Rick J B
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Beeker, since my office is so small I'm wanting to pair them with a nice pair of Heresy's.
You can definitely not go wrong with that combo.
Bill
Bill, I'm looking at a pair of Heresy II's in Kentucky right now that look new, just imaculate.
They're from 1988, oak veneer, one owner. What is a fair price range on something like that would you say?
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Beeker, since my office is so small I'm wanting to pair them with a nice pair of Heresy's.
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Bill, its probably good for my wallet that thing isn't silver.
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Here's a photo of it.
Nice, very nice.
Bill
Thanks, Bill.
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Congrats! It looks great. Good call to have it gone through.
If anyone following this thread has a similar need, I will soon have 2 Harman/Kardon 730s and a 630, each expertly refurbished to better than new. One or more will be available to forum members for $250 each, including shipping. I have at least that much into each by time the purchase, new parts and labor are factored. I'm not trying to flip them, I want them to go to a home where they'll be used and enjoyed.
My son has enjoyed his h/k 430 refurbed by same tech for 2 years. I offered to swap for a modern Onkyo receiver. He politely declined, saying he preferred the vintage look and performance of the decades old h/k twin powered receiver.
Diz I'd love to talk to you about the 730 when the time comes.
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One of lifes great pleasures, whiskey and a cigar. I like my whiskey wheated and my cigars cuban.
My favorite bourbon is Weller 12 year. Tho its hard to find right now as is Old Weller Antique, my 2nd favorite. So right now I'm drinking Elijah Craig.
Favorite smokes are Monte #2's and good ole RASS.
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Here's a photo of it.
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Woo hoo!
Bought a receiver today. Got a Sansui 8080. Its in great condition but I'm still going to have Paul at Many Moons go through it to make sure its up to snuff.
I love the way these look. I haven't listened to one in a good while but I remember really liking them back when a buddy had one.
I've got my eye on a Kenwood KR9600 too. Surely the wife wouldn't notice it.
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Wow, thanks for the excellent input folks.
Differing perspectives from multiple directions equals good food for thought. These things are always best thought through and approached with a bit of patience.
I've been watching on ePay, and looking else where, to get an idea of whats out there and at what price points they fall out at. Once I secure someone who is comfortable recaping and going through a vintage receiver and I know what makes they're proficient with, I plan to get one in nice physical condition and have it gone through before I put into use.
I have no issue with the high power brutes, but big wattage isn't a necessity. As I type I'm listening to a pair of little Klipsch SB-1's with a 2 watt spud amp and its plenty loud. I'll either use these or obtain a pair of Heresy's. My little office is only 10' x 14' with a 10' ceiling.
Marantz, HK, Sansui and early SS Scott receivers is what I've been following.
Now I just need to find a tech who enjoys working on these.
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Russ, I hear you. I'd love a Fisher tube receiver, but by the time they're gone through by someone competent they get real spendy.
Because they sound better and people want them perhaps? Yeah, budgets are a PIA.
Absolutely.
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Anyone have an opinion of the H.H. Scott Stereomaster 342 receiver?
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16 gauge stranded copper with the terminal of your choice soldered on.
That's what I've always used, but I'm frugal.
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An old receiver that has fresh caps will likely sound better than most of the newer receivers.
I dumped my early 70s receivers, well....back in the early seventies. They were fine for a young guy just starting to build a good system but a simple change to separates, was a big step up. Just adding a power amp to the receiver made a giant change for the better. Except for the visual appeal of vintage receivers, the seventies solid state receivers did not sound that great, IMHO. The smoother sound of even the cheapest modern receivers is a good match for Klipsch and an affordable purchase. I understand vintage gear, his application would be perfect for a tube receiver....just saying.
Russ, I hear you. I'd love a Fisher tube receiver, but by the time they're gone through by someone competent they get real spendy.
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buy something new then. Any amp the age that you are describing will need to have all the electrolytic capacitors replaces in order to be reliable and safe to use (as in not blow up your speakers).
Moray, understood. Yeah if a guy is just interested in a plug and play situation a new Yamaha for $150 makes the most sense and would probably sound good to my 54 year old ears. But, it wouldn't have the built in fun or ols school appearance of a vintage unit.
The issue of the old caps is certainly a valid concern. With that in mind, what (ballpark) does it cost to have the caps replaced in an older receiver?
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Maybe not as beautiful and having the "it" factor(at least visually) but the 80's Luxman receivers are incredible. The flagship R-117(160w/ch) is the one to have but you can't go wrong with either of the remaining models of the line, R-115(70w/ch), R-114(50w/ch), R-113(35w/ch).
The sound signature of these receivers is not overly "warmish" like 70"s Marantz but more neutral with a hint of warmth and great punch and very detailed. The on board tuners are some of the best to ever come equipped on a receiver. These Luxman receivers also have a lower form factor topping out at 5.5 inches tall for the R-117 and R-115.
Here are a couple of photos of the R-117 I sold DeanG about 1.5 years ago.
Bill
Bill, those Luxman units remind me a lot of the Carver reciever I had back when those first came out.
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Moray, no, no, hence my "soul" deal. Anyway, I'll keep looking.
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I'm looking to put a decent, partially vintage, partially DIY system together for my office.
My budget is modest, but, I'm not willing to sell my soul!
Anyway, what I'm interested in particularly, is an early to mid 70's ss reciever from someone like Marantz or HK, any ball park suggestions on where to start looking?
TIA, Rick
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Sweet. Get a great piece of proven gear from the golden age redone by someone who understands them and pair them with horns and a decent TT rig............heaven.
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Interesting question.
I'm in the process of gathering parts to build a Tubelab simple SE amp and have been seriously considering a seperate power supply. From what I can tell there doesn't seem to be a down side and anything that might make it quieter is a win IMO.
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Welcome JB
Is the idea behind a battery powered component that you theoretically wouldn't be introducing any noise from the power grid?Could be ? I used a T-amp once with a car battery for yard/shop speakers, worked great. I wonder how much noise do you really get from the power grid, I would think (depending on the area) not much ?
Good luck DD, how it sounds great, if you finish it.
Honestly I've never worried about it, but I do know there are big buck power conditioners made and sold out there, I'm sure you've seen them in the boutique magazines.
I dunno, my cobbled together system has several things to be worried about before I concern myself with the electricty coming out of the wall.
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Is the idea behind a battery powered component that you theoretically wouldn't be introducing any noise from the power grid?
I've wondered about this a time or two but never chased the reasoning down obviously.
Looks like a fun project and certainly is easy on the wallet.
First post, so hello all.
Good early to mid 70's ss receiver?
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Thank you.