Find one that’s currently working, plug it into a power strip, and use that to control the on-off. The power switch is the leading contender for problems in a vintage receiver.Starting to get the bug! I had a yamaha 45 years ago. Not sure of the model number now. Seems like it was unrepairable or not cost effective to repair 20 years ago. Had kids and bills to pay but here I
am. Not trying to start a model war but looking for suggestions.
Find one that’s currently working, plug it into a power strip, and use that to control the on-off. The power switch is the leading contender for problems in a vintage receiver.
My recommendation fir a great budget receiver? A harman kardon 330, 430, 630, 730, or 930 series. Great sound, well built, almost always under priced, especially the 330 models.
I forgot all about this thread. I found a Marantz 2245 near me that I was able to audition before I purchased. I made a deal on it and I am glad i did. Thanks for the replys and sorry I didn't get back to say I had purchased a receiver.I have a 330A that I restored (nostalgia from my younger days caused me to reacquire one). The sound is really good. The 330B (later units with an 'A' at the end of the SN) are even better as the heat sinking is much improved and the sonic signature just as good. Definitely a good, inexpensive receiver if you don't need too much power (20WPC).
That’s a nice choice. Good sound and pretty to look at!I forgot all about this thread. I found a Marantz 2245 near me that I was able to audition before I purchased. I made a deal on it and I am glad i did. Thanks for the replys and sorry I didn't get back to say I had purchased a receiver.
Maybe so but what does exist is the number of units sold and the length of their "career" as good sellers, had lots to do with looks so if your focus is a mid-70's receiver for example, then Pioneer SX series is a wise choice, as is Kenwood KR's and most mid-powered Yams of the day thanks to innovative face plates graced with then-novelty toggles (Pioneer) and the Yam trademark elongated selectors that would enjoy decade-long fashionability. Someone mentioned Realistic... (btw who made that brand?) The aforementioned units that were once in great numbers can provide a large number of parts. Not new ones obviously but the vintage parts market is largely dependent on on pre-owned and/or surplus stocks.Easier cheaper parts available vintage receiver brands to look at?
Doesn't exist, since the parts that wear out, like pots, switches are long obsolete.
Only if someone bothers to do it (do you practice what you preach?) instead of going to the dump. You are correct, tons of good parts go to the dump every day, it saddens me but they dumpster patrol will not even let grab the ones they take in, I have to get to them before they hand them off.The aforementioned units that were once in great numbers can provide a large number of parts.
Quoting me are you
And I'll be quoting him
do you practice what you preach?