Music Systems for Music Lovers Since 1974.
- Home Theater
- Car Audio
- Pro Audio
- Vintage Audio
- Repairs
- Yamaha
- Paradigm
- Klipsch
- Onkyo
- Denon
- Marantz
- Alpine
- JL Audio
- Kicker
Your Vintage Stereo Deserves Better
Remember when audio equipment was built to last? When a receiver from the ’70s wasn’t just nostalgia—it was legitimately better than anything you could buy new today?
The problem is, that equipment is 40-50 years old now. It needs maintenance. Parts wear out. And good luck finding someone who actually knows how to work on it.
That’s where most people get stuck:
- Big box stores won't touch vintage gear
- Online sellers disappear after the sale
- Very few repair shops exist that specialize in vintage audio
You need someone who’s been doing this longer than the internet has existed. Someone who knows these systems inside and out. Someone who actually cares whether your grandfather’s Fisher tube amp makes it another 50 years.
Meet Dave and the Crew
Dave and the Sounds By Dave team have been repairing and selling audio equipment in Chico since 1974. That’s 52 years of experience working on and selling everything from vintage Marantz receivers to modern pro audio gear to turntables that haven’t been manufactured since Nixon was president.
Here’s what that experience means for you:
Knowledge you can’t Google: I’ve got a library of service manuals, schematics, and historical documentation that simply doesn’t exist online. If it can be fixed, I can figure out how.
Honest advice: I’ll tell you if something’s worth repairing or if you should put that money toward something better. No upselling. No BS.
Long-term, local support: Customers from 50 years ago still call us. A living person still answers the phone. No artificial intelligence.
What We Offer
Vintage & Modern Audio Sales
- Large screen video and smart TVs
- Modern brands in stock (Yamaha, Paradigm, Klipsch, Onkyo, Denon)
- Classic receivers and amplifiers (Marantz, Pioneer, McIntosh, Sansui, Technics)
- Vintage speakers (JBL, Klipsch, Electro-Voice, Altec Lansing)
- Turntables and all related components
- Pro audio equipment for musicians and venues
- Hard-to-find parts (cartridges, styluses, belts, tubes)
Expert Repair & Restoration
- Vintage stereo receivers and integrated amplifiers
- Turntables (motor servicing, new cartridges)
- Speaker repair (refoaming, reconing, crossover rebuilding)
- Speaker cabinet restoration, repair or build from scratch
- Pro audio gear (mixing consoles, amplifiers, microphones)
- Pretty much anything electronic that makes sound
Consultation & Custom Installation
Need help designing a system? Upgrading your setup? Installing equipment?
We do custom consultations and home installations tailored to your space and budget.
On-Site Service & Delivery
Trying to figure out how to improve your audio system?
Schedule a consultation.
We specialized in all sorts: from nightclubs to baseball stadiums to living rooms.
Been there, done that—at a price you can afford.
How To Work With Us
Schedule a House Call
Need installation help? Equipment too big to transport? System acting up and you can't figure out why? Email Dave at dave@soundsbydave.net to schedule an on-site visit.
(Monday - Wednesday)
Visit the Shop
Stop by to browse vintage equipment, drop off repairs, or just talk audio. Whether you need a $20 stylus or a complete system overhaul, we'll take the time to get it right.
(Thursday - Saturday)
Shop Online Anytime
Browse our eBay store for vintage and modern equipment. Every item is accurately described, professionally packaged, and backed by our reputation.
Got Questions?
Email Dave at dave@soundsbydave.net. He answers questions all day—whether you're a customer, thinking about becoming one, or bought something from us in 1980 and just need advice.
Why People Trust Us
"A+++++++ Great SELLER a real pro. High risk purchase of vintage electronics equipment, heavy and extremely fragile was executed perfectly by this seller."
— s***o (305),
Verified eBay Buyer
"PERFECT SELLER!!! ARC SP3 PREAMP is way beyond expectations! INCREDIBLE CAREFUL PACKING, COMPLETELY HONEST DESCRIPTION, GREAT COMMUNICATION, VERY HONEST."
— k***k (1335),
Verified eBay Buyer
"I have done business with this seller before and have had very good results. Seller highly recommended. AAA+++"
— c***6 (96),
Verified eBay Buyer
"Great seller - helped troubleshoot and resolved an issue with the turntable. Appreciate the responsive communication."
— 8***5 (124),
Verified eBay Buyer
eBay Seller Rating: 99.6% positive (3,100+ transactions)
Shop Our eBay Store
The Sounds By Dave eBay store offers new and used home theater, car audio/video and professional sound/lighting equipment. We specialize in vintage phonograph styli—either in stock or by special order.
Be sure to add us to your list of favorite sellers.