Lenny Florentine
Lenny Florentine
  • 108
  • 11 829 100
I FOUND A HUGE VINTAGE HIFI COLLECTION IN A TV REPAIR SHOP
Hidden inside a TV Repair Shop that has been in business since 1956 is one of the BEST VINTAGE AUDIO Collections I have ever seen! I'm on a HiFi Quest around the country to find the best vintage hifi, and today I'm at Mort's TV & Video in Pennsylvania. Mort's had some of the best vintage stereo receivers I've ever laid eyes on!
Check out everything you see in this video here...
ebay.us/PUkaFd
I want to help build your next HiFi System! Check out my NEW store...
alleliteaudio.com
Follow along with Lenny’s HiFi Quest across America on Google Maps
maps.app.goo.gl/ZKJTZyZg7MatWJVb6?g_st=i
Check out my other content on @ThatGuyWithTheBeard
Переглядів: 7 781

Відео

I FOUND A SECRET VINTAGE HIFI STORE IN A TRADING POST
Переглядів 36 тис.День тому
Hidden inside a Trading Post in Maple Shade, New Jersey is hundred of vintage audio components, vintage stereo receivers, and vintage speakers. There is so much to look through in this store because it's floor to ceiling vintage hifi! I want to help build your next HiFi System! Check out my store... alleliteaudio.com Check out my other content on @ThatGuyWithTheBeard Follow along with Lenny’s H...
I FOUND A MASSIVE VINTAGE HIFI COLLECTION IN A SMALL TOWN
Переглядів 51 тис.14 днів тому
I discovered a collection of vintage hifi & vintage audio in a small town in Pennsylvania that took over 50 years to build. It was located in a store called The Turntable Store. The owner Max has been in the hifi business since the 1970s! Check out one of the coolest vintage stereo stores in the country, and one of my new favorite vintage audio friends Max! I want to help build your next HiFi S...
WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR FAVORITE VINTAGE HIFI BRANDS (akai, sansui, jbl, technics, bose)
Переглядів 33 тис.Місяць тому
The truth about what happened to (AKAI, SANSUI, JBL, TECHNICS, BOSE) I want to help build your next HiFi System! Check out my store... alleliteaudio.com For more of my content subscribe to @ThatGuyWithTheBeard
I TESTED 1-STAR VINTAGE STEREOS
Переглядів 24 тис.Місяць тому
I tried vintage stereo receivers and challenged myself to give them one star reviews, but for every receiver I give a one star review, I must also give a five star. I want to help build your next HiFi System! Check out my store... alleliteaudio.com If you liked this video... YOU WILL LOVE THIS! ua-cam.com/video/2aSJ94A3i4I/v-deo.html Enjoy this video? More content like this is coming to my new ...
MOST WANTED VINTAGE AMPLIFIERS
Переглядів 24 тис.Місяць тому
The MOST WANTED Vintage HiFi Amplifiers! I want to help build your next HiFi System! Check out my new store... alleliteaudio.com For more of my content subscribe to @ThatGuyWithTheBeard
$150 Radioshack Receiver VS $15000 Pioneer SX-1980 Holy Grail
Переглядів 27 тис.2 місяці тому
Can a $150 compete with a $15,000 receiver and vintage receivers at every price point in between?! I want to help build your next HiFi System! Check out my new store... alleliteaudio.com For more of my content subscribe to @ThatGuyWithTheBeard
WHAT REALLY HAPPENED TO PHASE LINEAR (Carver)
Переглядів 24 тис.2 місяці тому
PHASE LINEAR... The famous vintage hifi brand was built and developed by Bob Carver only to be sold by Pioneer. Here is the real story behind what really happened to Phase Linear! I want to help build your next HiFi System! Check out my new store... alleliteaudio.com Check out my other channel! @ThatGuyWithTheBeard #hifi #carver #audiophile
THE SECRETS BOSE NEVER WANTED YOU TO FIND OUT #secret
Переглядів 166 тис.3 місяці тому
Bose, one of the most recognizable brands in home audio is either loved or hated. That has never been more apparent to me than after reading all the comments on my original Bose Exposed video, people either love or hate BOSE. But the one thing reading those comments and doing more digging taught me, it’s that the controversy and conspiracy behind bose goes much deeper than I originally thought....
I CUSTOM BUILT THE HOLY GRAIL VINTAGE HIFI SYSTEM
Переглядів 21 тис.3 місяці тому
We were tasked by KEEMSTAR of DramaAlert with restoring and modifying his VINTAGE HIFI HOLY GRAIL Pioneer SX-1980. But this is not just a vintage receiver restoration. We are custom building an entire system. We are going to BUILD THE BEST AUDIO SYSTEM IN THE WORLD! We will be restoring a pair of the BEST VINTAGE SPEAKERS the Pioneer HPM-100's. Custom building a Vintage Pioneer PL-530 Turntable...
MOST WANTED VINTAGE SPEAKERS (if you are lucky enough to find them)
Переглядів 123 тис.4 місяці тому
Here are some of the MOST WANTED Vintage Speakers, and some of the RAREST Vintage Speakers that you can buy today... if you can find them! I want to help build your next HiFi System! Check out my new store... alleliteaudio.com For more of my content subscribe to @ThatGuyWithTheBeard 00:00 Intro 00:21 JBL L100 02:10 Pioneer HPM-100 04:48 Bose 901 07:28 Kenwood KL-10000Z 09:03 Sansui SPX-11000
I TRIED EVERY KLIPSCH SPEAKER... this was the BEST!
Переглядів 109 тис.5 місяців тому
I tried the Klipsch Heresy, Forte, Cornwall, La Scala, and Klipschorn! I am going to tell you what each sounds like, what amps pair well with Klipsch speakers, but I'm also going to give you a reason to buy each one over all the others! I want to help build your next HiFi System! Check out my new store... alleliteaudio.com For more of my content subscribe to @ThatGuyWithTheBeard 00:00 Klipsch H...
I TRIED COLLECTING VINTAGE AUDIO FOR 1 YEAR
Переглядів 43 тис.6 місяців тому
1 Year and thousands of dollars later, here are some of the best vintage audio components I bought this year. I want to help build your next HiFi System! Check out my new store... alleliteaudio.com For more of my content subscribe to @ThatGuyWithTheBeard
I TRIED BUYING THE MOST POWERFUL VINTAGE RECEIVER
Переглядів 53 тис.6 місяців тому
I FOUND SOME OF THE MOST HARD TO FIND VINTAGE HIFI.. Including NEW OLD STOCK components and the most powerful monster vintage stereo receiver ever built... The Technics SA-1000! The receiver that won the stereo wars, ousting the best receiver ever made the Pioneer SX-1980. But can I buy it? I want to help build your next HiFi System! Check out my new store... alleliteaudio.com For more of my co...
I TRIED 1000 TURNTABLES! These are the BEST & WORST Record Players to Buy
Переглядів 168 тис.7 місяців тому
I have tried almost every turntable imaginable from vintage record players to modern turntables. Inside and out! Over the years I have seen and heard it all. In this video I am going to show you the best turntables under $1000, the best first record players, my favorite audiophile turntable, the most important decision in buying a turntable, and even show you my personal turntable collection. I...
I BUILT A 1970'S HIFI STORE.... filled with the best vintage audio and stereo receivers
Переглядів 222 тис.7 місяців тому
I BUILT A 1970'S HIFI STORE.... filled with the best vintage audio and stereo receivers
NAKAMICHI DOESN'T WANT YOU TO KNOW THIS! The DRAGON Conspiracy
Переглядів 60 тис.7 місяців тому
NAKAMICHI DOESN'T WANT YOU TO KNOW THIS! The DRAGON Conspiracy
WHAT'S THE BEST YAMAHA RECEIVER IN 2024?! R-N1000A R-N800A R-N600A R-N2000 Review
Переглядів 93 тис.8 місяців тому
WHAT'S THE BEST YAMAHA RECEIVER IN 2024?! R-N1000A R-N800A R-N600A R-N2000 Review
Every Major Sony Innovation Since The Beginning
Переглядів 41 тис.9 місяців тому
Every Major Sony Innovation Since The Beginning
WHAT REALLY HAPPENED TO JBL
Переглядів 338 тис.10 місяців тому
WHAT REALLY HAPPENED TO JBL
THE TRAGIC HISTORY OF MARANTZ
Переглядів 162 тис.10 місяців тому
THE TRAGIC HISTORY OF MARANTZ
WHAT REALLY HAPPENED TO TECHNICS
Переглядів 330 тис.10 місяців тому
WHAT REALLY HAPPENED TO TECHNICS
ARE VINTAGE STEREOS VALUABLE? (the most expensive hifi)
Переглядів 60 тис.11 місяців тому
ARE VINTAGE STEREOS VALUABLE? (the most expensive hifi)
WHAT REALLY HAPPENED TO AKAI
Переглядів 329 тис.11 місяців тому
WHAT REALLY HAPPENED TO AKAI
WHAT REALLY HAPPENED TO SANSUI
Переглядів 269 тис.11 місяців тому
WHAT REALLY HAPPENED TO SANSUI
BOSE DOESN'T WANT YOU TO KNOW THIS!
Переглядів 829 тис.11 місяців тому
BOSE DOESN'T WANT YOU TO KNOW THIS!
I TRIED EVERY VINTAGE RECEIVER... this was the BEST!
Переглядів 803 тис.11 місяців тому
I TRIED EVERY VINTAGE RECEIVER... this was the BEST!
HE'S BUILDING THE WORLD'S LARGEST HIFI SYSTEM... what's inside?
Переглядів 52 тис.Рік тому
HE'S BUILDING THE WORLD'S LARGEST HIFI SYSTEM... what's inside?
I FOUND A SECRET GARAGE FULL OF VINTAGE HIFI!
Переглядів 29 тис.Рік тому
I FOUND A SECRET GARAGE FULL OF VINTAGE HIFI!
I FOUND A SECRET SHED FULL OF VINTAGE HIFI!
Переглядів 14 тис.Рік тому
I FOUND A SECRET SHED FULL OF VINTAGE HIFI!

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @250sig
    @250sig 21 годину тому

    I use to go to barracks trading post back in the 80’s when Barracks was on RT 130 in Bordentown, NJ. Always had some great stuff.

  • @BreakTime10101
    @BreakTime10101 21 годину тому

    Lenny, is it pronounced Tech-nicks or techniques?

  • @thomosburn8740
    @thomosburn8740 21 годину тому

    Sorry but after visiting the eBay store those prices are north of insane.

  • @davechester2642
    @davechester2642 21 годину тому

    I've been to Mort's TV and Video as my vintage stereo needed help after being in storage and was referred to Mort's what a find tape deck and CD player needed help they are very professional technicians I'd highly recommend this place 😊

  • @ScottRobenolt-t9t
    @ScottRobenolt-t9t 21 годину тому

    This place is far from a secret to us locals. My first visit was in the late '70s.

    • @LennyFlorentine
      @LennyFlorentine 21 годину тому

      So I’ve heard! Seems to be pretty popular!

  • @larryhazelwood5491
    @larryhazelwood5491 21 годину тому

    the Technics SE-A3MK2 was rated at 300 wpc but had peak power of 1500 wpc.With a 4 stage darlington output and class a this 86 pound beast was the amp to beat.The power meters went to 1000 watts as well.

  • @johncherrybon9619
    @johncherrybon9619 22 години тому

    Bought my 1st receiver at Morts,,Realistic sta2000,,& they just finished working on my amp,,Great People

  • @Audiorevue
    @Audiorevue 22 години тому

    I live in Northwest Florida and there's a guy who sells stuff on eBay who lives about an hour away from me in lower Alabama. Anyway I ended up buying an old NAD integrated from him and he was going to ship it to me but I asked him" is there anyway I can just come and pick it up"? Anyway he said sure and gave me his number to text him. Couple days go by and I go over to meet him to pick it up and he tells me to meet him at the warehouse, I'm thinking okay sure. The warehouse turned out to be a very large storage unit, like one of those ones that people get to put RVs in, I'm talking 80 ft deep by 60 ft wide, a large storage unit. And he tells me to come in and he'll grab it. When I walk in the store room he has everything everywhere. I'm talking every vintage Marantz receiver that you can think of every vintage sansui and pioneer and Yamaha even realistic. He's got at least 400 turntables in there and an equal amount of speakers. The place is so loaded with vintage Hi-Fi that you literally have to walk by turning sideways and shuffling through some of the narrow aisles he has in this storage room. He gets the NAD and hands it to me and I go out front and I asked him" what's with all the hi-fi, I didn't know anybody ever had so much" and he told me that he has been a collector for a long time and over the last decade he's been selling stuff on eBay on a regular basis. Basically I was amazed by what I saw in there and some of the vintage variety and also the rarity of some of the pieces, like he had a sansui 33000, I'm talking about pieces that you never see or that you only ever read about, he had everything.

  • @Ricky-cl5bu
    @Ricky-cl5bu 22 години тому

    What a place ❤

  • @bobbybradford6064
    @bobbybradford6064 22 години тому

    Love it I can spend all day in that store

  • @axxxxman
    @axxxxman 22 години тому

    Great video, I love how every thing had a piece of cardboard. I think stacking components on top of each other should be punished by public flogging. it's just a pet peeve of mine.

  • @spaztekwarrior
    @spaztekwarrior 22 години тому

    Man, I’d love to hang out in that shop:)

  • @tf7274
    @tf7274 23 години тому

    It's a pretty smart to put a tiny amp on top of every monster...makes them look bigger and no damage to the heavy weight underneath. Although I wouldn't put anything on top of a 1980...

  • @warrensparkes1223
    @warrensparkes1223 23 години тому

    still with Just Audio?

  • @StonerCreek74
    @StonerCreek74 23 години тому

    I'd really like to meet the grand God of vintage stereo that sets the market prices for this equipment and see where he gets these prices from. I'm not bitching, I just really don't understand what justifies them. 25 years ago, prices were a quarter of what they are today, and there are plenty more units available now, I'd say. It's baffling to me.

    • @thomosburn8740
      @thomosburn8740 21 годину тому

      Nothing justifies them except hubris

  • @jahholmes
    @jahholmes 23 години тому

    Looking for a dbx 3bx or a 1bx

  • @jedhatcher252
    @jedhatcher252 23 години тому

    What were those pioneers from the late 70s that were in the class of pioneer hpm speakers, but they has a bronze pioneer emblem at the bottom right of the screen cover instead of a, lets say a white pioneer hpm symbol? What are those and why/how were they different?

  • @jedhatcher252
    @jedhatcher252 23 години тому

    What is this "Project /One Mark 1500 stereo" I have been hearing about? It looks like a pioneer 950 or something rip off.

  • @larryhazelwood5491
    @larryhazelwood5491 23 години тому

    Technics is still available but very expensive.I have the massive 119 pound Se-R1.Retailing for 25 grand but sailing for 16-18 grand.Mine is used but I still paid $7600 for it.Check out their new highly rated products.

  • @jeffbranch8072
    @jeffbranch8072 23 години тому

    Oh, I get the visual pun. 😆 Cemetery and Mort (as in "morte", or death). Good one!

  • @alejandrocervantes4981
    @alejandrocervantes4981 День тому

    Not many TX8500 MK2’s. Were there not many built? Love the looks of that receiver!

  • @michaelaue7411
    @michaelaue7411 День тому

    Mort's looks like someone I'd would like to bring my favorite equipment to for service because of the way he has cardboard between all the receivers, it shows that he cares

    • @LennyFlorentine
      @LennyFlorentine 22 години тому

      I would they are legit

    • @johncherrybon9619
      @johncherrybon9619 22 години тому

      He is working on a couple of pieces of mine right now,, good Man

  • @00penguin
    @00penguin День тому

    I'm glad the United States Postal Service could Supply Mort with plenty of free boxes to separate his components. No wonder they can't make a profit

  • @666kty3
    @666kty3 День тому

    YOU DIDNT "FIND" ANYTHING. STORE HAS BEEN THERE FOR YEARS. THE USA IS LITERED WITH RANDOM ELECTRONICS REPAIR SHOPS LIKE MINE AND OTHERS WITH HORDES OF GEAR. QUIT ACTING LIKE YOU ARE INDIANA JONES FINDING THE ARK. FFS.

    • @LennyFlorentine
      @LennyFlorentine День тому

      So you are saying you want me to come tour your shop sometime?

    • @666kty3
      @666kty3 День тому

      @@LennyFlorentine Not many people get into the inner sanctum. There would be a quiz, and an spoken essay. If you didnt understand the equipment and things you saw, your head may explode. A mortal, would get lost in the 200,000 vacuum tube maze.

    • @666kty3
      @666kty3 День тому

      You would also leave being a member of The Tube Cult. While appreciating 70's silverface analog transistor gear, I would forever ruin you for transistors. Nothing but pure tube goodness would be able to tickle your hammer, anvil, and stirrup the right way, bathed in the most glorious sine waves possible.

    • @LennyFlorentine
      @LennyFlorentine День тому

      @@666kty3 hahaha well heads up I’d probably fail cause I’m not a technician but I’d be enamored by the sites and experience, which is fun to share

  • @karaDee2363
    @karaDee2363 День тому

    Thanks Lenny, you just hit another one out of the ballpark by finding these amazing vintage HiFi stores ❤

    • @LennyFlorentine
      @LennyFlorentine День тому

      Thanks and I’m glad you enjoyed it! I loved this one.

  • @stevezeidman7224
    @stevezeidman7224 День тому

    Another great vintage store! Thanks, Lenny!

    • @LennyFlorentine
      @LennyFlorentine День тому

      Thanks Steve! Hopefully I’ll be down your area soon, hitting up north while it’s hot!

    • @stevezeidman7224
      @stevezeidman7224 День тому

      @@LennyFlorentine That would be great! I’d love to hear from you when you come through. If you want to contact me, Randy has my number.

  • @glenncurry3041
    @glenncurry3041 День тому

    Another one of these? Seriously, a DB needs to be established for all these hole in the walls! The only problem is access to as massive of a quantity of this stuff will drop it's market value. But imagine if the masses of this was purchased by masses of Xers and Zers. The cash flow should be also massive. And help bring those unfortunate ear pods are good enoughers into HiFi!

    • @LennyFlorentine
      @LennyFlorentine День тому

      They are all over Glenn, or at least I’m trying to find them haha

    • @glenncurry3041
      @glenncurry3041 День тому

      @@LennyFlorentine And these are the open ones! I saw a vid some years ago where a guy got permission from a widow to tour an audio repair shop that had been closed for decades! When her husband died over a decade before, she locked the door and that's pretty much been it. Massive little boxes of unobtanium!

    • @LennyFlorentine
      @LennyFlorentine День тому

      @@glenncurry3041 that sounds amazing!

  • @RickMahoney2013
    @RickMahoney2013 День тому

    Are you still with Just Audio Lenny ?

    • @LennyFlorentine
      @LennyFlorentine День тому

      Hey Rick! I am no longer a part of Just Audio and am working on my new store from the ground up! But in the meantime I’ve ventured on this quest to find the best HiFi in the country! I did open up a text line to reach me 443-402-5069. People can send system pics, or suggestions of stores or personal collections to visit! I appreciate you being a long time subscriber and your comments as always and I promise there is really great content to come!

  • @robturner3065
    @robturner3065 День тому

    10:20 looks like it should have a magic tree hanging off the volume knob 😁

  • @haroldbrooks4235
    @haroldbrooks4235 День тому

    Awesome video

  • @AudiophileTommy
    @AudiophileTommy День тому

    Check out Don Jones Custom Stereo in Greenville,South Carolina ,been in business 50 plus years 🎉

    • @LennyFlorentine
      @LennyFlorentine День тому

      I have that one on my list, thanks so much for the suggestion!!

  • @haroldbrooks4235
    @haroldbrooks4235 День тому

    Get out, this place is in Philly? Never heard of it. Been living in Virginia for the last 11 years

    • @LennyFlorentine
      @LennyFlorentine День тому

      I never knew of half these places I’m finding, that’s why I’m on a Quest to find them for everyone!

  • @cygnus618
    @cygnus618 День тому

    I’ve been to this shop. Nice people. Very helpful. I bought my Adcom amp there.

  • @tonyrutgershauer7947
    @tonyrutgershauer7947 День тому

    There used to be a few of these in NJ one in New Brunswick,near rt 18 and one down on rt 130 somehwre...I guess we now down to one ???...Gotta visit...

    • @LennyFlorentine
      @LennyFlorentine День тому

      I didn’t know there were more than one, I didn’t ask but this could be the last

  • @shahnawajmalik7866
    @shahnawajmalik7866 День тому

    I love Receiver sir

  • @AudiophileTommy
    @AudiophileTommy День тому

    Thanks for this great walk down memory lane ❤ I am impressed with how clean all the equipment is in this shop !!!

    • @LennyFlorentine
      @LennyFlorentine День тому

      Thanks Tommy! It was really clean! Very impressive for sure

  • @teeveeviewerski3381
    @teeveeviewerski3381 День тому

    Been doing business with Mort's over the phone for years. Nice to see what the place looks like. THANKS!!

    • @LennyFlorentine
      @LennyFlorentine День тому

      Love to hear this! Glad I could help you experience it!

  • @PoPanzPoPanz
    @PoPanzPoPanz День тому

    At the end of the 70`s i bought professional JBL drivers for my home. JBl 2205A low frequenzy with 4530 Rearloaded Horn, 2441 midrange with 2390 Hornlens and 2405 highrange. Still here and working. This is top quality.

  • @EasyMoneySG
    @EasyMoneySG День тому

    cool 0:20 i had some of those advent speakers waaay back in the 80s

    • @LennyFlorentine
      @LennyFlorentine День тому

      Awesome! Good eye! Wish I would have taken the grills off everything!

  • @MyJoyDepecheMode
    @MyJoyDepecheMode День тому

    🥰👍❤👍🥰

  • @tonyrutgershauer7947
    @tonyrutgershauer7947 День тому

    Morts is awesome...they do great work...

  • @IsmaelMartinezPR
    @IsmaelMartinezPR День тому

    Could you use a pioneer QL-960 to bi-amp a set of modern speakers. I know no base management but man would be cool

  • @thomasperina2990
    @thomasperina2990 День тому

    Hello Captain Sub: Thank you for this vintage audio video. Hope you & your family had a wonderful holiday weekend ??? You definitely have an eye for quality vintage audio gear.I haven't seen any Kenwood KR 9600 receivers. I love these on the road audio videos but when are we going to see the inventory update on your home store. In my book you guys are the best. Stay safe Lenny 🙏, TMP from N.J..

    • @LennyFlorentine
      @LennyFlorentine День тому

      Thanks buddy! Had a great weekend, hope you did as well. I am no longer a part of Just Audio and am working on my new store from the ground up! But in the meantime I’ve ventured on this quest to find the best HiFi in the country! I did open up a text line to reach me 443-402-5069. People can send system pics, or suggestions of stores or personal collections to visit! I’ll be up in NJ/NY later this week filming more fun vintage places!

  • @pervertedalchemist9944
    @pervertedalchemist9944 День тому

    Plot twist: The TV repair sign is really a front for their Hi-Fi business.

  • @keytrackmusicreviews
    @keytrackmusicreviews День тому

    Good voice over, Lenny. Your knowledge never ceases to amaze me. I can barely remember details about the gear I own.

  • @robgto7051
    @robgto7051 День тому

    that clear top rotel is beautiful

  • @Simon_Hawkshaw
    @Simon_Hawkshaw День тому

    Looks amazing. Thanks for sharing, Sir.

  • @mikeschlup5279
    @mikeschlup5279 День тому

    I would be curious about the prices?

    • @LennyFlorentine
      @LennyFlorentine День тому

      There’s a link in the description for their eBay store. Everything was serviced well by experts and looked amazing. So I’d say well worth whatever asking is.

    • @mikeschlup5279
      @mikeschlup5279 23 години тому

      I will check them out. Thanks

  • @greenlanternseven
    @greenlanternseven День тому

    Cemetery opening of video. ...that's because Mort means death , how apprepo Lenny

    • @LennyFlorentine
      @LennyFlorentine День тому

      Wait I didn’t even think about that! Dude, you are the best! Amazing

    • @greenlanternseven
      @greenlanternseven 23 години тому

      Lenny are you serious? ...I thought you starter the video in a cemetery just because of the name Mort on purpose, Mort aka Mortician , The coincidences are getting extremely bizarre Lenny I am confident Christ is going to intervien soon lol Peace

    • @johncherrybon9619
      @johncherrybon9619 22 години тому

      Looks like the cemetery on River Rd Yardley

  • @richarris1111
    @richarris1111 День тому

    I love how they use all those taxpayer paid free USPS boxes

    • @LennyFlorentine
      @LennyFlorentine День тому

      I’m pretty sure all tax payers do that🤷🏻

    • @richarris1111
      @richarris1111 День тому

      @@LennyFlorentine I know I'm guilty of it but he sure had allot of them