WTB Shallow Receiver

jawhog

I don't know how to describe this, I guess "shallow" fits the bill. I want to put a receiver on a built-in bookshelf that is only about 10 or 11 inches deep. I remember seeing some vintage receivers that were made for this, maybe technics? I can't remember.

It's funny, a lot of the units that are called "shelf units" are too deep.

I'm thinking about just a standard fare receiver (not something so nice as the small line of parasounds) because this is a formal living room where the only use would be a little mood or holiday music from time to time, not critical listening, but I don't want to just throw a portable box up there either.

Anyone have anything or an idea for what would work?

okiepolkie

My dad's vintage Yamaha receiver(not for sale) would fall into this category. If you would like the model number, then I can get it for you. I remember finding one on ebay for next to nothing. My dad's still sounds very good. Something like 20 watts per channel from the mid 70's.

Schris22

was gonna recommend the LR552 b/c it's height but that wan'st what you were looking for it is 14 inches deep....

maybe that amp on the FS forum with the two bookshelf speakers...unless that sold. it was a little onkyo.

Chris

Normanality

If you're looking for good quality (albeit low power) take a look at the Parasound Z custom series.....

The entire line is designed to fit into small places.

Link... http://www.parasound.com/zcustom/zampv3.php

It's 10" deep and has a real high :cool: factor.

jawhog

I thought about at Louthewiz's onkyo at the time and if I'm not mistaken it's about 14 inches deep. In fact, all those little "executive units" are like that...

As I stated in original post, didn't want to pop for the parasound line, that would be a few hundred bucks by the time I got a tuner, etc.

Normanality

jawhog wrote:

I thought about at Louthewiz's onkyo at the time and if I'm not mistaken it's about 14 inches deep. In fact, all those little "executive units" are like that...

As I stated in original post, didn't want to pop for the parasound line, that would be a few hundred bucks by the time I got a tuner, etc.

My bad..... missed the spot about the Parasounds.

jawhog

okie, if you can find the model number and check the depth that would be great. I looked at the manuals for some of the low wattage 70's yamahas (CR220 and CR420) and they are both deeper than 12 inches. I really need something smaller than 11 inches, especially if it has rear facing connections. I think some of the pioneers from that time period have an upward-facing panel on the back, which might save some depth.

Another idea I had was to look into those t-amps. Maybe I could just hook that up to a tuner which are frequently shallow and be good to go.

okiepolkie

It may be couple of days on the receiver. My dad will be gone for the weekend, so it may be Mon or Tues before he gets a chance to look at it.

Other than that, the T-amps would probably be your best bet. If you want better looks, you could make a custom box for them like faster did.

woodyjacobs

Dang it, I just sold my vintage HK 230 stereo receiver. That thing was tiny, although I never measured the depth...couldn't have been more than 12 inches though. If you can find a good one they go pretty cheap on the bay...that is where I got mine a couple of years back for about $25 shipped.

Spawndn72

Jawhog, I have a Technics SA-80. It is only 10" deep. Don't really want to sell this one. Just letting you know that a reciever does exist that fits your needs.

woodyjacobs

Hey, another option...an Audiosource Amp100. 50 watts per channel, a/b speaker switching and direct inputs to hook up a CD player...plus L/R volume controls on the front. Since you wouldn't be using a pre-amp you won't have tone controls but for background listening this might be OK. And these are nice sounding little amps. 11.5" deep. UBID has them right now for $59 plus shipping. I used to have one of these (ran it bridged to run a center) and it was a nifty little amp.

cheddar

I know that the kenwood kr-v75r is only just over 11" deep. Remember 'cause I picked up a used one for cramped college spaces. They made a whole line of these things in the 80s or 90s, I think. The kr-v75r was a 100 wpc stereo receiver. They should go cheap if you can find one or one of its siblings...not sure about the model numbers, but they should be a variation of the above one.

jawhog

Thanks for the ideas guys. Looks like 11 inches really is the max. That technics is the one I've seen before, just didn't know the model number. I guess I'll have to watch the bay. If anyone else comes across this in the meantime and has something, let me know.

jawhog

http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-Mint-in-Box-Technics-SA-80-Stereo-Receiver_W0QQitemZ5816601819QQcategoryZ64610QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Wow it's my lucky day! I guess I'll just try my hardest to outbid everyone for this mint sa-80 that is still in the box. So what if the picture is just of the box and the seller has no feedback? I'm sure he didn't want to take it out and get a fingerprint on it or something. :eek:

Schris22

well good luck then!

Chris

jawhog

My original comment was meant as sarcasm, but the more I look at that photo, the more I'm starting to wonder if this is a legit ebay newbie who didn't think to take it out of box. I tried asking for another picture but no reply.