|   Receiver question | 2 Channel
Apr 6, 2001 6:29 AM | | Im looking for a 2 channel integrated amp/receiver. I have a Yamaha HTR set up w/ Klipsch KSF 8.5 speakers. While the Yammie does well for movies, this combo is rather harsh for music. I'm looking for a descent (warm sounding) receiver that I can use for music (both CD and phono) I listen to classical, Opera, Jazz, and some older rock.
Thanks in advance for your input. |
| re: Receiver question | ckelly
Apr 6, 2001 1:00 PM | | To give you a more specific answer, I'd need to know more:
What's your budget?
What kind of power do you need?
What speakers will you use (will you use the Klipsch or will you also buy speakers?)
I agree with Buzz on the Marantz as an excelent choice (I have a Maranntx 2226, and I love its sound and looks). Check out this website:
http://www.classic-audio.com
This is the best vintage Marantz reference site IMHO
Buzz also has an excelent page with info on vintage stereos:
http://members.home.net/bradmwolfe
Other brands and models well worth considering are:
Sansui 6060,7070,8080,9090
Sansui G series receivers
Pioneer SX
Another route you could take is an Integrated/Tuner:
Sansui AU/TU
Pioneer SA/TX
Kenwood KA/TU (I'm not sure of the kenwood tuner model numbers)
Marantz Integrated/Tuner
If the budget is bigger check out McIntosh tube units.
Hope this helps
Christopher |
| re: Receiver question | 2 channel
Apr 7, 2001 7:50 AM | | I will use my Klipsch for now, may replace them later. As far as budget, I guess 300-500. 75-100 watts. I am looking a really clean, warm sound. I kind of like the idea of going vintage, and I think I can get a better sound for my money (am I wrong?) After checking ebay, I think vintage audio will be my new hobby. Thanks for the sites. any further info would be gratly appreciated. imagesetter1@cs.com . |
| re: Receiver question | ckelly
Apr 7, 2001 9:32 AM | | 2 channel,
Welcome!! My personal opinion is that with vintage equipment you get MUCH better equipment for quite a lot less money. In fact, I remember seeing a Sansui AU-111 integrated amp reissue that is selling in japan for $3500 (!) dollars, that to me is a very clear idea of what one has to pay to get good stuff. I also prefer the way they look, those blue lights are really cool (I miss VU meters on my receiver, marantz doesn't have them on receivers).
There's a receiver that is just for you, Sansui 9090db ($350)
125W per channel. It is big, beautiful (in my opinion) and bulletproof. Remember the watts here are "bigger" than the new home theater units, as they were measured for 1 hour and at full bandwidth, with both channels driven. My humble 26W Marantz sounds more powerful to me than those cheap black plastic boxes shops try to sell as hi fi.
Also very nice is the G series receivers, I have never heard them personally, but I know no one that is hase one that isn't happy with them.
Another great purchase could be:
Sansui AU 717 Integrated, TU 717 Tuner - I beleive it's 85W per channel, but I could be wrong. This combo goes for rougly $350 at ebay.
As for Marantz, check out the 2252, 2252B, 2270, 2285, 2285B. I love marantz receivers, they sound awesome and look even better. They are more expensxive than Sansui or Pioneer, but the difference is worth it IMHO.
Happy hunting, and tell us what you snagged =)
Christopher |
| re: Receiver question | Lefty
Apr 7, 2001 5:01 PM | | Your on the right track as far how much more you can get for you money with vintage stuff. All the suggestions given already should give you idea of what most of us are in favor of. Style is a choice that only you can make by looking at the various pics on E-bay and elsewhere on the net. Sansui, Marantz & Pioneer seem to have the largest following around here but Yamaha, Kenwood and some others of the same era can offer the same performance for less costs. Around 1975-1980 is the best years to consider IMHO.
For your power and budget specs you could probably score a near mint Marantz 2270 that many consider the best of the 22XX series overall. Remember that the journey is part of the fun, so take your time and make the jump when you know you have researched enough.
Good luck and make sure you let us know what you end up with. At the bargin prices avalible you don't have to make the perfect choice the first time ;-)
Lefty |
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