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Mcs 3865

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geph0007

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Hi, I have had a couple of these MCS 3865 65w/ch integrateds made by NEC. I have read a number posts where people mention that it is a nice unit and such. My question has anyone compared it directly to older Marantz, Pioneer SX __50 or__ 80 series or Yamaha?? In other words were dows it fall soundwise in comparison.?? Thanks,KG
 
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IMHO, MCS and other lesser known brands made decent sounding equipment that hold up well against Pioneer, Sansui, Kenwood, Yamaha, Sansui and other manufacturers.
 
I picked one up at a thrift for $5 back in the late 90s, nice sounding unit with pretty good build quality. I never really worry about how a piece of gear stacks up against some other brand. If I like the way it sounds, I'll roll with it. I ran mine in my den for about a year, powering a pair of Boston A40s that were given to me. Sounded great for a $5 system. I wound up trading it for a NAD receiver and CD player. After listening to the NAD in the same setup, I was a little let down, I didn't like it as much as I liked the MCS.
 
I don't have that model but I have a 3853 and a 3860, both made by NEC. Both are solidly built, the 3853 being the better built of the two. Both sound as good as any of the other brands of receivers I have or have owned. MCS and Realistic are often overlooked brands that were simply re-badged receivers from the big name manufacturers. I recently picked up a Realistic receiver that is a thinly disguised Technics. Enjoy your MCS.
 
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