Are vintage receivers right for you? This McIntosh 1500 review will address that question

The MAC 1500 was McIntosh's first stereo receiver, it debuted in 1965! It's a hybrid amplifier with a solid state preamp section, tube output section and FM tuner. This one was on loan from Audio Classics, www.audioclass...
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[@harvestmalone6892]

I have the Mac 1700. I bought it just for the tube FM Tuner stage. I love every minute if it. Thanks for the tip of running in mono. It took everything to the next level...

[@robw3548]

Still using a Mac MX110 tuner/pre from 1963. Love the sound and feel.

[@astolatpere11]

Thanks for taking a look at older gear. There are some real gems out there.

[@richardsinger01]

This is no doubt true, but there is a lot of junk out there too, making vintage a bit of a minefield for the unwary or uninitiated.

[@trevormartin5248]

i was a dj and a roady for 27 years i have always loved my silverfaced home stereo, it was the music, the sound and feelings from, newfoundland, canada (the rock)

[@ewigerschuler3982]

Awe-some-some-some

[@PanAmStyle]

I’ve been down to Binghamton and Vestal a few times, which is a lovely area. I’ve driven by Audio Classics and made sure I didn’t stop - I wanted to protect my credit cards.

[@SinnerSince1962]

There is nothing worse than being addicted to audio porn.

[@adamwolfram6126]

Audio Classics is a total class act. They have treated me with respect and kindness ever since I was a young audiophile buying used $300 Paradigm speakers.

[@dhahntube]

I purchased a McIntosh integrated amp from Audio Classics last year. I was very pleased with the service. Highly recommended. Steve, love these reviews of vintage gear!

[@CrazyHorse74]

Love the vintage gear reviews Steve. Thanks for the look👍

[@anystereo]

I love the MAC1500. It’s glorious, live with one if you get the chance. It’s classy as hell and something special. Steve’s spot on as usual, these days it’s great for bringing humanity to CD’s and digital.

[@chrishatcher9239]

Back in the 90s I used to run my DJ business with an old Kenwood KR 9600 using the main outs and a mixing board. It barely got warm

[@wd3574]

So it seems that vintage audiophile receivers like the Mac 1500 have got the audio"feel" part down. I've always admired McIntosh audio equipment and so glad they are still in business the same way as they always have.

[@timgriffin5512]

They were bought by Audiovox years ago.

[@BG-my7eg]

The feel of those knobs!!!!!

[@oldschoolaudioenthusiast]

I owned a MAC 1900 in the early 70's. It was my first entrance into our hobby & higher end audio. I've owned McIntosh power amps ever sense. Iconic.

[@HareDeLune]

Ever since I began using every sense, I've been much more aware.

[@oldschoolaudioenthusiast]

Take your pick. LOL.

[@HareDeLune]

@@oldschoolaudioenthusiast 😄

[@robertlevy7335]

My dad had that receiver. Thanks so much Steve for taking me back. Great piece of nostalgia.

[@lwskiner]

Thank-you for the tips on the radio stations you frequent, most of my listening time is devoted to eclectic and jazz and those stations are new to me.

[@billfife6569]

Great way to start the day. Great show Steve.

[@KarmaElectronics.]

i like the sound or the old receivers. cant stop using a Akai aa-1030 i rebuilt a few years back.

[@petersouthernboy6327]

I’ve had really good luck with vintage McIntosh. One dealer technician tuneup at purchase and it has always been good to go! Really keeps resale value also.

[@rkn700]

I had a Mac 1500 in the 70s. Compared to a lot of consumer transistor amp of the day it was quite nice and I loved it. I upgraded to a Mac C-22 and 2 Dyna MK VI amps. Sadly I have none of them anymore. I saw the Pixies at Riot Fest a few years back

[@fletchermunson6225]

I couldn't afford Mac back in those days. Pioneer receivers and Cerwin Vega speakers. Somethings are best left to memory. You cant reheat an old soufflé'.

[@tommethans7827]

Onkyo and CV for me.

[@parrisgeorge9708]

Thanks for another great video. I live just around the corner from Audio Classics and puporsly stay away from the shop JUST because of how much damage going in would do to my checkbook! The people working there are just top notch. When I've looked at speakers I was encouraged to bring in both music I like and know as well as amp/support gear to see if the combo would work for MY ears and such.

[@Jack96993]

Back in the day l use to have a Marantz 2265B and loved it! It was paired with a Teac cassette player Actually it was the start of my long journey down the road of my audio quest

[@josexavierjr.5633]

Nice to see that old Mac. Reminds me of my old Fisher 500B FM receiver I used to use back in late seventies through early eighties. All tubes (16 of them!) and sounded fantastic, even with a CD player, when that came along in the early 80s.....................great video!

[@MichelLinschoten]

I just got a mac1700 restored completely...it's cool as heck

[@Rickzolla]

I still have fond memories of my Sherwood 8900. One of the last Sherwoods built in Chicago. Ed Miller knew his way around a tuner section.

[@MrGb1965]

I’ve got Sherwood FM tuner that could use some TLC.

[@stevemiller9480]

I've spent some time at Audio Classics, nice people and great equipment. FM radio back in the 70's sounded good.

[@johnnytoobad7785]

I'm partial to vintage equipment from the 70's. That's when I first started to purchase "audio equipment". I just re-built the speed control board on a vintage Thornes 125 MK-II turntable, cleaned the slider-controls and re-lubed. It's like getting a new Christmas present.

[@brotherbrian5625]

I think you nailed it especially around 7 minutes in. I dig the vintage noise and feel I love the character! To each his own but you nailed it. Thanks for the review 👍😎

[@stevezeidman7224]

I really appreciate you doing this video. Vintage gear is really bullish right now. I love all the 70s and later stereo gear. They have panache. I’ve got vintage Mac separates and several receivers. Two I especially love. A early Sherwood 7100a and a Sansui 5000. Really beautiful pieces.

[@HareDeLune]

I remember seeing those S A E two stereo recievers in the stores and thinking they looked badass. Of course, I was a teenager, but still...

[@Aswaguespack]

Vintage audio used the common hookups and that was screw terminals for barrier strips. Only in later decades do we begin to see optional hookup choices becoming available on the contemporary gear in successive decades. Now some of the new connectors are promising higher quality signal connects. They likely do but the price is significantly higher over the simple spade connectors on vintage gear. In the analog days of McIntosh Mac Receivers (not to be confused with Apple Macintosh “Mac” products and that’s a whole “‘nuther” topic.) Great Episode Steve. The current Covid Society we find ourselves in yet again is advantageous to a real audiophile. Being home we can re-focus on audio and we have more opportunities for listening to our favorites and maybe even re-discover some lesser played recordings, refreshing our audio palette and re-discovering qualities we may have missed before. Season’s Greetings to You, Mrs. Steve, and ALL your regular followers and visitors to your channel. Stay safe. (PS - Let me guess, Santa is bringing you new cool shirts under your Cornwalls 😂)

[@ProgRockKeys]

My B system is my 1975 era Technics SL-1300 (with a $250 Audio Technica cartridge), Marantz 2230 Receiver (invested a crazy $500 this year for restoration) and my JBL 15” woofer 3 way 4333 horn mid range speakers (pro version of Summit L300). All mid 1970s purchased equipment. Just purchased the new Tea for the Tiller Man Cat Stevens remix / reissue, I swear it is as quiet as a cd. No surface noise, clicks or pops, not sure how they did it, but it can be done.

[@justanaverageguytoday]

John see my post today - you are talking my language

[@wizardmix]

Hanging onto an old Marantz 2235B and I use the FM tuner all the time. I also play records on it and it sounds pretty good. We put a bluetooth receiver into the AUX jack (a decent one) --- I know that's a sin but it did mean we started using the receiver that much more in daily life. Watching live streaming concerts, streaming radio stations nationwide, using streaming services, etc. It's a great receiver.

[@HareDeLune]

Loving and listening to music is never a sin.

[@dippin1523]

I love this design. solid state pre and tube output. still gives a very liquid presentation.

[@dwahnaslowdown8887]

An acquaintance asked me to "go over" his early-70s C-28/MC2505 combo. It was... imprecise... but I liked the sound and found McIntosh still supportive when I had difficulty finding the big half-a-coke-can power caps. They weren't cheap, but they had 'em.

[@danmar007]

I remember buying my first system. It was at a McIntosh dealer in Ottawa Canada in the early 80's. It was all mesmerizing. (I got thrown out of the store for drooling on the display items) No, I didn't get any McIntosh gear but I did get a Mission Cyrus Two, a Rega Planar and Avid speakers (whatever happened to them?). I still use the Avids. The salesman was Saxe Brickenden who's made quite a name for himself in the industry. Nicest salesperson ever.

[@nunofernandes4501]

Oh yes I'm into The Pixies! Since 1990. I'll check that unplugged gig asap!

[@HareDeLune]

'Pixies: Live at the Town and Country Club 1988' is a good one, too.

[@ajn465]

I have long listened to an electronic ‘space music’ show on college radio in Philly. There’s another station that is all classical and jazz. Their audio quality was excellent until the advent of digital HD radio. It’s great for the car, but they have to compress the analog signal to open up bandwidth for the HD feed. This is true for most stations now. The upshot is you can’t really assess the quality of an analog tuner like you used to. Time marches on, but I do miss the sound of a really good analog FM signal. It could be really great.. even magical, when your signal was strong. I get the best sound streaming the station online now.

[@marcgabor9690]

Yeah I miss how my local college station (KXLU in los angeles) was 3db quieter than all the other stations and a little veiled sounding. That's how I knew I was listening to real independent radio. Once I compensated with my volume dial that FM transmission created a haze that glued all the tracks together and made even the crappiest sounding demos sound like they were coming from the same "house". If you think I'm being sarcastic, I'm not. Just like people love vinyl I love FM radio despite all it's shortcomings. When a DJ comes up with a really great tracklist in response to whatever they are feeling at the moment and it gets beamed out to everyone within a certain radius and it all has this sound signature and you know it's happening right now and never again it's really a wonderful experience that can't be replicated in any other way.

[@keithmoriyama5421]

Love vintage... maybe because I'm old. That sound I grew up with still comes shining through 40 years later. Would love Steve to do another picture, 'show & tell' Great used systems and their price.

[@Geoduck.]

I own some rebuilt 60's Vintage McIntosh gear love that stuff. It's not perfect due to age but sounds good. Blue Meter Fever!!!!

[@BK-lb8uh]

Steve, I bought an Adcom GFA 5802 from Audio Classics April 2017 OMG, what a beautiful experience.

[@bbarnell]

Yes! I can tell you first hand that Audio Classics is a very cool place. My sales rep Derek is the best. He has a great personality and is very knowledgeable about Mac and a wide variety of other gear as well. Also want to give a shout out to the Tech Team who are great people as well as being some of the best at their craft. I live 90 min away and it’s always a pleasure to take the drive out their to see the guys and drop some cash to support a brick & mortar store and this wonderful hobby/lifestyle that brings me so much Joy. Have a safe& happy Holiday and can’t wait to see ya again. Your Pal Brian 😊

[@ScottsLifeOffGrid]

Steve, I think I bought the Mac1500 you tested from Audio Classics. The condition is amazing. I of course use an external phono amp, a Don Sachs creation and it sounds very good using this receiver and my Klipsch Cornwall speakers.

[@ropr5898]

In retrospect, had I spent all the money I did on various stereo gear on Mac electronics instead, I would have been a happier camper, and would still have a system worth listening to today.

[@hugeshows]

I love old integrated amps and some recievers, but they're not for people afraid to open up the amp. You will be spraying out pots at a minimum, and more likely than not, replacing capacitors and other aged items. The tube compliment should be considered too, or the transistor compliment. Some tubes are quite hard to find nowadays, particularly in matched sets. Some transistors are nearly impossible to source if they happen to blow. The Mac shown here uses 7591 tubes, and has an original USA Sylvania set. There are 7591 tubes in production again now in Russia, but in the 90s and early 2000s you couldn't find them anywhere at even a remotely reasonable price. For that reason, you should avoid amps that use 7868 output tubes, or count on covnerting them over to 7591 with new sockets. My favorite integrated of all time has to be the Sherwood S-5000. One of the sweetest sounding integrated amps of all time. 24W of 7189 (mil 6BQ5) glory with all Telefunken 12AX7 preamp section from the factory. But again, you better be used to working on your own gear if you want to have one of these as part of your main system.

[@kman7222]

thanks for naming "It Might Get Loud", saw that dvd long ago, but could not recall the title. off to amazon

[@colinhathaway9493]

Seen as you mentioned the pixies the documentary loud quiet loud is amazing. Also watched em on tv doing an acoustic set somewhere in Europe at a festival. It was amazing. I need to check that album out. Looks amazing

[@HareDeLune]

'Pixies: Live at the Town and Country Club 1988' is a good one, too, as well as their reunion tour video. Audiences at every show went to the horizon. Unbelieveable.

[@stephensmith3111]

Such cool old kit. Long live analog FM radio! "I get off on '57 Chevys, . . . "

[@carlsitler9071]

Yes. My main receiver is a Fisher RS909 (65 watts rms at 8 ohms) I bought in the '99s and they power my late '80s Mirage OM-9 towers. My gaming rig is Klipsch RP-41s controling a JBL10 sub.

[@knobbshots]

Uhh, that would be Jack WHITE, from the WHITE Stripes...lol. I’ve seen clips of that show, seems cool. Lovin the vintage stuff sprinkled in Steve

[@Darrylizer1]

I just got a McIntosh C-24 for 500 dollars and while it needs a bit of work which I can do, it sounds pretty good, especially the AUX and tape inputs which I use for CDs and digital music. It goes with my old Dynaco Mark 3s pretty well.

[@ryanchristopher2810]

Gawking at vintage stereo gear on Pinterest is one of my guilty pleasures. Would love to own an old Yamaha or the like one day.

[@robertocastro4403]

Check out these sites... www.flickr.com/photos/48136705@N05/page1 www.audioclassic.org/vintage-hifi-audio-from-around-the-world.html

[@ryanchristopher2810]

@@robertocastro4403 that Technics SE A5 on audioclassic. Niiiice

[@robertocastro4403]

@@ryanchristopher2810 Indeed!

[@tonykazz2779]

you are nimble! Stereophile : Jan 2021 is reviewing a Mac Reciever ( $9,500 msrp. ) Mr.Larry Greenhill. Your review rings true to my memories of all things Reciever. You didn't mention how Linn/naim converted the Reciever World to separates with a quality front end. Thank you for the walk down memory lane. Tony in Venice

[@robmills537]

Hi Steve I've never had the pleasure of listening to any Macintosh Hifi but I enjoyed the video, I downloaded wbgo app to my phone so many thanks for that from Rob in England.

[@LoganNolag]

Audio Classics is awesome. They are my go to for used McIntosh. Their shipping boxes are pretty much identical to the boxes the McIntosh factory uses. If you ever want to ship McIntosh you should only use either a factory McIntosh box or one from Audio Classics.

[@steveourada8112]

My solid state 6200 integrated from late seventies is a nice performer in my smallish den. My wife mostly listens to npr in there. Anyway it has that warm syrupy tube like sound that I find most pleasing. I don’t understand the Mac haters out there. I like em.

[@justal1382]

I say Jack Black ALL the time. Nice to know I’m not alone 🙂

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

I did?!? Oops!

[@freekwo7772]

School of Rock vs It might get loud 🤣

[@Gary_M]

That would be a VERY different band lol.😂

[@billd9667]

I am reminded of all of the “The Fisher” tube receivers of the 60s. They were the hot (npi) thing to have then and well into the 80s. They are still sought out these days. Why? No clue. They are pretty crude devices. And it’s amazing how bad receiver speaker connectors were until the turn of the century.

[@nicksundby]

That film 'It Might Get Loud' is fantastic

[@aitrus21]

You gotta listen to it with upgraded transistors! They can be ordered from the factory, and significantly improve the sound quality! I wish I could lend you mine for a while.

[@maxpower78-15]

Old gear can be so gorgeous

[@Sword-of-Christ-Ministries]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video and the throwback unit from mack. I still enjoy me Kenwood-Trio KR-7400, but even though it's sounds great it's not as good as my main system, but I still like listening to old LP's on it. Are you familiar with luxman products? What do you 🤔 think of their lineup of amplifiers?

[@AllboroLCD]

Long time WFMU volunteer here! Freeform 4 eva!!!!

[@anthonyconrod]

Used a Kenwood KA-5700 for many years, still have it, and recently switched full time to Onkyo TX 8020 (on advice from Steve) and the biggest thing I find is the dynamic range. That might be something obvious, but I would have got the Onkyo sooner probably.

[@aaronlove3263]

Good timing on this since I recently got an early-70’s MA6100 from Audio Classics. They were great to work with and can attest to their packing. Funny since I was using an HH Scott 299a and found it clearer, more precise than the MA6100 on the phono. Wouldn’t think so since the Scott is tube and late-50’s model, and the MA6100 solid state and a tad newer. Both through Klipsch RP8000F’s. I know it’s a little apples to oranges. Maybe I’m crazy, don’t know.

[@philhunter9134]

Like a visit from one of your aunts: it's fun for a while, but you're not too sad when she leaves.

[@HareDeLune]

*m* *e* *o* *w* =°[]°=

[@leekumiega9268]

I find it interesting that that receiver has hiss on FM stereo and phono. In 1966 my parents got a all solid state Zenith console that sounded way better than any other console back then , it had 15 inch woofers 6and 3 inch midranges and 2 inch tweeters. It reproduced high frequencies well for it's day but it did not have hiss on strong FM stations or phono. Reel to reel tape did sound best on the rear tape inputs.

[@anthonyc1883]

I have a 1700 and would love a 1500.

[@zulumax1]

Peter Breuninger wrote an article on the 1964 Fisher 500C in June 2005 Stereophile. Similar 7591A output tubes, all tube receiver. I am fixing one of them and this has made me curious what it sounds like. The Mac uses a 7591 which is a lower plate voltage than the 7591A, but wattage output is same.

[@eddiecampbell6238]

Hi Steve. Any thoughts on upgrading from my 1990's NAD 7100 and Snell Acoustics Type K/II system. Love the slightly warm but detailed sound. I'm in a 14' x 11' listening space. $5000 initial budget. Totally good to upgrade a bit at a time (new or used). More of an acoustic, dynamic music kind of listener. Thanks for an suggestions :)

[@matt.pma.kresnaputra5458]

The problem is the price range. There’s no doubt new is better. But at a given budget, people who want a nice sound may opt for vintage. If you’re a “serious” audiophile money is probably not really a concern anyways. At 200$? Theres no new gear that can match a vintage receiver... Obviously you might say it will not last long. But for the casual listener, the receiver won’t be worn out that fast, and a few years plus some tinkering it will be worth it! Yes, you have to tinker but its rly no bother. Easy to learn and very fun as a hobby. So I will 9/10 times recommend vintage as I don’t rly hang out with audiophiles i hang out with normal ppl :p btw I’m not an old nostalgic guy... im 21 and finishing college, and have a solid amount of experience with old and new gear.

[@jimfarrell4635]

Great little video, Steve. Its interesting how some of that vintage look is coming back with products like the new Yamaha integrateds. There is definitely something appealing about chunky knobs and clunky switches. So tell me, if I wanted to get myself one of those vintage macs ( I don't but just interested ) how much would it set me back ?

[@EddieJazzFan]

The short musical theme when these videos start always reminds me of the old Batman show.

[@davecell3923]

Now do this again, with the kind of receivers that are out there for us mere mortals. :) Something like mid-70s to mid-80s mid-sized Pioneer, Kenwood, Yamaha. Worth pursuing, for those who like the "classic" sound, or are these merely good in the rear-view mirror?

[@orpiv]

Kudos to McIntosh agreed!

[@Doquekc]

I have that exact same receiver. Mac 1500 with the record player also.

[@warrenkeppler9217]

Have a pair of Sherwood 5000 stereo integrated amps running each mono into Quad 57s. I had a tech go through the Sherwoods and replace the caps and the selenium rectifier (I think). The phono stage is dead quiet with my SOTA Comet. Very overlooked amp IMHO and still a value at around $500 - $750 re capped.

[@dilbyjones]

Iconic. Major points .

[@natesnake0142]

A receiver for you to try if you can get your hands on one is a Sansui 1000A. It has unbeatable sound.

[@59cdv]

MAC1500 is my favorite sounding McIntosh of all- specs be damned. Hiss is negligible w/ 90 dB speakers; slight resonant hum from PT only when installed cabinet. Tuner selectivity doesn't rank with the finest Mc standalone tuners but otherwise sounds 99% as good on strong stations. Tuning flywheel feel is the best in any Mc product I've encountered.

[@bruceschneider1878]

I also wonder was the Fm and phono section recapped. I have upgraded both a Fisher 400 and 800c phono and Fm sections with orange drops and pio capacitors. My Fm on a good night sounds almost like a CD. My phono section is great and dead quiet.

[@adamwolfram6126]

Ha! It was fun to hear Steve to refer to the Pixies by name.

[@norahartwig7247]

I saw the Pixies a couple of times in Detroit-great band! Anyhow, I too enjoy my tuner for a couple of stations/music programs, but in all the recent reviews of integrated amps I've seen there is none. I am currently using an Adcom 400 Tuner w/the 535 Amp, but one day I might want to upgrade-to what? Any ideas out there?

[@HareDeLune]

I've heard that the old HH Scott tuners from the 1950's are killer! Rumor has it that you can actually get better than CD quality sound out of them, if the broadcast signal is good enough. I've never heard one myself, though. P.S.: Integrated amps, by their nature, exclude tuners. : )

[@evodude919]

In my opinion, this looks better than Mac's modern stuff.

[@HareDeLune]

Thanks for the video recommendations!

[@Proleca]

Steve, it would be very nice to watch a Marantz 7 C vs. T preamps! Love your videos,

[@douglasobey4307]

Any opinion on whether these receivers - or other vintage equipment - are a good fit with recapped 1970/71 KLH model 30 acoustic suspension speakers? Currently using 1990s era Kenwood surround receiver as a two channel stopgap, but it can be harsh at times. Looking for a good option, vintage or new, that would make the KLHs the best version of themselves. Thanks.

[@mattbonaccio3522]

If you find one that's well-sorted, yes! I recently rebuilt an old Kenwood receiver from ca. 1963 with 6BQ5 output tubes (aka EL84) and I use it with a pair of Original Large Advents. It sounds glorious, and the Advents are very similar in design to your KLHs. If you're not in a huge room and you find a good, clean vintage unit, I say go for it.

[@zeusapollo8688]

wood box solid state Kenwood's are very good as well. Old onkyo is a real sleeper. Some of it is amazing

[@HareDeLune]

Stay away from Kenwood receivers from the late Seventies. I had one (don't recall the model), and when I upgraded my speakers, I could hear that it had a harsh, grainy sound. Replaced it with a Yamaha rx-570, which sounded much better.

[@zeusapollo8688]

@@HareDeLune two opinions there my friend...

[@HareDeLune]

@@zeusapollo8688 Two examples of personal experience. Your mileage may vary.

[@woohunter1]

I would love to see you review a Pioneer sx1980!

[@captjack2112]

From my area Binghamton NY. One of the best things besides IBM yo come out of that area 😉💖💖💖💖

[@paulgoodwin7340]

And let's not forget the legendary spiedie!

[@MrMikekimball]

I prefer passive, but I appreciate your info on the Elac's. the only use for me, it's better than a sound bsr. As usual Andrew Jones gets it.]

[@ajc5869]

What are those headphones at 9:38? Great video Steve!

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

Sennheiser hd414, from 1972

[@kaiserbillxiv1245]

Nice stereos. How much longer will they be made in NY if they are still there? Have they moved to Texas or a state with business friendly regulations.

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

No, they are still made in the same factory, same as it ever was.

[@Fastlikefood]

I have a Harman Kardon PM665VXi. I am considering purchasing the Klipsch RP-600m. Does the combination work well or should I invest in a new amplifier? I have no experience with HiFi so recommendations are very much appreciated.

[@marvinschaap2931]

Like the premium power cord a 0:47 LOL

[@joenovak6393]

I would put the coin in MX110 as 1500, 1700, 1900 are OK. The King is Marantz 7C/8B...Scott and Fisher for the 60's are excellent also. 70's the Mac 4100 SS (Pound for Pound Mac 70's best receiver). Luxman C1010, M2000, M4000, M6000 and L100u for the 70's are sound beasts.

[@wavefchan6766]

Hi Steve...i live in Manhattan and was wondering if you could help..looking to upgrade speakers. But some experts tell me i have to cosider size of room what type of Music..plus Ive been listening to your show for a little while.. You never bring up Krell, Threshold, or Bryston.. Why ? Thank you

[@aaronross3747]

Steve read the book, it has a chapter on the receivers and why they stopped selling them.

[@garyryan9046]

I try to watch your reviews, and your clearly knowledgeable...but would really interesting to actually hear some sound out of the devices you review.

[@render8]

I would dread having to send that back... One for having to give it up... And two... I'd be a nervous wreck until it got there in one piece 🤞

[@Frankinsteinguitar]

Stereo gear and guitar/bass amplifiers are perfect bedfellows; vintage has the vibe and mojo everyone craves while the "modern" gear just sucks!

[@kloss213]

Owned a few vintage receivers best sounding was my Bizzy bee rebuilt Fischer 500c.