Check Out the Restoration Projects Detailed Below

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Gates Executive Audio Console Restoration, Part 2: Power On

May 3, 2026

This blog picks up where the last one left off. The console has been reassembled. Next up, the final work needed to return the console to working condition.

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Gates Executive Audio Console Restoration, Part 1

May 3, 2026

This blog describes the restoration of a classic radio broadcast console—the Gates Executive—from an eBay purchase to being back on the air.

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Ampex AG-440 Tape Machine Restoration

May 3, 2026

This blog describes the restoration of a classic Ampex AG-440 reel-to-reel tape machine, from a “sold as is” eBay purchase to back in the studio.

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Ampex 1455 Restoration

May 3, 2026

This blog describes the restoration of a classic consumer reel-to-reel tape recorder—the Ampex 1455.

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Heathkit IM 5248 Restoration Project

May 2, 2026

This blog documents the restoration of a Heathkit IM 5248 Intermodulation Analyzer. It is one of many projects completed over the years to bring vintage test equipment back to life.

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Heathkit Refurbishment Gallery

May 2, 2026

This blog features a gallery of some of the Heathkit instruments that have been restored by WhitakerAudio.

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Back to the Future of Vinyl

May 2, 2026

This blog describes the Vinyl Snob web site, a destination for folks who appreciate vinyl records.

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Interesting Web Sites and Resources

May 2, 2026

This blog provides links to interesting web sites relating to the work done by WhitakerAudio over the years.

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70s Radio Studio Proof of Performance

May 2, 2026

This blog describes an old-school proof of performance done on the 1970s radio studio equipment.

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About the Workbench

May 2, 2026

This blog provides some thoughts about organizing and managing your workbench.

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