On a whim recently (thanks ebay), I decided to get into the vinyl game, and bought myself an immaculate SR-212. Trouble is, I need an amp to run it through (I have a cheap Pioneer receiver for my home theatre but this just won't do).
I've been looking into something to compliment the 212 and have come across the early AU series amps (101, 505, 555A). I guess what I want is something to compliment the looks of the 212, as well as have a warm sound. It turns out i actually have an old AU-505 in my garage, but unfortunately it doesn't really work (it powers on but nothing happens through any of the inputs/speaker channels), and is in fairly rough condition. I've taken it to a local electronics guru who has said they can fix it, but it will probably cost me $200++, not to mention the state of the exterior...
Is there a big difference in sound between the 101, 505 and 555A? Is there another option which I am overlooking (EG I am fairly taken with the early Yamaha Ca xx10 series)? It doesn't necessarily have to be Sansui, but I would like to keep it in the family if possible. Also not eye-wateringly expensive!
I've been looking into something to compliment the 212 and have come across the early AU series amps (101, 505, 555A). I guess what I want is something to compliment the looks of the 212, as well as have a warm sound. It turns out i actually have an old AU-505 in my garage, but unfortunately it doesn't really work (it powers on but nothing happens through any of the inputs/speaker channels), and is in fairly rough condition. I've taken it to a local electronics guru who has said they can fix it, but it will probably cost me $200++, not to mention the state of the exterior...
Is there a big difference in sound between the 101, 505 and 555A? Is there another option which I am overlooking (EG I am fairly taken with the early Yamaha Ca xx10 series)? It doesn't necessarily have to be Sansui, but I would like to keep it in the family if possible. Also not eye-wateringly expensive!