Hey,I have traveled down this path, I've had the Sansui's and Pioneers, With the Sansui's I thought the AU 717 and AU 719 were great.
Old Yamaha 000 series is very good.(like ca-600,ca800,ca1000,the later ones are not as good,Ive had them.
Oh, another goodie, really old NAD. I have a NAD 7080 reciever that is hard to believe good.( there is a review of it on Audiogon,and he nails it.
Early pioneer is better than the later stuff,early seventies, no ic chips,more discreet= better sound.
The Holy grail of vintage gear (solid state) that will kill most new gear is,and most likey drop your jaw.
Drum roll please..............
Accuphase. I own the old and new of Accuphase.
IT IS ALL GOOD!!
Best wishes on your hunt.
Old Yamaha 000 series is very good.(like ca-600,ca800,ca1000,the later ones are not as good,Ive had them.
Oh, another goodie, really old NAD. I have a NAD 7080 reciever that is hard to believe good.( there is a review of it on Audiogon,and he nails it.
Early pioneer is better than the later stuff,early seventies, no ic chips,more discreet= better sound.
The Holy grail of vintage gear (solid state) that will kill most new gear is,and most likey drop your jaw.
Drum roll please..............
Accuphase. I own the old and new of Accuphase.
IT IS ALL GOOD!!
Best wishes on your hunt.