Top vintage receivers vs. modern high-end equipment


I am considering pairing an old amplification system to my JBL Paragon -- the idea of getting an all vintage system is very attractive to me. Among other things, I am looking into classics such as the Pioneer 1980 receiver or the Marantz 2600. Does anyone have direct experience in comparing this kind of equipment (very high-end but 40 years ago) to current high-end equipment, imagine an integrated Pass Lab amplifier? How do they stack up? Thank you. 
ggavetti

Showing 1 response by glennewdick

Still looking?

Well I've been dabbling in the same thing the last few months. 

My recommendation if you want top sound quality is a Sansui professional series from the late 70's 

AU11000, AU20000,AU30000. recapped these are as good or better then pretty much anything below $6k in a modern amp. and they have way more features then modern amps generally do. well no DAC-streaming of course.
very attractive looking love the rose sides, tops and black face but all the knobs are silver, and very well built. 
https://audio-database.com/SANSUI/amp/au-20000-e.html


I've started a build on the professional series separates CA 2000 and BA ???? (anyone have an amp they want to part with).