Eenie-Meenie .....

[Bill W.]

Decisions, decisions. I promised to help a budding audiophile friend get started. I have both a 5000A (factory replaced driver boards) and a G-4700. I don't need both, I LIKE both. Both units are in very good condition, excellent tuners, almost equal (55 wpc vs 50 wpc) power, and purty. They will be driving a pair of Advent Legacy II speaks. All things being equal, which would you get rid of, which would you keep? This is tough guys! Advice is eagerly sought.
Bill

 

[nosirrah]

pickem

my guess is keep the 5000a if it has the wood case....probably worth a few more $.....
Casey

 

[bozak ron]

I'm with Casey. A good condition 5000a with case has that classic, vintage Sansui look. Plus its built like a tank. Just my opinion.

 

[luvvinvinyl]

All things being equal, your friend may have a preference. Why not let him listen, and help him learn how to discern between pieces. That would be a valuable skill for him to acquire, and would serve him well. You and he might have complementary tastes; he may like what you don't, and vice versa. Somewhere down the road, he could return the favour, and make a gift of gear, to you, about which he has no strong attachment, that you like very much.

 

[Bill W.]

luvinvinyl:
Excellent points! I hadn't actually considered either. I'm not sure of what type of music he actually prefers, though I do know he at least likes classic rock. I was just going to bring down one of the receivers and the speakers, help him set it all up and give a listen. (He does have a CD player ... A Sony changer as I recall)

I do know that he goes to garage sales and such, as I met him at the town's annual city-wide sale yesterday. Return favors could be in the offing here. I'm becoming more inlined to let the G-4700 go. I REALLY do like the 5000A. Sounds great, and has a sort of a classic McIntosh look to it. Thanx for the input.
Bill