CA-1010 for RTA12's

Nightfall
Nightfall Posts: 10,086
edited July 2013 in Vintage Speakers
I'm currently driving these RTA-12B's with a Yamaha RX-V667 AV receiver but I found on Craigslist a Yamaha CA-1010 amp and CT-1010 tuner combo for $300. I'm seeing if he will separate them because I never listen to the radio. I'm assuming the CA-1010 will have more oomph and sound quality than my current receiver or am I wrong? Or maybe I should wait for something else entirely?

I much appreciate any opinions.
afterburnt wrote: »
They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

Village Idiot of Club Polk
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  • drumminman
    drumminman Posts: 3,396
    edited July 2013
    THe ca1010 will have more power than the 667, but it's 30 plus years old. I would look at a newer, fresher design. It would help us to make recommendations if you state.
    "Science is suppose to explain observations not dismiss them as impossible" - Norm on AA; 2.3TL's w/sonicaps/mills/jantzen inductors, Gimpod's boards, Lg Solen SDA inductors, RD-0198's, MW's dynamatted, Armaflex speaker gaskets, H-nuts, brass spikes, Cardas CCGR BP's, upgraded IC Cable, Black Hole Damping Sheet strips, interior of cabinets sealed with Loctite Power Grab, AI-1 interface with 1000VA A-L transformer
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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    edited July 2013
    I'm not sure what you want me to state? Do you mean what state I live in? Colorado.

    I thought maybe a vintage power source would go well with these? Can you get newer 2ch stuff anymore?
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

    Village Idiot of Club Polk
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  • soundfreak1
    soundfreak1 Posts: 3,414
    edited July 2013
    No matter what amp u end up with try to get one with pre outs. Sonner of later you will want to try a sepporate amp! Especially with those speakers! With clean high currant and 200 plus watts they will come alive like u have never them!!!
    Main Rig:
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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    edited July 2013
    Well, I picked it up! It is... beautiful. I love vintage stereo equipment. I will get pics, albeit cell phone pics, in case anyone is interested.
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

    Village Idiot of Club Polk
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,639
    edited July 2013
    Yes please do. Those are nice. Did you get the tuner too :)
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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    edited July 2013
    No, I literally never listen to the radio. It's all commercials and the same songs over and over anyway. I'd rather supply the music myself. :-) It would have looked nice with the amp though.
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

    Village Idiot of Club Polk
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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    edited July 2013
    My apologies for not having a decent camera, I spend too much on other things. ;p

    It is near mint. I say near because there is a scuff/blemish on the silver front panel next to the volume knob. Otherwise perfect, including the wood and the vents on top.

    I am concerned that there is only ~1 inch of clearance between it and the shelf above it, hence the fan on the floor.

    Sounds fantastic. A significant upgrade from the Yamaha RX-V667 AV receiver I was using. Now to sell that to recoup the cost of the CA-1010...

    Maybe it's because I don't have golden ears but I can't tell a difference when I switch it to Class A mode. But my ears must be have a hint of gold (or I'm crazy) because I can tell a difference with the top hats on the RTA's on or off. I would enjoy staring at the peerless but I *suppose* SQ is more important ;p

    Lastly, yes, I use tone controls. You might even see an EQ one day. Let's just leave that alone and unite based on the fact that I love vintage Polk.

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    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

    Village Idiot of Club Polk
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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    edited July 2013
    I also received the original manual (also in perfect condition ;p ) which states
    5) Wide Range Peak-Level Meters
    In addition to their calibration in dB, these meters offer independent readings of output power in Watts (for 8-ohm speakers) and of the Rec Out output (in mV).

    Does this imply that the meters are inaccurate when the amp is driving a 4 ohm load such as my RTA's?
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

    Village Idiot of Club Polk
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited July 2013
    Have to wait for the boys on that one!

    Otherwise, a really beautiful and wonderful sounding vintage Yamaha!

    Enjoy!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,639
    edited July 2013
    Very nice. Definetly a nice score. Enjoy it. Yamaha makes some beautiful vintage stuff :)
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  • drumminman
    drumminman Posts: 3,396
    edited July 2013
    drumminman wrote: »
    It would help us to make recommendations if you state.

    Sorry, been traveling with limited internet access and typing on a mobile device. I meant to type " . . . if you state your price range." Looks like you already bought it though.

    Hope it serves you well.
    "Science is suppose to explain observations not dismiss them as impossible" - Norm on AA; 2.3TL's w/sonicaps/mills/jantzen inductors, Gimpod's boards, Lg Solen SDA inductors, RD-0198's, MW's dynamatted, Armaflex speaker gaskets, H-nuts, brass spikes, Cardas CCGR BP's, upgraded IC Cable, Black Hole Damping Sheet strips, interior of cabinets sealed with Loctite Power Grab, AI-1 interface with 1000VA A-L transformer
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