Best vintage Sansui integrated - Audiogon Discussion Forum
Apr 26, 2012 · In 1975, my best friend had a Sansui 1000a 50 wpc tube receiver. My other friend Sansui "super receiver" 9090DB with 125wpc solid state. We didn't know why, but all of us knew that the tubed receiver sounded better. Years later, …
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.
Best sound in old late 70s early 80s receivers
Feb 27, 2010 · Receivers from the late 70s were designed to be used with 8 ohm high efficiency speakers. When used with the proper speaker there are a few good choices. One is the Pioneer SX-1010, 100 watts per channel and it works extremely well with the Pioneer speakers of the same vintage. Sansui made some good Integrated amplfiers.
Best vintage Marantz receivers? - Audiogon Discussion Forum
Jul 9, 2007 · I have a 2252B and upgraded the lights to blue LED. It is a beautiful receiver but I think the above poster was right that Sansui upper model receivers sound a little better. I have a Sansui 8 (non deluxe) and a Luxman 1050R and both sound better. Just my 2 cents and I don't think you can go wrong with most Marantz models.
Best vintage Marantz receivers? - Audiogon Discussion Forum
Jul 9, 2007 · I have a 2252B and upgraded the lights to blue LED. It is a beautiful receiver but I think the above poster was right that Sansui upper model receivers sound a little better. I have a Sansui 8 (non deluxe) and a Luxman 1050R and both sound better. Just my 2 cents and I don't think you can go wrong with most Marantz models.
Best vintage receivers for FM? - Audiogon Discussion Forum
Jun 23, 2005 · Go for a modded vintage or at least a good used Sansui 717 or something similar. Those usually go for a good 250 but there's some other tuners that sound decent for under a 100 depending on what you care to spend.
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Jul 11, 2012 · I gifted two receivers to my now ex-gf, a Marantz 2250B which we used in the master bedroom, and a Pioneer SX-1080 which we used in the den. Back in the day my first receiver was a Sansui 7070 - I couldn’t afford the 9090DB. Frankly speaking, they were/are all good. Not as refined as newer, current gear, but able to reproduce decent sound.
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Oct 28, 2023 · Some of the love for vintage receivers is in the look as well, including the lights and meters. You might not get the full "nostalgia" vibe with an integrated. I have the 8080 (non DB) in my office system and like was mentioned before about a 9090, it is a real beauty and to my old ears, sounds great driving some ADS speakers.
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Mar 15, 2018 · Sansui in your price range I would strongly suggest the EIGHT DELUXE (Not the Eight). Other ones to consider are the 881, 5000x. Many other great ones but not in your price range. Pioneer receivers: 1010, 939, SX-950, SX-1050 should fit the bill. Technics - SA-700 or SA-800. Sherwood - 9910A. NIKKO NR1415. Luxman R1070 or R1120.
Best Receiver? - Audiogon Discussion Forum
Jun 24, 2023 · On the current market the Yamaha RN2000A and MAC7200 are your top contenders. Semi vintage, Nakamichi SR4A was outstanding. Deeper vintage, I rate the Sansui 8 Deluxe and Pioneer SX1250 tops. Really deep vintage I agree the tube Fisher stuff was great. A Marantz 15 was their best one. But vintage means trusting a restoration to be done right.