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@gnoter23 жыл бұрын
Japn gear under $500, would interest me. Separates pls! Thks!
@wheezin_the_juice3 жыл бұрын
More obtainable gear is always better
@53330923 жыл бұрын
I know this isnt easy to do on a one-take video but if you could (A) Avoid using the word "very" and (B) compare them to modern popular hifi more often, it would help nuance the differences to most people whose never owned vintage gear. Keep up the good work!
@paulpavlou92943 жыл бұрын
Good one J, it’s good see reviewers not trying to flog overpriced new gear when there is obviously some great vintage gear out there that’s great value as well as great sounding. It’s also reassuring to know that your also a collector of vintage hifi equipment as well. You have have to practice what you preach. Good episode, very entertaining.
@mattharwood44133 жыл бұрын
OF COURSE you know this equipment!! I could have guessed by your knowledge and aesthetic. It was a pair of dynamo 70's that changed my life forever (in 1990!) That Hafler XL-280 was out! I mono blocked those babies and never looked back. The sounds floats on the air. The breath, the guitars..... And that Pioneer receiver! I love that people are re-discovering those. Love your work Jay.
@harieeshraajthehzphile65053 жыл бұрын
Vintage is a great option for new audiophiles or any music lovers who doesn't wanna spend a lot and have good sound, especially those which Made In Japan...WOW still rocks! Very high quality
@matthewhilty42093 жыл бұрын
I laughed when you said the Marantz 8B , every HiFihead knows about that one , finding one of those in good condition for a decent price is like finding a pregnant nun riding a unicorn.
@Jayiyagi3 жыл бұрын
haha. Well... I did say "hidden or NOT so hidden" kinda had to put that there. Can't say holy grail without the mention of the Marantz 8b !
@greenbeginner33533 жыл бұрын
Yeah. Like there’s a unicorn for each one of ‘em. No way. 😜
@ChoySekMunSimon3 жыл бұрын
Probably have a better chance at scoring an old McIntosh Mc225 stereo amp than the overhunted Marantz.
@milesdufourny48133 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite pieces of vintage gear is the Forte Model 4a - 50 wpc pure class A amplifier. I still own one.
@jb678901 Жыл бұрын
Listening at the moment to my office HITACHI SR-903 (Class G amp w/75W per ch into 8ohm & peak 160W for transients) that I bought used locally ($120); paired with minty mint Marantz EQ20, $120. It was in need of a deep cleaning but is in excellent condition (aside from a minor 2mm nick/dent at the lower edge of the face plate) . I "spruced up" the factory black wooden case (boring) with a glossy burled-walnut vinyl wrap and swapped the factory hard rubber feet for machined ALU feet (58mm, with rubber isolation base rings). It really makes this unit look incredible. In terms of sound...extremely pleased. I cleaned the pots (Deoxit D5 & F5), checked certain caps with the ESR, ran it up on a DIM-bulb rig (OK), then checked the offsets sat. The service manual is detailed and the PCB's are clearly labeled/marked for ease of future revision. I also researched and purchased all the electrolytic capacitors (& filters) + known/problematic transistors (thanks Audiokarma!) for a revision on TWO SR903's...since I liked the first one so much I bought a second SR903 for the family room (mint $134). I figure it will be easier for me to "master" the schematics and do the revisions across the same model receiver. As well, these lifetime/solid-state units will be easier to pass on to our 2 children. I own/have owned Yamaha (CR420), Nakamichi (SR2E), Pioneer (LX626), Sanyo (DCX6000K)...and decided to settle on these Hitachi's. They simply deliver excellent performance~power/build quality/looks at prices which do not carry the Marantz/Pioneer/Sansui "tax". Recently, a Hitachi SR503L showed up on a local listing, pristine and fully revised...with nice audio-grade Nichicon FG caps and all. Again for $120...pulled that trigger too. It's for my eldest daughter, who has taken a liking to vinyl and needed a good receiver for the system I am putting together for her. As in the prior purchases, I took a chance and voila...as advertised...success!
@greenbeginner33533 жыл бұрын
I’d like to see your selection of modern day amps that comes somewhat close to these vintage units and what they cost in comparison.
@SuperMcgenius3 жыл бұрын
Harman Kardon 930 twin mono receiver , Sumo nine class A power amp, thorens 125 turntable , IMF TLS 50 or 80 transmission line speakers. I’ve heard all of the products that you listed and have had some myself, a good list except some are not a great bang for buck because their prices have grown so much.
@glenncurry30413 жыл бұрын
Where to start? I was blown away when you hit #6! LO-7Ms. Both of my older sons are using them right now. One with a pair of AP 9s and the other AR91s. One also has a pair of the lower powered brothers, the LO-7M. While I have a pair of the monster big brother LO-9Ms on the bench soon to drive my Magneplanar 1.7i. But I have to make a major correction to what you think is it's history. I was a Kenwood Rep covering the 6 SE states in the late '70's. I introduced the Kenwood Audio Purist line at that time. That included the LO-7C preamp, LO-7T Tuner and LO-7M amp. It included the KD500, later the LO-7D, LO-1D, .... and the accessory plater and center and outer ring weights. I travelled giving demos and seminars on them. So i know they existed in the '70's. I even arranged for a review of the LO-7M for Audiofile in Atlanta. I was also the AR Rep and introduced the AR 9 series which is why my chips did not fall far.
@darusb69849 ай бұрын
Man I currently have 1 of the L-09M's which I found in a barn during an estate clean out and man it is a monster I have been looking for probably 5 years for a second one. One day I know it will happen but till then I am completely jealous lol!!!
@realworldaudio3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for mentioning the Dynaco Stereo 70! It is an extremely underrated amplifier, but without doubt one of the best deals in audio ever. I found that it has exceptionally good tone, and is more faithful to the music than the vast majority of modern high resolution amps. My musician friend made a recording (guitar, uncompressed, unprocessed) I had him play the same song between the speakers & then listen to the CD. With the stereo 70 I could immediately spot that it was the guitar he played, and the experience was remarkably close to his actually playing the guitar! With very high end amps / systems it sounded ultra high res, as if I stuck my head between the strings, but nothing like him playing in the room. Also, I had no way to tell which guitar he was playing, the tonality was so off. I was mortified by that experience, and had to re-evaluate what it is that we are looking for in "high end". Also, the stereo 70 can produce a stunningly fleshed-out piano rendering.... if you are into classical concert pianists... As thousands of audiophiles have found out the stereo 70 is the best cure for audiophile burn-out. It plays pure music, zero hype.
@martinda74462 жыл бұрын
Don't worry, the Dynaco Stereo 70 has been raved about since I have been in the industry, alongside it's British counterpart the Radford STA25, I guess ( I am UK based). I have been in the business for over 40 years and have been telling people about it throughout that whole time. None of the items mentioned here are by any stretch hidden gems, just gems (well most of them). I though CAN name some real hidden gems which, still, very very few know about... But I will reserve that knowledge greedily.
@andromedawind Жыл бұрын
@@martinda7446 I’m so curious about those real hidden gems. Could you give a hint where to look for them 😊
@aussierob71773 жыл бұрын
When i was searching for a new set of speakers at various hi fi stores in Sydney, 1984 to replace my Telefunken L645 speakers, I heard this fantastic sound coming out of one of these stores. I went in to see what was being demonstrated. and a staff member. said we have just received the Rogers Studio 1 loudspeakers (made in England) . I new immediately these were the speakers for me.The amplifier driving them was a Pioneer integrated tube amp model no (i think) SM 83
@kevindemelo48783 жыл бұрын
My father used to work for Meitner back then, I had the chance to listen to those monoblocks. Its truly really good gear
@cameronkrause4712 Жыл бұрын
Jay, the big Pioneer is beautiful. It's a keeper. I am just old enough to remember that time when these were made.
@stephenbezanson46333 жыл бұрын
Wow, these are all great vintage amps (well, maybe not the Pioneer in my opinion) but I think you missed the boat. In my books the Mitsubishi DA-A15DC dual mono-block amp was the best amp ever produced. It is the sweetest sounding amp I’ve ever experienced and I’ve owned/listened to many solid state and tube amps over the last 55+ years. To boot, the DA-A15DC is still in spec some 44 years after I acquired it. I’ve owned much high end gear but my Carver pre-amp and Mitsubishi amp are still powering my 1970’s vintage Series 2 Bose 901’s (bought new). They still sound great...
@guygordon30863 жыл бұрын
Hi Jay. I owned the Kenwood L07C (preamp--it is in my attic and non-functional), and the L-07MII monoblocks. From 1979 (not 1990s) I am an original owner of the last model that was built. I used them to powered my Koss CM1030s for 7 years, that were replaced in 1986 with a pair of Klipschorns. The L07Ms were recapped by Kenwood a couple of times during the 29 years of ownership. I gave them to a friend, who still owns and uses them. thx g
@tommypickle98733 жыл бұрын
Marantz 1060,Sony Ta 3200f,Nikko alpha 2, Gamma 1, beta 2 The Nikko stuff is very underrated. The amp is true dual mono. I have this set for 20 years and still works perfect. The gamma tuner is one of the best I have ever had and I have had some good ones.
@TheReal19533 жыл бұрын
My vote is for Hafler....like the 220. For a few hundred on eBay, you can buy some legitimate upgrade kits to bring these great amps into 2021. They will compete with amps costing thousands more. I had the big monster receiver from Onkyo in the late 70's. Thought it was a top dawg until the Hafler separates.....no comparison.
@mrg21659 Жыл бұрын
I have 2 dh220s 1 dh101 & a 110 lol greedy . and not upgraded sound great as they are 🙏💯
@sbv-zs7wz3 жыл бұрын
Nice video and review to see this kit. I'm in the 'vintage' audio age group in the UK, back then no 'global' high end brands so interesting to see this hardware. UK had Quad, Naim, Lecson, Meridian. Quad 22 was very much the Valve amp (or 'tube' as you call it) that people lusted after along with their electrostatic speakers. I chuckled when you showed the Mullard valves, I made a few diy amps with these, there was even a trend in pulling valves from dead TVs to use in amps, friend of mine worked for a TV rental company and faulty sets were often cannibalised for known 'good sounding' valves.
@arthurshagnasty40392 жыл бұрын
1977 to be exact on that Pioneer SX 1980. I had one had an SX1010 and still have my SX828. Along with the SX 9000. Remnants of my high school days. And yes they still work I'm using one as we speak
@artsabound76273 жыл бұрын
As with anything taste is in play when choosing favorites but it still seems strange no Luxman made the list . I have 45yrs of this hobby and still find certain vintage Lux gear equals or betters many newer considered "audiophile " pieces . Especially when A/B comparing with Pioneer , Kenwood , Marantz . Vintage Luxman gear (pre Alpine)is typically "sweet" personified and very fluid.
@hugobloemers44253 жыл бұрын
It is not hidden, as is the Marantz tube amp.
@artsabound76273 жыл бұрын
@@hugobloemers4425 then why are the price points similar to Luxman?
@BogdanWeiss3 жыл бұрын
@@artsabound7627 lots of clueless people & a sprinkling of vulchers capitalising on lack of knowledge - look @ the maskholes & the Neanderthals volunteering to be guinea pigs for toxic pharmakia
@markceci98963 жыл бұрын
I have a Pioneer SX1280. 185 wpc little brother of the SX1980. Just so you know, these are going up in value now. A well refurbished sx1980 is over $3,500 and climbing. Mine is about $2300 and climbing after and awesome refurbish/upgrade was done. Sound is super quiet, smooth and powerful. Drives 4ohm Legacy Focus very well.
@asplmn3 жыл бұрын
I feel like the Japanese Pioneer Exclusive series are hidden gems (albeit pricey)
@puciohenzap8913 жыл бұрын
The thing is, there is not a single 40yo+ piece of gear left on the market that still meets the specs, unless serviced. Nothing wrong with vintage but keep in mind that a lot of parts are NLA and the knobs and switches tend to reach their end of life, even cleaned. To me, great almost-vintage amps are recapped Krell KAV300i and especially the KAV500i. Both must be serviced as there are some parts that will always leak. The 500i is nowadays much cheaper than the SX1980.
@PGHJR0023 жыл бұрын
What do you think about the HAFLER line of power amps, the original DH series?
@RHJ33 жыл бұрын
Marantz 2385 treated me real well with Bozak 302A Urbans. Its a pretty tasty setup. Thanks for the video Jay.
@spacehopper773 жыл бұрын
It is debatable if the Pioneer SX1980 betters the SX1250, some like myself believe the 1250 is the sweet spot of monster receivers. Plus finding a 1250 is likely an easier task than finding a 1980. Although I’d also recommend others in particular Sansui receivers.
@johnmeshawn44022 жыл бұрын
which Sansui's would you recommend?
@FastGuy5 Жыл бұрын
I have 2 1280s. 1980 is just a bit overkill. The sound of the 1980 and 1280 are no different. 1250 is a a bit more warm sound than the 80 series.
@jb678901 Жыл бұрын
SX1250 for the win, in my opinion. Better overall build spec than the 1980, regardless of 1980's power title. More readily available...and more easily serviced. Exceptional sounding.
@juanmillaruelo76473 жыл бұрын
The ST70 is 35+35. Two Dyna Mk3 gave you 60+60. My family Dynacos were what got me into hi fi. This is an American icon and there is tech support and parts today.
@Valerifon12 жыл бұрын
The Harman Kardon Citation II Power Amp would be a nice addition to this list. A pair strapped for mono operation is the way to go with these amps. Incredibly pure and warm mids and highs... I use a pair with Acoustat Monitor IV speakers... Great video Jay! 😎👍 Atb - Luther
@iloveaviation-burgerclub-a8145 Жыл бұрын
Hk6950R is my vintage amp. Just fits my style and really shakes the room.
@jimmyhawke3 жыл бұрын
Back in the 1980's I had a Dynakit 35 tube amp paired with a Marantz 3300 preamp. an Aiwa ADf-990 cassette deck and a Technics SL-7 turntable Wish I still had them.
@RonRivet2 жыл бұрын
I have a pair of Rega Exon 3 mono blocks. Do you think the Meitner MTR 101s would be a step up or sideways?
@geraldmosley21953 жыл бұрын
I would love to hear your opinion on the Acoustat speakers.
@pandstar3 жыл бұрын
I own 2 pairs of Kenwood those mono blocks. One pair of the original version, one pair of MKII. They are amazing amps, and can be gotten for next to nothing.
@dednside52292 жыл бұрын
People have no idea how good these kenwoods monoblocks were. I would say the more important factor was the trio merger which gave kenwood acess to trio communication chips. Thats why the frequency response is so outstanding.
@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph21203 жыл бұрын
Nice job Jay me still loving the 2nd biggest reciever made by Sansui the 56 pound G8000 and it had that sweet warmth with amazing imaging with my KEFs and JBL ! One of my favorited is the Onkyo M-510 super integra ! Beast !
@bornces3 жыл бұрын
Cool, I like it, more please!
@allanellis58273 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. Enjoyed it very much. Would like to see more of these. Have you ever listened to the Concept 16.5 receiver?
@Montreal_Audio_Systems Жыл бұрын
Good video look the meitner stuff had the pa6i for a long time with my L300s
@mdiaz04293 жыл бұрын
I have an ST-70 that sounds great with my Merlin VSM speakers. Really amazing performance, I tried using it with Magnepan LRS and it could not drive them properly.
@jtrimb593 жыл бұрын
Just hooked up my L05Ms to my Belles Model I preamp with Spica SC50 speakers. They have been in the closet for at least 15 years. Sounds like I remember. Was worried about the capacitors, but no problem so far.
@stephencosta68143 жыл бұрын
Excellent video I really want to know more about vintage gear because you can get them a good prices thanks for this review and I do hope you make more of them
@dimitrispanayides6912 Жыл бұрын
Hey nice suggestions. How would you compare the L07 vs L08 vs L09 briefly. ?
@vdbddb2 жыл бұрын
I own a Dynaco ST70 which I have restored and is worthy of being in this video. However as voltages are 400 to 500 volts , just a warning as the condition of used amps varies greatly.
@Lt.Mingus693 жыл бұрын
Nice list...I actually have an STR-55 with the PA-6i Plus preamplifier (both mm and mc modules) and really enjoy them. My favorite vintage piece though is the Sansui AU-111, that one is never leaving.
@quanyhuang31783 жыл бұрын
The video looks pleasant and sounds good. You put your heart into it, so do I, ha ha.
@thecartruthreport84513 жыл бұрын
Been thinking about getting the $180 rebuild kit for my dads old Sansui QRX 3000. I think you just convinced me to pull the trigger on that : )
@TheSaNiOnE2 жыл бұрын
What's your oppinion on the Melior by Museatex? Is it on the same Level as the Meitner STR-55?
@fredthompson12793 жыл бұрын
My shop system contains a Yammy CA800 driving a pair of PMC TB2's. While not incredibly powerful ,it is certainly very sweet sounding. Especially so when switched into it's optional Class A mode.
@WXSTANG Жыл бұрын
Check out the SONY ES TA-N1 Amplifier! It is incredible! Old skewl goodness.
@markrussell.3 жыл бұрын
When you were talking about the Pioneer 1080 which I owned at one time I ran JBL 4311's with it. Do you have any recommendations for a modern-day speaker that comes close to the 4311's or Century 100's in terms of SQ. I miss those speakers a lot. TIA!
@PGHJR0023 жыл бұрын
Didn't know about the Marantz monoblocks...thanks. How do you feel about the Dyna st70ll from Panor or the Soundvalves versions?
@cameronkrause47123 жыл бұрын
I liked this video- the kenwood monos were new to me.
@bartvanransbeeck13412 жыл бұрын
Loved the lo7 m and c , but no servicing to be find in belgium or spare parts, so now i use quad pro amps , very happy with
@jaykay87793 жыл бұрын
Love to see a review on Harmon Kardon Citation XX pre and power from the early 80s. Please Please !!
@danerex75683 жыл бұрын
More of these please!
@thomothomo10783 жыл бұрын
The Nakmaichi 420 power amp is excellent.Nothing to look at but it sounds really good.Not sure if Nelson Pass had any design input as was the case with some of the other Nakamichi amps like the PA7 but it sounds like one of his amps.Oly 50 watts but very organic and open sounding .
@maddingo2 жыл бұрын
I have a Sony ES Stack TA-N77ES (200WPC) TA-E77ESD.. 730ES Tuner 700ES DD 3head cassette deck I got for $60 in really good shape... pretty good score when I got this stuff.
@airwatersun3 жыл бұрын
Northeast Audiokarma group knows about the Kenwood 07 amps! Fast amps, grips the low end and lots of dynamics. I love mine!
@PrimeHiFi3 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah!
@airwatersun3 жыл бұрын
Hey Connor, It was you guys I was thinking about!
@mmgee3 жыл бұрын
Heartbreaking when the antiques stop working
@martytracey62053 жыл бұрын
Vintage Sansui's are sweet sounding and the best looking IMO.
@ebaysnipa3 жыл бұрын
any personal experience with them? i hear good things.
@martytracey62053 жыл бұрын
@@ebaysnipa Quite a bit. Repaired many, and own a bunch. If you can find a G7700 (120 watts per channel) at a good price to start, you will not be disappointed. Then go from there to discover other Sansui models. Don't ignore the quads.
@ebaysnipa3 жыл бұрын
@Marty Tracey awesome! thanks for the reply, as i said i hear good things, pioneer and marrantz seam to be the more popular but that may be because of looks compared to samsui , any experience with them?
@martytracey62053 жыл бұрын
@@ebaysnipa I prefer the looks of Sansui over the others you mention. I own and have repaired Pioneer and Marrantz. My least favorite is the Marrantz. There are a ton of vintage amps to consider. Best wishes and happy hunting.
@briannao61513 жыл бұрын
Audio Research did publish a modification for the Dynaco ST70 at one time and Audio Amateur (AA) published a lot of mods for Dynaco product mostly by Walt Jung. Nelson Pass also wrote articles AA and I believe he had a low cost 40w Class A design that was popular for anyone inclined to diy
@tlhuffman3 жыл бұрын
Jay, did you ever hear the Yamaha V-FET amps that were available in the late 70s and early 80s? They had a 150 watt per channel amp that sounded just fantastic.
@pandstar3 жыл бұрын
Absolutley. I used to own B2, and it was one of the best anps I ever owned. Problem is, if you can find one and it needs parts, they are unobtainium. But they sound so good.
@ML-rm3vk2 жыл бұрын
I picked up a70 and and a pas 3 pre for 50 bucks a life time ago.my first kit I love them still also pare the amp a25 speakers a sleeper
@Mountainapparel3 жыл бұрын
I had those amps with a Luxman preamp and some large tower RSL Speakers. I worked at RSL and it was a blast.
@juanmillaruelo76473 жыл бұрын
Good delivery, Jay, and interesting. :-)
@solomonstewart10253 жыл бұрын
Sony made three 3 extraordinarily built mid power vintage receivers...STR-6060F, STR-6120 and STR-6200. Great sounding units with fantastic tuners and they do not cost arms and legs. Just be careful in the vintage scene: some sellers are in a price hiking mood, trying to see what sticks.
@todddonaldson28223 жыл бұрын
You didn’t cover price on the ST70, interested in your opinion. They seem to be all over the place in regards to price and modifications. Love learning about all gear, vintage and new. Keep em coming!
@Jayiyagi3 жыл бұрын
usually all over the places but I got mine for about $500-1000 CAD. I bought multiple times in my journey
@mzikmund12 жыл бұрын
Hey Jay, John Wright charges $1500 CAN to upgrade the Meitner 101's. Did you hear this upgrade, is it worth the price over the stock?
@Tbonyandsteak8 ай бұрын
Ever tried an Holfi? Just saying..........The cheapest no nonsence 35 watts weigh 12 kg. Can easely play down to 3 ohm speakers. Their top model are an reference class amp.
@williamshawver14272 жыл бұрын
I have a pioneer svx 95 elite copper chase 5.1 the 1 elite 5.1 thay made love it sounds amazing 600 WATTS total works great never been any issues with it for 1500 retail back then I got mine for 1200 which was a lot for me at the time but it's been very reliable 😀 made in Japan great gear money 💰well spent just my opinions
@ericschwartzberg50833 жыл бұрын
Jay I had a Harmon K arden Citation 60 with a Conrad Johnson PV-5 & Magnepan 2s. Alot of tubes and very warm I miss that set up
@jeronunkoffunk94373 жыл бұрын
Great video man familiar with a few of those amps, my question concerning the monster pioneer, had you by chance ever heard a pioneer SX 1250 monster just curious I'd heard they were nice , i d had a sx 1280 it was ok but I did like the sx 1980 better. Now the Kenwood s are very intriguing to me I d never even known of those. So I'll be on watch for them, I am sucker for mono block amps. I have had tendancy to like Kenwood DC coupled amps. Thank you for sharing especially the Kenwood amps
@roberthart98863 жыл бұрын
Some 20 years ago I had a pair of LO7Ms with boxes
@daverombouts21163 жыл бұрын
Playing Accuphase p600 /c200v with Audio Solutions Figaro XL and loving It
@donde2k3 жыл бұрын
4:42 Those speaker stands, tho. 😄
@aabuahro3 жыл бұрын
Love the video, I own the 8b which is very special amp, I own a lot of gear from high end to vintage including the Acuphase P600 which IMO is one of the best amps I ever heard . I’ll search for a pair of l07m, used to own the l07d turntable. I want to suggest another peace u should look for which are the Telefunken V81 monobloks 10w per Chanel very strong and sound amazing, especially with quad 57.
@maxprasac97953 жыл бұрын
I have never seen a Pioneer SX 1980 for such a low price. That is a highly desirable receiver that usually sells for considerably more money.
@doosworld19013 жыл бұрын
Can't find one for less than $2500-5000+++ CAD these days.
@gnoter23 жыл бұрын
The Kenwood monos were beasts in the '80's! They were marketed as using 1m length speaker cables! They were placed behind or beside the speaker's. The interconnects were long lengths. Don't remember how long they were. I think the cables were incl with the amps? They were paired w tube preamps. ARC or CJ's ...??? Hooked to Magnepan Tympani 3 or 4's?
@britishcomposers Жыл бұрын
The Trio/Kenwood L-07M was not introduced in the early 1990's. It was launched in 1978 and ran until 1981. These, along with the L-05M were the very best sounding amplifiers to come out of Japan and would wipe the floor with the dull sounding Luxman MX-4000 and MX-6000 power amplifiers that somehow seemed to garner all the praise. These can drive horn loudspeakers with an ability to reduce panel colouration; so controlled while remaining musical sounding, with valve-like detailing and midband. The earlier L-09M was the largest of these (1977 - 1979) with the same Accuphase design team behind them all. 300 watts RMS, but much more in reality.
@darusb69849 ай бұрын
I currently have 1 of the L-09M I found in a barn during an estate sell and good lord at the power it makes. Wish I could find a second one.
@rickyblair88023 жыл бұрын
Great video, I have a question. Why do you not do turntable reviews?
@weeragardens3 жыл бұрын
Excellent review as always. I had Audiolab pre and Orelle SP-150 power and upgraded to Hegel H190 for my KEF LS50 meta recently since Orelle was ageing (built in 90’s). Now i have realised Orelle can run LS50 much better than Hegel and decided to use Hegel as pre and Orelle as power. When LS50 connected with Hegel alone I am loosing the energy i get from Orelle.
@spvlinn90093 жыл бұрын
Very interesting Jay especially for a guy in your age. One question though, you keep saying if price is right.... Do we always look for best sounding amp within your budget wether it's vintage or modern? Price right seems suggesting that if you can stretch a bit, go for a good modern one because it is better in absolute term. If you only need one amp and money is ok, always go for a modern one right?
@fletchermunson62253 жыл бұрын
If you can find Dynaco MkIII mono amps, they are worth refurbishing. One of the previously owned pieces I wish I hd back.
@donpayne10403 жыл бұрын
Don't forget the periodically appropriate interconnects!!!
@davidn86562 жыл бұрын
Im pretty sure the l-07's came out in the late 70's.
@DJWerkz3 жыл бұрын
When I was in the UK running my own audio business I came across the more desirable (certainly in the UK) L-07 MK II, but like so many the heat from the high current fries the internals over time. Common to find tracks lifted and numerous onboard components dead. Several components such as the IC’s are unobtainable. My last pair I donated to an audio technician at a very high quality UK audio store (Deco Audio) in the hope he could resurrect them but due to everything mentioned previously they remain dead
@solomonstewart10252 жыл бұрын
Knowledge about the unobtainable is very important in the vintage world.
@bencausey3 жыл бұрын
I loved this. Thanks!
@samuelsalins83093 жыл бұрын
Interesting subject 👍
@matthewhilty42093 жыл бұрын
No Pioneer M22 ? Not the most reliable but sounds great.
@asplmn3 жыл бұрын
They're not reliable? Mine has been working great after restoring it. It does sound better than just about any amp I've heard
@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph21203 жыл бұрын
M22 is a beast i had 2 of them so far ! They sale fast !
@asplmn3 жыл бұрын
@@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120 do you still have one? What're your thoughts?
@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph21203 жыл бұрын
@@asplmn Beast ! Almost 50 pounds and one of the best imaging amps i ever owned large soundstage with my ole Tyler speakers I sold the first one and traded for a Sansui Au 11000 for the 2nd one , but dam did they get hot !
@asplmn3 жыл бұрын
@@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120 nice! Why'd you sell the second one?
@eddylam2243 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid... Always loved finding out about history and heritage. I'm a man of culture, 😂
@danielmeneses41062 жыл бұрын
Alot of reasons the SX 1250 is a legend....
@pigboat659g63 жыл бұрын
Loved my Dynaco ST70 all tricked out a pretty. One of my best recons. Until I picked up the Dynakit MK III Mono Blocks. :)
@doosworld19013 жыл бұрын
I have all original Dynaco MK III monos with NOS Genelec KT88s. I'd never sell them they are outstanding.
@joseruizsett32263 жыл бұрын
Hi, did you have any experience with vintage Sansui Speakers? thanks
@Jayiyagi3 жыл бұрын
yes I did. Will share more for sure later on. haha couldn't fit everything into one video
@exodusvelo3 жыл бұрын
like for the haircut bro
@orpiv3 жыл бұрын
Kenwood L07 M was built from 1977-1981
@EElgar18573 жыл бұрын
You mean "a respected engineer". Respectable is another matter entirely.
@jeffn13843 жыл бұрын
I was hoping to listen to an hifi video that didn't mention the kef ls50. Oh well...
@williammoses64603 жыл бұрын
Back when the world was still flat Enid Lumley addressed the question of which is better -- new gear or vintage? Her wisdom was that a good component is a good component. Period. I remember much more clearly where I was when I first heard a particular piece of music than my reaction to most gear. I am rather fond of vintage music, too.
@Scottlp23 жыл бұрын
Name from the past. The mother of tweaks ;-)
@davidgreen15043 жыл бұрын
Great comment I feel the same but I'm leaning towards vintage.Recenly pick up vintage Kenwood 5700 & recap as well as a rotel ru-603 recap and a sweet akai 1050 all sound sweet.
@1dafirst3 жыл бұрын
Like your new look.
@iloveaviation-burgerclub-a8145 Жыл бұрын
2x 90Amps out of my hk6950R don't care for impedance. They just rock.
@ENGLISHISBEST2 жыл бұрын
One thing I find is audiophiles talk about costly expensive beyond the range of Mr average equipment. You hardly find one that talks about music & that's a worry thinking its a obsession more about hi end and its a never ending money pit because they are never content. One thing to do is stop dreaming of your next purchase or listening for minor physiological faults & enjoy the music at present.