Sharpstik
Stuck in the 70's
View attachment 1375202 Gettin’ it done today.
As complete a receiver ever made .
Big thx . to Blue Shadow .
That is all.
As complete a receiver ever made .
Big thx . to Blue Shadow .
That is all.
As complete a receiver ever made .
That is all.
Mine also .I use a fully restored 737 in one of my systems. Perhaps I’m biased, but the 737 is one of the best examples of a 1970s receiver. It’s also easy on the eyes...and the ears.
Most excellent as I have an 828 here. Maybe it needs the laying on of hands so Dave can have another nearly perfect 70s vintage receiver.I agree on the SX-737. My first I had to sell a few yrs ago but was able to pick up another and it is everything everybody says.
The one that is equal, at least to me, is the SX-828.
Just had mine gone through, after sitting idle for more than a year. Just picked it up, can't wait to get it home and hook her up.
Blinded by the lust. I see you say it is a bit bright sounding for your tastes but it is so ingrained in your mind that this is what you want and have lusted after for 30 years, you will accept this limitation. I believe this is true of many here, wanting what they lusted for and then getting it and the beauty and achieving their goal outweighs the sonic issues which are slight in most cases. This might be why folks continue to seek out gear once they have a nice rig, to try other brands. These comments about sound quality is why I like reading stuff on ak to see what the good stuff is and what limitations they have. There is a knowledge of the 50 and 80 series getting cleaner than the earlier gear sometimes at the expense of the high end smoothness or balance. Thanks for your honest comments about the most beautiful chunk of gear you remember and finally have a chance to enjoy.I also am a fan of the x50 series and finally got one I've been lusting after for over 30 yrs the SX-750. It's a little bright for my tastes now but love the way it looks and still sounds great
How would this match up sonically with a mid 70's pair of La Scalas (stock)?
bob
Absolutely, it would work well. Maybe even overkill given how sensitive La Scalas are. I’d be tempted to go with an SET tube amp over an SX-737 with those. Just my initial reaction.
Thanks, not familiar with SET's? Have any links?
thx
bob
The 737 would need to be refreshed as it has a few noisy transistor on the shot on site list. But its Blue Light Pioneer sound would be a nice match.