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best vintage stereo receiver

Hi, looking to step back in time for a vintage stereo receiver for my home office.
I have owned McIntosh, Marantz, Pioneer, Yamaha & Kenwood units in the past.
I need a moderate sized unit that has good turner performance and smooth sound. What would you people recommend? I have been told that Sony and Techniques are out due to cheaper parts used and Marantz units are getting pricey. I will need switchable FM muting and an Aux input for CD use. Thanks
jihley
csontos
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Get yourself a Fisher 400 or 500/500c tube receiver. They're beautiful. Legendary.
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mako20ft
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Have an opportunity at Wharfedale 10.1...thoughts on efficiency?
csontos
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Have you read the OP's opening statement? If you want to start a new thread, I think they'll let you.
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jedinite24
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My favorite of the vintage stereo receivers or integrated is the Accuphase E-202. Great build quality and all around flexibility. I've used it to power Ohm Walsh 2 speakers, KEF Q300 speakers and KEF 103/3 speakers with no issues whatsoever.
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audiogabby
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I had Sansui and Yamaha and like them both but the Sansui was so much more transparent and faster than the Yamaha that it left an impression on me. I'm talking the Sansui 7070 against Yamaha CR-420 and CR-640.
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