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WTB 70s-80s stereo amplifier with approx 100 wpc

AuxientAuxient Posts: 15
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Looking for something from the likes of Marantz, Kenwood, Pioneer, Sansui etc. My budget is around $50. I need something that would be a good match for my 5jr+ series 2 speakers. Located in Elko, NV 89801. Thanks.
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  • la2vegasla2vegas Posts: 4,157
    50 bucks doesn't go too far with the name brands you selected.
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  • Tony MTony M Posts: 8,910
    Local sales. Thrift stores and the like. Pawn shops are great sometimes!

    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • mlistens03mlistens03 Posts: 2,711
    For $50, you could get something like an 80’s era Technics SU model... not good, but not bad. I should know, I had (still have) one.
    signature is in the spoiler window :)
    Not Tom or Trey or Jim just Micah
    Martin Logan LX16s, NAD 1155 preamp and 4155 tuner courtesy of DaddyJT, NAD C352 playing power amp, BJC Belden cables, Technics SL3200, Marantz CD6004 CD player and Audio Technica cartridge courtesy of Drew/Clipdat, Salamander Archetype rack
    I've always thought the goal of high-end audio was not to have your neighbors bang on the wall and say, 'Turn that darn music down' but to have your neighbors bang on the wall and say, 'Tell your friends to go home and you can practice later this week'.
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  • FestYboyFestYboy Posts: 3,835
    Look for JVC... Underrated and under priced for a Japanese built piece. They don't get the spotlight like the others you've listed...

    NAD comes to mind as well...
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  • DaveHoDaveHo Posts: 2,552
    You need to clarify what you're looking for. When I hear those brands & years, I think receiver, not amp.
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  • monepolkmonepolk Posts: 1,071
    DSkip wrote: »
    While it sounds laughable to suggest this, triple your budget and look for a Mitsubishi DA series amplifier.

    If looking at receivers, look at something like the Sherwood RX-4109 as it easily falls in your budget and offers surprising amounts of SQ for the money.

    And some extra speakers to go with it
    https://stlouis.craigslist.org/ele/d/stereo-and-speakers/6685576081.html
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  • AuxientAuxient Posts: 15
    I found a Technics SA-828 along with a JVC SEA-10 standalone EQ for $40 locally.
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  • mhardy6647mhardy6647 Posts: 24,869
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    Looks like you got just what you wanted.
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  • mlistens03mlistens03 Posts: 2,711
    Auxient wrote: »
    I found a Technics SA-828 along with a JVC SEA-10 standalone EQ for $40 locally.

    Awesome! Now, sit back, and enjoy!
    signature is in the spoiler window :)
    Not Tom or Trey or Jim just Micah
    Martin Logan LX16s, NAD 1155 preamp and 4155 tuner courtesy of DaddyJT, NAD C352 playing power amp, BJC Belden cables, Technics SL3200, Marantz CD6004 CD player and Audio Technica cartridge courtesy of Drew/Clipdat, Salamander Archetype rack
    I've always thought the goal of high-end audio was not to have your neighbors bang on the wall and say, 'Turn that darn music down' but to have your neighbors bang on the wall and say, 'Tell your friends to go home and you can practice later this week'.
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  • FestYboyFestYboy Posts: 3,835
    Auxient wrote: »
    I found a Technics SA-828 along with a JVC SEA-10 standalone EQ for $40 locally.

    Don't worry about using the JVC EQ unless there's an odd hump in the room that needs quelled.
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  • mhardy6647mhardy6647 Posts: 24,869
    edited September 2018
    FestYboy wrote: »
    Auxient wrote: »
    I found a Technics SA-828 along with a JVC SEA-10 standalone EQ for $40 locally.

    Don't worry about using the JVC EQ unless there's an odd hump in the room that needs quelled.

    I'd probably omit the "unless..." qualifier altogether, but that's just me ;)

    (I.e., I am one of those jaspers with the strongly held opinion that parametric equalizers generally do more harm than good -- but some folks do like them)
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  • FestYboyFestYboy Posts: 3,835
    I can't argue that.
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