Sony SS-M7, SS-M9, SS-TL5 and TL6 owners might disagree.(But their speakers suck.)
Sony STR 6065….giant killer!
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Artie
Super Member
I own a STR 6055 and it has excellent sound,construction and looks. It is on duty at our maritime museum and playing whale sounds to the visitors. Is it the best? Damn straight it is!
That's got to win as the most unusual use of a receiver. Where do you get the whale sounds?
quiet
Addicted Member
Is my STR-6065 the best ever giant killer? I don't know about all that.
Is it very good? Yes, absolutely. Plenty of power for most applications? Yes, absolutely. Could I settle for it as my only amp? Yes, absolutely. Are any of the other usual suspects any better? I'm not convinced they are, don't think so. But the Sherwood S8900a has me thinking.
Is it very good? Yes, absolutely. Plenty of power for most applications? Yes, absolutely. Could I settle for it as my only amp? Yes, absolutely. Are any of the other usual suspects any better? I'm not convinced they are, don't think so. But the Sherwood S8900a has me thinking.
I have had most of this series of Sony receivers. I did like the 7065 quite a bit but once I got it working, (It came to me totally dead). Is this the "best" out there?
When it was all said and done, I kept the 6060. For me, the Sony stuff is just OK, not big on the proprietary components they used. They had to be different, they had to be "Sony"
When it was all said and done, I kept the 6060. For me, the Sony stuff is just OK, not big on the proprietary components they used. They had to be different, they had to be "Sony"
johnda
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On those whale sounds:: There is a guy who used an underwater mike to record the sounds of humpback whales singing. He had a limited CD collection called "Rapture of the Deep" I purchased it and it plays all day at the museum in the Tale of the Whale section (My idea). I emailed him to thank him for his great recording and he emailed back " Guess where I am today, I am sitting in my boat getting new whale sounds!" It is an interesting world out there 
KentTeffeteller
Gimpus Stereophilus!
Sony is often underrated. My 700ES cassette deck rivals my Nak's. And my TA-5650 V-FET amp is without equal. Good stuff. (But their speakers suck.)
Depends on the Sony. In terms of Sony, TA-1120 and 1120-A, the STR-6120. that is what Sony could do without cost constraints. Those are Sony when they had something to prove, when they competed with USA built Marantz, and Mcintosh, and bought by those buyers as second or office systems. Before cost cut.
Gravy_Brad
New Member
What Marantz piece is USA built??
Gravy_Brad
New Member
I had some vintage Sony loud speakers and yes they were a major disappointment. Also had no weight to them for being a big cabinet and 3-ways.
Bill S
Thread Killer
I wouldn't say ordinary. Very simple (compared to some) underatated elegance. A wood case and proper green lighting on the tuner dial and its beautiful. The ones I've seen lately were all original except for lamps and they all still worked well.Don't be lazy - I was able to highlight and copy the "Sony STR 6065" and post it within seconds, and saw multiple photos. It's fairly ordinary-looking...
Lavane
Lunatic Member
I agree. They're a lot better looking in person. That whole line including the separates are some of Sony's best. I t3nd 59nlike the industrial look anyway.
Early 70's Marantz, Allied, Pioneer, etc.
Had a 9090db restored by Glen aka Echowars.
Had a bone-stock 7065a.
Both got sold, but I admit I've never once missed the 9090db, and many many times wished I had kept the Sony.
KentTeffeteller
Gimpus Stereophilus!
Model 18 receiver, the early Solid State in 1968 and older, and the original tube Marantz equipment. Some post 1968 through early 1970's Marantz is also USA built like most Model 19 receivers, and high end separates through around 1970.
Always liked the 50-80 wpc units the best ! small enough to be musical but large enough to drive most speakers !
Gravy_Brad
New Member
I never knew that. It kinda surprises me but then when you think of superscope and how it’s made by Marantz people it makes sense.
Gravy_Brad
New Member
I’m realizing that myself. That does seem to be the sweet spot. I’m very tempted to hunt down this classic Sony receiver now.
KentTeffeteller
Gimpus Stereophilus!
Before SuperScope, before the Model 10B FM tuner, there was the Marantz Company in Woodside, NY. The Model 10 and 10B FM tuner lost money for the company on every example built (should have sold for at least $1100-$1200 to recoup this).
This forced Saul Marantz in 1964 to sell his company to SuperScope, Inc. From 1964-1968, the Marantz Company continued as "The Best Available Without Regard For Price Point" the only equal competitor to McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
In 1968, SuperScope began broadening the Marantz Brand to more people, and Japanese manufactured gear began being offered (made by Standard Radio of Japan, who became Marantz Japan). Under $300 was the entry point to Marantz in 1968. Some history for you.
Gravy_Brad
New Member
very cool! Thanks for this.
Old HiFi Guy
Well-Known Member
You got a great receiver. I have two STR-7055's that were made concurrently with the 6065. I have always wanted to try a 6065 or another model of the 60xx series but the 7055's with 15 wpc less are what I have. Been keeping an eye out for a 6065 but I yet to run across a good one at a reasonable price. I also have a later V4 that is comparable to the 6065's power but with a lot less inputs.