Old School Top 5

mgibson · 3rd July 2006, 06:28 AM

I have been curious lately, as I have been thinking of the possibility that there are many quality amplifier models out there that people are upgrading from because they look old. I am looking for a system for my apartment next year, and I think one of these might be a good choice. Post your old school top 5.

sreten · 3rd July 2006, 03:15 PM

Hi,

what sort of budget are we talking about ? CD only ? or vinyl included ?

/sreten.

phn · 3rd July 2006, 04:00 PM

No top 5. But I would look into early SS with output transformers--"tube sound" with all the benefits of SS.

McIntosh tends to bring big $. Altec theater amps look like bargains.

People often complain about harshness in early SS. It might be related to the higher THD. But that should be offset by the OTs. And maybe some more savvy person than I can replace some of the components with superior new ones.

anatech · 3rd July 2006, 04:34 PM

Check out late 70's Marantz units, Luxman and a few others rate highly in my books.

-Chris

dnsey · 3rd July 2006, 06:31 PM

The '70s 'high-end' Sansuis (AU 7500 and 9500) are pretty impressive sounding, and not short on features (!), but aren't cheap these days. Radfords and the Sugden class A models are classics.

Leolabs · 5th July 2006, 01:23 AM

Not to forget products from Technics during tha period.

dangus · 5th July 2006, 01:48 AM

1. Leach SuperAmp
2. Hafler DH-200
3. NAD 2200
4. NAD 2100
5. Peavey CS-800 (as a subwoofer amp)

bikehorn · 5th July 2006, 05:18 PM

i saw the Accuphase P-300 here: http://thevintageknob.org/ACCUPHASE/P300/P300.html

then one day a while later i happened to actually hear one with a pair of B&W DM220s. whoa.

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3rd July 2006, 03:15 PM	#2
sreten diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brighton UK	Hi, what sort of budget are we talking about ? CD only ? or vinyl included ? /sreten.

3rd July 2006, 04:00 PM	#3
phn diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2004	No top 5. But I would look into early SS with output transformers--"tube sound" with all the benefits of SS. McIntosh tends to bring big $. Altec theater amps look like bargains. People often complain about harshness in early SS. It might be related to the higher THD. But that should be offset by the OTs. And maybe some more savvy person than I can replace some of the components with superior new ones.

3rd July 2006, 04:34 PM	#4
anatech diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Georgetown, On	Check out late 70's Marantz units, Luxman and a few others rate highly in my books. -Chris

3rd July 2006, 06:31 PM	#5
dnsey diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Shropshire, England	The '70s 'high-end' Sansuis (AU 7500 and 9500) are pretty impressive sounding, and not short on features (!), but aren't cheap these days. Radfords and the Sugden class A models are classics.

5th July 2006, 01:23 AM	#6
Leolabs diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bukit Mertajam	Not to forget products from Technics during tha period.

5th July 2006, 01:48 AM	#7
dangus diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Vancouver Island	1. Leach SuperAmp 2. Hafler DH-200 3. NAD 2200 4. NAD 2100 5. Peavey CS-800 (as a subwoofer amp)

5th July 2006, 05:18 PM	#8
bikehorn diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: toronto	i saw the Accuphase P-300 here: http://thevintageknob.org/ACCUPHASE/P300/P300.html then one day a while later i happened to actually hear one with a pair of B&W DM220s. whoa.

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