Direct Auctions, in partnership with The Mad Picker, has announced a two-day live online auction featuring a 45-year private collection of vintage electronics, audio equipment, radios, and rare communications gear. The auction, conducted by Jeff Schwarz, star of the TV series The Liquidator, will take place on June 27 and 28, 2026, starting at 1:00 PM PDT.
The collection spans the golden age of radio, hi-fi audio, military communications, and early consumer technology, with items from respected manufacturers such as Marantz, McIntosh, Sansui, Sony, Harman Kardon, Pioneer, Dynaco, Panasonic, JVC, Philips, Hitachi, Eico, and Bogen. Notable pieces include the 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. The auction also features WWII-era radio and communications equipment, vintage testing instruments, vacuum tube electronics, radar and signal equipment, amateur radio gear, and other rare technological artifacts.
“Collections like this rarely come to market,” said Jeff Schwarz, owner of Direct Auctions. “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 the past 45 years and represent a unique mix of consumer electronics, military communications technology, and classic hi-fi equipment. Collectors from around the world can participate live by registering on the auction website at bid.directauctions.com.
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 and enthusiasts to inspect items before bidding. The auction will be conducted live online with worldwide shipping available.
Jeff Schwarz, known as The Liquidator, has spent over three decades in the auction and liquidation business, earning recognition as one of Canada's most well-known liquidators and auctioneers. For more information about Direct Auctions and upcoming auctions, visit directauctions.com or directliquidation.ca.
