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Calling All "Vintage" Integrated/Receiver Owners
Jun 25, 2013 at 10:47 PM Post #7,846 of 19,143

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matttcg said:
I'm very new to the true vintage gear but I'd open admit that this is some of the most fun I've had with gear in quite some time. Part of the fun in the hunt...no warranty. It's a risk but the reward can be huge. My Pioneer is impressive on many levels. No speakers for me...just hp's ATM. Well, unless I decide to add some vintage speakers. 
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Vintage speakers can be a lot of fun too.  I bought 3 pairs over the last year (kept two and gave one to my nephew).  If all the drivers are good, then generally at most it's a re-foam of any degraded surrounds, refreshing the electrolytic caps in the crossover, and Deoxit any controls.  In general, much less to go wrong or searching to troubleshoot.
 
These speakers are late 70's vintage
 

 
And don't forget the vintage turntable while you're at it.  
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Jun 26, 2013 at 4:50 AM Post #7,852 of 19,143
Cap touch those are awesome looking! If you haven't already you should post them in the vintage speaker thread. Love me some vintage speakers too...

I got over the "buy every vintage piece I can find" phase long ago, but my love for my vintage audio has only increased, not lessened. Once I bought an SX-1980, it was kinda over in terms of the amp/receiver part. I've added some accent pieces, and I have upgraded my vintage speakers a couple times as well. But mostly now it's sit, listen, and enjoy!!!! Which luckily for me I get to do with great regularity.
 
Jun 26, 2013 at 7:10 AM Post #7,853 of 19,143
Captouch...I think maybe you had your floor redone to match the speakers...
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  Seriously, gorgeous. I love that many of the vintage components offer real wood. 
 
With receivers, it would just be purely aesthetic. But of course with speakers it would improve the sound like wooden cups on hp's. 
 
Jun 26, 2013 at 10:12 AM Post #7,855 of 19,143
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goldfishx said:
Earlier in this mammoth thread, I posted about issues I was having with my Kenwood KR-9400 and its sound quality. I am happy to report that after pressing in the "AF Muting" button (I believe it is similar to the -20db on other vintage receivers), it really widened up the soundstage for my headphones. Before, the mids were so sharp and forward, it hurt to turn it up. Now it is clear, spacious and very 3D. The mids are not recessed now, but more neutral, so I am getting more highs/lows than I was before. I am using it to drive my HD800 and Audio Technica AD2000x straight from my Marantz SACD8004 (it has a built-in DAC as well) and it is absolutely beautiful on both. No goofy "pairing" issues. I put in an electronic album and I could almost "see" the sounds that are normally buried in the mix.
 
Score one for the vintage scene. This thing blows away every dedicated headphone amplifier I've heard so far (mostly in the $1000-$1500 range).
 
So just a question...if I were to pick up a second vintage receiver mostly as a headphone amp, what would compliment the KR-9400? I want to say it is slightly warm and I have read a lot of Pioneers are brighter or neutral.
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My Pioneer A60 does seem a tad brighter than my Denon and Yamaha. Especially with the straight wire engaged which makes sense.
 
Jun 26, 2013 at 1:43 PM Post #7,856 of 19,143
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silent one said:
What are y'all's impression on the Kenny KR9050?
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Well it certainly looks the bees legs!
 

 
 
One of the best apparently from the little I've read about it (apart from plastic switches..) 200 wpc 
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Jun 26, 2013 at 1:50 PM Post #7,857 of 19,143
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lugbug1 said:
Well it certainly looks the bees legs!
 

 
 
One of the best apparently from the little I've read about it (apart from plastic switches..) 200 wpc 
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The 8010 is supposed to be very good too.  Would like to get one.
 
Jun 26, 2013 at 2:03 PM Post #7,860 of 19,143
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skylab said:
Cap touch those are awesome looking! If you haven't already you should post them in the vintage speaker thread. Love me some vintage speakers too...

I got over the "buy every vintage piece I can find" phase long ago, but my love for my vintage audio has only increased, not lessened. Once I bought an SX-1980, it was kinda over in terms of the amp/receiver part. I've added some accent pieces, and I have upgraded my vintage speakers a couple times as well. But mostly now it's sit, listen, and enjoy!!!! Which luckily for me I get to do with great regularity.
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Thanks Skylab, I didn't know there was a vintage speaker thread.  I just posted pics of my IMF TLS 50 II, more of the RSPM IV, and a couple of Alon II as well (though not sure they're quite vintage yet).
 
Yeah, I had to seriously curb my buying after acquiring quite a few pieces over the last year - my wife's patience was being seriously tested.  Love vintage audio as well, but am in listen-and-enjoy mode now as well.  I succumbed to turntables, but have been able to resist the reel-to-reel up to this point.
 
BTW, I've seen pics of your gear: Awesome - really impressive stuff in pristine condition!
 
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