[terry parr]

Haha yeah I wouldn't dare put my headphones through these speaker terminals, the headphone output is a beast. I'm already legally blind which is partly why listening is my favorite activity so I do appreciate the heads up...I depend on my hearing more than the average joe. I have 12 gauge wire crammed stuffed like a drug mule in there now but I'd like to upgrade to get the best connection possible. Especially since I'm running about 35 feet.

at least you're in a position where you can just "sit tight" for a while, until you decide on which upgrade path to take. the upgrade is something you want to do, but don't have to do, right now.

I've just had an issue come up with the headphone jack of a JVC RX-317 receiver that I've had for years. sound cuts in-and-out with headphones (which means either fix it, or replace it). well, I found out that the headphone jack is unavailable. can't find these things. the part would've cost $3.39 and cost $3.95 to ship. but, I couldn't find this replacement part. that's the risk we run sometimes with this older gear (and, especially with this particular piece, since it isn't considered a "respected, vintage" amp). this un-assuming little receiver is flying under the radar and isn't appreciated by "those-in-the-know", because it doesn't have a pedigree or reputation. so, there's no telling how many of these particular units have simply been tossed by people after they've stopped working. I really didn't expect to find the one I did on ebay. i'm surprised the guy didn't just throw it out.

came across one on ebay, and for $65.00, i'll get it in here from Houston, TX. on or about the 12th. if I find there's something wrong with it when I get it in here and hook it up, then I've just spent 65 bucks for a headphone jack. (of course, knowing my luck, watch that to be the only issue with it!) ha!

seriously though, i'm not going to become a vintage gear collector. three older receivers is enough.

let us know what you end up doing as far as the speaker terminal mod goes. (or, whether you just get another amp or receiver). or, just decide to "stand pat" for a while.

 

[roadcykler]

Any of you folks in the Portland OR area, there is a Pioneer SX-1980 up for auction. The listing goes until Sunday and it's already over $1100. https://www.shopgoodwill.com/auctions/Pioneer-SX-1980-Stereo-Receiver-Pick-Up-Only-40660005.html

 

[PhoenixG]

That looks like it could be a really high sale! Good spot

 

[Monsterzero]

Magic,circa early 1980s...Can anyone ID the equipment?Looks like a lot of McIntosh.

He's rocking a pair of AKG K240 sextetts!

 

[Skylab]

The reel to reel is a Revox B77 MK II Great deck...I have one!

 

[OldRoadToad]

The Cassette looks like a Nakamichi.

ORT

 

[SirMarc]

Magic,circa early 1980s...Can anyone ID the equipment?Looks like a lot of McIntosh.
He's rocking a pair of AKG K240 sextetts!

That's a badass system, but he must have cooked those amps man. Absolutely no room to breath

 

[SirMarc]

Was at 999 posts, now 1000 lol

 

[PhoenixG]

I think it's a mac 2120 and a mc72xx series on the bottom.
Edit: I just spotted the rest of it!
Preamp is a c-32, tuner is a MR80

Magic,circa early 1980s...Can anyone ID the equipment?Looks like a lot of McIntosh.
He's rocking a pair of AKG K240 sextetts!

 

[musicman59]

Yes, The Cassette deck looks like a Nakamichi Dragon and at the top right corner is a DBX 20/20 Equalizer.

 

[OldRoadToad]

I have been resisting buying more stuff lately. If I can not put it to good use my self or give it to some one who will, I simply look.

And dream. Vintage equipment has a cachet of style that is missing from so much of today's offerings.

ORT

 

[mneveux]

I use a vintage McIntosh Mac 1900 as the heart of my system. I plug my HD-600's directly into the headphone out and it sounds fantastic. I use a Schiit Modi 2 Uber DAC into one of the tape inputs.

 

[mneveux]

I use a vintage McIntosh Mac 1900 as the heart of my system. I plug my HD-600's directly into the headphone out and it sounds fantastic. I use a Schiit Modi 2 Uber DAC into one of the tape inputs.

 

[mneveux]

I use a vintage McIntosh Mac 1900 as the heart of my system. I plug my HD-600's directly into the headphone out and it sounds fantastic. I use a Schiit Modi 2 Uber DAC into one of the tape inputs.

 

[Music Alchemist]

Just got my first vintage receiver: a Kenwood KR-720!

I'm primarily going to use it to drive electrostats (such as the STAX SR-Λ; the original Lambda that began production in 1979) from the speaker taps with an electrostatic converter, but will also try it with conventional headphones. (And perhaps speakers later on...though my current speakers are active.)

Compared to most headphone amps, this thing is so gigantic and heavy.

I'm totally new to receivers, so bear with me here. I'm assuming the following:

• I can safely place other electronics on top of it for ergonomic purposes.
• I should plug the RCA cables from my DAC into the RCA inputs on the left labeled phono instead of the other ones labeled tape/rec/play.
• I can connect the speaker wires to the binding posts by untwisting them, pushing the wire into the holes on the sides, then twisting them tight.
• I don't need to mess with anything technical and can simply plug it in and use it.

If any of this is incorrect, please let me know the proper way of going about things.