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07-10-02
(disclaimer:the 4275 it is for sale). i have a mac 4275 rece ... John_l
07-10-02
Regarding tuners and i have tens and tens of them: the ics f ... Nanderson
07-10-02
I dont know. i have an old nad 3020 and sumo charlie tuner ... Jvr
07-10-02
I think your friend has some valid points if you're comparin ... Phild
07-10-02
I think your friend is speaking in theory about the electron ... Sugarbrie
07-10-02
I purchased a marantz 2216b about a year ago at an ebay auct ... Rar1
07-10-02
All the hoopla about 1970's-1980's receivers as having terri ... Theduke
07-10-02
Let me add that the only solid state receiver from that era ... Theduke
07-10-02
Aw geez,some of you guys, come on. these pieces are classics ... Jvia
07-10-02
I am now in the twentieth year of using and enjoying a tandb ... Jdh9
07-10-02
I just bought an armstrong receiver from the 80's on ebay. i ... Twl
07-10-02
Old classic cars, a mistake to buy? Viridian
07-11-02
It's nice to hear all of you who like old classic stuff. it ... Kevziek
07-11-02
I like the old heathkit receivers. heathkit produced some of ... Bigtee
07-11-02
For a stereo system they can not be beat! luxman 1120 is awe ... Weiserb
07-11-02: Rodargent
The Yamaha CR220 Natural Sound receiver from 1979 has been my stereo system's main power source since 1980 when it was purchased new with a pair of Bang and Olufsen Beovox S35 loudspeakers. Early in 2000 on a whim, I purchased a new NAD C520 CD player for $269.00 after reading a UK stereo magazine praising its very musical sound, and plugged that plain grey fronted box into the Yamaha CR220's auxillary inputs. I was astonished by the clarity of CD based music through an ancient analog receiver that I'd just played LP records and cassettes on (CD's were introduced in 1982). Soon afterwards, I replaced the Monster Cable 100 interconnect and the Monster XPHP speaker wire with an Audioquest Viper RCA interconnect and Audioquest CV-4/Type 4+ speaker cables. Although only 18 watts per channel at 4 ohms, the CR220 even at 22 years old, with nearly every day playing, is one of the most clear and powerful sounding receivers I have ever heard. I recently auditioned my CR220 along with an NAD C340 amplifier and the CR220 was the clear sound winner when driving my Beovox speakers or even a pair of new Dynaudio Audience 40 monitors. Again, everyone's ears are different but mine appreciate the still great sound from this classic receiver, the vintage Yamaha CR220. I can even recall passing on a Bang and Olufsen Beomaster 1900 receiver at 30 watts/channel as the Yamaha CR220 just plain sounded fuller, louder, and yes, better. I've tried several times to "upgrade" the past year or so by getting other newer receivers or amplifiers. However, I've always gone back to my CR220 time and time again because it is so "musical" even for such an old piece of equipment. I liken a stereo receiver's unique sound quality to that of your favorite sounding guitar. I may like the sound of a Fender Telecaster teamed with a Fender Harvard Reverb, while you may prefer a Rickenbacker 330 with a Vox AC30. They may both sound equally great, but your ears may just prefer one sound over the other (or neither). Finally, in appreciating also the tasteful design of my Yamaha CR220, its silver faceplates are actually very nice to look at, while the newer black-faced, mostly plastic stereo components (Sony) are just butt-ugly and full of annoying lights and useless functions and rely upon a remote control to be of any use at all. I'm glad that I made the"mistake" of purchasing my receiver when I did, saving me from the agony of choosing new components for two decades while I enjoyed playing my music--instead of shelling out big dollars for "better" equipment. Costing about $12.00 a year over 22 years, the Yamaha CR220 at $240.00 new, was certainly no mistake to buy (or to keep).
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07-11-02
Late 70s early 80s integrateds, recievers and analog tuners ... Celtic66
07-11-02
Kevziek ... when you look at the responses to your post, th ... Rar1
10-19-02
I just acquired a 1970's yamaha cr600 receiver in mint condi ... C123666
10-19-02
Let’s face it, age effects all of us, that goes for our elec ... Xmore
10-19-02
As a mcintosh fan, i think it should be pointed out that mos ... Avideo
11-11-02
I bought a pioneer sx-1250 cheap. i then sent it of to a rep ... Audiobeer
11-13-02
Audiobeer, who is the rebuilder of the 70's classics? let u ... Kevziek
02-09-03
Not true, some of the finest sounding pieces can be had for ... edward.wone@
02-10-03
I have an old pioneer sx1980 which my mom bought us in 1980( ... Rgcards
02-10-03
Alright i'm a novice to this forum but i like this thread an ... Monstrol
02-11-03
Monstrol, just buy new gear and house it in some nice antiqu ... Viridian
02-11-03
The people that rebiult mine were soundsmiths. they are very ... Audiobeer
02-12-03
I wouldnt say a mistake..but there is always a risk going wi ... Phasecorrect
03-19-03
I retailed the gear mentioned in the 1970s and early `80s, a ... gma@
03-19-03
I have an sansui au6500 integrated sitting in my office. i b ... Slipknot1
03-29-03
I have had my marantz 2500 since new, 2/78 and it's been use ... Marantz2500
09-14-03
Someone mentioned a yamaha cr-600.... i have had one since 1 ... gknutson@
09-16-03
I also loved the look and feel of marantz tuners and receive ... _scotty_
09-17-03
Something nobody's mentioned is the cheap phenolic circuit b ... Kevziek
09-17-03
Kevziek: so, it has now been over a year since you started ... Rar1
02-06-04
I have a pioneer sx 1250(mid 70's era). it is used daily. it ... gbrowni1@
02-06-04
What a great topic. i posted a question just now about the ... Rwbadley
02-07-04
This may be a little off topic but i think the comparison is ... Mader315
02-25-04
Awhile back i found a receiver in a dumpster while up in chi ... gkrzyzowski@
03-21-04
Does anyone know about a late 70s jvc model vr 5555x i gave ... fwntim@
04-14-04
I have been using a luxman 1120a for about 6 years and never ... fjuhl@
05-31-04
I purchased a luxman 1120a new in 1982. it worked fantastica ... Klinerm
08-25-04
My bedroom system for years was based on a fisher 400 drivin ... rajmeyer@
08-25-04
I had a marantz 2275 as a kid and sold it to my brother, he ... Piezo
08-28-04
The japanees receiviers of the 1970's will outperform any co ... Mint604
08-28-04
Mint: "the japanees receiviers of the 1970's will outp ... Rar1
08-28-04
Yes, a mistake! good for garage shop though. Hammy
08-29-04
I have an old sansui 222 and had many other pioneers, sansui ... Jsujo
08-29-04
The tuner section of my old nad7400 receiver continues to ou ... Subaruguru
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