JVC R-S33 Receiver
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OLDTIMESOUND
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I had 2 of these. they are decent amps around 40 watts per channel.but those sliders are a pain to get clean and cause alot of problems, and this model has them for the eq.also.i kept one around that worked ok,but sold it a short time later.garage sale season is starting,you might find something else.
blhagstrom
Mad Scientist, fixer.
fair
If you have something better, give it a pass.
JVC doesn't get any respect although the SEA EQ as great tone controls.
For $30, it would be a good unit to play with and they are good quality (IMHO) but you may be better off saving the $30 towards something bigger and better.
If you have something better, give it a pass.
JVC doesn't get any respect although the SEA EQ as great tone controls.
For $30, it would be a good unit to play with and they are good quality (IMHO) but you may be better off saving the $30 towards something bigger and better.
I was worried about the sliders primarily. I did get to hear the unit and it is in perfect working order. I have two systems in my room. A newer Onkyo and a Realistic STA 90. The STA 90 would be in mint condition but the Tape 1 input rca on the right side is flaky and in FM stereo mode the right channel breaks up. Not sure if it is a good unit or not. The sound is alright. It has been cleaned inside and out as well. Figured the JVC might be a nice replacement for it and I can get the realistic fixed and then let another beginner like myself have a shot with it. I really amd not a JVC fan to be honest but at $30 I might give it a shot. Feel bad adding the Realistic to the huge "needs work" pile of equipment I already have, lol. Thank you everyone for the replies!!
I think once you have the JVC for a while, you will become a fan.
I'm not sure why JVC doesn't get the respect it deserves, but this series, (RS-11, 33, & 77 were very good receivers with advanced features for the time.
Good luck and enjoy the JVC!
A happy JVC owner since 1980.
Glenn
I'm not sure why JVC doesn't get the respect it deserves, but this series, (RS-11, 33, & 77 were very good receivers with advanced features for the time.
Good luck and enjoy the JVC!
A happy JVC owner since 1980.
Glenn
Main reason I haven't been a fan was just a prior bad experience. I'm gonna give this one a shot!! Thank you!!!:thmbsp:
kydog
Super Member
My most recent JVC purchase pushed out a "Needs work Kenwood" Out of the pile that has been sitting for over a year. I figured that giving someone else a chance at it while decreasing the pile of non working gear if I add a nice working unit will lesson the guilt of buying more gear if the price is equal to or less than what the cost would be to repair a unit.:scratch2:
Main reason I haven't been a fan was just a prior bad experience. I'm gonna give this one a shot!! Thank you!!!:thmbsp:
Found this tucked away in my owners manual. I don't remember which magazine this was from, but I had clipped it out before I got my R-S77, knowing I must have this receiver. I had seen it and played with it at a Hi-Fi store called Harvey Sound in white Plains back in 1980.
Thought you'd enjoy it. :thmbsp:
Glenn
asp69
Active Member
Just picked up one of these the other day as part of a bulk deal at a local thrift shop. Was able to get the JVC R-S33, a Pioneer SX-737, a Dual 1229Q TT, a pair of Altec Lansing 1010 studio monitors, and a pair of JBL G50 speakers. All for $100. I have the JVC R-S33 hooked up to the JBL G50 speakers and it sounds pretty good. I'd say for $30 you couldn't go wrong if everything is functioning properly.
What a haul! Post some pics if you can.
The first receiver I ever owned was a brand new JVC RS-77 I purchased via mail order when I was 19 years old. After I enjoyed listening to it for about ten years I passed it on to a close friend who kept it going for another ten years, even when it decided to turn MONO on him.
At times I have wished I had purchased a similarly priced SONY or YAMAHA receiver during that era, but overall I was very pleased with the power and overall sound of the JVC.
Stogz
New Member
All I can say is that R-S33 is a sexy little new wave betty. There is one here local on CL for a hundy (!!!!) and I don't have nowhere near that kind of scratch. But I've downloaded the pics and added it to my slush file of gear to keep an eye out for. I'll be honest, I don't care what it sounds like. I think the 33 is about as hot as transitional gear gets. I'd be fine just leering at it. 
Rome
Holsum Honey Buns
All I can say is that R-S33 is a sexy little new wave betty. There is one here local on CL for a hundy (!!!!) and I don't have nowhere near that kind of scratch. But I've downloaded the pics and added it to my slush file of gear to keep an eye out for. I'll be honest, I don't care what it sounds like. I think the 33 is about as hot as transitional gear gets. I'd be fine just leering at it.
Hi Stogz!
Yea, just keep your eyes peeled for one as they show up much cheaper. It is fine receiver & if I can find one in this area, I will get it. Don't want to take a chance on having it shipped.
I had to sell all of my gear due to divorce in '91 that included that receiver & other JVC gear. :tears:
The 40wpc it is rated at does not do it justice. I think I am going to fire up some tapes I have today, that it was used to record. Bringing back the memories!
Rome
