You are just going to have to post that nudie of your ST-6060 so we can see how much better Sony's earlier work is. Will be an interesting comparison.
Sony STR 7065
- Thread starter Mike Gibson
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Thank you all for the great information. As an aside I got an e-mail from the seller today telling me he will have to charge more than his usual 10.00 for shipping 
I thought his estimate was a little low. Anyway, thanks again for the info and I can't wait to see if it works when it arrives.
I thought his estimate was a little low. Anyway, thanks again for the info and I can't wait to see if it works when it arrives.
axel
Super Member
The 6060(F) does look better inside - solid shielded boxes like a contemporary (and pricey) ST-5000(F) or later ST-A7(B) but I'm sure that, the V7 being almost 10 years younger, it will outdo the elder (specs-wise it really does).
But it would be a nice comparison to do, sound-wise!
But it would be a nice comparison to do, sound-wise!
Here's the first nudie party. ST-6055A (45wpc) is top left. Yamaha CA-410 integrated is top right (35wpc). Yamaha P2075 (50wpc) is bottom left and Yamaha B-2 (100wpc) is bottom right. Sort of an evolutionary thing. After the ST-6060 and -6055A eras a great deal of engineering went into using traces on PCBs for conducting pathways. Done by machines rather than errors of human hands. But, the point of economics is well taken. But, look at the shielding the CA-410. How many low power integrateds do you know that used shields on their switches? And the most recent shown is the P2075. Almost no wiring at all in the conducting paths. Same with the B-2. Although you can't see it, all the power into and out of the drivers is via small PCBs that plug into the bottom of the heat sinks. Maybe you don't care for, but is good engineer, overall.Brian said:
Brian
An Old Geezer
Your photo to the 6055A shows what I mean. To me it looks like a rat's nest (apoligies to any rats who my be on our group). The wiring is neither neat nor well laid out and run. The earler 6060 is more on the lines of a Marantz 18/19 or Mc. even cabling run in sheathing to minimize pickup. One day, I gotta compromise and buy a digital camera - just seems like a sellout. The other units in the photo show better production engineering, at least in terms of wiring. Don't get me wrong, the Sony just because it looks like a rat's nest does not influence my opinion of it. I really like the Sony and my 6065 is my longest owned receiver and the 6060 the newest.
Perhaps Sony is just following what you said earlier and not running parallel wires and crossing them to minimize interferance. Somehow, I think not. But, it sure does work well and sounds great.
Why does digital photography seem like a sellout? Too easy? Like integrated shift/brake levers and clipless pedals on my bicycles......I'll never go back. Probably saved $1000 in film and processing costs since we got our first digital camera about five years ago. My nephew still uses it.
Why does digital photography seem like a sellout? Too easy? Like integrated shift/brake levers and clipless pedals on my bicycles......I'll never go back. Probably saved $1000 in film and processing costs since we got our first digital camera about five years ago. My nephew still uses it.
Brian
An Old Geezer
I prefer old audio equipment, old automobiles, old camera and even my woman is old. A digital camera - next you'd ask why I would not switch from vinyl to digital. Or from an analog tner to a digital. Even my house is old.
My Leica or Rolleiflex TLR feels and acts lie a real camera. Even my Bronica. Nothing like the smell of developer, the glow of the safety light, the thrill of seeing that image on a neg, or the image as it starts to come up on the paper. Composing, determining depth of field, correct exposure, pre-exposure, waiting hours for the right light and taking 1 exposure all day. Sort of like shelving my stereo and going with a Bose or mini system.
My Leica or Rolleiflex TLR feels and acts lie a real camera. Even my Bronica. Nothing like the smell of developer, the glow of the safety light, the thrill of seeing that image on a neg, or the image as it starts to come up on the paper. Composing, determining depth of field, correct exposure, pre-exposure, waiting hours for the right light and taking 1 exposure all day. Sort of like shelving my stereo and going with a Bose or mini system.
Interesting discussion of production practices but how do the sounds compare?
I've just heard the 6060FW and was very impressed. However, it was a bit ratty cosmetically. The 6200F is exceedingly rare. The 7065 is common and easily found in great condition.
Resolved that the first two are wonderful sounding receivers but a burning question for me is whether the 7065 is close to being as good as the former.
I've just heard the 6060FW and was very impressed. However, it was a bit ratty cosmetically. The 6200F is exceedingly rare. The 7065 is common and easily found in great condition.
Resolved that the first two are wonderful sounding receivers but a burning question for me is whether the 7065 is close to being as good as the former.
Hadn't really paid much attention to this, but is definitely a case where Orion is off. '73 is about the last year (might have been '74 lor '75, but not as late as '78) and not the first. The STR-xx00SD series came out about '75 and then the STR-Vx series.bolly said:
No. Won't have for some time yet. Probably in the spring.
henri-61
Member
A Sony 7065 and 7065A Testimonial
It's time to freshen this up..OK-Just a note of awareness to those unaware..and there are alot if them..about these two models-I just scored a working, dirty rescue 1973 7065 for a pitiful $30-it was just dirty from sitting-I already have a mint 7065A..and since this sat on CL for a month at $125 ,the guy just said screw it and needed to get rid of it and dropped the price to $30, anyway I'm very attracted to 68'-74' receivers where aesthetics and fidelity are in perfect balance-I admire the era as the sound/vision vintage sweet spot for alot of companies and my collection reflects that.Over the years like many of us I have bought,enjoyed and sold many sets,my 1st. was a 2325 (long gone),my brother is a major Marantz refurb guy,so I've been knee deep in them for years, but ALL THE SAME.. I am primarily a devoted Sansui fan-that being said,the 7065 is fairly easy to de-face,clean-light up and blow out etc.-it is a scratch free unit that was just dirty..so my point through all this babbling is that these units EXCEL in a ridiculous manner.. to the point of sounding as deep and broad staged as my Sansui 5000x, which in my opinion is the best japanese SS receiver ever built..power and range that doesn't buckle at all when pushed hard..the tuner is another story..it pretty much blows away all my other tuners, and I'm thinking..how dumb is it that a unit with so much credibility when it comes to form (beautiful as heck) function (simply badass in every way) and build quality (solid), not be in the sights of those who know?..$30!!..I know it sounds idiotic to complain about a good score, but out of respect to sound, and out of respect to Sony-these units in particular deserve MUCH more respect fiscally and audiophile wise -it easily holds it's own and perhaps sounds better (I don't want to admit it) than my Mac 1900!!-what's up?!-I hope you all get great deals all the time-another part that makes the hobby fun-but I know my hi-fi..and these are truly the sleepers of all sleepers..and it annoys me that folks don't know about them, so if you can.. GET ONE.-SUPERDAVEINNYC.
Sansui 1000a-5000x-800-Mcintosh 1900-Marantz 2215-2240-HK 520-Pioneer sx-6000-the two Sony's
Lafayette lr1500ta (2)-Olson ra-195-ra-94-Revox G36-Dynaco A35's-Pio cs88a's-Sansui-sp2500x's
It's time to freshen this up..OK-Just a note of awareness to those unaware..and there are alot if them..about these two models-I just scored a working, dirty rescue 1973 7065 for a pitiful $30-it was just dirty from sitting-I already have a mint 7065A..and since this sat on CL for a month at $125 ,the guy just said screw it and needed to get rid of it and dropped the price to $30, anyway I'm very attracted to 68'-74' receivers where aesthetics and fidelity are in perfect balance-I admire the era as the sound/vision vintage sweet spot for alot of companies and my collection reflects that.Over the years like many of us I have bought,enjoyed and sold many sets,my 1st. was a 2325 (long gone),my brother is a major Marantz refurb guy,so I've been knee deep in them for years, but ALL THE SAME.. I am primarily a devoted Sansui fan-that being said,the 7065 is fairly easy to de-face,clean-light up and blow out etc.-it is a scratch free unit that was just dirty..so my point through all this babbling is that these units EXCEL in a ridiculous manner.. to the point of sounding as deep and broad staged as my Sansui 5000x, which in my opinion is the best japanese SS receiver ever built..power and range that doesn't buckle at all when pushed hard..the tuner is another story..it pretty much blows away all my other tuners, and I'm thinking..how dumb is it that a unit with so much credibility when it comes to form (beautiful as heck) function (simply badass in every way) and build quality (solid), not be in the sights of those who know?..$30!!..I know it sounds idiotic to complain about a good score, but out of respect to sound, and out of respect to Sony-these units in particular deserve MUCH more respect fiscally and audiophile wise -it easily holds it's own and perhaps sounds better (I don't want to admit it) than my Mac 1900!!-what's up?!-I hope you all get great deals all the time-another part that makes the hobby fun-but I know my hi-fi..and these are truly the sleepers of all sleepers..and it annoys me that folks don't know about them, so if you can.. GET ONE.-SUPERDAVEINNYC.
Sansui 1000a-5000x-800-Mcintosh 1900-Marantz 2215-2240-HK 520-Pioneer sx-6000-the two Sony's
Lafayette lr1500ta (2)-Olson ra-195-ra-94-Revox G36-Dynaco A35's-Pio cs88a's-Sansui-sp2500x's
I had a 7065A a few years ago. Fantastic tuner, good looking, cool features such as dimming tuner dial when you select a non-tuner input.
Mine sounded a bit hollow - needed a recap I'm sure - but was very well built.
Mine sounded a bit hollow - needed a recap I'm sure - but was very well built.
reggaenaut
Addicted Member
These Sonys are noted for build quality and sound.
I have 6060F, 7065 and 6800.
I love them all but the 6060F is very special. Exceptional build allrounder....solid aluminium knobs, solid aluminium speaker terminal, 5 gang tuner totally shielded, very good phono and headphone.
I have 6060F, 7065 and 6800.
I love them all but the 6060F is very special. Exceptional build allrounder....solid aluminium knobs, solid aluminium speaker terminal, 5 gang tuner totally shielded, very good phono and headphone.
vitorzoom
Well-Known Member
I have a Sony str 7065, your tuner is better than the Marantz 4400, because I live 40 km from Sao Paulo, and the reception is better on Sony. The sound is warm, the bass deeper and more pronounced in relation to the Sansui 8080db.Sound very balanced, unlike many Japanese receiver that has a sound "burned", rather like the sound of integrated British and Europeans in general
henri-61
Member
Yeah it's a fun mystery-actually my roommate has a 8080db and I must say they're pretty mean machines, and Sansui does have a great bass tradition on most units, but I've noticed with his the bass tone can be a wee bit dull when tweaked, like too much bass (C-Vega DC-3's) which is how I like my B/T settings-with the Sony, the bass just sings in a real sweet,beefy tone (Nat Cole/Parliament/Humble Pie road test certified)-I'm not a tech..and it is a bit thick under the hood,but laid out well..I guess they could be tough to service..(what isn't)..but the sonics are that goodand it should hover legitimately in the 2 to 3 and up range..definite high quality..and getting rare'er'er.I will look into the 6060f..they are definitely very cool looking..
MIKE47
Active Member
I own 2 sony str 7045 receivers and love them both. I rotate my receivers quite often, but i seem to be playing they sonys a lot more these days. I paid $20 for each one. They both have the wood cases. When i got them they were so dirty i was afraid to even clean for fear something might be hiding inside. But it all turned out well. A very warm and rich sounding.
