Top vintage receivers vs. modern high-end equipment
Oct 9, 2019 · Here is my list of the best SOUNDING 1970’s receivers that I have owned. SANYO JCX 2900, Onkyo 8500, Kenwood KR-9600, Sansui Eight Deluxe, Sansui G9000 Series, Sherwood 9910, Pioneer SX-1250, Marantz 2325,2330,2285, Luxman 1070,1120. You will probably prefer the 9000 Series Pioneer Integrated to the standard 50 or 80 series receivers.
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Jul 10, 2002 · I alternated the Sansui 90-90 with my most recent receiver, Pioneer Elite VSX 91 TXH and an older Onkyo 702 and also switched to the amp in the old Yamaha R9 and also to a pair of old Carver M-500s. It was all unscientific subjective listening, but for two channel stereo, CDs and AM/FM radio, the Sansui 90-90 with the AR3as sounded the most ...
Best sound in old late 70s early 80s receivers
Feb 27, 2010 · When the polarity is right the receiver will have a modern sound and when the polarity is wrong it will have an old sound, but it should be checked with a volt meter. 1979 was pretty much the end of the high quality Japanese receivers. The value of the Yen fell and instead of making quality receivers they started the bells and whistles era.
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Feb 20, 2023 · Before the high end started, we had all these receivers and integrated amps from Pioneer, Kenwood, Sansui, Sherwood, etc., all with incredible specs. T...
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Jul 9, 2007 · I also picked up a Marantz 2252B and a 2285B. The 2252B and the 2285B have more detail than the 2270 does, but the 2270 has a nicer midrange and is a tad more musical than the other Marantz receivers that I own. It just amazes me how good these 30 - 40 year old receivers sound yet. To my knowledge, these receivers are all original yet.
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Jul 9, 2007 · Great receivers. Even the sound in the smaller ones (2216) was great. Plenty of power at 16 watts. However, I would try to find one of the models with pre-amp outputs. This allows some more flexibility. The tuner section is awesome. Consider old Sansui also.
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Oct 17, 2008 · As an alternative I was thinking of getting a panasonic XR series digital HTR like the 57. If hooked up in bi amp mode it appears to possibly provide high power like the old sansui's. My budget is $300. Would one of the old high power sansui's sound a lot better or would I be better off with a more modern digital amp like the panasonic XR series.
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Feb 20, 2023 · If you're driving an old gas-guzzler, your going to like them old receivers. Yes they look cool and have substance but they are not going to measure up to modern electronics. Starting in the early 90's well designed amplifiers took a big leap in sound quality. I bought a Tandberg receiver because I liked the way it looked and it was refurbished.
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Jul 10, 2002 · Of the classic receivers, the 2200 series Marantz (with & without the B designation); the McIntosh SS and SS/tube hybrids (1700/1900/4100/4300); the Sansui 9000 series; the Pioneer X2X series get the most action in auctions (or at least that's how it seems to me).
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Nov 19, 2022 · Love old receivers. Sansui’s are my favorite. Actually, the Sansui 4000 , might be my favorite. Anything Sansui pre1977 is pretty good. But there are soooooooo many good ones to choose from.. Mac, Pioneer, Marantz, Tandberg, Harman Kardon, Kenwood, SONY, Yamaha, JVC, etal… serve mine up pre 77 and I am pretty happy. N.