[captouch]

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Getting in a Marantz 1060 later this afternoon.

It'll be the first Marantz I've tried or heard, so looking forward to that. Am thinking about possibly using it as a preamp into a HK 730, as I've heard the pre is the weaker part of the 730 (compared to the amp).

Or it may replace my Yamaha CR-220 for backup headphone amp duties. We'll see, depends on how it sounds compared to the other pieces.

 
Here's the Marantz 1060.  Sounds really smooth - not fatiguing at all, for sure.
 

 
I just ordered new components and this will be my first total recap of a vintage piece.  This one looks pretty easy to work on, relatively speaking.  At the moment, I'm using it as a pre-amp into a 250W B&K amp since my speakers need more than 30W.  Haven't figured out where this will end up, but most likely in the bedroom.

 

[gikigill]

Also got that Nakamichi in my sights, a seller in Australia is selling one for $1200. It should hang easily with the big boys like Krell.

 

[Silent One]

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So, is that the market for it pretty much, round $1,200-$1,300?

 

[gikigill]

I think so, Pass designs aren't famous for being cheap and Naka has always had great build quality so I would say it's worth it given their track record and it wouldn't surprise me one bit if it matches any McIntosh or Naim or Krell pound per pound.

 

[wuwhere]

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Re: Nakamichi Amp
 
So, is that the market for it pretty much, round $1,200-$1,300?

 
I thought those used Naks PA 7 sell for much less than that in the used market, maybe $500 - $800 depending on the condition.

 

[harrinj]

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That. Is. Gorgeous. Like a wall of vintage. How do you choose which to listen to?

I change them out every now and then. I called about a 2238B today that's been on Cragislist for awhile in Coos Bay and it was sold :'( 

 

[LugBug1]

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Congrats lugbug, that's a really cool looking stack.

Thanks moodyrn  

 

[LugBug1]

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Here's the Marantz 1060.  Sounds really smooth - not fatiguing at all, for sure.
 

 
I just ordered new components and this will be my first total recap of a vintage piece.  This one looks pretty easy to work on, relatively speaking.  At the moment, I'm using it as a pre-amp into a 250W B&K amp since my speakers need more than 30W.  Haven't figured out where this will end up, but most likely in the bedroom.

I love the look of that amp. There was a one came up recently on fleabay but it at a few knobs missing otherwise I would have went for it. Much nicer looking than the 1050. 
 
Good luck with the recap and keep us informed how it goes. 

 

[harrinj]

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Here's the Marantz 1060.  Sounds really smooth - not fatiguing at all, for sure.
 

 
I just ordered new components and this will be my first total recap of a vintage piece.  This one looks pretty easy to work on, relatively speaking.  At the moment, I'm using it as a pre-amp into a 250W B&K amp since my speakers need more than 30W.  Haven't figured out where this will end up, but most likely in the bedroom.

Oh that looks so frigging cool! Marantz <3 

 

[analogsurviver]

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I'm torn! Yesterday, I found a pair of Khorns that look to be in great shape, respectable price (I think). And I got NO place

 to put them. My Sansui needs new playmates.
 
Gonna see if I can get lucky before summer's end and uncover maybe some JBL Studio monitors. Mind you, 

 the vintage one's worth having and discussing.

Careful with that axe, Eugene - is a title of song by Pink Floyd - and my way of cautioning against decisions that, no matter how appealing they may sound, are extremely contraproductive with speakers that have to be placed in room that does not suit them. Rule of thumb - it is much better to have too small speakers in too large a room than vice versa. I know one great installation of Khorns and it is pleasure and joy to listen to them there - before the owner moved from the small flat into present house, listening to the same pair of Khorns was a disgrace. 
 
It is even more painful to position large full range ESLs for proper effect - with ink invisible at dealer's, there is written "minimum (50) 70-100 meter square room required" - which more than x times dwarfs the already high price tag attached. And that ink WILL become visible once you have them at home - unless you already have those 70+ square meter listening room.
 
My 2c.

 

[MattTCG]

 I have a chance to buy this amp: 
 
onkyo m-504
 

 
 
And the pre-amp:
 
onkyo p-304
 
Anybody care to comment?

 

[gikigill]

Do it already.
 
(Just for the VU meters)

 

[MattTCG]

haha...they meters are maybe the nicest ever come across. But I need to know if the amp and pre are actually any good. And current value would be appreciated. 
 
Oh my, the Onkyo measures 24x24. 

 That's WAY bigger than my Sansui...

 

[Silent One]

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Originally Posted by analogsurviver /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
 
Careful with that axe, Eugene - is a title of song by Pink Floyd - and my way of cautioning against decisions that, no matter how appealing they may sound, are extremely contraproductive with speakers that have to be placed in room that does not suit them. Rule of thumb - it is much better to have too small speakers in too large a room than vice versa. I know one great installation of Khorns and it is pleasure and joy to listen to them there - before the owner moved from the small flat into present house, listening to the same pair of Khorns was a disgrace. 
 
It is even more painful to position large full range ESLs for proper effect - with ink invisible at dealer's, there is written "minimum (50) 70-100 meter square room required" - which more than x times dwarfs the already high price tag attached. And that ink WILL become visible once you have them at home - unless you already have those 70+ square meter listening room.
 
My 2c.

 
Exuberance... 

 is my slip showing?

 

[gikigill]

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haha...they meters are maybe the nicest ever come across. But I need to know if the amp and pre are actually any good. And current value would be appreciated. 
 
Oh my, the Onkyo measures 24x24. 

 That's WAY bigger than my Sansui...

Means it has a hefty power supply, which is always a good sign. The Sherwood I am getting this week is rated at 600W but output is rated at 220w RMS..
 
Wouldn't surprise me to see this thing clocking in at 800W+