I don't know how they sounded after time passing, but I had the Yamaha CA-1000 and one of the Sony FET Integrated amps and both were excellent in their day. Used them to drive Large Advents Dahlquist DQ-10 and ESS AMT-1.
The Golden era of Japanese integrated amps, are we missing out?
Maybe it’s just me but.....
I just threw together an el cheapo system with a Sansui A-2100 integrated at its heart and diminutive Wharfedale Diamond 220 speakers.
And I still cannot get over just how good and right it sounds.... All for $240 total shipped!
So this got me thinking about the golden era of Japanese equipment and while tuners , tape decks and turntables appear to have large followings and a large knowledge and fan base, I do not get the same vibe on integrated amps?
Are there devotees of these amps out there?
I very rarely hear anybody talking about them and so many can be picked up for peanuts, I mean $75 shipped in perfect working order and decent cosmetics( and built in mm phono to boot!).
Are they likely to be the next " big thing" or?
Thoughts?
I just threw together an el cheapo system with a Sansui A-2100 integrated at its heart and diminutive Wharfedale Diamond 220 speakers.
And I still cannot get over just how good and right it sounds.... All for $240 total shipped!
So this got me thinking about the golden era of Japanese equipment and while tuners , tape decks and turntables appear to have large followings and a large knowledge and fan base, I do not get the same vibe on integrated amps?
Are there devotees of these amps out there?
I very rarely hear anybody talking about them and so many can be picked up for peanuts, I mean $75 shipped in perfect working order and decent cosmetics( and built in mm phono to boot!).
Are they likely to be the next " big thing" or?
Thoughts?
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^^^ I also had a Yamaha CA 1000 back in the day. It had a switch where you could run it in class A. The only difference I noticed was it ran a lot hotter in Class A with no difference in SQ in either mode. It was a nice sounding unit for sure. Its not Japanese, but these were some really good sounding receivers in the day ... https://www.ebay.com/itm/TANDBERG-TR-2045-FM-STEREO-RECEIVER-SOUNDS-INCREDIBLE/183917204224?hash=item2ad251d300:g:vlEAAOSwvdxdUGMl |
I do not think I have ever owned any Yamaha besides an Rd500LC back in the days of my 2 wheeled madness, that thing was a hoot! Certainly nothing electronic or music related. Back in England, Yamaha tended to be a bit more expensive than majority other Jap stuff. So it was mostly JVC, Akai, Aiwa, Trio and Pioneer, probably the largest Japanese sellers back in the 70,s from my memory. |
Does anyone else who runs Japanese vintage receivers hear the same as I do? That they really do not need to warm up to play at their best. I honestly cannot tell any difference on my Sanyo whether it's fresh power on or been on for hours. This is very different to my BAT which sounds it's best after a good hour of power on. |
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