The Mad Picker & Direct Auctions has announced a two-day vintage electronics auction featuring a 45-year private collection of audio equipment, radios, and communications gear. Hosted by Jeff Schwarz, star of the TV series The Liquidator, the sale will take place June 27 and 28, 2026, at 1:00 PM PDT, with live online bidding available worldwide.
The collection spans the golden age of radio, hi-fi audio, military communications, and early consumer technology. Standout items include a Marantz Model 18 Stereophonic Receiver, the first receiver Marantz ever produced; a rare vintage McIntosh Model P-50D Power Supply; a Marantz Model 2270 Stereophonic Receiver; and a NordMende Caruso Console Radio. Equipment from manufacturers such as Marantz, McIntosh, Sansui, Sony, Harman Kardon, Pioneer, Dynaco, Panasonic, JVC, Philips, Hitachi, Eico, Bogen, and many more will be available.
The collection also features WWII-era radio and communications equipment, vintage testing instruments, vacuum tube electronics, radar and signal gear, amateur radio equipment, and other rare technological artifacts. Jeff Schwarz, owner of Direct Auctions, said, "Collections like this rarely come to market. This is a true time capsule of vintage electronics. Whether you're a serious collector, a restoration expert, or simply passionate about the history of technology, this auction offers an incredible opportunity to own pieces that may never surface again."
Many items have been carefully preserved over 45 years and represent a mix of consumer electronics, military communications technology, and classic hi-fi equipment. Bidders from around the world can participate live via Direct Auctions & The Mad Picker. The auction catalog and registration are available at the same link.
A public preview will be held on June 26, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM PDT at 2635 Lillooet St, Vancouver, BC, allowing collectors to inspect items before bidding. The auction will be conducted live online, with worldwide shipping available.
