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vintage amps

  1. Andrew Heck

    The Realistic 42-2109, The Licorice Component

    So whenever this little phono stage comes up, at least one person acts as if it's the most wonderful lover they ever knew and another as if it killed the most wonderful lover they ever knew. I know how I feel about it, but I want other views with some amount of back-up. Just like the candy...
  2. tk1769

    Vintage Stereo Tube Amp : Advice Wanted For First Time Purchase

    OK, I know this has probably been asked a gazillion times (or as my kids say, a googolplex)...I have searched the previous forums but I can not seem to get the answer I am looking for (but please feel free to share a link if you know of one that addresses this). I am looking to purchase my...
    • tk1769
    • Thread
    • stereo amplifier system advice tube amp vintage amps
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  3. B

    Pye PF91 Tube/Valve Amp

    First post and looking for some direction. I just came across a Pye PF91. My research points to a 1954 era unit. It came with the PF91A unit as well as a Gerrard phono player. I'm looking for help on the amp. As this is my first venture into vintage, I'd like to know more about the unit. It...
  4. noobist

    Luxman C-02 M-02; quality, classes and heat.

    G'day all, First off, I have chosen my name with care, which gives you an idea of my technical knowledge. I currently have a Luxman C-02 pre-amp (class A) combined with a Rotel RB 971 Mk II (class A/B) poweramp. A while back I was thinking about switching the Rotel for the Luxman M-02 thinking...
    • noobist
    • Thread
    • amplifier classes class a class a/b heat quality vintage amps
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Solid State
  5. Doug McCaleb

    Advice on paring an amp/receiver with my speakers

    I need advice on parring an amp with my newly acquired speakers This past year for me has been one of rediscovery and renewed joy in listening to music. I have been a musician and avid lover of music my whole life. I like so many others of my generation fell down the digital hole and are just...
  6. 1

    Pioneer Amp Restoration

    Hello All, First time post here. I recently threw the dice and picked up a Pioneer SA8500II at the Sally Ann for $10. Turns out it isn't currently working. I have looked up the reviews on this amp, and figure it might be worth having it restored. I have no idea how much a restoration typically...
    • 10habitant
    • Thread
    • amp repair amp restoration amplifiers pioneer amps pioneer sa-8500ii vintage amps
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Pioneer Audio
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