goldenear57 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Hi all, I am looking for a 2 channel high quality stereo receiver to match my 1983 Heresy's. I currently have a Kenwood intergrated amp and seperate Kenwood tuner that works fine but looking for a replacement unit in BLACK mostly for asthetics for my system. Of course, I want to make sure I am improving the system while changing componants. The most important quality is the sound for a proper match with the Klipsch speakers. Did I say it needs to be BLACK? [] Does anyone have something for sale that would suit my needs? Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 What is your budget? Do you need a phono input, or any other specific features? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groomlakearea51 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Take a look at the Onkyo's. Onkyo USA site has some good quality, reasonably priced receivers that will work very well. I have a couple of them in the living room, and the bedrooms (Heresy's, Cornwalls, K'horns, and Belles) Never had a problem and I've had them for about 3-4 years now (TX-SR605, 705, and a 8555 stereo amp) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I have had a couple of solid state receivers hooked to my Heresy's, and when I connected an old Pioneer SX-800 tube receiver up to it, I was happiest. The tube receiver isn't very powerful, but it is fine for me. It definitely sounds great with the Heresy's! I am definitely an Onkyo man for SS stuff. Most of what I use is either Onkyo/Integra. So I am definitely a +1 on that. If you go tubes, then I am not really a very good resource. There are others here who can help better. I bought my tube receiver from this forum... A lot of the older stuff is in silver as you know. I don't know why you need black, but if the piece is vintage and cool looking that way, perhaps you can allow it to stand out. Here is what I use: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenear57 Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 Budget is not really much of an issue I suppose, I do not need phone at the moment but who knows what the future holds. I know LP has a much better sound than other sources. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenear57 Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 Wife insists on black, need I say more? [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenear57 Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 So, in your opinion, Onkyo's tend to be warmer than other SS units? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornfedksboy Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I'm going to throw Marantz out there as an option. Their old stuff is silver, but their newer offerings are black and sound beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRFL Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Last night I tested a Sonos ZP120 on my pair of Heresy and it was a great match. 55watts/channel and it has an auto sensing subwoofer connection auto introducing a xover. All radio stations in the world are available via your internet. It has a pair of RCA for line in. Volume and mute control is on the front panel and all functions are controlled by PC, Mac, android device, iPhone, iPod touch, iPad. The installation this is going into has 5 ZP90's and 4 ZP120's that's 9 zones. Definitely, a good option for consideration. P.S. You can store all your CD's and records on your computer hard disc or a networked attached storage and it will import your iTunes play lists. To easy, to convenient, good value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-man Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 80s h/k gear...sexy, simple, black, powerful, and cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 So, in your opinion, Onkyo's tend to be warmer than other SS units? I think Onkyo's are about as neutral as you can get with mass market receivers and most of their gear. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenderbender Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 One of my favorite all time heresy matches is the sansui Au 7900 integrated ..... of course they are about 30 years old now, but they do pop up often and are tanks! Yes they are black! They sound awesome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groomlakearea51 Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Sansui 7900's, 999's (my preference), or if you want to get expensive, a 9900...... Almost "tube like". All metal construction, nuilt like a tank and there are still some techs around to go through them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-man Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 H/K PM645 Vxi. I really like it, and it was $25. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.H.E. Droid Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 If you want to reduce your equipment count at the same time (which always seems to please "She who must be obeyed") you might want to consider some of the all-in-ones which also have the CD player in the receiver unit. Marantz has one and if you want something more upscale, the Arcam Solo is available in black or silver and is a good sounding unit, and quite compact. I believe Denon also has an all-in-one and there might be others. I've driven my Heresy's with my tube amp, a Sansui 5000 vintage receiver, a Harmon Kardon receiver, and even my retired A/V receiver. The Heresy seems to be pretty easy to drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groomlakearea51 Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 "easy to drive", that would be the case!!!! LOL!!! [Y][Y[[Y] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubo Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 IMHO, get one of the vintage solid state receivers or integrated amps. You get the most bang for the buck, and the analog part stopped getting better years ago. For the digital stuff, outside of the box is fine and allows you to change easily and cheaply. I listed a shop in Rockford IL in the Garage sale section. I would also look at the class A integrated Amps 120WRMS, I snagged one for $70 a few weeks ago. The one thing I would recommend is either a good used CD-DVD 5 disc player with the good DAC chips, or stand alone DAC. The formerly $500 5 disc DVD players can be head for $10, a factory remote can be purchase on-line for $10. With everyone dumping the DVD players, the local goodwill store had a stack of $500 DVD players in excellent condition for $7 each, but this won't last forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenear57 Posted February 6, 2012 Author Share Posted February 6, 2012 I tend to agree with the vintage intergrated amps statement. I currently have what I think to be a decent Kenwood KA 7100 intergrated amp and a good old matching Kenwood KT 7300 tuner. Not sure about you, but I much prefer spinning the weighted knob to get a station. I am either going to continue to use this equipment and hide it somehow as to not harm the visual esthetics my wife insists on in our entertainment center or start to shop had at the thrift stores. [8-|] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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