The best Receivers were the Japanese Receivers from the late 70s. They were built like Tanks. They used all metal parts. They will blow away the receivers today. The best receivers from the late 70s, were the The Pioneer SX 1980, SX1250 and SX1050. Kenwood, Kr 9600. Sansui made some amazing receivers. The G9000, 9090, 8080 Receivers. Sansui Also made great intergrated Amps and tuners back then. The AU 1100, AU 9900, AU 9500 intergrated Amps. TU 9900 Tuner. TU 7900 Tuners. Yamaha also made great Receivers back then. The Yamaha CR2020 and CR 1020 Receivers were great. You will see all these Receivers on Ebay. www.ebay.com Type in Yamaha Receiver and click enter. Type in Sansui Receiver and click Enter. etc
Vintage Receivers vs. Modern MidFi
As I was looking at classic tuners from Marantz I started to notice their receivers and I've become very interested. I'm curious what people here think about the comparision between these 'classic' receivers and modern midfi equipment. I've been considering an NAD c340 or Jolida 102b matched with a classic Marantz tuner or my current FT-11, but when I considered replacing my FT-11 I thought 'why not consider replacing my whole deal with one of these vintage receivers'. The more I look at these receivers the more I am struck by their beauty. I am too young to have ever owned one of these new, but I must admit that I am very drawn to them. In the end though it is about the sound, and I want the best I can afford. I've got about $600 to spend on tuner and amplification. So, should I get a classic Marantz(or McIntosh?) receiver or stick with my NAD/Jolida + Magnum/Classic Marantz combo, and how do these two paths match up sound wise? Your advice, concerns, confessions, and/or recommendations are warmly welcomed. Oh ya, if it matters I'm using AE Aegis speakers. Thanks. Carter.