What-ouatte Posted September 17 Share Posted September 17 my old Pioneer SX-3600 need a recapping, was it worth it? i need to replace it, with another receiver, but vintage stuff has skyrocket price? and new stuff, are puzzling me? i found the Onkyo TX-8470, something that could be interesting, but, since there bankruptcy and buy back by sharp and Integra, are they still hifi choice? or just running on reputation from old time? anyway, any suggestion to replace my amp, vintage; old or new? a receiver please! thanks for helping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC39693 Posted September 17 Share Posted September 17 Hello fellow Canuck… is it worth recapping a vintage receiver… you’ll get different opinions. The real question is, do you know a competent audio tech who can do the job right? If yes, then the piece can be brought back to former glory. I had a Luxman R-117 completely recapped including 4 power caps, all solder lines verified, new binding posts installed and factory set … cost $750 CAD. That was about 3 years ago, but I had access to the best audio tech in my area. Others can comment re Onkyo. Myself, I’m a Denon person although I have left that world behind in favour of pre processor and power amps. I suggest you look on Canada Audio Mart, depending on your budget a good used Denon x3600 or similar if you want a home theater receiver. If you just want a stereo receiver there have been a few Luxman that show up… again you might have to pay for a recap. Best of luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
What-ouatte Posted September 17 Author Share Posted September 17 pre-processor??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
What-ouatte Posted September 17 Author Share Posted September 17 Thanks Mc, i repair my pioneer, with tractor dash light! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
What-ouatte Posted September 17 Author Share Posted September 17 But now, trying to get rid of vinyl on metal cover, is there a trick? i want to plate it copper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the real Duke Spinner Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 Go bigger !! 80 wpc minimum... Pioneer or Kenwood from the 1970s sounds luxurious. 🙂🙂🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the real Duke Spinner Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 On 9/17/2024 at 1:36 PM, What-ouatte said: But now, trying to get rid of vinyl on metal cover, is there a trick? i want to plate it copper! Let the Plating Shop do it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 Why a receiver? Wouldn’t you rather have better performance? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
What-ouatte Posted September 21 Author Share Posted September 21 16 hours ago, Shakeydeal said: Why a receiver? Wouldn’t you rather have better performance? like wiim amp, or power node? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absolve2525 Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 On 9/19/2024 at 4:04 PM, the real Duke Spinner said: Go bigger !! 80 wpc minimum... Pioneer or Kenwood from the 1970s sounds luxurious. 🙂🙂🙂 Not really necessary, since Klipsch are so efficient. Even 20 watts or less is fine, imo. I do love vintage receivers too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the real Duke Spinner Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 On 9/21/2024 at 12:02 PM, absolve2525 said: Not really necessary, since Klipsch are so efficient. Even 20 watts or less is fine, imo. I do love vintage receivers too! Depends on your Listening dB And I use a Bass Synth at times This make s for large current demands dBX 120 DS. 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 On 9/21/2024 at 9:14 AM, What-ouatte said: like wiim amp, or power node? No, I was thinking of either separates or a good integrated amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
What-ouatte Posted September 22 Author Share Posted September 22 2 hours ago, Shakeydeal said: No, I was thinking of either separates or a good integrated amp. Audiophiliac, suggest this one: https://www.crutchfield.ca/p_022RS202/Yamaha-R-S202.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absolve2525 Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 11 hours ago, the real Duke Spinner said: Depends on your Listening dB And I use a Bass Synth at times This make s for large current demands dBX 120 DS. 😀 Oh, well that DS will definitely need some juice then! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
What-ouatte Posted September 23 Author Share Posted September 23 70db - 75db max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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