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Thinking of trying "vintage" sound just for fun

I'm thinking of picking up a nice Fisher 400, or maybe even a H. H. Scott 299 and hearing what my ears heard decades ago.  My speakers are heavily modified Klipschorns (wood Tractrix horns with TAD 2001 drivers, ALK 120 db/octave networks).  The sound from these speakers with Sonic Frontiers and Audio Research stuff upstream (SFL-2, SF-D, SFT-1, VT-100) is highly detailed with a lovely soundstage, and percussive wavefronts that will split your skull.   An old 'vintage' integrated would be entirely different... and I suspect quite satisfying.

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dhukaudionut
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From the SS side of things, I am still digging the made in Japan, Marantz receivers from the 70's,with their wood cases, vu meters, solid build and other extras. The Model 2275 is a good example at 75w pc. As with all these vintage receivers, some restoration will be required, unless you purchase one that is already done up. 


spencem
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I have a Fischer TA-500 mono receiver in really good condition with original tubes that (even tho' it has a MPX adaptor outlet) I am thinking of setting up as the center of an all mono system, maybe with one of the SoundSmith mono cartridges and an Altec A7-500.
sgreg1
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I still have my sansui 90/90 running in my garage with bose 901’s. Can piss off the neighbors anytime I want. It’s handy being in the garage as the power supply can double as a welder when needed!
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mahgister
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My Sansui AU 7700 is so good that i am afraid to upgrade save for very costly high end product.... Nothing else, the cheaper will be a Berning ZOTL amplifier...

But i listen music so glorious now i think why upgrading?


Vintage was my only way to afford hi-fi and it worked for me....
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mammothguy54
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I agree on the Marantz 2270 receiver.  It was the heart of my first real hi-fi music system in 1973.  I wish that I never sold it.  I would have it rebuilt and enjoy as a system in a different room from my main system.  Really a great sounding unit with plenty of heft to drive even less efficient speakers.  At least it went to a friend who took good care of it and enjoyed it for many years.
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