[Guidostrunk]

Well. If you read my post , thoroughly. You'll get a better sense of what I was saying. This time , read it slower. Lol

Which tubes are you referring to?  This is not a tube rolling thread per se.  I think you must be talking about the other thread you mentioned about tube rolling in the Lyr.

 

[Mechans1]

OK, I understand,  my mistake-.

 

[Guidostrunk]

Cheers

OK, I understand,  my mistake-.

 

[Gorquin]

Quote: I used to work on the Kenwood 9600 years ago when they were borderline in/out of warranty. Man that unit is HEAVY! The model had two versions, one with Output Transistors in addition to the Output IC module and one without. I don't know if one can find those modules now but back then they went for $120 each. The later version with the transistors was an attempt to protect the module when someone shorted the outputs which seemed to happen quite a bit. In say 1980-1982 $240 for modules + $50 labor and a repair on 2 ch's of that receiver cost you over $300 with tax! OUCH! But they DO sound really nice. The LO-7T Preamp had a lot of intermittents. I had one. It sounded nice when it worked but it always had problems. I had a pair of LO-7M mono blocks which I should have kept. In fact I still have some of that multi-strand Litz type Sigma Drive speaker cable Kenwood made back then and sold for $1/foot.  The black shinny caps always went bad in the LO-7M mono block but they were nice punchy amps. I still have a M1, C1, and KT815 tuner. In fact I still have some transistors etc. from the 90's for Kenwood gear. OK…history lesson over. LOL sorry for the longish post.

  Kenwood is loved here in SoCal 

Had always wanted the 9600...
 
In other news...
 
...wandered into my storage unit today to retrieve a couple of very small items. And had to move a lot big items out the way first! 

 

 

[MermaidMan]

Can anyone recommend a cheaper receiver for my HE400's? I have an Onkyo HT-R330 and it's from 2003. While it does drive my HE400's well, it was a cheap thrift store find ($15). I definitely want something vintage as I love the way they look and want the power they have. I would like to spend less than $100. 

 

[Amish]

@MermaidMan
http://www.ebay.com/sch/Vintage-Electronics-/14998/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=vintage%20stereo%20receiver&rt=nc&LH_BIN=1&_trksid=p2045573.m1684

 

[Oregonian]

  Can anyone recommend a cheaper receiver for my HE400's? I have an Onkyo HT-R330 and it's from 2003. While it does drive my HE400's well, it was a cheap thrift store find ($15). I definitely want something vintage as I love the way they look and want the power they have. I would like to spend less than $100. 

https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/search/ela?query=vintage
 
Look at this list - under electronics and I just typed in vintage.  Happy hunting! 
 
I've bought three pieces for less than $100 over the past couple of years.

 

[MermaidMan]

https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/search/ela?query=vintage

Look at this list - under electronics and I just typed in vintage.  Happy hunting! 

I've bought three pieces for less than $100 over the past couple of years.

I certainly appreciate the help and enthusiasm. I guess what I meant was are there any specific models l/brands I should look for in that price range? The Onkyo I have opened my eyes to cheap power vs using a dedicated head amp, but I'm now hooked on the allure of vintage gear.

 

[Amish]

There are a number of good vintage brands. I like Pioneer and Sansui the best. (I think we just answered this question a page or two back actually.)

 

[Oregonian]

I certainly appreciate the help and enthusiasm. I guess what I meant was are there any specific models l/brands I should look for in that price range? The Onkyo I have opened my eyes to cheap power vs using a dedicated head amp, but I'm now hooked on the allure of vintage gear.

I'm partial to Pioneer, owning 5 of them currently.  Also have Kenwood, Hitachi and Fisher. 

 

[MermaidMan]

I'm partial to Pioneer, owning 5 of them currently.  Also have Kenwood, Hitachi and Fisher. 

Hitting up the local thrift stores today to see if I can find anything good. I'm in a wealthier part of town so hopefully there are some awesome receivers laying around in some of them.

 

[Seamaster]

I'm partial to Pioneer, owning 5 of them currently.  Also have Kenwood, Hitachi and Fisher. 

Can you please share your experiences with Hitachi, thanks

 

[Oregonian]

Can you please share your experiences with Hitachi, thanks

Sure.  I have the SR-804, which is a Class G amplifier, which has 50 watts per channel but when you "ask" for more power it doubles the output (or that's what I recall reading about the design).  It's a pristine example that looks flawless in both the silver face and the wood case and sounds excellent. 

 

[analogsurviver]

 
Sure.  I have the SR-804, which is a Class G amplifier, which has 50 watts per channel but when you "ask" for more power it doubles the output (or that's what I recall reading about the design).  It's a pristine example that looks flawless in both the silver face and the wood case and sounds excellent. 

This is about how I remember Hitachi Class G amps - it was/is a decent sounding design that is very cost effective. 

 

[ForShure]

Random question, but since everyone here seems to like vintage gear do any of you guys still listen to cassette tapes on occasion? I've been rediscovering some of my old tapes this past week and loving how they sound. They aren't nearly as detailed or clean sounding as digital or good vinyl but there is a certain charm to the sound that I can't really put my finger on, or maybe it's nostalgia