I own a Sansui AU717, it has been extremely reliable and has plenty of power. As for sound quality I would say it is equivalent of the Nikko. I also own a Nikko power amp ( and tuner) and liked their stuff when it was first introduced here. I think however that in your case it is sort of a lateral move. I would save my nikles and dimes until I could go to the next step up. Good luck
Newbie Advice - New Amp Setup
Hello,
I have been listening to MP3s through a giant old Nikko NR-815 for a few years, but I have dug out all of my records and picked up a Nikko turntable as well. Sound was really great for a few days, and then the right channel started rumbling and cracking, but only in the phono section.
So, now I need to get something. Unfortunately, my financial priorities must be elsewhere right now, and audio must be done on the cheap. Here are the options I am considering:
1. Buy another 1970s receiver/amp. There a couple of Sansuis in my area for around $80-$150
2. Buy a cheap phono preamp like a TCC and continue to use the Nikko, since the AUX section sounds great. If it goes, buy a budget power amp at that point.
3. Go into moderate temporary debt and buy something like the Marantz PM 5004 for $450. (this is not an option I like)
My records are mostly 80s import 12"s and LPs, like the Cure, Pil, Siouxsie, but I also have some nice older Nico, Gainsbourg, etc. as well as new reissues and 180 gram. I would not call myself an audiophile in the techy sense, but I do enjoy good sound.
Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.
I have been listening to MP3s through a giant old Nikko NR-815 for a few years, but I have dug out all of my records and picked up a Nikko turntable as well. Sound was really great for a few days, and then the right channel started rumbling and cracking, but only in the phono section.
So, now I need to get something. Unfortunately, my financial priorities must be elsewhere right now, and audio must be done on the cheap. Here are the options I am considering:
1. Buy another 1970s receiver/amp. There a couple of Sansuis in my area for around $80-$150
2. Buy a cheap phono preamp like a TCC and continue to use the Nikko, since the AUX section sounds great. If it goes, buy a budget power amp at that point.
3. Go into moderate temporary debt and buy something like the Marantz PM 5004 for $450. (this is not an option I like)
My records are mostly 80s import 12"s and LPs, like the Cure, Pil, Siouxsie, but I also have some nice older Nico, Gainsbourg, etc. as well as new reissues and 180 gram. I would not call myself an audiophile in the techy sense, but I do enjoy good sound.
Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.
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