The spirit of Kintsugi
My girlfriend told me about it: a broken piece of pottery, repaired with gold, more beautiful than before. We bring that spirit to sound: vintage cabinets, restored by hand and given a new life with modern audio.
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Where Restoration Meets Innovation
Every cabinet carries a past life. The same soul, a new body of sound. One of a kind.
Restored Packard Bell console in a sunlit living room
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Put everything down. Listen.
The original heart
Tubes, dials and hand-rubbed wood.
Glimpses of the original equipment this console was born with, and the finishing work that brought its cabinet back. Sound on.
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Restored on a Packard Bell RPC-17A
Hi-Res audio
Up to 24-bit / 192 kHz
A Packard Bell RPC-17A, the walnut console that once sat at the heart of the home. The cabinet has been restored by hand, and inside it now runs a modern high-performance system engineered for clarity, depth and reliability.
Vinyl, high-resolution streaming and internet radio. Two-channel stereo, multi-room capable and subwoofer ready.
The story of the original RPC-17A →$2,600
Complete system included. Optional upgrades, shipping and tax extra.
The listening experience
One cabinet. A complete system.
The warmth of a record. The detail of high-resolution music. A carefully paired stereo system, ready to play on its own or become part of your connected home.
Capabilities
Included with Jo PB-17AHi-Res audio
Up to 24-bit / 192 kHz. Hear the texture and detail of your music.
Multi-room
Listen independently or share music across compatible rooms and systems.
Subwoofer ready
Two-channel stereo, with an optional subwoofer for a 2.1 system and deeper bass.
Bluetooth
Play audio wirelessly from your phone, tablet or computer.
AirPlay 2
Stream from your Apple devices with the included WiiM Pro Plus.
Chromecast
Cast music from compatible apps. UPnP/DLNA connects your digital library.
Multi-room playback depends on the platform and connected devices. Sonos integration requires compatible Sonos equipment. Resolution varies by source and connection; AirPlay and Bluetooth have their own limits.
Listening sources
Your music, in every form.
Vinyl records
Your records, played on the included Dual 1019 turntable.
Digital audio & streaming
High-resolution albums, your music library and compatible streaming services.
Internet radio
Digital radio stations from around the world, through the WiiM app.
Streaming with WiiM
The music you love. Within reach.
Spotify
TIDAL
Qobuz
Amazon Music
Deezer
SoundCloud
TuneIn
iHeartRadio
SoundMachine
Pandora
Apps & connection options
- Spotify
- Spotify Connect
- TIDAL
- WiiM Home or TIDAL Connect
- Qobuz
- WiiM Home
- Amazon Music
- WiiM Home or Alexa Cast
- Deezer
- WiiM Home
- SoundCloud
- WiiM Home
- TuneIn
- WiiM Home
- iHeartRadio
- WiiM Home
- SoundMachine
- WiiM Home
- Pandora
- WiiM Home
Apple Music plays via AirPlay 2 from an Apple device with Pro Plus, rather than a native WiiM Home integration. YouTube Music plays through its Google Cast-enabled app. Roon connects through Roon Ready with a separate Roon system and subscription. The optional WiiM Ultra supports Google Cast and Roon Ready, but does not support AirPlay.
Service subscriptions are separate and are not included with the console. Availability and audio quality depend on your plan, region and connection. Service names and logos belong to their respective owners.
WiiM service compatibilityRoomFit™ room equalization
Your room is part of the sound.
Walls, furniture and placement shape what you hear. We carefully pair and voice the console; WiiM’s RoomFit lets you refine its sound for your own listening space.
Included with Pro Plus and available on the optional Ultra, RoomFit measures your room through a compatible phone or tablet microphone and applies corrective EQ. Fine-tune the result to your taste, and measure again when the room changes.
Included equipment
Chosen to work together.
Every component is selected for this cabinet, paired for performance and brought together as one listening system.
- Turntable
Dual 1019
German-built automatic turntable for your record collection.
- Digital audio & control
WiiM Pro Plus
High-resolution streaming, AKM DAC and remote control included.
- Stereo amplifier
AIYIMA A07 Pro
Paired with the speakers and powered by a 48V supply.
- Speakers
NHT SuperOne pair
Two speakers integrated into the cabinet for stereo listening.
- Phono preamp
Bellari VP129
Tube phono preamplifier connecting the turntable to the modern listening system.
Component details & documentation
WiiM Pro Plus
Included with its voice remote. AirPlay 2, Google Cast (Chromecast), UPnP/DLNA, Bluetooth and compatible multiroom playback. AKM AK4493SEQ conversion and PCM playback up to 24-bit/192 kHz.
WiiM Pro Plus manualAIYIMA A07 Pro
Class D stereo amplification powered by the installed 48V supply. Output depends on speaker impedance, power-supply current and distortion; final measured output is pending.
AIYIMA A07 Pro manualDual 1019
A German-built automatic idler-drive turntable with a substantial 3.4 kg platter and four speeds: 16, 33, 45 and 78 rpm. Cartridge identification and supported record/stylus combinations are being documented.
Dual 1019 service manualBellari VP129 tube phono preamplifier
A tube phono stage that brings the turntable signal into the modern audio system with the warmth tubes are known for. Its tube can be upgraded to refine the sound further, and the VP129 model is documented in the build record.
NHT SuperOne
Two-way acoustic-suspension speakers, pairing a 6.5-inch woofer with a 1-inch dome tweeter. The installed revision is being confirmed before adding revision-specific response and power ratings.
NHT current SuperOne 2.1 referenceWiiM Ultra · optional upgrade
Replaces the included Pro Plus with an ESS ES9038Q2M SABRE DAC, touchscreen and dedicated subwoofer output. Up to 24-bit/192 kHz playback, Google Cast and UPnP/DLNA. AirPlay is available with the included Pro Plus only.
WiiM compatibility notesSpecifications
The finer details.
- Original cabinet
- Packard Bell RPC-17A, walnut veneer
- Dimensions
- 37 in W × 16 in D × 28.5 in H
- Weight
- Confirmed before delivery
- Finish
- Hand-stripped, dual-tone walnut and natural: oil finish and hand-rubbed polyurethane
- Lid lighting
- Recessed warm LED illuminates the controls when the lid is lifted
- Wiring
- Fully custom internal wiring, dressed and labeled
- Tuning
- Measured and voiced in the cabinet
Optional upgrades
Make it yours.
Add at checkout. Priced separately from the included system.
- +$329
WiiM Ultra streamer upgrade
Replaces the included Pro Plus: ESS DAC, touchscreen and subwoofer output. AirPlay is supported by Pro Plus only.
- +$750
Subwoofer
A matched powered subwoofer, integrated and dialed in for deeper bass.
- +$75
Custom engraved plate
A brass plate engraved with your name or a dedication.
序 Jo PB-17A $2,600
Complete stereo system included
Optional upgrades, shipping and tax extra.
A second life for sound
The Kintsugi Method
One cabinet at a time. Restored by hand, braced and insulated for sound, then fitted with a complete modern system chosen for that cabinet alone. Voiced for the room it will live in. Perfectly imperfect, and made to be listened to for decades.
Isaac Sabu brings 25+ years in music production, IMAX theaters and post-production studios to each build. Retro-engineered, with an authentic look paired with modern capabilities.
Ownership & care
A considered purchase.
Perfectly imperfect.
These cabinets are 50 to 60 years old. Each is carefully restored and rebuilt to the best condition we can achieve, while retaining traces of age, use and its own history. Expect a restored vintage piece, rather than a flawless, factory-new cabinet.
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What to expect
- A 50 to 60-year-old piece of furniture
- Each cabinet is restored by hand, yet it will not be perfect. Expect scratches, marks and signs of a long life. In the Kintsugi way, these are not hidden; they become part of the repair and the beauty of the piece.
- Vintage equipment
- We care deeply about sound quality and reliability, and balance the best vintage turntables and speakers with modern electronics. Some equipment is used and will not be in perfect condition. Vintage electronics can fail over time and will need care and support.
- What our warranty covers
- Our 90-day warranty covers the cabinet, our craftsmanship and any brand-new electronics. Vintage electronics we have serviced, retuned and installed carry no warranty, and support for them is not included.
Limited 90-day warranty on the cabinet, our craftsmanship and all new electronics. Vintage electronics, including components we have serviced, retuned and installed, are not covered.
Perfectly imperfect. These cabinets are 50 to 60 years old. Each is carefully restored and rebuilt to the best condition we can achieve, while retaining traces of age, use and its own history. Expect a restored vintage piece, rather than a flawless, factory-new cabinet. For us, the beauty of Kintsugi is in honoring what remains and giving a piece that might otherwise have been lost a second chance at life. Its character is part of what you are bringing home.
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California listening rooms
A custom stereo console for your space
Our launch is focused on California, including Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Malibu, West Hollywood (WeHo) and Downtown Los Angeles (DTLA). White-glove delivery is quoted for your location.
For an audiophile listening room or a living room shaped by mid-century modern (MCM) furniture, each restored stereo cabinet brings vinyl and streaming together. Custom restorations of customer-owned consoles are available.
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