imo tandberg is the best-sounding of all the 70s receivers. i briefly owned the 2045 and a 2055, both of which outclassed the yamaha/sansui/pioneer that preceded it, although the latter were more durable. @i3eyond55 you could try adding a tandberg amp like the 3003 to your denon (i've seen 'em around for $500 or so) and see how it sounds, though i suspect a tandberg amp + preamp would be more pleasing--synergy and all that.

Is there such a thing as a cost effective 2 ch power amp I could connect to my Denon’s pre’s and expect the same result as the Tandberg?

+1 @ogiboy Also Tandberg made some droolworthy cassette decks! BTW there are few used Tandberg receivers over on Audiomart you may want to check out.

Tandberg made outstanding audio gear!

This is the Tandberg TR-2075 from Norway. It was built from 1975-1977 and retailed for $999.00. The Tandberg’s unique styling with the large square push buttons and dark blue meter and dial lights make it easily identifiable. They are very well built receivers and have great FM tuning sections. Their phono section is a little weak though. There was also a later MK II model.

The TR-2075 put out 75 watts per channel in to 8 ohms and had some interesting features such as:

• Toroidal power transformer
• 3 speaker outputs
• 2 headphone jacks
• A Mid tone control
• 515 x 155 x 353 mm or 20.3 x 6.1 x 13.9 inches
• 2 phono and 2 tape sections

You can see in this picture the large toroidal transformer that Tandberg used.

Tandberg receivers are fairly popular with collector’s and audio enthusiasts – especially in Europe. Some models require DIN plugs which can be a little difficult to find.