Monster Vintage Receivers From The 1970's Pioneer SX-1980 & 1250 Marantz 2500 & 2385 Sansui G-9000DB

This quick 5 minute video show's the most high powered vintage receivers from my vintage audio equipment collection. Includes the Pioneer SX-1980, Pioneer SX-1250, Marantz 2500, Marantz 2385 and the Sansui G-9000DB. Five monster vintage receivers from the 1970's. All five of the vintage receivers shown in the video are in the top 20 for most power output from receivers developed in the 1970's.
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[@toneyisaiah408]

I have nothing against the modern stereo equipment But there's something about the vintage audio equipment that's dynamic.

[@vintageaudioaddict]

So true!

[@sabrowenie]

It's all about aesthetics adding to the sonic experience. I've got some very nice modern integrated amps. They have great sonics, but no 'soul'. When my kids come to visit it's always the SX-3700 that gets turned on.

[@toneyisaiah408]

That's absolutely true.

[@paididoy]

@Kamari Jacoby , don't care!

[@Anacridhaze]

I was incredibly fortunate to inherit a SX-1250 in 2016. I had it professionally recapped in 2017. I use it almost everyday day with a mixture of new and other vintage components. It’s the center piece of my system and I hope to have it around for decades to come. Great video. Love your channel.

[@JohnAdorjan]

I got one too. We are the lucky ones. With its toroidal power supply, it should have been number 1.

[@southwind73]

Sitting here listening to my sx-1250 watching this video!

[@JohnAdorjan]

@@southwind73 Lucky!

[@harrymuhammad9835]

Who did the recap?

[@Anacridhaze]

@@harrymuhammad9835 Austin Stereo in Austin, TX

[@darthbubba866]

I owned a Sansui 9090DB back in the '70s. It had so many switches and knobs on the front my parents didn't know if I'd bought a stereo or the control panel for a starship!

[@vintageaudioaddict]

LOL

[@grantbassett2048]

"Lovely lovely lovely.....!!!!!! What a set of powerful & Beautiful Receivers..😊. Great video. Cheers Grant.

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Many thanks, Grant! I appreciate your kind words.

[@eharrison32]

Love the collection. all these amps are master pieces in my mind.

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Glad you like them! They are all wonderful examples of vintage audio from the golden age of 2 channel stereo.

[@runepedersenDK]

Always loved the Sansui G-9000 DB, it has a pleasant sound (no "listening fatigue") and a superb design with its symmetry, lights and knobs - and analogue VU-meters. Pioneer SX-1980 is nice too as always.

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Couldn't agree more!

[@raym5113]

beautiful! another good reason to miss the 70s

[@audiophool864]

This is a true testiment of the build quality of these products.

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Yes, I'm still amazed at how these pieces of equipment have held up for decades. I'm pretty sure many of these units will survive to see 100 years of service.

[@rrcoster]

some serious investment as these keep going up in value. Very nice collection

[@rojetoquimco835]

Wow that's my dream receiver Pioneer SX1980.

[@vintageaudioaddict]

She is a beast! Thanks for watching!

[@rickj1983]

I own an sx-980. Love it.

[@arnoldschloss9634]

Marantz today, builds a full line of audio equipment at some pretty high prices, but nothing near the look or build quality of the 2500 or 2385. What would be so difficult for Marantz to come our with a new receiver model of the same look and build quality as these two units, and price them accordingly?

[@calebhansen37]

Not difficult for Marantz at all, or other HIFi companies. It’s strictly business and simply comes down to maximizing profit. It’s just not as profitable for audio companies to make such high quality units, especially out of metal along with other high quality parts that last forever. Plastic is much less expensive than metal to manufacture. Plastic is also much lighter which costs much less to ship overseas. Quality vintage Japanese HiFi units have lasted for 50+ years with regular maintenance. At that rate, most customers will only make one purchase over their lifetime. Now compare modern HiFi stereo to modern auto manufacturers...they strategically use cheap parts that’ll are engineered to wear out quickly, because the auto companies want you to keep purchasing vehicles less than every 10 years. Same with modern HiFi stereo. When a unit breaks, they want people to get rid of it and buy a new one, instead of paying an electronic technician to repair it. Most these plastic stereo models are made so cheaply, that it’s more cost effective to buy a new one than pay for repairs.

[@arnoldschloss9634]

@@calebhansen37 Macintosh, Luxman, Accuphase and several other companies are building high end units, although they are priced beyond affordability for most people. There is a market for every product out there.

[@roberte.andrews4621]

Marantz management lack vision. Saul Marantz was a graphic designer and he made sure his products looked as good as they sound. The only modern receiver that compares is the McIntosh line made in the USA. Hooray!

[@arnoldschloss9634]

@@roberte.andrews4621 That's correct Robert; the only modern receiver comparable to the top vintage offerings, is the Macintosh 7200 - $7500 and 200 watts per channel. They realized that there is still a market out there for product at that level!

[@odysseus521]

Although i love all the 1970 vintage equipment, the Marantz line up has always been my favorite. I especially like the fact that you can still get the original lamps to resurrect the original sea blue dash color. The LED blue is ok...but not as appealing as the original color. The 2500 has the original color, and in a low lit room it displays it's powerful esthetic value. Love it.

[@dr.lector1091]

You have a great collection of high quality vintage receiver, damn, they all look freaking amazing!

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Thanks, Dr.

[@tomlindalewis2146]

Over the past 6 months I have picked up a SX-980 and SX-1080. The left channel is out on the 1080, but otherwise in beautiful condition. Plenty of work ahead! Thank you for your channel, Tom

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Tom, both nice finds! Thanks a lot for watching and good luck with your receivers.

[@bigone137]

Wow what a collection !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Thank You!

[@adaboy4z]

I'm growing my collection. Yamaha B-2, CR-2040, CR-600 and Kenwood KA-405. I hope to score one of the Top 10 monsters. Love your collection!

[@knsone104]

Thanks, you have some AMAZING machines!

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Your welcome and thank you.

[@MichaelYates]

Excellent, thanks for sharing

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Thanks for watching!

[@gime3steps]

OMG That's an awesome collection!

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Thanks!

[@patrickgeorge141]

Nice collection!

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Thanks!

[@JD-lk7im]

I laughed throughout this whole fantastic video.. Short and very sweet... straight to the point. I'll need to watch it again and restrain myself.

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Thanks, I'm glad that you enjoyed it. I've been trying some different things with my videos. Trying to make some of them quicker and more enjoyable. Trying to make them as you said "Short and sweet...straight to the point".

[@donaldwilliamson4150]

Thank you for posting this is wonderful I wish so much back in those days I've been able to get into those high-tech receivers but I didn't have the money or the time I grew up listening to transistor radios and one speaker jobs when I was able to afford it all I could get was a Panasonic 25-watt but you know I thought that thing was great and it blows me away

[@davidtkach223]

Love them! My monster is a fully recapped Fisher RS-1080 @170 w.

[@gilbertduranjr.4852]

I love your channel during the 70s I started with a pioneer sx 650 playing back on cerwin Vegas. I then bought an sx 1050 and a pair of klispch lascalas and a bang and olfunson 4002 turntable just by chance someone broke into my house and stole all my hifi . I'm ready too purchase more.

[@joelsmith8773]

Beautiful receivers. Although mine come in at the low end, I love my old Pioneer and Sansui receivers.

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Thank You! I have many of the less powerful receivers in my collection also. Each one, no matter the power or features was engineered and manufactured with care. Just the ways things were done back in the day.

[@juliocubias9600]

Epic pieces, worthy of a prestigious audio museum !!!

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Thank You, Julio for the kind words Thanks also for watching.

[@harjonoharoen5186]

very precious collections...i like the marantz 2500

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Thank you so much!

[@ItsaRomethingeveryday]

Very nice, all of them

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Thank You

[@coletrick8748]

Wow! Beautiful Units!!

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Thank You!

[@maxpower78-15]

Man the 1980. What kind of speaker can handle 270 watts per channel? Wow

[@arturovillalpando289]

I believe a pair of JBL's or Pioneer's dude, in case you're on the deep pocket side a pair of B&W's

[@Jack96993]

I have an amp that out puts 500watts@8ohm 650@4ohms and 1,200 watts@1ohm and my Maggie's love it!!

[@Trev9]

Inefficient speaker. 270w in, 100w of sound out

[@michaelsmullen9891]

You would be surprised at the amount of speakers that can handle 270 Watts per channel at 8 Ohms. Most damage to speakers happens by using an amplifier that isn't powerful enough and having the volume turned right up, introducing distortion and heat to your tweeter - Soft Clipping. That's your tweeters fried.

[@Economist96]

Love the look in that era. Everything today is just a bring black box with two knobs.

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Yes, the vintage equipment is great looking gear.

[@jeromebrown944]

I would need my own Island to enjoy these.I would rock these on Sunday because they are vintage.

[@vintageaudioaddict]

My other half sometimes feels that purchasing an Island would be the thing for me to do. LOL

[@alpcns]

Works of art. Just Gorgeous.

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Thank You!

[@luisenrique4028]

Nice collection!!!!

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Thank you very much!

[@PhuckHue2]

They were so loud and power was underrated

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Yes and Yes!

[@MrMichaelj101]

I was stationed in Germany in the 80s and it was all about stereo equipment you would go to the PX and spend your whole check on Stereo Equipment they always had a lot of cool stuff I was always getting the surgeons coming out pounding on my door telling me to turn that shit down I miss them days and there’s no comparison to Stereo right now vintage is always the best you have some incredible pieces there thank you very much for the awesome video

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Thank you for sharing and for your service!

[@pabloosvaldopenizzotto1098]

Great beauties !!! Congratulations!!

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@maxpower78-15]

Man. Some beauties there.

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Thank You!

[@brianchisnell1548]

Just like the horsepower race in the day! I know headroom is a good thing but, JEEZZZ! The owners manual for my SX-780 states something like, "more than enough power for your listening enjoyment" . I've had it 40 years. I really can't get past 10 O'clock with Hpm 100's . Can't even imagine........ Cheers to your collection!

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Thank You! Your SX-780 is a fine receiver. Same with your speakers. Your right that few folks will ever use the power available of these vintage monsters. For me it's just cool that something like these receivers were actually produced. Kind of like high powered cars or motorcycles. Few will ever use the horsepower.

[@artmanjohn2]

I still got my Sansui 9900Z receiver, still works great! I use to work at "Custom High-Fi" back in the day and I loved and would still like to have the Sansui G-9000DB, it's a beautiful receiver. If I remember correctly, my receiver came out the very next year of yours and was the last production of the Monster Sansui receivers. Mine is rated at 160 watts per channel at 0.015 THD - DC rated power also! I lucked out, in 1986 I bought mine from a local pawn shop, mint condition, for just $100.00, I think they retailed new at around $1200.00 in 1980, couldn't believe my luck. They really didn't know what they had! I wouldn't sell it for anything, and I've had more than a few offers!

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Thanks a lot for sharing. So many great Sansui's from back in the day! Great deal on your 9900Z even in 1986. Continued good luck with her!

[@artmanjohn2]

@@vintageaudioaddict I know this sounds like bragging but I'm going to tell you anyways, completes the whole story. Back when I got my Sansui 9900Z receiver, on the same day, I also was able to buy a Nakamichi 682ZX cassette deck for just $50.00, it came off the same Pawn ticket - pull as the Sansui receiver, they literally thought it was just a plain, everyday cassette deck, I luckily knew exactly what it was and what it was worth! The Nakamichi 682-ZX cassette deck in 1981 sold for $1,800, and will still bring that much today in great condition! It stopped working the last time I tried to use it about six months ago, I guess I went too long without using it, it just wouldn't quite go into playing mode, I'm assuming it just needs new belts, cleaning, etc. from just being 40 years old. I downloaded the shop manual, gonna order a belt and roller kit and hope it fixes it! Cassettes are making a comeback, want mine up and working again! This is a cassette deck with a lot of intricate moving parts, might be above my paygrade for attempting this work. Suggestions?

[@Warpedsmac]

Yes, I'll have the Pioneer SX-1980 and the Sansui G-9000DB.... I bet the Sansui "sounds" the best!!!

[@vintageaudioaddict]

They are all great receivers. Pioneer, Marantz, Sansui and others made outstanding audio equipment.

[@samsquanch67]

I would agree My sansui sounds better!

[@swinde]

I remember these and the most outstanding feature was how large and massive they were. I had no furniture or budget to support them. So I continued on with my Marantz 3300 preamp, Model 250 power amp and Model 120 AM/FM Stereo tuner. The power amp was rated at 125 Watts per channel.

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Yes, they are beasts. Your Marantz gear is great stuff.

[@swinde]

@@vintageaudioaddict Thank you. They are driving Acoustic Research AR-3a speakers and I also have a Revox A-77Tape deck with Advent Model 100A Dolby noise reduction.

[@davidrhelmick72]

@@swinde acoustic research? aren't those the speakers that are sold out of white vans at red lights?

[@swinde]

@@davidrhelmick72 You are probably just sniping, but here is the company's history. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acoustic_Research

[@maxpower78-15]

Just gorgeous

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Thank you very much.

[@alfredosantos5424]

Beautiful Monsters

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Thank You!

[@DavidL-ii7yn]

Not only are these powerful, the fidelity specs on these are excellent as well.

[@vintageaudioaddict]

You are correct. They can hold their own even compared to more modern audio equipment.

[@danknox9986]

Great receivers. My all time favorite is the Model 19. I’m lucky enough to have one now.

[@swinde]

I actually got to service a Marantz Model 19, I think it was 1968. What impressed me was the amazing construction of the circuits. It reminded me of the way military electronics is constructed. It was also easy to disassemble and work on.

[@donndickel9418]

@@swindelol

[@bshingledecker]

Sansui 9090 has my heart. Always will.

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Sansui made some great gear!

[@zibish3095]

Fantastic!

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jjjcmo]

They all are gorgeous, but in terms of pure eye candy the Sansui gets my vote.

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Yes, she's a looker.

[@simonbeasley989]

Sansui looks awesome

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Thank You.

[@tedcuff9155]

I don't have any of those powerhouses, but my Pioneer SX 3700 sure sounds awesome. Good video.

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Thanks! The SX-3700 is a fine receiver.

[@migalito1955]

I was listening to this on an Onkyo TX-4500 mark II. This receiver does not have an integrated amp on the same scale as these 5, but it was in its day pretty well sought out. Wish I had the cash or expertise to totally restore it, but surprisingly it is pretty functional as found at a thrift store for $5.

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Great Find! Onkyo built some great vintage gear.

[@mazakaudio]

Beautiful receivers.Greetings from Poland.

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Thank you very much! Cheers from the USA!

[@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120]

Love my g8000 at 120watts but its the quality of the watts that matter and thats what all these Monsters have ! All have their own unique sound ! Thanks

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Totally agree! That's for watching!

[@russfelger]

I'm surprised there wasn't a Kenwood 11 in the mix. Beautiful collection. 👍🏼

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Thank you. I have an eleven. You can check it out here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3uao3qErNOMidU

[@unabonger777]

This is a bit off topic but do you use that Mastech MS8268 for high voltage (tube amp) applications? Would you consider it safe to use, assuming all other safety precautions are followed (better leads/clips, etc)? Any other comments on that meter would be interesting, thanks!

[@9087125498172345]

I yearn for these receivers.

[@andrewcrain5461]

Fantastic!!!!!!

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Thank You!

[@ACBMemphis]

These look great! The Marantz seems the most "stylish" but only the Sansui has a large volume knob in the center which is probably the control you'd adjust the most...

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Thank you for your kind words. I love them all. Each of them show the engineering skills of the manufactures both cosmetically and electrically along with many skilled factory workers to make the products a success. A lot of talented people made these products what they are. 40+ years later each of them are ready to be used daily and be reliable. Pretty successful I'd say.

[@jean-marcschmitt413]

C'est un voyage dans le temps. A cette époque on les regardaient car on avait pas l'argent pour les acheter. Très bonne chaine.

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Oui c'est vrai. Merci d'avoir regardé!

[@markphilpot4981]

Looks like you have plenty to be thankful for! Fully restored beauties are well worth your time and money. Looking good and sounding good too! Stay safe mates!😊👍🏻😷

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Thanks and you do the same!

[@tech-centralusa9671]

Oh how I remember salivating over the Marantz 2385. I ended up with a Kenwood Kr5400 due to budget issues. I must say the Kenwood was not a bad choice.

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Good Choice! Kenwood made great audio equipment.

[@mikecampbell5856]

I have a Marantz 2020b and a Sansui 5050. Low powered but still awesome. I love your receivers and I would probably like your Sansui because I like to do a little DXing and it has an IF wide narrow switch. Back in the day FM tuners mattered.

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Thanks for sharing. So many different pieces of great audio gear was produced back in the day.

[@mirekmes9498]

WOW! Vintage ROCKS👍👌

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Yes, it does. Amazing audio equipment from the past.

[@alcoholisfreedrink]

damn. so nice stuff

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Thank You!

[@nordic27]

Wonderful look at some vintage workhorses. What was the music playing on your #2 Marantz 2500 receiver?

[@tenantrep]

Would do know what speakers you paired with each receiver and what medium you used to play the music.

[@Tony-uq4ig]

My uncle has the sx 1980 since the 70s and it's in flawless condition and I have many others like the pioneer sx9000 from 1962 and it's in beautiful condition

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Cool! Thanks for sharing!

[@chriselectric1116]

love the channel Chris,.. i bet it would be nice to find a Technics SA 1000, very rare....

[@nickolasostenbacken266]

I have collected a full set of 1978 Pioneer Hi-Fi: Pioneer SX-1980 Stereo Receiver, Pioneer CT-F9191 Stereo Cassette Tape Deck and Pioneer RT-1020H Reel-To-Reel Tape Deck. All hooked up to Sony APM-4 Loudspeakers.

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Great Gear! Congrats on owning it.

[@johnnytoobad7785]

Do you have any "seperates" from the 70's ? I'm partial to the Pre-amps and Tuners. I sold my old Kenwood KT-7000 tuner years ago but I personally restored the SONY TA-200f pre-amp. Hard to beat that one.

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Yes, I do. If you checkout my channel here on KZbin you'll see all types of vintage audio equipment. Kenwood always made some of the best tuners back in the day. Sony doesn't get as much respect as I think they should when it comes to vintage audio equipment. They made some really good gear.

[@johnnytoobad7785]

@@vintageaudioaddict oops I meant TA2000f. That unit has plug-in military style circuit boards (!). Would love to get a Kenwood KT-8300 tuner (to restore) someday.

[@tehscope9422]

I always wonder what speakers of the times could handle the power of say the pioneer sx 1980,i like my music loud well past half volume.

[@hatu5798]

Love the Marantz 2500

[@vintageaudioaddict]

It is a beast!

[@j.t.cooper2963]

Vintage all the way! 👍🏻💯

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Good Choice!

[@scottwhite2757]

I’m jealous beautiful recievers.

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Thank You!

[@johnbowick7109]

I can’t imagine some of these big powerful monster receivers not having power meters. I think 3 of those did not.

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Yup, many of the receivers even the powerful one's didn't have meters. Thanks for watching.

[@stevenaguilera9202]

"Concepts, images and feelings all gain heightened significance under the influence of music" 1:52 That Audionatutix track sent chills down my spine.. I don't think it was the song as much as it was the BEAUTIFUL SOUND coming from it !!! *closes eyes with angry eyebrows, dances n shakes 1 finger in air to the Lord rhythmically like a old man whose FUNKY with it*

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Thanks for watching!

[@Ali-db6ey]

Hi, How do I connect a mobile phone with pioneer Stereo or how can I listen to music

[@josegallardos4265]

I have a Sansui G 6000 Power bought it at a yard sale for $75 DLS it sounds amazing!!

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Nice find on a great receiver!

[@protekprotek4207]

Thanks 💪💪👏👏

[@vintageaudioaddict]

You're welcome 😊

[@BossHossStudios]

I have a Pioneer Sx 1250... i Love it

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Yes, the SX-1250 is a wonderful piece of vintage audio history. Many folks consider the SX-1250 to be Pioneer's finest receiver.

[@arturovillalpando289]

I really fell short of words about your top five, but must agree with Toney Isaiah below, modern equipment has nothing to do with good vintage from 70s, 80s and 90s. I have recently purchased my beloved Pioneer VSX-D1S receiver with a mere 130 WRMS per channel in stereo mode, Jesus! I have moved slowly to leave aside my ONKYO TX-RZ720. My Pioneer has rythm and feels alive!!

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Thanks for sharing!

[@markw7303]

have you ever found info or tested your self on the vairous models class a biasing in watage and or there idle and max power draws, probably be very interesting

[@vintageaudioaddict]

I haven't but I'm willing to bet that any 120V 15AMP service outlet here in the states would be put to the test at a maximum steady output of the larger vintage receivers or amplifiers. Many times I have found the vintage audio equipment of the day to be very conservative in their power ratings.

[@markw7303]

@@vintageaudioaddict I guess what I'm saying is anything with actualy realy class a biasing in any amount and half decent sgnal to noise would be worth chaseing down and maintaing.

[@tomsettles6873]

Have you ever tested any of the Concept receivers? I had a 5.5 that I bought new in the 1970s and it was pretty good.

[@vintageaudioaddict]

No, I haven't. I hear Concept made very good equipment but I have never owned any. I'd like to find a piece in the future.

[@jonathankhwinana3050]

I see your collection and fascinated by Pioneer SX1980 and Marantz 2500. Do you by any chance intend to sell them or some of them? Here in south Africa i never came across any shop that sell these kind of monsters. I am playing Pioneer SX300 inherited from my brother in 1979. I took it for repairs 4 times and still going strong. but need to upgrade with the above monsters...any advice?

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Greetings from the USA! I don't plan on selling anything in my collection at this time. eBay is always an option as some sellers will ship to other countries but is usually more expensive. If you can not find the equipment that you are interested in South Africa there is not much choice but to find it outside your county.

[@jonathankhwinana3050]

@@vintageaudioaddict thanks

[@benshow3000]

I owned an SX-1250...... sold it to a friend years ago big mistake!

[@csaracho2009]

Just buy it from Mexico... Regards articulo.mercadolibre.com.mx/MLM-843576200-amplificador-pioneer-sx-1250-_JM#position=2&type=item&tracking_id=a416b4f9-9d97-405f-b942-f16bed5e749c

[@myturkishlife1777]

I had a 2226B for 35 years ...👍

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Great little Marantz!

[@jazzkatt7083]

My two pioneer sx1250s are awesome! But they all have more power than any reasonable listener ever needed 😜

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Your SX-1250's are wonderful! Will last your lifetime, no matter your age today. There are not many consumer electronics produced in 2020 that I would say that about.

[@patrickbullock2136]

Those multi-wafer switches were a real nightmare to replace, however!

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Yes, there are some challenges with owning vintage audio equipment.

[@PA-Tammy]

I love my SX-1080 but will end up with the 1980 one day.

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Your SX-1080 is a fine receiver. Engineered and manufactured with all the care of the SX-1980. Just less power and a few less features.

[@craiglarge5925]

I own two Realistic STA 2100 receivers, ever try one out and tested it ?

[@MrRonnmaui]

That is some cool units. I had no idea they were putting out those watts back then. Must be pretty heavy. Are those all Class B? I bought the Luxman L-110 & T-110 brand new in the 80's, gorgeous units.

[@martyjewell5683]

A swell display of some hefty and freakin' heavy receivers. I never owned a TOTL receiver, couldn't afford one back in the day. I did use a Marantz 2252B and Pioneer SX-880 but like my Hitachi SR-804 much better. Purchased in 1979 and still in use, the SR-804 is my main amp. To bad you left out Hitachi's SR-2004 and receivers from Yamaha and Kenwood. My SR-804 weighs under 24 pounds and is a 50wpc class G receiver. Do a video on vintage speakers???

[@prestige2000rider]

I worked in audio just as the "monster receivers " were really taking off. The king of the Hill seemed to be the Pioneer, but others that caught my eye were the big Technics and the Toshiba The "guys up the street" also had that big Kenwood. there are more, but these seemed to stick out in my mind .

[@vintageaudioaddict]

So much great gear back in the day!

[@mikepxg6406]

All Fantastic looking pieces of equipment. Shame the sound quality of these old amplifiers was so compromised. Give me a Naim any day.

[@AUTISTICLYCAN]

My three most powerful receivers are my Sansui G-9700 at 200 Watts Per Channel. My Hitachi SR 2004 at 200 Watts per channel and my tinsey-small Pioneer SX-1280 at 185 Watts Per Channel. I could buy anything over 200 watts per channel as they would blow the walls out of my little place.

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Nice! I'd love to find a SR-2004 someday.

[@AUTISTICLYCAN]

@@vintageaudioaddict Keep an eye out on EBay.com. There is a pawn shop that is trying to sell a Hitachi SR-2004 for about $1,945.00 which is not a bad for a 200 WPC receiver in fair shape. It appears sporadically but, they never sell it. Anything I buy off Ebay I have professionally restored before using it. Only reason I won't buy it is I don't need two of them. Oh yeah, Merry Christmas and thanks for posting such awesome content!

[@martyjewell5683]

Canis, that SR-2004's amp is class G and has 3dB's of headroom. It can put out (for short duration) 400wpc. Nice cache of receivers you have. Too much switching of these models can lead to back pain.

[@AUTISTICLYCAN]

@@martyjewell5683 Yes these receivers are so heavy you can feel your blood pumping when picking them up.

[@tenantrep]

You have an orgasmic collection of 70’s receivers. Did you purchase in restored condition or did you restore? Wow!!

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

My friend's Doctor dad had a Marantz similar with a Thorens TT. Back in the day.

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Great stuff!

[@craiglarge5925]

By the way, one of the Realistic Start 2100 receivers are in actual use driving a pair of Cerwin Vega DX-7s', the other being in storage.

[@Sebaitaly1450]

Hello. Nice amos! What's the song for Marantz 2500. Sorry i don't speak English Well.