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Sherwood S-7910 Receiver

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jgmacv

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Hello all. I inherited a Sherwood S-7910 some years ago from a friend. I'm a Pioneer fanatic, so I really never paid too much attention to. I pulled it out of the garage, cleaned it up and fired it up. It's a terrific sounding receiver! It is in fantastic cosmetic shape. All functions work operate properly, just needs a few bulbs replaced. The build quality looks as good as anything else I've seen from that same period (late 70s). Was Sherwood it's own entity, or was it an offshoot of other manufacturers (Pioneer, Marantz, Sansui, etc)? Any info, insight or experience with these Sherwoods is appreciated.
 
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I have that receiver among many other Sherwoods. The S-7910 is among their best solid state receivers, and among the last designed in the USA, but built in Japan.

I also have its big brother, the S-9910. It compares favorably to my Pioneer SX-1010, and I play the Sherwood more often. The S-7910 will do 99% of what either of the bigger receivers do and for a fraction of the cost.

Sherwood was a smaller manufacturer that started life in the 50's. They manufactured their higher end models in the USA until around 1978, and their mid and lower line in Japan. Some time later they move production to Korea and then sold out to Inkel.

You will find that Sherwood made excellent products during that time period.

Their tube integrated amplifiers sound even better. I highly recommend one if you can find it cheap.
 
I have it’s predecessor, the S-7900A. I believe that was the last mass market receiver made in the USA (in Chicago, walking distance from where I was born). When I got it it appeared untouched inside, and working fine - the only issue was the light bulb for the dial pointer was burnt out. I was planning on recapping it, but decided it didn’t need that. It sounds great as it is.

Sherwood was an independent audio manufacturer based in Chicago from the 1950s through at least the 1970s. They were never as big as their competitors, but they always had a good reputation.
 
bobschneider said:
I have it’s predecessor, the S-7900A. I believe that was the last mass market receiver made in the USA (in Chicago, walking distance from where I was born). When I got it it appeared untouched inside, and working fine - the only issue was the light bulb for the dial pointer was burnt out. I was planning on recapping it, but decided it didn’t need that. It sounds great as it is.

Sherwood was an independent audio manufacturer based in Chicago from the 1950s through at least the 1970s. They were never as big as their competitors, but they always had a good reputation.
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I believe you're right on receivers. They kept some integrated amplifier production in the Chicago factory until 1978. (The 125 watt RMS HP2000) The receivers from 78 were all Japanese manufacture.
 
Thank you all for the great information and taking time to share. I have it in my rotation and I am so impressed with it;s performance.
 
jgmacv said:
Thank you all for the great information and taking time to share. I have it in my rotation and I am so impressed with it;s performance.
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You are welcome. Most people who bother to audition a vintage Sherwood have your reaction. The S-7910 is only 60 wpc, but sounds much more powerful. I remember my first Sherwood buy. I grabbed it because it was cheap and didn't bother to clean it up and listen until months after. I sure felt foolish when I gave a listen. It sounded better than my Marantz.

I have Pioneer, Kenwood, Marantz, etc., but I mostly collect Sherwood. They are just so affordable for what you get.
 
Along with it's looks and awesome sound, the build quality is outstanding. I think I'll be looking for more Shers!
 
Sherwood seemed to really find a niche in modestly powered receivers that had a really sweet sound. The "Achilles heel" on many of their designs seemed to reside in that dreaded volume/loudness control, that also housed a power switch. The previous owner of my 7010 did a mod, with a separate power switch, and seemed to do a good job, cosmetically and electrically. But many folks will plug these receivers into a power strip/surge protector with a switch, and use that to power the receiver on/off, which saves having to risk issues with the switch in the volume/loudness control.

But, match one of these receivers with an efficient pair of bookshelves, like some Klipsch's, and they will really sing.
 
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