Skylab
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Yeah...that's fine for the collectors. I am not in it for "rare". I am in it for the sound 
Calling All "Vintage" Integrated/Receiver Owners
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Okay got it setuped in my room since my bros are all studying outside(as usual). Not exactly good room acoustics but its not something I can do about.
Yes, a chair will have to do....
Yes, a chair will have to do....
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Picked up a new toy today: Sansui Reverb Amp RA-500
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I've always thought that thing looks extremely cool. I can't imagine ever using it for anything though. Does it actually sound any good?
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BUSTED!!! I totally bought it for looks. I'll hook it up properly and give it a listen. It was only $40 so it seemed justifiable as eye candy.
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I just realized I have one of these vintage receiver, the Marantz 2220B and I was hoping someone would tell me how good they are as a headphone amp.
Picked up a new toy today: Sansui Reverb Amp RA-500
Nice looking audio rack. What kind it is?
Skylab
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If it makes you feel better, I have THREE components in my vintage rig that are for display fun only, all Pioneer - a SD-1100 scope, a RG-9 Dynamic Range Expander, and an SR-303 Reverb amp. Why not? I like 'em!
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I have a Mcintosh MA-6100 integrated Amp and a C-30 Preamp and the headphone amp in both are pretty good.
But I have been looking for a external Amp that would be better. any suggestions?
But I have been looking for a external Amp that would be better. any suggestions?
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I've not heard the 2220B but my 2245 sounds fantastic with all of my headphones. its the best head amp i've got besides my WA2, and even then it's surprisingly close.
i think you'll really enjoy it
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I have a Mcintosh MA-6100 integrated Amp and a C-30 Preamp and the headphone amp in both are pretty good.
But I have been looking for a external Amp that would be better. any suggestions?
If you like what you're hearing than you might be better off keeping what you've got. After listening to the headphone out of my Sherwood receiver I found my Burson headphone amp to sound a little off. You'll have to go pretty high end to beat a vintage amp, IMO at least.
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With the right headphones, the synergy can be very, very good.
Well I'm waiting for my ATH-AD700 to ship to me, along with X-FI titanium sound card, would that be a good combo? Btw I tested out the 2220B with my RP-HTX7 headphone, I know they are cheap and all but I couldn't really tell the difference. I can adjust the nobs for bass, mid, and treble much like a equalizer but I can't seem to notice a huge improvement. Am I missing something here?
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Picked up a new toy today: Sansui Reverb Amp RA-500
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It's a VTI rack. Four Cherry finished shelves, black tubes and silver hardware. http://www.cymax.com/VTI-BL304-4-Shelf-Audio-Rack.htm I really like it, but I do wish it were a little heavier. I might fill some of the tubes with sand.
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Make me feel better? Yes indeed! I have seen the pictures of your gear, and come to think of it, I recall you mentioning some of them are pretty much for fun. I have looked for that scope as well.
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Looks just like a Trade Show Exhibit!
Hehe, thanks!
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