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Best sound in old late 70s early 80s receivers

People seem to be quite impressed with the sound of some of the large receivers from the good old days when they are hooked up to good cable and a good source. Anybody have any opnionsor first hand experience on what some of the best sounding receivers from the late 70s early 80s are. Pioneer, Marantz, Sanusui, Kenwood? Not counting the NAD 7020. Thanks,keith
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mewsickbuff
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I know this thread is old but has anyone had Legendary Amps.com do any work for you and if so, how’d you like it? Also, what are the sound differences between vintage Yamaha, Tandberg and Luxman (house sound).
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Pioneer SX-1050, my first wow factor and that was with cheap Realistic speakers.
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My 1st component based system consisted of a Dual 2019 TT w Sure V15 type II cartridge, Sansui Au-555 integrated, and Pioneer C63DX speakers. Also had a Teak 4010S reel to reel. Put together summer of 1970 on Okinawa. 
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#mewsickbuff

I have over 50 of these mid-late 70's in stock and have owned well over 100. The worst sounding brands to me are Yamaha "Natural Sound" and Sony receivers.  Tandberg is another dog. Kenwood is better than these BUT middle of the pack for most models...exceptions below.

It really depends on what you want to hear. Pioneer and Marantz sound great but far from the highest resolution.

Luxman will give you the greatest "detail". You will hear things with Luxman that will be masked by most of the other brands.

Here are some of my Favorites to seek out.

Best bargains (which sound Better than the best Pioneer/Marantz): SANYO JCX-2900K, ONKYO TX-8500 either version, Sherwood 9910.

Others are Any TOTL Sansui's like Eight Deluxe (Not Eight), 9000 Models....not cheap. NIKKO NR1415, Kenwood KR-9600 and 9050, Technics SA-800, Luxman R1070/1120.

Pioneer - SX1250, 1010, Marantz 2285, 2325, 2330

I pair all my receivers with JBL Monitors (4412, 4312A, JBL 166)

Hope this helps you get started.

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