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First Nikko score - NR-1219

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Never had a Nikko before, though I was chasing one on craigslist a year or so ago. So I'm driving to the hardware store, and I see a sign for a garage sale, and decide to drive by and see if there's any gear worth looking at. I almost skipped it, but I spotted a pair of fairly large speakers, and stopped. Right behind the speakers sat the massive NR-1219. The guy wanted $100, I managed to get it to $65. Now, I need another receiver like a hole in the head, but I have a hard time turning down reasonably priced vintage receivers, so I bought it. Back in the garage at home, I cleaned it up a little and am rocking it through a pair of HPM-100s, which are easily driven by the Nikko.
Sounds great so far. Very clear, with good stereo separation, and tight bass from the HPMs. It's a little newer than most of my other gear, and I wasn't sure about the LED power output meter, I'm a sucker for vu meters, but this is a really sweet sounding unit.
After my Pioneer SX-737 score a couple weeks ago this has been a nice spring for me, vintage gear wise.
Later
Jeff
 

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Great receiver! A while back I had the NR-1019, which I think is one of the best-looking vintage receivers ever. In place of the LED power meters are analog meters, which match the tuning meters, and give a very aesthetically balanced look. A little less power, but very nice nonetheless. Enjoy the 1219, I'd love to give one a try sometime!
 
Congrats!
I like my NR-819 very much.
Nikko does not have the name recognition of other vintage gear but as you have found out it is quality gear.
 
Wow - what a great price! I had a near mint 1219 for awhile. But my NR-1015 sounded a bit better overall with my stacked Advents so I sold the 1219. 'Pretty darn nice sounding FM tuner in that 1219.
 
Well it's been a sweet sounding unit so far on day one. I am planning to make some walnut side panels to replace that chewed up veneer corner, but other than that it's sounding good and looking good. Now I feel like researching some more about Nikko gear, seems to be good stuff!
Jeff
 
Those are great receivers! I have a NR-819 around here somewhere. Sounds easily as good as the other Japanese offerings of the day...
 
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