The power switch design really was a great idea. No chance of forgetting and leaving the volume at "11" when turning it off. All things considered the volume pot/power switches lasted a long time. (Longer than the switch in my KR-9600)Perfect timing on the thread! This poor thing (S-7310) was left here this last weekend after my cousin came and picked up his SX-1010. My first thought was thanks for the waste of space but now I'm feeling bad for it since it gets some praise here. The build quality doesn't seem too bad aside from the obvious power switch/volume pot failure. He said it worked but it needs cleaning before I try it.
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This was his fix for the power switch failure 25 years ago and yes he regrets his choice and overall condition of the unit.
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It's mine now and from the encouraging words here for this unit, I'll try to fix it up and give it new life.
Mark K.
Yep ! I have a S7100A, and a S7110B and have an affinity for their sound and longevity.I have an S7100A that a nice sounding unit. They don't get a lot of press, and never did, but there is a lot of love for older Sherwood's around here.
Can't say enough good things about the S7110B and S7100A, the FM tuners are especially sensitive. I live in the mountains, with a roof top FM antenna, both the Sherwood units pull in stations that I can't get on my digital Pioneer, that is, when the Pioneer is in the rotation, which isn't often these days.Yep ! I have a S7100A, and a S7110B and have an affinity for their sound and longevity.
I agree , that said though, my 7100A is all original, and the power button still operates as intended by the manufacturer. My 7110B however has a toggle switch on the back panel as a "fix". I will never part with either of them though.The power switch design really was a great idea. No chance of forgetting and leaving the volume at "11" when turning it off. All things considered the volume pot/power switches lasted a long time. (Longer than the switch in my KR-9600)
Leave it to a company founded by engineers to try and solve a potential warranty problem by idiot proofing the power switch.
I killed my first one be hitting it with deoxit containing solvent. If. Had used the right cleaner it would still be working.
The late 70's sherwoods didn't have this arrangement. S-7910, s-8910 s-75 cp, s-110cp and s-9910 had conventional power buttons.
I am considering buying a set of EPI 100's from a friend, how does the S7100A drive the EPI's Brian ?I bought an S-7100A new in ‘72 with a pair of EPI 100’s and Pioneer TT. Can’t even guess how many hard hours it’s been through but it’s still going strong. I still have the system and will never part with it. I plan on having the Sherwood refurbished as soon as I find someone interested. Great receiver, tons of memories!!!