For an early 90s system, I have a Harmon Kardon Citaition 22 amplifier with the matching preamp and tuner. I also have the Harmon Kardon TD4800 cassette deck and HD7600 CD player. This all sounds great to me with JBL L100T3 speakers. For the office use any of the JBL L100T or 80T speakers. Can't help with a turntable, don't use one.
Want to start a great looking quality vintage setup
Hello, I’m looking to set up a secondary system for my office which would be purely vintage equipment. As this is not my main listening source I’m really just looking for something that would be attractive, but of course have good quality components but at a budget. I love the look of the silver face and the blue lights of the bygone eras. Macintosh, options of that sort of beyond my budget, but I’ve been reviewing some of the Pioneer spec options, but was wondering what else was out there that folks here would recommend. Essentially looking for a coordinated preamp, amp and phonograph. I can probably find a good set of vintage speakers locally to go with whatever my components are. I’m open to receiver combos as again, this is as much about the look of the components as it is about the audiophile quality, perhaps even more about the aesthetic.
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I've always liked the appearance of the Marantz "B" series receivers.. silver-face and blue lights, very clean look. Another option is the higher-end-higher-power Sansui integrated amps AU-919 along with the TU-919 tuner. Check out the classicaudio.com for sale area for pics. Some of the less-mass produced equipment is really nice, but finding it, in good condition, for a price you're willing to pay..it'll take some time. Even the mass produced stuff can take some time.. Refurbed classic tube power would be a first look for me.
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Tubes or SS? I encourage selecting efficient speakers to keep the power need low, which makes it easier to try/afford tubes, and lower power tubes don’t make too much heat in a small space. My small office system, I chose AR-2ax Speakers, avg 90 db sensitivity. 3 way, 10" woofers, individual volume controls of mid and tweeter. They sound terrific! Designed to fit ON or IN a bookcase. https://www.audiogon.com/systems/10092 I am using 10 wpc, in a bit larger space, 25-45 wpc would be plenty, and not too much heat. If a mid-sized space, they can be stand mounted, or KLH or JBL Compact 3 way stand mounted.
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