Small receiver recommendations?

[Andyman]

Try a Sherwood S-71xx or S-72xx model. Good looks, great sound, snut a flaw with the on/off switch on the volume pot which fails often.
Usually available for $30 or less online; an unsung bargain!!

 

[clydeselsor]

I have a Sansui 210 receiver in my garage. I am always amazed at the sound quality that this little 10 wpc receiver puts out...

 

[Andy_H]

You might also look at the Sansui 350. It's a compact, no-frills 20w receiver from Sansui's early solid-state offerings (late '60s). I only had to give one Hamilton and one (paper) Lincoln for mine :

 

[ManFromPorlock]

The Sansui 1000X has some nice features: lots of shielding inside, separate bass and treble controls for each channel, pre-out/main-in, solid construction, wood case. Small and low-powered but not cheap.

 

[klutch]

most definitly a smaller marantz - they really are nice. Although I have a Technics SA-303 I've had for many years that I really like. Its 45WPC in a nice compact design w/ a power meter. Display lamps available at Parts-Express.com. Only made them for one year too, so they're kinda rare and pretty reasonably priced. Beware though...cleaning the pots is a real pain in the a**. Lots of disassembly required to get at them. MIne is ready for another cleaning, and I'm kinda dreading ripping into it.

 

[tensleep]

Harman Kardon HK330c - you'll be glad you did.

+1

 

[Oddball]

+1 on the 1000x
second would be Pioneer SX 535

 

[herbd2]

+1

+2 on the 330C......delicious sound!!

 

[Bstable]

I bought a new Yamaha CR-640 in 1980, and I still have it. Unfortunately it stopped working in 1990. It had great sound/looks, but I question the reliability of these units.

 

[sobr1]

I run a vector research w/2sets of mission 707's in my shop best receiver for $20.00.its the 2500 30wx30w.Just say'n....

 

[lukiedog]

I'll throw in the Luxman R-113 into the mix. Toroidal transformer and star grounding. New enough to not have a great deal of problems.

 

[english44]

I think the word is serendipity. I stopped at a local pizza place for lunch and while waiting for the slices I saw 4 Boston Acoustics A60s hanging on the wall. I mentioned to the owner about them and he said there's a local technician who maintains a radio station, who goes 'way back' and sells/refurbishes vintage equipment on the side of his usual job installing car radios. I called him and he said he's cleaning out a lot of his stuff, two of which are Pioneer SX-440 and SX-770, both refurbished to their original states. He wants ~$50 for each. I'll pay him a visit tomorrow. He also has a lot of vintage speaks. BTW, a Craigslist up here has an ad for 3 pair of CAT speakers for $60@ or $150 for all three. I know nothing about their speakers (California Audio Technology) but a few internet hits say the speakers run around $240K to $1 million. Oh, they do have a set for only $14,500. Something's fishy or can someone fill me in?

 

[lico]

I can recommend the Pioneer SX-550. Have one in the garage and there isn't any shortage of power driving efficient speakers. Sounds great. Also fond of A60s, gave pair to my daughter after a re-foam.

My latest kick with small equipment is finding integrated amps and tuners, and trying them out together. Here's my latest serendipity using a $3 amp and a $5 tuner....