Revelation

KCF
KCF Posts: 58
edited December 2004 in Electronics
Ok, so this is all new, just had to share... Been hearing all about the virtues of separates here, and wondering how to sample. Sooo, another trip to the local pawn shop yields a look at a lot of old junk, among which is an (I guess) antiquated Onkyo. Doesn't look like much, but it's cheap-o, and the thing weighs a ton.. (Onk A 8017 servo-integrated) I have learned here that the more it feels like a battleship, the more likely to serve like one. Well...
So I'm out the door, with my lo- budget purchase, and can't wait to hook 'er up. Then, o-migod, it's warm, it's crisp, and it images in stereo like a mf... compLETELY leaves the Yamaha in the dust, in any mode... I'm a new man audio-wise, though just as much a cheapskate. Thankin' the audio gods, and looking fwd to more discoveries.

Cheers,

K.

PS--any fans of ancient history who have a clue what the specs are, any details appreciated --- Thx again
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited December 2004
    I like big, old Onkyo's a lot. Nikko's too.

    I'll dig up some info on that piece and post it later.

    George Grand (of the Jersey Grands)
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited December 2004
    Should be an Integra model, 75wpc, 82-85 with an MSRP of $450.

    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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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited December 2004
    KCF

    nice find. sounds like you scored a good deal on a vintage piece of audio gear.. and that fact that it sounds awesome is even better.

    ain't it great taking a chance on a used piece of gear.. and having it turn out better than expected?

    WTG!
    PolkFest 2012, who's going>?
    Vancouver, Canada Sept 30th, 2012 - Madonna concert :cheesygrin:
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  • KCF
    KCF Posts: 58
    edited December 2004
    Indeed, Integra... (servo-integrated too, whatever that is...)
    Cool green face LEDs on black background very Klingon-looking. Yeah, it was very cool (and cheap!) way to pick up nice gear. Would never have given it a thought, without the info gained here, figuring at the price point it had to be crappy... but it sounds like it feels, big and greasy, which is exactly what I was looking for. Sound quality is the big surprise, though probably nowhere near par with the kind of systems many here employ, but it put me in Paddy-heaven. I can have a lot of fun with this while I'm sorting out where to spend other hard earned $$s with what is now a basis to compare..

    Thanks to all for the info and feedback..

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