[BobG55]

Yup, the 1250 is a beast!

Maybe one day

 

[Deleeh]

Hello,
does anyone have any experience with the AKAI AA-920?
Would tend to be for occasional headphone use with 300 ohm, and older Elac 2 way speakers.

 

[BobG55]

Hello,
does anyone have any experience with the AKAI AA-920?
Would tend to be for occasional headphone use with 300 ohm, and older Elac 2 way speakers.

No experience with the AA-920 but here’s some information about it. Hope this helps.

https://www.hifiengine.com/manual_library/akai/aa-920.shtml

 

[Deleeh]

Thank you, that's not much.
Maybe someone has some tips on what I should look out for with these older devices?
Also in terms of specifications where I intend to use them.

I have looked at many things, many of which are questionable depending on their condition.

The expensive devices usually look better.

 

[Monsterzero]

Hello,
does anyone have any experience with the AKAI AA-920?
Would tend to be for occasional headphone use with 300 ohm, and older Elac 2 way speakers.

I have an Akai AA-1150. It's a nice little receiver. Plenty of power for headphone and speaker duty. It has a clear, neutral-ish sound, not as warm as my Sansuis or Marantz

 

[kid vic]

Hello,
does anyone have any experience with the AKAI AA-920?
Would tend to be for occasional headphone use with 300 ohm, and older Elac 2 way speakers.

I used to have an Akai AM-2650, decent amp but not up there with my Kenwood or HH Scott. For a low price I think they are great entry level amps and very versatile to boot.

 

[Paladin79]

I am currently working my way through a Sansui 9090DB. I had it up and running within one hour of receipt and now I am working my way through components that I believe should be changed out, older capacitors mostly. This receiver is rated at 125 watts rms per channel and I have decided to refurbish the top receivers of that period, roughly 1973 to 1979 that were capable of 100 watts per channel or more. Pioneer built the first I believe, the SX-1010.

Here is the Sansui 9090DB. I swapped both the preamp and power amp sections out while trouble shooting. The preamp through a Cary amp sounded quite good. A few comments about the receiver…https://www.hifiengine.com/manual_library/sansui/9090db.shtml

 

[Jimmyblues1959]

Nothing new, but thought I could share an updated pic of my Marantz 2220B. : - )

Nice 2220B! I still have the Marantz 2230 that I received from my parents as a 16th Birthday present in 1975.
They were really well built and sounded pretty good back in the day. I still think that vintage of Marantz gear
is some of best looking audio equipment ever manufactured.

 

[Jimmyblues1959]

Nothing more beautiful than a vintage Marantz.

I remember going into the city with my Dad to pick out my first audio system as a 16th Birthday gift. When I entered the store,
Bryce Audio on 45th street in Manhattan, I was amazed by all of the different colored lights from the facias of hundreds of pieces of new audio
gear displayed on the shelves. Almost immediately, I was drawn to the Marantz display, since it was IMO the prettiest looking gear in the
entire store. I took home a Marantz 2230 that day and still have it nearly 50 years later!

 

[BobG55]

I remember going into the city with my Dad to pick out my first audio system as a 16th Birthday gift. When I entered the store,
Bryce Audio on 45th street in Manhattan, I was amazed by all of the different colored lights from the facias of hundreds of pieces of new audio
gear displayed on the shelves. Almost immediately, I was drawn to the Marantz display, since it was IMO the prettiest looking gear in the
entire store. I took home a Marantz 2230 that day and still have it nearly 50 years later!

What a nice gesture on your dad’s part. We’re around the same age and the first audio system I bought was a Marantz 2238B back in ‘79. Unlike you, I no longer have it but wish I did. So I know they cost a good buck back then all things being relative salary and cost of living wise. Glad you still have your Marantz and still enjoying it

 

[Jimmyblues1959]

What a nice gesture on your dad’s part. We’re around the same age and the first audio system I bought was a Marantz 2238B back in ‘79. Unlike you, I no longer have it but wish I did. So I know they cost a good buck back then all things being relative salary and cost of living wise. Glad you still have your Marantz and still enjoying it

Thanks Bob! Yes, my Dad (who passed away back in December 2022) loved music and the audio hobby. In the early 1960's he built a Dynakit Stereo 70 and a Pass 2 preamplifier; it was a very popular setup at the time along with an AR1 loudspeaker and Janzen electrostatic tweeter. He also had a Fairchild 412 with hysteresis
motor, which was cutting edge for turntables at the time.

He owned the system for many years eventually replacing the loudspeakers with a pair of FMI 80's. It really was musical! I still have the Dynakit 70, Pas 2 and FMI's, and will probably send the Dyna gear to Frank Van Alstine at some point to have them upgraded.

The older Marantz gear really is beautiful and because it was so well made, much of it is still around today being discovered by new generations of HiFi enthusiasts.

My parents decided that I should have a proper audio system, so during early summer of 1975 they decided to buy me a system. Since my birthday was shortly before school started, the point was to purchase the system so that I would have use of it during the entire summer. The system comprised a Technics SL1500 turntable, Marantz 2230 receiver and a pair of Infinity 1001A loudspeakers. It brought me many years enjoyment discovering more than enough new bands and music to last a lifetime.

 

[Deleeh]

Great gesture from your parents.
It wasn't necessarily unusual at the time.
And it's nice that they gave you something to take with you on your way, which you still enjoy in your heart and hold in honour.

I have now received my Akai AA 1150 from England and it is very good.
It replaced my Denon ne800.
It suffered a little damage in transit on the circuit board because it wasn't packed very well.
But it works.
The loudness knob also has a small quirk.
When you touch it, the sound changes for the better or worse.
I'll try to have it repaired when I get the chance, if possible.
Otherwise, I enjoy the good piece.

 

[SpeakerBox]

I remember going into the city with my Dad to pick out my first audio system as a 16th Birthday gift. When I entered the store,
Bryce Audio on 45th street in Manhattan, I was amazed by all of the different colored lights from the facias of hundreds of pieces of new audio
gear displayed on the shelves. Almost immediately, I was drawn to the Marantz display, since it was IMO the prettiest looking gear in the
entire store. I took home a Marantz 2230 that day and still have it nearly 50 years later!

Absolutely! Not only beautiful but the 2230 was a great deal too!

 

[SpeakerBox]

I would also judge the 2230 to be on the warmer side of neutral, where as my Pioneer SX-1250 on the brighter side. Both are great.

 

[Monsterzero]

I would also judge the 2230 to be on the warmer side of neutral, where as my Pioneer SX-1250 on the brighter side. Both are great.

My 2226 is warmer than all seven of my other receivers, except for the Sansui 5000a. Warmest receiver I've heard to date.