old school receivers

Willow
Willow Posts: 11,064
edited October 2004 in Electronics
My step father wants an old receiver the kind with a dial for fm tuning he hates presets, he needs a phono and AUX input, what should I look for in old gear and what brands...My mom doesn't want to spend a fortune but a decent one.

thanks
JF
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited October 2004
    Look for some of the Silver Pioneer receivers from the 70's. They are somwhat easy to find at reasonable prices. If in good working order they are very good receivers and their tuners are excellent! Here is a good site to see what was made and give you an idea what to look for SILVER PIONEER AUDIO GEAR. I have a SX-3700 that only has 45 wpc which is sort of lower/middle of the pack as far as power but it is a nice receiver and powered my Large Advents with ease. They were built like tanks when compared to todays gear. Mine still works flawlessly today...25 years after it was purchased (only one small bulb is burnt out).
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  • tonyv1
    tonyv1 Posts: 365
    edited October 2004
    Check Classic Audio for some vintage receivers. I still have my Marantz 2226, love that blue lit tuner and the gyroscopic tuner knob.
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited October 2004
    Major cool factor in the thumb-wheel tuning knob...

    But if Dad's into black gear, look at McIntosh, once THE name in audio electronics...

    Several receivers from which to choose, but their Model 1900 is an unappreciated (meaning you can get one at a good price) little gem...

    Here's a great Mac link...
    http://www.roger-russell.com/

    Here's the 1900...
    More later,
    Tour...
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited October 2004
    Older Nikko and Onkyo receivers are underrated, while all the rest seem to be overrated. I've seen people pay $4-500 for a damn Pioneer SX-750 or 780. Also seen really good Nikko and Onk go for peanuts.

    George Grand (of the Jersey Grands)

    I have a few older receivers with analog tuning. I'll part with any of them, so if you've got the hots, drop me a line.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,064
    edited October 2004
    thanks I'll keep that in mind if he doesn't like the ones around here
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited October 2004
    Good on you George...

    Willow,
    You've been around long enough to likely know that GG is a straight shooter and any buy from him will be high value item straight from the infamous "magic closet"... Don't pass up his offer...
    More later,
    Tour...
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,761
    edited October 2004
    Willow,

    Ditto what Tour said about George. You'll not find a better deal on vintage gear than from the man, the myth, the legend.
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  • SDA SRS 1.2
    SDA SRS 1.2 Posts: 255
    edited October 2004
    My Kenwood KR-9600 (160 wpc) is still cookin' after 26 years - a true classic. :) Two phono inputs and AUX. A brute though, at 53 lbs!
    Main System: Polk SDA SRS 1.2 Speakers, Sunfire Signature 600~two Amp, Carver C-16 Preamp, Carver TX-11b Tuner, Marantz 6350Q TT, Philips CDR-775 Recorder, Teac V-707RX Cassette Deck, Signal Cable Double Run Speaker Cable

    Upstairs Den: Marantz 2325 Receiver, Marantz 5220 Cassette Deck, Marantz HD-880 Speakers, Marantz 6370Q TT

    Exercise (Kabuki speaker) Room: Kenwood KR-9600 Receiver, Pioneer CS-99a Speakers, Sansui SP-X9000 Speakers (not pretty, but LOUD! :) )
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited October 2004
    Check out Oaktree.
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