jimjimbo Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Have a chance to pick up a Marantz 1060 integrated amp, and a Pioneer SX-1250 receiver, both of which in superb condition. Beautiful vintage look, silver faces, the whole deal....However, am wondering about how these play with Heritage speakers, namely Heresy, Cornwall, Belle's....Anyone with experience here? Thanks. Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeker Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Not sure if iv had them exact models although had very similar. I used cw's, forte ii's and the next klipsch speaker down from the forte(tall floorstander)testing on quite a few vintage receivers. That marantz will be farely nice on the heresys and id rate above average sound on the belles...That big pioneer will rock the heck out of all of them although completely rock the neighborhood out on the cornwalls! Not that it wouldnt sound good on the belles which id feel in right situation the belles may sound very well on the pioneer yet again that smaller marantz will provide all that really any of your list of speakers need but many do pass on vintage marantz around here and others i know not on the forum...myself i feel they worked nice while i used marantz. That pioneer is a beast and would likely hold/maintain its value and sound just a bit better overall. Just a bit overkill in power unless you want to start your dj business with it. At low levels i would have to say the pioneer would sound very, very good cheers to you Jim! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eth2 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 I have been looking for a sx1250 for awhile. Great, high power receiver. I have a sx650 which I bought new in the 70's and it still sounds great with Heresys. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxx Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 I have been looking for a sx1250 for awhile. These are great units. I have one that I had restored a couple of years ago. I use it in a back bedroom. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Had a SX-1280....gobs of power. Sold it to a forum member and it didn't travel well apparently. I have a SX-950 that is near mint except for a small chip left rear corner (there when I got it). I use the 950 with the LS hybrids and it sounds good but I prefer my tubed gear. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Here is the SX-950 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muel Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 I have a completely rebuilt/recapped/new and improved SX-1250 in 99.999% perfect condition that is a great sounding receiver and would be my pick. There almost isn't such thing as low level listening it is so powerful. I prefer tubes too but it is a great choice and lots of fun! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul79 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 (edited) The 1250 is by far, the grand daddy of all vintage receivers. It is also the only receiver I have ever had cross my bench that truly doubles down into 4 ohms. Quite a beast. Excellent bass response and is pretty even handed top to bottom. Another great sounding receiver I recently had the pleasure of restoring is the Marantz 2330. Not the 2330B, but the 2330. This receiver has allot of the same magic as the best tube amps. Really quite special in the midrange with a 3D holographic soundscape. Really shocked me when I heard this sucker.. They are rare. The 2285 (not the B ) sounds the same, but less power. I truly think these are the best receivers Marantz offered. Edited July 19, 2014 by paul79 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Thinking about another vintage myself. A Yamaha R-100 w/remote. Need to try a Pioneer. Listened to them enough over 8 track. Good Sound! Need a beast to liven up the bass on kg-5.5. 45 watts may not be enough. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muel Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 I like the Yamaha too! The CA-2010 integrated lives up to the "Natural Sound" name but there is also something really special about the CR-2020. The Pioneer is guaranteed to liven up the bass! Paul79 is well acquainted with my Pioneer SX-1250 since he is the one who built it! He will take good care of your old solid state if you need. If you never had your 40 year old amp or receiver recapped I highly recommend that you give Paul a call! His attitude seems to be pretty much that he is going to do things the right way and completely... and no BS. Thanks Paul! Now you've got me thinking about combing garage sales for an old 2330! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Looking to and for the bass. Sounds like a good technician. And that's a good thing I need 100 watts to confirm.Have an older Yamaha with Chorus for 2 channel which is not bad so, looking to mellow for now. Chorus II likes watts heard said here so...looked at a Pioneer today. Are they good with Klipsch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muel Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 I go back and forth between the Pioneer and Yamaha with some Heresy 1's depending on my mood. Both are more power than I need. I don't get the Pioneer much past 9:00 usually. Looking for bass? Pioneer for sure 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 (edited) Maybe I need to keep them open on the radar. That is what I want,bass. Thanks for the recc. Edited July 19, 2014 by billybob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul79 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 (edited) Don't expect a 30+ year old receiver to sound right... They cannot be judged until they are freshened up. Muel can verify this for you. Edited July 19, 2014 by paul79 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul79 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 (edited) Thanks Paul! Now you've got me thinking about combing garage sales for an old 2330! Do it. You won't regret it. I'm trying to find one myself. Look real snazzy in a wood cabinet also. Edited July 19, 2014 by paul79 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 (edited) Pioneer must be worth it,,,2330. Must be a good one for the purpose. Thanks Edit: Marantz that is... Edited July 19, 2014 by billybob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul79 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 It is... The 2285 (not the B version) is just as good, if 85wpc does it for you. With Klipsch speakers, I can't imagine you needing more, and they are much easier to come by. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Been wanting to try Marantz. Guess been sidetracked. May have to look. I need watts for the Chorus so, I may not have been exact here. The Old avr Yamaha has a light up on the bass. 85 watts would be enough. Just that I am hit an miss. The Y R-100 may be not a number of hours on it. May take a chance. Listening to a 45 watter per channel Aut tuner with Aut9000 integrated. Sounds good but not enough to light up the KG5.5' imo Guess I am leaning towards warmth. Marantz may bee the ticket. How about that situation? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul79 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 (edited) Both the Pioneer and the Marantz sound wonderful. It really depends on the rest of your system and what you are trying to achieve. The Marantz may be a touch warmer, but will not have anywhere near the grip on the bass and dynamics that the big Pioneer will. Not to mention, your source has allot to do with the final outcome. The Pioneer is the big neutral dynamic machine that is capable of live volume levels. The Marantz is the comfy curl up in the chair type of receiver. Both equally engaging depending on what your trying to accomplish. Just know that if either of these are not properly restored, you won't know what they are capable of. I'd have both Edited July 19, 2014 by paul79 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moray james Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Have a chance to pick up a Marantz 1060 integrated amp, and a Pioneer SX-1250 receiver, both of which in superb condition. Beautiful vintage look, silver faces, the whole deal....However, am wondering about how these play with Heritage speakers, namely Heresy, Cornwall, Belle's....Anyone with experience here? Thanks. Jim Jim: can you describe what superb condition means? The 1060 is only about 40 years old so if it is stock it may well look lovely but it is an old piece of melt down just waiting to happen. Old gear like this needs to have every electrolytic cap replaced for it to be safe to use. A stock unit of this age could take your speaker with it when it dies. The grade of caps used in such equipment were designed for about ten years of continuous duty so as you can imagine they were well past their best before date twenty years ago. Buying old stuff like this is courting disaster if you do not intend to refurbish it. Best regards Moray James. http://www.hifiengine.com/manual_library/marantz/1060.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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