picked up some vintage sony stuff today

silvertuner
silvertuner Posts: 496
edited February 2011 in Electronics
what you guys think? i feel i got these at a steal, wont mention a price, but easily worth 3 times more than i paid i think for each one.

sony 5000f tuner, restored to great condition and sounds phenomenal! very very clean, all lights work, slight scratches on the front but to be expected...
and the amp is a TA-3200f, plenty of power, no static, just pure clean sound. was very impressed with this on a demo. plenty of headroom for serious wall destroying sound waves if you really wanted to, i probably wont ever see 9 oclock with it... anyways... PICS...

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some cheap free sony speakers
psw125
denon 1610
3.1 channel because i hate cables ran across the living room like that
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,598
    edited February 2011
    I always liked the brushed silver and black look. Looking forward to reading how they sound.
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited February 2011
    Nice!!!

    All you need now is a Sony CDP and you'll be good to go.
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  • silvertuner
    silvertuner Posts: 496
    edited February 2011
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Nice!!!

    All you need now is a Sony CDP and you'll be good to go.

    and a pre-amp ;)

    some cheap free sony speakers
    psw125
    denon 1610
    3.1 channel because i hate cables ran across the living room like that
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited February 2011
    I love the look of that vintage stuff! Very nice.

    cnh
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,598
    edited February 2011
    silvertuner wrote: »
    and a pre-amp ;)

    Boom....problem solved: http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=116367#post1535756

    Note the 2 pre-outs.....for tube and SS amp for A & B compare.....
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • silvertuner
    silvertuner Posts: 496
    edited February 2011
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    Boom....problem solved: http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=116367#post1535756

    Note the 2 pre-outs.....for tube and SS amp for A & B compare.....

    seent it, out of my current price range unfortunately. im a cheap impulse buyer (hence that pioneer) and this stuff. i saw this stuff on CL and was like "meh, whatever, ill shoot an email"... then he calls and im like "be there in five mins" lol.

    currently listening to this on my altecs, zero tone control. sounds great honestly. this stuff may help me find my love again for solid state i once had, that was lost... thx to Harry... lmfao

    some cheap free sony speakers
    psw125
    denon 1610
    3.1 channel because i hate cables ran across the living room like that
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,598
    edited February 2011
    some other options (real quick audiogon search)

    http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?preatran&1302894075&/Adcom-gtp-500-ii-preamplifier/

    http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?preatran&1303175374&/Rotel-RC-970BX-pre-amp.-mint!
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • indyhawg
    indyhawg Posts: 1,651
    edited February 2011
    nice score.
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  • newrival
    newrival Posts: 2,017
    edited February 2011
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    Note the 2 pre-outs.....for tube and SS amp for A & B compare.....

    or bi-amping ;)
    design is where science and art break even.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited February 2011
    The TA-2000 is the matching preamp for that set. I *think* one just got listed on Stereolist and Audiogon. ;)
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • silvertuner
    silvertuner Posts: 496
    edited February 2011
    i saw that pop up on there. at that price point, it just isnt worth it. i love the amp (surprisingly), but i have very little use for a tuner of this caliber. i use a tuner in my garage usually, but never for background noise or listening purposes. the tuner may hit audiogon within the next few weeks, unless someone on here wants it.


    edit: nice russman, had to recheck and figure out WHY you knew that was on there. very nice, how about a donation? heh

    some cheap free sony speakers
    psw125
    denon 1610
    3.1 channel because i hate cables ran across the living room like that
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited February 2011
    I can do a Polkie price if you want (talk to me offlline, no pressure), but that being said - you're sitting on probably 4-5 bills for the amp, and another 2 for the tuna. If you aren't in love, post it, sell it, and get something that really blows your skirt up. Heck, you could step up into Jolida territory as mentioned in your other thread.

    I've sold probably a half dozen of the preamps, and a couple of the amps, they have a following.

    Cheers,
    Russ
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • silvertuner
    silvertuner Posts: 496
    edited February 2011
    RuSsMaN wrote: »
    I can do a Polkie price if you want (talk to me offlline, no pressure), but that being said - you're sitting on probably 4-5 bills for the amp, and another 2 for the tuna. If you aren't in love, post it, sell it, and get something that really blows your skirt up. Heck, you could step up into Jolida territory as mentioned in your other thread.

    I've sold probably a half dozen of the preamps, and a couple of the amps, they have a following.

    Cheers,
    Russ

    any clues on where to sell either one? audiogon scares me for selling, buying isnt a problem (buyer is usually protected). if i can honestly get five to six hundred out of both... i take back what i said. i could make five times what i have into these easily. wow did not realize that. i like the amp personally, it has made a home here for the time being until it dies or until i find one better (lol @ starship troopers reference).

    some cheap free sony speakers
    psw125
    denon 1610
    3.1 channel because i hate cables ran across the living room like that
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  • cincycat13
    cincycat13 Posts: 888
    edited February 2011
    Yes Silver, you struck gold on that CL hit. I saw them as well. Glad they found a good home. Congrats!~
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  • silvertuner
    silvertuner Posts: 496
    edited February 2011
    these will soon have a pair of wooden sleeves (brand new, not refinished) for them, and the tuner shall hit CL for a week, if not sold on there, it will hit Audiogon. again, unless someone on here wants the tuner. the amp shall have a home for life with me at this rate. it really does sound good for vintage SS equipment, very impressed with it.

    depending on what i get out of the tuner once sold, i may recap the amp, just to give me something to do........ lol

    some cheap free sony speakers
    psw125
    denon 1610
    3.1 channel because i hate cables ran across the living room like that
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  • devani
    devani Posts: 1,497
    edited February 2011
    that's very nice sounding amp....i had the same amp then sold it to a friend....just went to his home last Sunday and we enjoyed some music on B&W DM330....
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  • silvertuner
    silvertuner Posts: 496
    edited February 2011
    got the wooden sleeve for one of the pieces, cleaned it up, and got her all installed. i think its pretty good for 1971 parts, what you guys think? hittin CL again to see if anyone expresses interest in it....


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    some cheap free sony speakers
    psw125
    denon 1610
    3.1 channel because i hate cables ran across the living room like that
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 34,188
    edited February 2011
    The ol' Sony tuners were quite good. Heck, the new Sony tuners are quite good!
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  • silvertuner
    silvertuner Posts: 496
    edited February 2011
    mhardy6647 wrote: »
    The ol' Sony tuners were quite good. Heck, the new Sony tuners are quite good!

    i agree. i feel the old stuff has a better look about it, with very similar performance (if not better really). i cant believe just how good that tuner really looks in that cabinet, sorta wish i had put it on the amp since i am keeping the amp... i may have to do that and promise to knock off a few bucks LOL

    some cheap free sony speakers
    psw125
    denon 1610
    3.1 channel because i hate cables ran across the living room like that
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  • indyhawg
    indyhawg Posts: 1,651
    edited February 2011
    That tuner is looking good with the sleeve. Good luck with the sale.
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  • silvertuner
    silvertuner Posts: 496
    edited February 2011
    indyhawg wrote: »
    That tuner is looking good with the sleeve. Good luck with the sale.

    early post? wakin up early for work? lol

    some cheap free sony speakers
    psw125
    denon 1610
    3.1 channel because i hate cables ran across the living room like that
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  • indyhawg
    indyhawg Posts: 1,651
    edited February 2011
    yeah, I was up early. What about you? Up early or up late?
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  • silvertuner
    silvertuner Posts: 496
    edited February 2011
    indyhawg wrote: »
    yeah, I was up early. What about you? Up early or up late?

    up late... lol.

    some cheap free sony speakers
    psw125
    denon 1610
    3.1 channel because i hate cables ran across the living room like that
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  • Bassphil
    Bassphil Posts: 136
    edited February 2011
    Great lookin' stuff!
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 7,658
    edited February 2011
    I worked part time at Sony's store on Okinawa while I lived there. I got paid in audio gear, I think I worked most of a whole summer for that tuner. If you take the top cover off you'll see that each subsection is completely encased. Excellent gear, I had the power amp also grouped with the matching preamp and Sony speakers. Also the TT3000 turntable, which is a nice sounding belt drive unit.
    Enjoy, Ken
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  • silvertuner
    silvertuner Posts: 496
    edited February 2011
    Kenneth Swauger wrote: »
    I worked part time at Sony's store on Okinawa while I lived there. I got paid in audio gear, I think I worked most of a whole summer for that tuner. If you take the top cover off you'll see that each subsection is completely encased. Excellent gear, I had the power amp also grouped with the matching preamp and Sony speakers. Also the TT3000 turntable, which is a nice sounding belt drive unit.
    Enjoy, Ken

    i had the cover off, and it is certainly all encased. its a great looking tuner, unfortunately i dont listen to the radio very often (same songs every 3 hours it seems like) and not my favorite choice in music usually. its built like a tank though, it has a nice "heftiness" to it if you will lol

    some cheap free sony speakers
    psw125
    denon 1610
    3.1 channel because i hate cables ran across the living room like that
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