 (13)

RE: 1958 Harman Kardon TA230 find - airtime 08:18:45 09/17/16 (12)

RE: 1958 Harman Kardon TA230 find - Uncle Mike 16:55:51 09/17/16 (0)

RE: 1958 Harman Kardon TA230 find - Eli Duttman 13:06:21 09/17/16 (10)

Well there you have it Ken - airtime 14:27:25 09/17/16 (4)

RE: Well there you have it Ken - FlaCharlie 17:27:27 09/17/16 (3)

RE: Well there you have it Ken - Eli Duttman 18:02:10 09/17/16 (2)

RE: Well there you have it Ken - FlaCharlie 19:20:16 09/17/16 (0)

RE: Well there you have it Ken - airtime 18:32:41 09/17/16 (0)

RE: 1958 Harman Kardon TA230 find... Valencias.. - drummerwill 14:05:56 09/17/16 (4)

RE: 1958 Harman Kardon TA230 find... Valencias.. - Uncle Mike 16:54:22 09/17/16 (3)

RE: 1958 Harman Kardon TA230 find... Valencias.. - drummerwill 21:44:13 09/17/16 (2)

RE: 1958 Harman Kardon TA230 find... Valencias.. - Uncle Mike 04:47:33 09/18/16 (1)

RE: 1958 Harman Kardon TA230 find... Valencias.. - drummerwill 09:36:23 09/18/16 (0)

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