Scott Analog Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 I have a set of 1963 H series speakers, and I want to pair them with a '70s vintage receiver. I'd love to get some ideas. I don't want tubes, because I'm cheap and lazy. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 H/K 430 for one 730 930 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emile Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 Yamaha CR; models 620, 820, 1020 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickyboy6100 Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 17 minutes ago, billybob said: H/K 430 for one 730 930 HK-430 would be my choice for best bang for the buck. I sold one that I wish I would have kept. That said, all the usual suspects sound good with Klipsch Heritage. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Analog Posted August 2, 2022 Author Share Posted August 2, 2022 24 minutes ago, billybob said: H/K 430 for one 730 930 I owned a 430 in the seventies. It was my first thought after playing with these speakers a bit. I'm currently using an HK AVR20ii. Not enthralled with the sound. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grasshopper Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 I have an H/K 630 and a Yamaha CR 840.... both are nice amps. The H/K is powering a pair of '76 LaScalas and the Yamaha, RP600M's I understand that the Yamaha CR 840 has some changes from the 820. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the real Duke Spinner Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 I find the Yamaha rather thin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadChile Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 I use a H/K 430 on H3s, love it. So much so I 've been the unsuccessful bidder on a handful of other amps in the line (730 or a 330c) along with some of the H/K quads (75+). I've also been exploring some of the Pioneer SX-X50 amps and the Onkyo TX-X500 line as an alternate given their relatively high damping factors but have yet to come across the right one (a combination of non-working features to drive the price down but not so destroyed that they're a boat anchor). I'll admit you might need to turn down the treble, which I had done when running the H/K 430. Lately I've been biamping using the H/K 430 for the woofer and a TU-8200 for the squwaker + tweeter. I find that the combo either tamed the harshness of the amp/tweeter or there was some serious confirmation bias justifying the renewed use of the unused Elekit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 48 minutes ago, the real Duke Spinner said: I find the Yamaha rather thin in the past, that has been my experience also... ive not tried any unit within the last ten years though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 17 hours ago, Scott Analog said: I have a set of 1963 H series speakers, and I want to pair them with a '70s vintage receiver. I'd love to get some ideas. Yamaha A-S801 , under 1 k$ , is built like Vintage amps , but with new modern components , 100wpc . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Analog Posted August 3, 2022 Author Share Posted August 3, 2022 3 hours ago, BadChile said: I use a H/K 430 on H3s, love it. So much so I 've been the unsuccessful bidder on a handful of other amps in the line (730 or a 330c) along with some of the H/K quads (75+). I've also been exploring some of the Pioneer SX-X50 amps and the Onkyo TX-X500 line as an alternate given their relatively high damping factors but have yet to come across the right one (a combination of non-working features to drive the price down but not so destroyed that they're a boat anchor). I'll admit you might need to turn down the treble, which I had done when running the H/K 430. Lately I've been biamping using the H/K 430 for the woofer and a TU-8200 for the squwaker + tweeter. I find that the combo either tamed the harshness of the amp/tweeter or there was some serious confirmation bias justifying the renewed use of the unused Elekit. Honestly I would welcome some treble. I think the caps in my speakers, which are original , may be a little tired after 59 years. I've inspected them, and are outwardly clean, so I'd like to keep them original if at all possible. I just ordered a set of Klipsch bookshelf speakers to pair with them, to gain some crisper highs. I already added a sub. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Meanwhile, have you tried squeezing all the treble you can get from the AVR? @Scott Analog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC39693 Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 I'll toss in my usual vote for a Luxman R-117, I own 3, or R-115 which I have not heard. I also like the Akai AM-2850 I owned, or if you can find one, an AM-2950 would be nice. The Akai's do not have OTA AM/FM tuner. I'll also offer my usual caveat, you may want to find a good vintage amp tech. Some need cleaning, maybe some cap replacements, relays etc. So best to know a tech you can rely on. Good luck with your search. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emile Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 20 hours ago, grasshopper said: I understand that the Yamaha CR 840 has some changes from the 820 Yes; supposedly the CR**40 series is better. However, read they "fail" on a part which is NOT replaceable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Analog Posted August 3, 2022 Author Share Posted August 3, 2022 18 minutes ago, billybob said: Meanwhile, have you tried squeezing all the treble you can get from the AVR? @Scott Analog I have. Just not crisp to my ears. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 The nice part is you have remote control with some vintage receivers amps which also typically has phono input. This is true for the Luxman r-114 -117 models mentioned above. I have the 114 and like it. Remote controls for these found online as generally missing. Abit surprised your AVR has phono input and 60 wpc fronts. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC39693 Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 @Scott Analog, as @billybob notes, the Luxman R-11X line have a remote! You can download codes to a Logitech universal. As a interesting note, the R-114 is the only one in the lineup with a MUTE function! R-11X have pre-outs, good for a sub to help the Hersey LF... I use a Velodyne DD10 connected this way to my R-117. I use a Luxman TT with MM cartridge with the R-117, CD player, music server and analogue out from an Oppo BDP-103. The tone controls on the Luxman and Akai work well. The Akai AM-2950 has 5 band tone control, and VU meters! Find that audio tech, find your vintage receiver, get a bevie and enjoy! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Pretty much any name brand receiver from that era that’s been kept in good repair will work great. Marantz harman/kardon Kenwood Sony I would just look on your local Craigslist and Facebook marketplace to see what’s out there. For $100-200 you should find something decent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chorus1 Fan Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 I agree with the others, it's hard to beat a Luxman for the price. My vote is for R-115 (117's can be $$$, & the 115 is usually plenty of power for most Klipsch) I'm using my R-115 as a pre-amp (Lux recievers sound "warm", not sterile/flat) with the pre-outs feeding a restored Yamaha M-60 amp. Why? I get the remote volume control & "warm" sound of the Lux PLUS the watts/headroom & cool dual power meter display of the Yammy 😃 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickyboy6100 Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 M series Yamaha amps work great with Chorus. M-85 was my favorite amp with my Chorus II. I tried quite a few. They all sounded good, but the M-85 definitely took them to the next level. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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