Any info knowledge a Wintec model 555 amplifier?

[King o Music]

I came across this vintage amplifier recently. I looked it up and all I can find out is that it was produced between 1976 and 1981 and that it is solid state. Can anybody verify if this is a quality piece of equipment.

Thanks all

 

[Chazb11]

Yes, it should be of very good quality in both sound and build. I have a Wintec integrated amp and a Wintec 1120 receiver and like them both very much!
Your model 555 is a receiver, not an amp, and it's the first one I have seen. Nice find!

 

[Nat]

As noted, that's a reciever. Wintec didn't make a big splash in the market, but their equipment seems to have been of very good quality. Your 555 was made from 77-81, and was rated at 30 watts a channel. It seems very much like my R1030, but with analogue meters rather than LEDs which mine has. Mine has a very nice FM section and is generally very nice sounding.

 

[King o Music]

Thanks for the info guys. It sounded quite detailed and gave quite a punch. Beyond what I would have expected from 30wpc! Although there was a problem where stereo tracks were not reproduced properly through the right channel; my guess is a loose connection somewhere.

What is the difference between an amplifier and a receiver?

 

[Chazb11]

I'd consider re-capping it, it's at that age where it would be a wise thing to do. My Wintec amp opened right up when I replaced all of the electrolytic caps.

 

[Blue Shadow]

Amp-watts per channel
pre amp-all the controls
tuner-the radio stuff

integrated amp is amp and preamp
receiver is all three in the chassis.

 

[King o Music]

Thanks for the clarification Blue Shadow. Very clear and helpful:thmbsp: