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Fix or buy new/used?

I have a pair of Acoustic Research AR-9LS speakers, a Pioneer A-80 Amp, and matching A-90 FM tuner. All of them are inoperable and need repair. I bought them in 1984.

The speakers are big, heavy, and rated 175W RMS. They have five speakers; a tweeter, a midrange tweeter, and 8", 10", and 12". The amp is rated 150W RMS/channel. In the case of the speakers, I need to replace the surrounds on the 8", 10", and 12" speakers. The kits are available for less than $30.00. The amp has a channel out and will probably require a power transister and a few resistors. The tuner needs a new touchpad.

This was a pretty high-power system and is 25 years old. However, I am 25 years older too, and I don't really want such a powerful system anymore. What I want now is an audio system to add to my 42" TV and to be able to play CDs on.

So, should I repair all this and connect my TV and a CD player to it, or should I sell the whole thing and buy a theatre system? Should I repair everything before I sell, or sell as-is?

Also, I need to be educated about theatre systems; what is my best bang for buck?

Thanks!
raalbrig

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ozzy
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Yes, you should get rid of the old system. Dont waste your time or money.
You probably cant sell it if it does not work. And if you did it would be peanuts.

Buy a Oppo 83 DVD player that will pay your CD's and movies. And perhaps a Denon or Marantz reciever.
Get some small matched speakers and a sub and you are in buisness.
Probably cost about $2500 or less.
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