Classic High-End Gear
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Power ratings can be more than a little inscrutable ..
Sometimes looking up the power consumption numbers can throw a little light on the question ..
Watts consumed is generally watts used ..
Efficiency can be a factor .. but if the amps are both the same class, there shouldn't be that much variation ..
Like 175 pounds
Not only heavy but festooned with angular heatsinks which occupy the entirety of both long dimensions of the amp. That makes it freaking heavy and a chore to handle.
You have lived with some desirable amps and preamps, what is your sonic assessment of these two in light of prior experience?
I’ll make up an assessment during the day later on.
Take your own good time. I look forward to your assessment.
infinity85
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The Kenwood KR series of receivers from the late 70s. 6050,7050,8050,9050,9600. I'd put them up against any competitor of that time. Also the KD turntables of that era as well especially the 550. Can't forget the LO7-D but that's ultra rare and expensive. Speaker wise Infinity and ESS Tempest were the best back in the 70s and 80s. No competition.
tube-a-lou
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You know Joe I was alway's told that, a least way back in the 80's stores had receiver's, integrated amps and separates and I was told
that the higher you went up in the chain thing's like sound quality improved, so no bubble bursting here.
JoeESP9
ESL's & tubes since 83
If I was interested in a "high end" receiver it would be either a Mac or a Magnum Dynalab. Maybe a Luxman may fit the category. Other than those mentioned there just aren't any.
OTOH, there are plenty of "high end" integrated amplifiers.
With receivers TOTL does not mean "high end".
PS: I'm aware that Outlaw makes a pretty good receiver. Unfortunately, it is IMO very unattractive. Art Deco meets modern doesn't work for me.
OTOH, there are plenty of "high end" integrated amplifiers.
With receivers TOTL does not mean "high end".
PS: I'm aware that Outlaw makes a pretty good receiver. Unfortunately, it is IMO very unattractive. Art Deco meets modern doesn't work for me.
tube-a-lou
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Your right there are some great integrated amps, I was told year's ago that because all
the components were put together there was more heat bleed though from the other part's
so the signal isn't as clean.
the components were put together there was more heat bleed though from the other part's
so the signal isn't as clean.
BilboBaggins
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I thought I would revisit this thread 5 years later.
I still agree with what I wrote, although I never had the Khorns. I would add the TEAC Z7000 cassette deck. An intimidating but very good sounding cassette deck. I would add the Kef 107 speakers, but I see they already are. I see that the Yamaha GT-2000 was mentioned too! I don't think I've seen the Kef Concerto in the list. I think it should be there. It doesn't play the loudest, but it sounds phenomenal while it plays at lower volumes. It was also TOTL when it was first released. Another great speaker I had for about 5 years is the Tangent RS8. Cool design, and beautiful sound stage! Finally, I would add the Sony SS-G7 speakers. These didn't initially impress me, but that had everything to do with placement. They stunned me when I got my Kef 107s and re-positioned them. I can't find any pictures of the Sony's at the moment, but I have some good ones.
Going by the description in the first post by the OP of qualified classic gear for this thread I feel both of these items deserve to be listed.
Both from well respected companies and both items touted as among the best the companies had to offer at the time and to this day still highly desirable.
Micro Seiki DD 40
JBL L 150 A
Both from well respected companies and both items touted as among the best the companies had to offer at the time and to this day still highly desirable.
Micro Seiki DD 40
JBL L 150 A