This video shows how to check the DC Offset on older vintage audio equipment. When purchasing a vintage stereo receiver or vintage amplifier you should always check the DC Offset. This can help you to determine on older equipment the receiver or the amplifiers operating condition. Checking the DC Offset doesn't tell you everything about the condition of a piece of vintage stereo equipment but it's pretty easy to do and only requires a digital multi-meter(DVM). Bringing a digital multi-meter to a vintage audio equipment ad that you've seen on Craigslist is a must.

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