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Stereo Receivers from the past...

Perhaps a useless question, but even though I am not a politician I have the right to be useless sometimes! 
In thinking about a second bedroom system...If I were to use a receiver any toughts on good sounding ones you have had.  The best I have had, in the past, were the original Magnum Dynalab 208 and the Nakamichi SR-3a.  I had sold both.  But now with thinking of a bedroom system those do come to mind, but wondering if you have experienced a stereo receiver that you feel is better.  I am not much into compressed streaming but do enjoy a local/public classic Jazz station and the Jazz and female vocals music I own.   Thanks 
whatjd
elliottbnewcombjr
5,822 posts
 
those speakers are very low efficiency, so consider desired volume before picking your amp's power wpc

General Description: 2-way bookshelf speaker
Enclosure Type: Bass reflex
Midbass Driver: 125mm woven Kevlar cone
Treble Driver: 25mm fabric dome
Magnetic Shielding: No
Crossover Frequency: 2.4kHz
Frequency Response (+/-3dB): 48Hz - 23kHz
Sensitivity (2.83v @ 1m): 87dB
Nominal Impedance: 6Ohm
Minimum Impedance: 3.8Ohms
Recommended Amplifier Power: 50-150W
Net Weight: 15.7 lbs.

you will hear the speakers, no big difference from any decent amp, so go for enough power and features, ease of operation, looks.

hook those speakers to an existing system, see if you really still like them.
roberjerman
4,319 posts
 
I had a Marantz 2270 back in '76 - '77. Bought it new from Rabson's on 57st, NYC. Paid $380 + sales tax! Used it for less than 2 years before buying separates - AGI 511 preamp and GAS Son of Ampzilla. Wish I'd have kept the 2270 just for its tuner - NYC FM radio was quite good then!
roberjerman
4,319 posts
 
Nostalgia calls! I bought a Marantz 2235 from an eBay auction with my sole bid of $135 + shipping! Not bad, eh!
whatjd OP
1,139 posts
 
Good call on the antenna.  I have used a Magnum indoor model and a Finco and Winegard outdoor antennas. 
mickeyb
590 posts
 
Sansui 1000a all tube receiver. Lush sound, plenty of power and great 60s style. Sound great streaming wdcb jazz every morning. Great way to start your day. 
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