It is so great to see someone review these smaller lower powered receivers. I remember listening to these at our local Lafayette and another locally owned hifi store and used to drool over these receivers. People today seem to think that if a receiver doesn't put out 150 watts a channel or more it isn't worth looking at. But these vintage receivers are a good example of quality verses quantity with respect to power. Also, the old Marantz receivers sounded a lot more powerful then their specifications would lead one to believe. Back in the 70's we used to say that there are watts and then there are Marantz watts. Marantz rated their amps and receivers at 8 ohms and with a full audio bandwidth of 20 - 20 Khz where as most others rated their power at 4 ohms and 1Khz. All I know is that the 15 watts a channel from my 4415 Marantz quad receiver sounds as powerful as many so called 50 watts a channel modern surround receivers. As for turntables, I have a Marantz 6300 I really like. It is well made and very easy to use. I would have to say that it is my favourite automatic turntable.
@bertroost1675
7 ай бұрын
I have a Sherwood 7050 that I bought off ebay in mint condition. It is certainly warm or tubey sounding but the bass was just too ridiculous. I talked to a friend that look at the schematic and found out it has a constant loudness built in. He told me to cut two wires going into the volume switch and that removes the loudness feature. Now the thing sounds like a proper receiver. For its low wattage it really drives my Kef Q150 speakers very well. I have several high dollar amps and receivers and I keep coming back to this one. There is something about the early solid state low watt receivers and amps from back in the 70's.
@marco76330
Жыл бұрын
Hi Guys! From South Africa , I so wish we had you guys in SA. Yours is truly a labor of love.Every time you fix a vintage unit you preserve TIME,HISTORY,INNOVATION,MEMORIES and Beauty that is so hard to find today. I hope you never stop fixing these time pieces.Thank you
@LA-db9xj
Жыл бұрын
I'm partial to the Kenwood KR-2400. It was my first real receiver. It has 16 watts rms, that beautiful Kenwood look and an excellent tuner. I bought mine new in 1974 and thoroughly enjoyed it's warm sound. My favorite automatic TT is the Technics SL-QD3. I grabbed one new in 1985 and still use it to this day. It's never given me a days trouble. These two pieces set the tone for the journey that I'm still enjoying!
@rasheingwilliams5313
Жыл бұрын
I agree. I also have a Kenwood KR-2300. It sounds great and packs an impressive punch for such a low wattage receiver. I use it in my office and when I service my Marantz 2216 and/or Model 27. The 2216 is my favorite. In my humble (and limited) expertise, the best turntable is the Philips 212 Electronic.
@canjo7301
Жыл бұрын
My favorite automatic turntable is the Technics SL-1300. I purchased this new for my wife in the 70's as she could just not deal with my fully manual turntables. Exceptional build quality and it just keeps going. Had a problem holding speed last year, had it serviced and cleaned and now going strong again.
@tombuehner6119
Жыл бұрын
DUAL 1229, one of the great automatic turntables. Loved mine for years.
@michaelbarras6950
Жыл бұрын
Respectable entry-level list Kevin! My favorite fully automatic turntable is the Realistic Elac Miracord 46. Never had a day I had problems with it. When set up, right, it sounded great! With a Shure Cartridge and stylist installed, instead of the realistic that came with it.
@passqualecaiazza7728
Жыл бұрын
One of my three receivers is my dads SX-626. Has 2 Phono inputs, 2 tape in and out inputs on both, Aux, and 3 speaker inputs. It did have issues. I had it serviced by 2 different people in my town. They could not fix it. Finally a friend took it 3 hours south of me. He recapped it and went through it. I love this receiver. I have a Dual 1229 and 1215S hooked to it. Cartridges Gado Silver on 1229 and Grado F-1 on the 1215S. The F-1 is the original cartridge on my Dads 1215S. I found a new old stock stylus 2 years ago. Speakers were made in my home town. I did upgrade the guts to Pyle 10"and 3". It could be entry, but it has enough power to not go above half volume and will move furniture.
@trknoff
Жыл бұрын
Bought my 2015 in 1975, gave it away 40 some years later and the damn thing still worked without ever having it serviced. I still have my Technics SL 20 manual turntable that I bought at around the same time with only one belt replacement.
@johnvincent4048
Жыл бұрын
I'm not looking for any audio equipment right now but every time I watch Kevin I want to get a new piece of vintage equipment.
@skylabsaudio
Жыл бұрын
Sorry! :)
@paulcrowder
Жыл бұрын
Favorite fully-automatic turntable: Technics SL-1301. Classic looks of the SL-1300 but with quartz lock, and dirt simple to repair with a tube of grease when the automatic feature stops working.
@pathfinderdiscovery9395
6 ай бұрын
I own a Marantz MR 220 at 21 watts 1978 model , an it’s power sounds way more than 21 watts per channel , it pushes my twin pioneer 8” woofers an one tweeter speakers , it’s clean an beautiful, an sounds great lows to highs , I love it an got it at a steal , for 100 bucks , cabinet an face are flawless , im in love ❤
@chelle12368
Жыл бұрын
Again, you've put together a great list that I am all aboard with. I started to get into vintage audio about six years ago and the Pioneer SX-636 was my gateway drug. I absolutely love it and it will be one of the last receivers to leave if I ever decide to start letting go of my collection. Cheers from Roswell!👽
@skylabsaudio
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Michelle!
@rotaxtwin
Жыл бұрын
Fun stuff. My favourite is the H-K 330B, only because one fell into my lap. Talk about serviceable and build quality, wow. No complaints about lack of power. Separate L&R tone controls!
@hugobloemers4425
Жыл бұрын
Dual 1019 with M44 cartridge (with elliptical stylus, which technically makes it an M55) for the build quality, the mean looks and the charismatic sound. Hook it up to a Sansui 331 receiver and you are rocking.
@jtaylor0727
Жыл бұрын
Good pick... I love my Dual 1225 .... I even stack old Christmas records at Christmas time! Dual are tough!
@ufarkingicehole
Жыл бұрын
My dad has a 730c and it is honestly one of the best sounding receivers I have heard
@skylabsaudio
Жыл бұрын
Excellent receiver
@ryangratwohl9246
Жыл бұрын
First receiver I restored was a Pioneer Sx-440. I loved learning on this unit, I am now onto an Sx-780 and thankfully the Stk paks are good! My heart is with Sansui, it is very special equipment. I'd recommend a G-2000 or G-3000 as a good entry level receiver as well.
@patriciawilson9666
Жыл бұрын
I've had a SX-780 since '79 and those packs are the weak link in a beautiful unit.Mine have gone twice.I agree with you on the Sansui G-2000.What a badass little unit and so pretty to look at.I'd never part with mine.
@andyevans2336
6 ай бұрын
Hi pass is used to CUT low freqs, that is why it it is called that and passes high freqs. Mostly used to reduce turntable rumble.
@SwassMike
Жыл бұрын
Awesome video per usual. I picked up an sx-650 for $23 recently at a thrift store so I can’t say I could recommend a better entry level receiver than that! As for automatic TT’s, I haven’t used many automatic turntables but I do enjoy my Revox B795 quite a bit. My technics Sl-l2 is also a feature packed DD Auto that I bought for only $50
@GiantSteps101
Жыл бұрын
Favorite auto turntable: Marantz 6200. It's been my primary turntable for years, and when I switch it out, I always end up coming back.
@skylabsaudio
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@stevenjosephs9
Жыл бұрын
The Marantz 6100 is really good ( belt / simple )
@ethimself5064
Жыл бұрын
One would be surprised at what 20 watts of RMS power can actually do. Or for that matter 10 watts RMS
@arnoldschloss9634
Жыл бұрын
Great point! In your opinion, what is 20 RMS watts equivalent to in today's rated "watts per channel" ? My Sansui 5050 is rated at 30 WPC RMS - if you push the volume control beyond level 3 (9 o'clock), connected my Klipsch Heresy III's, you're on the verge of eardrum splitting volume, without exaggeration! I would have no need or use for a more powerful receiver at this point!
@ethimself5064
Жыл бұрын
@@arnoldschloss9634 Depends on the type of rating - discrete power etc. The newer power rating terms like this are about 15% of RMS
@arnoldschloss9634
Жыл бұрын
@ET Himself In the mid 80's, I bought a Mitsubishi rack system that was rated at "100 watts pet channel" , thinking it had awesome power - when I slid the volume level up maybe 1/3rd, it would clip and distort very bad - So much for that rating!
@ethimself5064
Жыл бұрын
@@arnoldschloss9634 Mitsubishi was never a quality audio manufacture and never came even close to being mainstream in the audio field. Just saying.
@arnoldschloss9634
Жыл бұрын
@@ethimself5064 Correct! I threw the whole system out in a dumpster several years ago!
@isaacsantonastaso69
Жыл бұрын
Best fully auto turntable has got to be the pl-570. Beautiful and has great quality.
@owenthompson9313
Жыл бұрын
I've always listened to vinyl records dating back to my father who had a big collection. He passed away in the the early 80's and I continued the collection through the 90s, when I could! More CDs back then. I'm just now getting into vintage stereo equipment. I just bought a Marantz 2220B. And i love it! sounds amazing, However sometimes the speakers cut out intermittently. Not sure what it is, I have an audio repair guy next to my office that is looking at it now, but can't seem to get it to act up! Anyway love the videos! keep them coming!
@55benchguy
Жыл бұрын
Excellent Videos. My Wife & I have enjoyed your videos . She gets really riled up when you talk about the crazy customers. We get them in our store too !
@muskymac4063
7 ай бұрын
I have to agree with you on the Harmon Kardon 330c. What a sweet sounding box she was. I had her mated up with some nice Sansui speakers with the nice wood grills. I still have her and would be willing to sell for parts. As I recall the volume control got a bunch of distortion when the knob is turned so I put her in storage and bought a Sansui AUX-1 which is also in storage. It has a nasty hum. I really enjoy your channel. Keep up the good work.
@jhschmidMD4
6 ай бұрын
Nice list of some more affordable choices! My first receiver back in the early to mid 1980's was a Yamaha R-500 Natural Sound Receiver. It was a very sweet sounding unit as long as you didn't push it too hard. I wish I still had it, but it was lacking in power and would fall apart with the dynamic stuff. At the time I was getting into hard rock and symphonic classical music, which coincided with the new higher output CD format becoming widely available, all of which lead me to realize that the meager 40 watts of the Yamaha was not up to handling this more demanding content. I sold it to a neighbor (who loved it), and moved on up to The Carver receiver which had a hefty 140 watts on tap. I say this to illustrate that at this time I fully believed that power was the only answer that mattered, and the Carver seemed to bear that out as it had no trouble driving my speakers (Dahlquist DQM-9's) cleanly, and to ridiculous levels! Some years later, a friend of mine pulled an old Harmon/Kardon 20 WPC receiver at a yard sale for $10 bucks! It may have been the exact model you showcase in this video, but I'm not sure as it was back in the early 90's. He brought it over to test it out on my Dahlquist speakers, and I was not optimistic at all about what the results would be. I was fully expecting the DQM-9's to sound like low rez mud when we hooked up this little 20 watt job from the 70's. Oh boy, was I wrong!!! Now the DQM-9's are fairly efficient for a 3 way design, so they are not that hard to drive, but still, they sang out loud and clear, and clean, with the HK receiver connected. Much warmer sounding than my Carver, but they were not lacking for juice in any way. That day I learned that amps are more important than watts, and that a power number isn't everything. It's about how that power is implemented through the individual design of the piece. You just have to give it a listen to see if it works for you. My favorite automatic turntable is the only one I've ever owned, and therefore the only one I have useful experience with. It's a Technics SL-QD35, also from the mid 80's. It's not high end, it has the limitations of a P-mount system, but it's never failed me in it's mechanical operation, or it's sound quality. Thanks for these great videos Kevin!
@joetime4798
Ай бұрын
Favorite turntable is the Realistic Lab 400
@PerfDayToday
Жыл бұрын
Nice! I still have my Sherwood S-7050 10 wpc from high school, plus the speakers. And I have a Skylab Marantz tee shirt!
@davidrubert1536
Жыл бұрын
Pioneer PL-530 aka "The Beauty" Denon DP-47F aka " The Surgeon" SABA PSP-350 aka " The Unknown Bast**d"
@williamconquest5066
7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for the fun and informative videos..I have a marantz 2220B that I picked up at a repair shop with a pair of ads 570 speakers and really enjoy the nice sound of my vinyl..!
@marcparsons1726
Жыл бұрын
My underdog favorite is the Fisher Futura 202 Very tube like sound. Heavy bass! Nice to know I own most on the list!
@lotusmanb3832
Жыл бұрын
Mitsubishi LT-5V. I owned one with an Ortofon OM20 for 10 years and it worked lawlessly , not to mention looking amazing.
@thomasmoore5346
Жыл бұрын
I love your videos, one day I might make up to your shop, I’m in Colorado Springs and my favorite vintage fully automatic turntable would be the pioneer pl570
@mikemoffatt6126
3 ай бұрын
I’ve got an RS-530 Yamaha receiver probably 30 years old it’s been an awesome receiver 👍
@daviddunn773
Жыл бұрын
My Turntable is a Kenwood KD 5070 still works Great
@stevefoster2700
Жыл бұрын
Great list Kevin, thanks. I have the H/K and coincidently just picked up the Sansui. I'm almost finished cleaning it up and am looking forward to an A/B. Something in the early Sherwood 71xx and 72xx series might make the list if it wasn't for that poorly designed power/volume knob...and the speaker terminals we all hate :) For favourite auto turntables I have the Dual 1019, 1229Q and 721, but my 1219 is my favourite. Great build and consistent operation.
@stevefoster2700
Жыл бұрын
I was able to A/B the H/K and Sansui. Both receivers are all original except for a couple of lamps. I found the 330c a bit smoother. The 350 A had a bit of a bump in the midrange I wasn't that fond of, though it seems to have a better tuner. Still, both receivers are punchy with more than enough power for a medium size room. Just my opinion of course. Speakers were ADS L570/2.
@chriswilson2989
Жыл бұрын
Hi Kevin, thanks again for another great video! You asked about favorite full auto turntables. I happen to really enjoy the Kenwood KD-5066 that I was given in non working condition, a trip to my tech, and the price of a nice dinner for two, I had a very nice deck, that I didn't have to worry about lifting the tonearm at the end of the record. I also have Thorens, and AR decks, and I don't feel the KD-5066 is beneath those decks in any way.
@JohnKelly2
Жыл бұрын
My favorite turntable is the Pioneer PL-730. Positives: The speed is rock solid . Mine also has only 0.03% wow. It's affordable, being the 730 is the black version of the PL-7. People see the color and walk away. There's nothing plastic nor crap about it. The negatives: teardown is a pain; speed and adjustment pots will need cleaning and tuning due to offgassing of the silicone boots over the springs in the feet.
@recordtime4923
Жыл бұрын
Great video! I’m rockin’ the 20w on a Harman/Kardon hk340 that I found for $35 at a flea market. I love it. Any thoughts from your perspective? Looking forward to the turntable video as I am in the market.
@MW-ou5yt
Жыл бұрын
Elac Benjamin Miracord 50h very good TT. I still have one operating with an AT VM540ML cartridge. This idler drive TT is built like a tank.
@tomwatson9062
8 ай бұрын
Dual 721; owned since new. Currently running an Ortofon OM20 cart into an Ifi Zen phono.
@maryrafuse3851
Жыл бұрын
I like your selection of receivers but would add the Kenwood KR-4400 & Realistic STA-64 which with new caps will have a very sweet sound. Just a gentle reminder that integrated amps can still be found in many places. A creative add on to these amps would be a Tecsun H-501x used as the tuner. This will give you wonderful wide AM bandwidth for a beautiful sound on your local AM Oldies or Country station.
@kkoller8952
Жыл бұрын
I'm with you on the H/K 330C ....I currently have one in my collection, and I plan to keep it there. It's one of my favorite receivers! As for fully automatic turntables, I would rate my Sony PS-X600 and Dual 1219 as my favorites.
@charleshamilton6425
8 ай бұрын
I wanted to join the conversation. I am in no way an authority on stereo stuff but I am really enjoying the videos. I do like records. My semiautomatic turntable is a project one dr661. It sounds really good compared to the others I’ve had.
@hogan0407
7 ай бұрын
I have the Kenwood KD5070 Turntable. I purchased new in the late 70s or early 80s, not sure. it has a fully automatic switch and a full manual switch. I don't know if that fits your criteria. This thing is a tank. I have played thousands of albums through it. The only thing I have had to change is the cartridge. I am thinking of having it gone through just because of its age not because of its performance. I love this turntable!
@michaeloberholz5311
Жыл бұрын
The only automatic turntable I personally know was my parents' Dual 1239A. It broke down some 20 Years ago, so I can't really recommend it, lot of plastics inside. It sat in a rack above a Marantz 2216B, The speakers were a pair of british Wharfedale E70 3-way floorstanders. rated at 94dB/1W and 8 Ohms. We really appreciated the big, warm punch and great dynamics. My mom still uses the E70s, but the 2216B at some point was replaced by an amp with remote control. I still keep the 2216B, but it needs some repair work. Inside two plastic-pushers are broken. It has this warm sound, and the phono-pre seems to be really good. Fun-fact: At some point during the Eighties my parents intended to switch from Marantz/Wharfedale to newer gear, They took it to a dealership and brougt it back home. It had blown anything the dealer could offer them right out off the shelve... 🙂
@johntempest267
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the awesome post.
@andreastresky8691
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the Video. The best fully automatic turntable is my Sansui FR-4060.
@g.everitt6524
Жыл бұрын
I was under the impression that the 5th button on the 5 button Marantz 2015 was a filter to be used in conjunction with Dolby FM. While there may be other uses for the sound adjustment it does when depressed I understand that was it's original intended use. Assuming that to be the case, the 5 button model, in my opinion, is more of an interesting variation/curiosity than it is anything useful by today's standards, since there are no Dolby FM broadcasts.
@thorbr55
10 ай бұрын
Technics SL-1900 top on my list. The multiple repeat feature is very nice, especially if you have your vinyl player tied into a Sonos or BluOS device for playback to outdoor speakers
@MarvinHartmann452
Жыл бұрын
8:58 Also, I it seems to be a very good layout and construction, very "tech friendly" with dedicated board for the power supply, decent TO-3 outputs transistors, in semi-push pull configuration, which have usually a very warm and distinctive sound, like many other integrated and power amplifier from the same area. I like how they sound, it's easy to find some replacement parts where something is going wrong. I think it would be my personal choice.
@rafacq
11 ай бұрын
I still have my 1978 Technics DL-3300 and it works!
@Malfunksiun
Жыл бұрын
Auto turntables - those BIC belt drive changers. HM: the BSR type decks that came in many consoles.
@jb678901
Жыл бұрын
This year I picked up an immaculate and fully revised Hitachi SR-503L (20wpc/8 Ohms RMS) for a mere $120...it was the reserve (and only) bid. A fantastic receiver for the office...paired with a set of Mordaunt Short 20i's (mint; an impromptu $38 purchase for the pair at Salvation Army store) and a pair of Sony SS-CSD1's ($60). The Hitachi's prior owner had it professionally revised as a temporary replacement while his primary amp was in for a planned revision. Then, last week, another reserve (and only) bid for a Pioneer SX-300T (c.1968, 12.5wpc into 8 Ohms RMS)...revised and in excellent technical and physical condition. Unfortunately, it sits as a spare on the shelf, next to a mint Pioneer SX-82E (tube receiver c.1965) that I bought from the relative of its (deceased) original owner for $130. I am currently running the Hitachi most of the time. It's a wonderfully sounding unit. Prefer it over my Yamaha CR-420 ($140)...which is also a fine receiver...just not quite to the level of the SR-503L, imho. Local deals are out there...sometimes you get lucky.
@markmcminn5100
Жыл бұрын
Receiver Technics SA-303. Turntable B&O RX2, could put that on a table one foot off the floor and dance. Never skipped. The system sounded great.
@billdepalma161
9 ай бұрын
The 330 c was awesome worked great with the minimus 7 speakers I had the 430 outstanding with Advent speakers built like tanks.
@davidjames793
Жыл бұрын
I would add the Perpetuum - Ebner 2020 or 2040 turntables. Favorite amp and tuner - Sansui AU 999 & TU 999. Thanks for all the great videos.
@MrStarbor
2 ай бұрын
Hi nice education.the best TT i ever had and used (out of 12) was DUAL 731Q!!!
@davidjamespeterson
8 ай бұрын
I know I’m late to the party, but my favorite turntable (out of my many) is the Sony PS-X75.
@ianyates7742
Жыл бұрын
My Favourite turntable is my technics SLD3 👍😎. My vintage receiver is a Toshiba SA-220L👍😎
@micheltremblay4774
Жыл бұрын
My choice of fully automatic turntable that I owned is the JVC QL-Y55F. It has the servo controlled straight and S tonearms and is direct drive. I had the Technics EPC100C MK3 and the combination was hard to beat.
@ae4bp
Жыл бұрын
I have a 2015 on the bench now and just replaced all the caps, transistors (including outputs)and diodes on the amplifier. It sounds really nice, but now the tuner section is not working properly. So, still on the bench for a bit. Turntable. I am currently using a Thorens TD-150 that I really like, but have quite a few others. I also like a Hitachi table.
@skylabsaudio
Жыл бұрын
You are braver than I am, I stay away from the tuner section at all cost. Hope you get it sorted out!
@ae4bp
Жыл бұрын
@@skylabsaudio This one was a basket case, but cleaned up nicely. The wood case was swollen badly as if it had sat in water and smelled of mold. This was probably not a cost effective undertaking, but I obviously enjoy a challenge! Most of my restos are tube era. Fortunately, the “baby” Marantz is fairly simple compared to other models. So, I will play with it as time warrants.
@shawnbays9439
Жыл бұрын
My favorite fully automatic turntable is the technics sl-q303
@thomaskendall452
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video as always, Kevin! When you quote eBay prices, do you also include shipping? These charges are really part of the total price as delivered. There are many eBay vendors who have a low starting price or buy-it-now price but then, for whatever reason, have an outrageous shipping charge. I've seen charges like $60 for a pair of Radio Shack Minimus 7 speakers (should be maybe $15) and $129 for a NAD 3020 (this from a U.S. vendor - I do understand shipping from, say, Great Britain is huge).
@skylabsaudio
Жыл бұрын
I try and average the best I can.
@-elijahriggs-
Жыл бұрын
I have an sa9800 and sa7800 as a backup and will never get another amp unless of a catastrophe, yet I can't stop watching these style videos from Skylabs.
@skylabsaudio
Жыл бұрын
Never hurts to look. You're not cheating on your Pioneers by looking, IMO :)
@marckirkendall4806
Жыл бұрын
NAD 7020 receiver. Similar power and used price. Reasonably available.
@Trojan0304
Жыл бұрын
My old Pioneer SX 780 still great . Have Technics 1600mk2 that was serviced from Japan but US transformer
Love my Yamaha YP-B4 fully automatic turntable. Look great also!
@adsph
Жыл бұрын
Great take on these.
@philipheyes607
Жыл бұрын
I had a STR6036A in the UK, it was my first Receiver as a teenager. Paired with larger sized efficient 8 ohm easy to drive speakers it will work fine & output stage will be very reliable. Pair it with harder to drive 4 ohm speakers and it is quite out of its comfort zone & into the danger zone overheating, the heat sink is too small.
@998cooper
Жыл бұрын
Nice video and yes I can vouch for the sound quality of the low powered Marantz amps. My fave auto TT Dual 701.
@ceylonmooney
Жыл бұрын
i so dig ur videos. man, them vintage receiver fans sure do like the low watt marantz receivers, but i gotta say the near- consensus "sound best" marantz receivers are the model 19, 2275 and 2325. this isnt my opinon, as i dont have the experience to judge. but those in the know sure sing high praises of the 2015 and a few of its neighbors. that marantz tax seems lower on the integrateds than the receivers.
@michaelweinman9051
Жыл бұрын
Hmmmm interesting. Marantz. Never owned a Marantz. Using Pioneer now. Had Yamaha till last month. Technics before that. Akai before that. Cheers from L.A. Cheers!
@72vespa
Жыл бұрын
Damn you Kevin ! LOL I don't "need" another receiver as I already have a Marantz 2220, Harmon/Kardon 330c, Fisher 200 (all need work) plus some other digital receivers (boring), but this video got me looking again. found a Sansui Six on Market Place and then re-watched your Sansui video again. this is the baby version of the Sansui Eight that you gave a favorable review of .....
@randyclere7756
Жыл бұрын
Hey!!! Really love all of the videos you do. I’m getting ready to put together a vintage system. My jam is integrated amps… Kenwood or Pioneer
@zerep11
Жыл бұрын
Favorite Turntable? The Sony PS-X40.
@marktubeie07
Жыл бұрын
Fav TT (made by CEC) Realistic Lab400
@dirkpehrke9909
Жыл бұрын
A highpass filter doesn’t remove hiss, it removes low frequency rumble, most likely from the record player.. Highpass means the high frequencies (including the hiss) will pass, the frequencies lower will not. A lowpass filter would remove hiss, but along with it all the high frequency content, so doesn’t make sense on a receiver. You would need an expensive noise-suppressing system to remove hiss.
@daviddunn773
Жыл бұрын
What do you think of my Pioneer S-X 6000 backed up with RtR Tower series 3 speakers
@Silverfaces.
Жыл бұрын
I’m a fan of the Technics linear trackers from the early 80’s. My favorite is the SL-QL 1. Matched up with an original EPC 22 cartridge and boron cantilever stylus is a hard to beat combo. The only drawback is the 40 year old caps are usually at their end of life, but it’s not a difficult re-cap. Clean the tonearm rail and slip in a new tonearm drive belt and enjoy years of close and play simplicity.
@jeronronnunkoffunk4691
Жыл бұрын
Great video, I enjoyed the part with the Harman Kardon, I can attest to the quality, me and tech friend rescued and restored an integrated amp Harman Kardon a401 it was I believe the same guts as the HK 330c , sounds great and detailed, and I can attest to the sx535 was great unit too found one and cleaned it up enjoyed for a good while. As for my for my favorite auto TT s I have 2 , Sony PS x7 DD Turntable, and a kinda rare one pioneer PLL -L 1000 (1st gen)and PLL L1000A tangential tracking DD turntables
@johnnybgoode1950
Жыл бұрын
What about the old NAD receivers like the 7020, based on the noted 3020 integrated amplifier? Not so pretty, but giant killers sonically.
Sansui 551, 15 Watts / channel at 8 ohms. Oh, how I miss it 😭
@stevezeidman7224
Жыл бұрын
Fav fully auto turntable was Sony Psx-70. Number 2 was Dual 1219. Also, can you say your opinion of Nikko receivers. I had several of them in the 70s. I always felt they punched above their weight. My fave was the Nikko STA-5010. I think it was 20 wpc. It push OLA speakers really well and they weren’t very efficient.
@victormedeiros133
Жыл бұрын
Technics 1610 mk2
@patrickcox6639
10 ай бұрын
Did you mix up the definition of high Pass and low pass filters? Probably not, it’s been a long time since I learned about those.
@salsalero1277
Жыл бұрын
I recently picked up a Pioneer SX424 and a Onkyo TX 200, I prefer the sound of the pioneer.
@lenciusmedina1652
Жыл бұрын
Dual 1019 my all time favourite auto
@rlfmichigan
Жыл бұрын
I still have the "Made in USA" BIC 916MP that i bought brand new with a Sansui G-5700 way back in 1979 or -80. I don't want to hear any snickering or i'll beat you up. 😛 🙂
@steveurbach3093
Жыл бұрын
I swore off Automatic turntables after buying my first (Garrard Type A Mk2). The rumble and Wow were horrendous (the inner platter was not perpendicular to the main spindle on various units I tried saw) when played thru my Altec 605A's (16 ohm, rated 35W )
@jjjcmo
Жыл бұрын
While on the subject of receivers with modest watt ratings, I’m wondering what thoughts the group would have about the Advent 300 receiver. I had one for years. Works fine. Recent service with some caps replaced and controls cleaned. I bought it new in 1977.
@topekasub
Жыл бұрын
I had the STR 6046A! It was my first receiver! I gave it away because of a bad potentiometer. Dumb! I really miss that receiver!
@robertwright5487
Жыл бұрын
During the Barracks War, every watt was needed and used. 20 watts 😂
@JackT_Music_on_Vinyl
Жыл бұрын
The old 70s RMS vs "watts" debate! My Technics has 30w RMS and is plenty able to drive my larger Advents. Unless you're completely crazy, or have very inefficient Magnaplanar type speakers you won't need 100 watts to fill a room. Although, the more headroom, the better!
@American_Composer_Mike_Sopko
Жыл бұрын
Sansui Au-9500 I think is the best sounding by far!
@MonumentsofDelhiIndia
9 ай бұрын
Great
@MonguzTea
Жыл бұрын
Best auto record player is the Dual 1219 hands down.
@branislavradojevic339
Жыл бұрын
I can't believe that TRIO-KENWOOD did not appear in the first five, which was truly the king of entry level receivers of that time. From the "solid state" series, there are models that are certainly better than the top 5 selected here
@skylabsaudio
Жыл бұрын
Never heard of them.
@branislavradojevic339
Жыл бұрын
@@skylabsaudio Yeeahh you know I made a typo and it's a Kenwood brand.....:)))
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