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I have a desire to build a 1970's music only system. I'm a Technics fan so I'm want a 70's vintage Technics receiver (I'm thinking 50 WPC should be plenty) with Klipsch Heresy's. My question: Is Technics a good choice compared to vintage Sansui, Marantz or Kenwood? I love the looks of those 70's aluminum face receivers with the wood case(Guess it's my age). How do the receivers from the 70's compare with current models?

Opinions please

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Technics SA-1040DX

Klipsch SF1 Fronts

Klipsch KSW12 Sub. (2)

Klipsch SC1 Center

Klipsch SF1 Rears

Panasonic RV31 DVD

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In my opinion, there is nothing wrong with '70's equipment. I use a JVC receiver and a Sony receiver.

Many posters here have a favorite brand of electronics. Just as folks have a favorite brand of car or beer. It is all good natured.

People debate whether one amp sounds good, better, or best, versus another, or others. That has been going on since long before the 70s. Usually it is about current models; whenever current is. No consensus has been reached.

Good luck on creating your system.

Gil

This message has been edited by William F. Gil McDermott on 07-08-2001 at 08:15 PM

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MPG,

I have an old Technics SA-500 that still sounds great and serves as the basis for a second system in my den. You can pick them up fairly inexpensively on Ebay or by doing a search on Google. Can't say enough good things about the build quality and sound of this unit...and it sounds great when matched with a pair of Klipsch speakers!

For more info on vintage Technicd equipment, check out this page:

http://mark.kouts.home.mindspring.com/technics/1979.html

Hope this helps,

Colin

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I guess my Audio Research SP3A preamp would be considered vintage. My Dynaco gear has all been modified by VanAlstine so I guess that would'nt qualify. My thinking is a quality piece of gear from whatever era is still quality today, but as always technology has only improved products. I have always thought the old Dynaco gear was/ is terrific. As good today as any mid- fi stuff on the market, imho. I still drool everytime I see a Dynaco ST-400 on e- bay! How I would love to have one.

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I have a ST-70 with a PAS 2 sitting out in the garage collecting dust and most likely, contact corrosion. Been thinking of pulling it out cleansing and setting it up either as a second room 'music only' setup or perhaps in the garage on the old 'audio workbench' to dink around with.

I note with keen interest that there were several comments in this string regarding 'properly upgraded and modded' 'modified by VanAlstine'. Anybody out there know where I can get more info on these or other Dynaco mods/upgrades?

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Ed

Fronts: 1960's era Klipschorns (slightly modified)

Center: 1984 Klipsch Belle

Sub: Klipsch KSW200

Surrounds: Tannoy PSM6.5's

Receiver: Denon AVR1701

Video: InFocus LP350 DLP front projector

Satellite: DishNetwork 4722 (DD5.1)

DVD: Panasonic A320

S-VHS: Panasonic PV-S7670

LaserDisc: Pioneer CDL-406

CD: Kenwood CD-404 5-Disc Changer

EQ (for CD player only): Furman E151X2

Protection: Furman AV1215 Power Condition/Voltage Reg

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OK hear's what I went with:

Technics SA-5370

Electro Voice Coronet Speakers

Pioneer Turntable model PL-150-II

Shure M70EJ Cartridge

Technics Cassette Deck model 631

Think I'll add a Technics 8 track Player/Recorder Just for looks!

Anybody know about the EV Coronets? Should I keep them or sell and get either Scala's or Heresy's??? The Coronets look really vintage.

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Technics SA-1040DX

Klipsch SF1 Fronts

Klipsch KSW12 Sub. (2)

Klipsch SC1 Center

Klipsch SF1 Rears

Panasonic RV31 DVD

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