Some old "jay" receivers from the 70's were very good like the Yamaha CR series (especially the cr2020), others not so good. Also, there are some good receivers in todays market: look up the Mcintosh MAC7200 receiver, it will blow away what MC is currently using. If you want to get a decent integrated amp for $600, look at the PS Audio Sprout 100. I use 1, and check out some of the reviews for it.
Have I got the wrong amp? or the wrong speakers?
Hi all, I'm new to the forum and a relative beginner at hifi, so please excuse the (potentially) dumb question.
In homage to my late father, and the basic, budget setup he had when I was a kid, I've recently acquired a vintage AKAI AA-1150 receiver (circa 1979 I think) and paired it with brand new Wharfedale EVO 4.2 large bookcase speakers.
Two problems -
First, I think the speakers are waaay too sensitive for the amp - turn the volume up to 3 and the room is shaking. Taking the dial to 11 would definitely kill the Wharfedales. My old speakers (Paradigm Atom) suffer too, but a little less. Its definitely the amplifier!
Second, the sound is impossibly forward and bright. Incredibly clear, with amazing detail (from both vinyl & DAC) but really hard on the ears.
Do I need to ditch the nostalgia and get a warmer, 21st Century integrated amplifier? Or is there some setting I've missed somewhere?
All suggestions welcomed!
In homage to my late father, and the basic, budget setup he had when I was a kid, I've recently acquired a vintage AKAI AA-1150 receiver (circa 1979 I think) and paired it with brand new Wharfedale EVO 4.2 large bookcase speakers.
Two problems -
First, I think the speakers are waaay too sensitive for the amp - turn the volume up to 3 and the room is shaking. Taking the dial to 11 would definitely kill the Wharfedales. My old speakers (Paradigm Atom) suffer too, but a little less. Its definitely the amplifier!
Second, the sound is impossibly forward and bright. Incredibly clear, with amazing detail (from both vinyl & DAC) but really hard on the ears.
Do I need to ditch the nostalgia and get a warmer, 21st Century integrated amplifier? Or is there some setting I've missed somewhere?
All suggestions welcomed!
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