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Hi all,
I have acquired (inherited) some vintage Mc gear and JBL speakers all enclosed in Barzilay furniture.  I have 4 speakers each one measuring about 24" cubed.  The drivers are JBL Model 075 (1979-82ish) and JBL D131.  The main cabinet is a flip top that holds turntable, mc components and vinyl.  My dilemma is that it is taking up too much space in my climate controlled garage.  I LOVE the way the speakers sound and those tweeters are sweet to listen too.  So my loaded question is:
1.  Does the furniture have any value? Should I keep components and speakers and scrap the large cabinet?
2.  Should I keep the drivers and DIY some smaller, more modern enclosures?
3. Should it all be kept as a furniture set and sold as is, and in memory purchase something like (2) JBL L100 Classic 75's 
Would like to know what I really have on my hands and what its sell-ability is or what the worth is.  

Thanks in advance!
ryansh
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tomic601
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there is a fairly ready market in SoCal for the classic JBL stuff, including well done furniture. 

I run an audio homage museum to bits of my parents system, but the big Bozak speakers didn’t make the cull, for reasons as you describe. Your idea on new JBL has merit for sure. I like the new L-100.
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tomic601
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Also the music room in Colorado, or Audio Classics in Vestal NY might provide a market for tge speakers. Where are you located ?
ryansh OP
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I’m up in Sacramento.

it’s interesting, I cannot find anything like what I have online.  Lots of mid-century modern looking stuff but it looks like I have a unique set
billwojo
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Barzilay furniture was top of the line back in the day for audio gear. What you have is something very special and I would not break it up.
Maybe you could post this on AudioKarma forum where you could add pictures and than post a link here to your post. I'm sure the AK crowd would love to see this.
BillWojo

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