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, …
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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 …
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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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 …