Uncle Choppy Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 Greetings from the lowlands of Arkansas - home of heavy soil, tall grasses and indestructible bugs! Just curious, as I begin to upgrade again. Among these three, which is the best receiver for a pair of beautiful vintage Klipsch La Scalas and why: Marantz 2275, McIntosh 4100 or Yamaha CR2250? Best wishes. -Uncle Choppy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 welcome to the forum... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 I wouldn’t use any of them unless refurbished first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svberger Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 I agree with the suggestion for restoration above, but having said that, all of them are very good receivers and once properly refreshed should sound great with the LS's. If if had to choose one, I'd go with the 4100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Choppy Posted April 23, 2022 Author Share Posted April 23, 2022 Thanks Cranky and SV. All refurbished. -uc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossy bottom Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 Welcome Uncle Choppy! Congratulations on being a LaScala owner. The three you mentioned are all great, any one would pair well with your LaScala's. Good luck on your search, and post often. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 Welcome to the forum and good luck with your system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Choppy Posted April 23, 2022 Author Share Posted April 23, 2022 Greetings Schu, Mossy and Shakey. Thanks for the warm welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muel Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Not familiar with the Yamaha you mentioned... is that model correct? I've had a lot of fun with the CR-2040 and Marantz 2330... if going vintage integrated the Yamaha CA-2010 is amazing. The 2040 has a really nice low end that helps the La Scalas a bit. I guess it kind of depends on your goals... I listened to vintage receivers usually while doing other things with Cornwalls or Heresy's (garage, bedroom). I'm not really answering your question but was curious about the Yamaha. Honestly, I'd like you to try them all yourself and report back with your comparison. Are your LaScalas stock? Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiFi Heaven Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 MAC-4100 has 30 Hz EQ knob! I had one briefly, very well behaved controls, PowerGuard limiter is a plus if you rock out! One just sold on Minneapolis CL for $800. Wish I was the buyer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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