Back around 1979, I heard a SX1280 with a couple of parts upgrades that was surprisingly good. A bit midrange forward, a tad of grunge on top, but nothing crazy and very listenable. It seems to me that we were using DLK 3's and ESS B122's.... I believe with good crossovers both of those speakers would still be decent today.
Pioneer House Sound from the 70s
For those of you who know the pioneer house sound of the 70s, what current amps/integrateds are closest to that sound (mainly of the receivers/integrateds of the late 70s)? I've got a friend who says he's found it in cambridge audio (no insult or compliment intended) but I don't hear it. What say you????