Charliep127
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I'm only 18 years old, but I'm really into this stuff.
Anyway, I picked up a non-working MCS 3125 around 30 miles from my house this last week. The unit was in really good condition, and the only things missing were the volume knob and some screws. Functionally, there were several problems; the LEDs on the front said that the amplifier was "clipping" even when the volume was turned all the way down, and the LEDs showing the signal strength in the upper left-hand corner were not responsive to changes in tuning.
I took this unit to John Ledbetter at Northwest Audio Service in Seattle, and it turned out being an easy fix... he charged me 50 bucks for adding a volume knob, cleaning out the tuner, and, most importantly, changing a blown resistor. The blown resistor was the culprit for the clipping and tuning signal problems.
I gave this receiver to my dad for Christmas and he loves it. This receiver sounds incredible, and I've spent a total of 80 bucks on it.
I've heard other receivers/integrated amplifiers before (Marantz 1122dc, Marantz 2238B, Kenwood KR-9940, Sony STR-GX900ES, Technics SA-700) but none of these even come close to the MCS in terms of sound quality.
Sound quality is always a matter of taste, but I was wondering if anybody out there has heard the MCS 3125 and thinks there is something better sound-wise. Just by searching around the forums, I've gathered that people love all sorts of receivers, but there are a few that stand out as producing some awesome sound. For example, the Concept 16.5, Sansui 9090db, Pioneer SX-1250, and Luxman R-117 seem to get a lot of press. The MCS seems to get a fair amount of press too.
I'm just wondering if I gave my dad one of the best-sounding vintage receivers ever made, or if there are even better-sounding receivers out there that I haven't yet discovered.
Anyway, I picked up a non-working MCS 3125 around 30 miles from my house this last week. The unit was in really good condition, and the only things missing were the volume knob and some screws. Functionally, there were several problems; the LEDs on the front said that the amplifier was "clipping" even when the volume was turned all the way down, and the LEDs showing the signal strength in the upper left-hand corner were not responsive to changes in tuning.
I took this unit to John Ledbetter at Northwest Audio Service in Seattle, and it turned out being an easy fix... he charged me 50 bucks for adding a volume knob, cleaning out the tuner, and, most importantly, changing a blown resistor. The blown resistor was the culprit for the clipping and tuning signal problems.
I gave this receiver to my dad for Christmas and he loves it. This receiver sounds incredible, and I've spent a total of 80 bucks on it.
I've heard other receivers/integrated amplifiers before (Marantz 1122dc, Marantz 2238B, Kenwood KR-9940, Sony STR-GX900ES, Technics SA-700) but none of these even come close to the MCS in terms of sound quality.
Sound quality is always a matter of taste, but I was wondering if anybody out there has heard the MCS 3125 and thinks there is something better sound-wise. Just by searching around the forums, I've gathered that people love all sorts of receivers, but there are a few that stand out as producing some awesome sound. For example, the Concept 16.5, Sansui 9090db, Pioneer SX-1250, and Luxman R-117 seem to get a lot of press. The MCS seems to get a fair amount of press too.
I'm just wondering if I gave my dad one of the best-sounding vintage receivers ever made, or if there are even better-sounding receivers out there that I haven't yet discovered.
