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Best live album?

🎸 What's the greatest live album of all time? Drop your favorite in the comments! ⬇️🔥

On this day in 1970, The Who recorded Live at Leeds, one of the most legendary live albums ever. Raw energy, thunderous drums, and Pete Townshend’s guitar in full force—it's a must-hear. 🎶⚡

What’s the live album you keep coming back to? Let’s hear it! 👇

Wharfedale speakers have been blasting out tunes since 1932! We now cary them in the store and online! SkylabsAudio.com 

 #TheWho   #LiveAtLeeds   #skylabsiowa 

Which wood? 

Battle of the vintage beauties! 🔥 The Sherwood S-9910 and Kenwood Model Eleven III—two powerhouse receivers from the golden era of hi-fi—sitting pretty in their gorgeous wood cabinets. 🌲✨

The Sherwood S-9910 brings serious muscle with its warm, rich sound and a whopping 100W per channel, while the Kenwood Model Eleven III stuns with its triple-meter design and killer late-night glow. Both wrapped in stunning wood veneer that screams classic hi-fi elegance.

Which one would you take home? Drop your pick in the comments! ⬇️🎶 

 #skylabsiowa   #VintageAudio   #Sherwood9910   #KenwoodModelElevenIII 

🎸 Rolling Stones Showdown 🎶

We're spinning three absolute legends today:

✨ Beggars Banquet (1968) — raw, rebellious, and unforgettable.
✨ Let It Bleed (1969) — heartbreak, swagger, and timeless tunes.
✨ Exile on Main St. (1972) — chaotic, soulful rock perfection.

But here’s the BIG question: which of these is THE all-time classic Stones album? 🤔 Drop your pick in the comments and tell us why! Is there a Stones record you like better? Let us know what we missed!

 #RollingStones   #ClassicRock   #skylabsiowa 

Thank you!

We just hit one hundred thousand subscribers! That’s wild! We appreciate every one of you who watches, comments, and shares this passion for vintage audio. Here’s to more gear, more stories, and better sound.

 #skylabsiowa   #valleyjunctioniowa   #sansui 

Pick one!

These are the three top speakers in order of popularity from the 70s that people are talking about online. Let us know in the comments what you'd choose. Do you own a pair now?

1. Klipsch Heresy 
2. Large Advent 
3. JBL L100

 #skylabsiowa   #vintagehifi   #vintagespeakers 

🕰️ Flashback to the Glory Days of Music 📀🎶

Remember when 13 records or tapes for just a penny sounded like a deal from another universe? 🚀 The iconic Columbia House ads promised the ultimate music haul — everything from Fleetwood Mac to Billy Joel. And who could resist that grin as they imagined holding all those albums? 😍

🎤 Let’s talk about it:
✨ Which albums would you have grabbed first?
🎸 Did you ever fall victim to "forgetting" to cancel that subscription? (We’ve all been there.)
💿 Favorite record you discovered thanks to Columbia House?

Drop your throwback stories below! Let’s get nostalgic 🎧⬇️  #VinylVibes   #MusicMemories   #Throwback 

Choose a flagship!

Pioneer SX-1980 vs. Marantz 2600: Battle of Vintage Titans!

The Pioneer SX-1980 and Marantz 2600 stand as icons of 1970s hi-fi. The SX-1980 delivers 270 watts per channel with unmatched power, crisp sound, and a striking industrial design. Perfect for those who crave raw energy.

The Marantz 2600 offers 300 watts per channel with a signature warm, rich tone and a rare built-in oscilloscope for visual flair. Ideal for listeners seeking musicality and elegance.

Both are rare, collectible, and legendary. Which classic will you choose for your vintage audio experience? Let us know in the comments!

 #skylabsiowa   #valleyjunctioniowa   #vintagestereo 

Yes!

We’ve got it! There’s a lot of excitement surrounding the Analogue Productions pressing of Fragile, and we have a few copies in stock. You can order online or grab one in-store—don’t wait, these won’t stick around for long!

What’s the best-sounding record in your collection? Do you own any of the 75 Atlantic audiophile releases from Analogue Productions? Share your favorites in the comments below!

Oh, and we’ve just added the Audio Technica ATH-WP900 headphones to our lineup. They sound phenomenal—come check them out!

 #AnalogueProductions   #audioTechnica   #YesFragile 

Pick one!

Do you go for the look and sound of an original console stereo or would you prefer the sound and reliability of a modified console? 

Pick one!

Throwback to the days when we used to service and sell these stunning mid-century modern console stereos! 🎶✨

As much as we loved their vintage charm, these beasts were tough to store and even tougher to service—especially when it came to lugging them back and forth for repairs.

For a while, we gave new life to units beyond repair by adding custom upgrades: new integrated amps, turntables, speakers, and even Bluetooth receivers! A modern twist on a classic vibe. 🔧🎛️

What about you? Do you have a console stereo at home? Drop a comment and tell us which one you’d love to own! ⬇️💬

 #consolestereo   #skylabsiowa   #valleyjunctioniowa 

Your most valuable record?

Happy Friday! These two grails recently showed up at the shop! Sorry, both are spoken for. 

🔥 RL Pressing of Led Zeppelin II: The legendary hot mix with thunderous bass and mind-blowing dynamics. A vinyl lover’s dream.

✨ Pioneer SX-1250: Vintage hi-fi perfection with 160 watts of warm, powerful sound. The crown jewel of Pioneer’s lineup!

Together? Pure audio nirvana. 🌌 What’s your grail? Let us know in the comments! 👇

 #VintageAudio   #LedZeppelin   #HiFiGrail   #PioneerSX1250   #RLHotMix