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PufPuf23

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16. Built two Heath Kits in 1969, a radio receiver and an amplifier.

Reply to James48 (Reply #9)

Thu Mar 19, 2026, 12:38 PM

5 hrs ago

Was a junior in high school. My Summer job savings bought the two Heath kits plus a pair of KLH speakers, a Garrard turntable and 5 record albums. Bought the speakers and turntable at Pacific stereo in Berkeley.

Good times.

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