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To the Technics bashers...

Technics SE-A3 powering a pair of Carver Amazing Platinum Speakers = Wet Dream!

It's just wrong to think that the high end Technics doesn't stand up to other big brands. It's downright wrong to say Technics was a normal everyday brand. :) I've about 25 amps compared to it and SE-A3 it's at the same level as most American Amps (dare I say Levinson and Krell except a very few top end models).
 
Completely off topic, but am I right that PMSummers avatar is the German sculptur/installationist Joseph Beuys? Love that guy's face,looks like a bluesman!
 
megasat16 said:
Technics SE-A3 powering a pair of Carver Amazing Platinum Speakers = Wet Dream!

It's just wrong to think that the high end Technics doesn't stand up to other big brands. It's downright wrong to say Technics was a normal everyday brand. :) I've about 25 amps compared to it and SE-A3 it's at the same level as most American Amps (dare I say Levinson and Krell except a very few top end models).
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The SE-A3MK2 was even better, lost the four OD503A transistors over to eight SanKen 2SA1295 / 2SC3624 (230V 17A 200W per Device) per channel on healthy 95V rails (over the 83v in the A3) the 2 22,000uf cappies per chan still keep it clean.

- im interested to hear the speakers though
 
SVI2004A said:
The SE-A3MK2 was even better, lost the four OD503A transistors over to eight SanKen 2SA1295 / 2SC3624 (230V 17A 200W per Device) per channel on healthy 95V rails (over the 83v in the A3) the 2 22,000uf cappies per chan still keep it clean.

- im interested to hear the speakers though
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Yeppie! The MKII version of SE-A3 supposed to be even better than SE-A3 but I haven't come across any yet. I am looking out for the SE-A3 MKII and SE-A1 (extra rare) and the matching preamp.

The Carver Platinum is planar magnetic type with 60" ribbon so mid-range and highs are very smooth (covers 150Hz-20KHz). But I think some people may consider it too sharp or bright.

Do you have SE-A3MK2?
 
ryuuoh said:
This guy likes his SE-A3s.
When your proprietary output modules die, he seems to have the fix.
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i can fix them too, i would use a higher grade output transistor, that 1 bolter tranny just doesnt quite cut it against the devices id use.

however, he does a damn good and thorough job of capactor replacement and checking of dry joints :) - a good site find there
 
Have you heard of amp8.com? This guy has a very thorough documentation process for his customers. And he uses macro lenses!
 
I'm not a basher at all, I love Technics, they have made some great gear.
and I'm in the process of building up a TOTL silver faced system from 76'.
Now this is where I need all you supporters of the Technics marque....

Here's what I'm working on. I found a Technics HiFi Brochure from 1976 online, while looking for components of the same product range as my receiver. The brochure featured the pro equiptment (black) and the home series(silver). Check it out here. (It's a german site, so it would help if you sprechen sie Deutsche)
http://wegavision.pytalhost.com/technics.html

Well it turns out in 76' my receiver was top of the line in the home series!
And there was a list of the other products in the same range AND a picture of a complete TOTL rack system. Hell yeah!
So I'm slowly building this system up. (silver face on the right.)

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So far I have the SA-5560 receiver, RS-676USD Tape deck, SH-8020 Equalizer. (-I know its not in the pic, but oh well.)

My Question is, IS that a SU-8600 amp below the tuner? or what piece of gear is that, a pre amp maybe?
Let me know what you guys think.

Peace,
Paul Z.
 
Like byour taste....

Looks like a Silver SU 8600 below the ST 8600. The picture is too blury to be sure. The black face on the left is a racked SU 8600 (see my AVATAR and the silver looks like my extra SU 8600 might look in a bad picture (he he).

You will love your set up when complete:thmbsp:. Chuck
 
Thanks for the input AK47.

But after careful examination of the brochure its not the 5560 at all shown in the rack set up and its not an SU-8600 either.
Why would they pair up a 75wpc amp with a 85wpc receiver?
So it turns out it's a ST-3500 tuner paired with a SU-3500 55wpc amp.
Well that kind of sucks, I wanted to add another component to my system.

Any recomendations for same period components?

Paul Z.
 
MasterZ said:
I'm not a basher at all, I love Technics, they have made some great gear.
and I'm in the process of building up a TOTL silver faced system from 76'.
Now this is where I need all you supporters of the Technics marque....

Here's what I'm working on. I found a Technics HiFi Brochure from 1976 online, while looking for components of the same product range as my receiver. The brochure featured the pro equiptment (black) and the home series(silver). Check it out here. (It's a german site, so it would help if you sprechen sie Deutsche)
http://wegavision.pytalhost.com/technics.html

Well it turns out in 76' my receiver was top of the line in the home series!
And there was a list of the other products in the same range AND a picture of a complete TOTL rack system. Hell yeah!
So I'm slowly building this system up. (silver face on the right.)

rack.jpg


So far I have the SA-5560 receiver, RS-676USD Tape deck, SH-8020 Equalizer. (-I know its not in the pic, but oh well.)

My Question is, IS that a SU-8600 amp below the tuner? or what piece of gear is that, a pre amp maybe?
Let me know what you guys think.

Peace,
Paul Z.
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I actually think that the black face racked amp/preamp on the left is NOT an SU-8600, but rather an SU-9600. Have a look at this, and decide for yourself The volume knob is located a bir more to the side... Hope this helps.

http://www.vintagetechnics.info/controlpower/su9600.htm

http://images.google.co.il/imgres?i...ox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&sa=N&um=1
 
I really like technics recievers, my friend scores a sa-301 or 303, and after hearing it, I was very impressed.

I caught a great deal on a sa-505(63rms) on the bay. It was very dirty, and channels kept droping out, pulled the cover and it was filthy. blew it out with an air complesser and cleaned the pots, works like new.

Great secondary reciever, would have payed 4x the price for a sansui or pioneer of same power, and it will play at max volume with no audible distortion. sounds like alot more than its claimed 63 rms.

The down side is the pots are a PITA to get to to clean, and the dial lights are soldered in and havent got around to replacing the burnt out ones yet.
 
How can something this good be bashed???

Here's my latest shots of my 76' silver faced Technics rig that I've been piecing together.
I modeled it after a brochure pic from the 76 line up, and here's where I'm at.
SA5560 Receiver, RS676 Tape Deck, SL1300 Turntable, SH8020 EQ(not shown), and an ugly plastic fantastic Pioneer PD M423 CD player
Enjoy.

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homeHiFi003.jpg


homeHiFi007.jpg


homeHiFi014-1.jpg


Anybody got a spare Technics brand rack I can have? LOL!

Paul Z
 
MasterZ said:
Here's my latest shots of my 76' silver faced Technics rig that I've been piecing together.
I modeled it after a brochure pic from the 76 line up, and here's where I'm at.
SA5560 Receiver, RS676 Tape Deck, SL1300 Turntable, SH8020 EQ(not shown), and an ugly plastic fantastic Pioneer PD M423 CD player
Enjoy.

Tech1.jpg


homeHiFi003.jpg


homeHiFi007.jpg


homeHiFi014-1.jpg


Anybody got a spare Technics brand rack I can have? LOL!

Paul Z
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where'd you find that standing cabinet? I might be able to get away with something like that
 
MasterZ said:
Here's my latest shots of my 76' silver faced Technics rig that I've been piecing together.
I modeled it after a brochure pic from the 76 line up, and here's where I'm at.
SA5560 Receiver, RS676 Tape Deck, SL1300 Turntable, SH8020 EQ(not shown), and an ugly plastic fantastic Pioneer PD M423 CD player
Enjoy.

homeHiFi003.jpg

Paul Z
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Just a suggestion, I would move the TT off of the 5560 and put it where your LP's are if it will fit. Your TT is sitting right on top of the venting for the massive transformer inside. Not only will it breathe better but you'll be reducing the possibility of hum. I did this for awhile with my SL-23 sitting on top of my 5460 back in the 70's when I bought mine all new do to space limitations. Although I got lucky with no heat damage I did have the nasty hum. Even after moving it off of the receiver and putting the TT next to it. The cure was moving the TT as far away as the cables will allow you to. Nice looking set-up, reminds me of mine. I enjoyed my SA-5460 for many decades and still have it, but it's now been replaced by my SX-1250. Someday I'll recap it, I think I counted 150 'lytics on the main board!
 
Epi the stand was a freebie that I was given. But I believe they are available at walmart. Its pretty sturdy believe it or not.

Eagle , I knew someone would say something about the ill placement of the tt. It wasn't my first choice but I don't have any other good options. It doesn't fit in the shelves .tOo wide.
I don't crank the system to its potential and I usually listen at a low level so overheating is not that big an issue. I moved the turntable as far forward as not to cover the vent. Haven't noticed a hum, but the placement is only temp.
So. You got a Technics rack u want to get rid of?
 
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I love the looks of the SA-xx60 and xx70 series receivers. I have an SA-5560 as well, but would love to have an SA-5770. Very conservative in appearance which is quite attractive if you ask me :).
 
Just scored my 6th vintage ss receiver: Technics SA-404. I wasn't looking for it, but as I "casually glanced" at Craigslist, it just popped out at me. Guy sold me a very clean, great sounding 404 with a Technics tape deck for $30. I'm thinking this unit will make a nice sound system for my ultra-clean garage, or workshop, or as a gift (along with a pair of my home-built Vifa-driven speakers) to someone in my family...

Anyone here know the exact specs on this unit (where can I find them?). Any tips/hints on cleaning? I've cleaned out a Marantz, some Sansuis, and a Yamaha (all around my house)...

This really is a clean unit. I think I scored a pretty decent buy here...
 
Took awhile but I got a Technics

So I've been looking for awhile for a Technics receiver but I've been finding a lot of thrashed examples, not cool. I finally got a SA-400 for a nice price and it's in pretty decent shape. Couple of nicks on the face and some marks in the wood but nothing that would keep me from buying it!



I've been doing some listening with the little booger and I like it. One thing I noticed is that it gets pretty loud pretty darn fast. I like a little more volume dial rotation generally speaking but that's a small point.

I'm going to run this in my bedroom for a little while to see how he goes.

All and all, I like it. Nice looks, good sound and heck it's even got an original sticker still stuck on the face. How can you go wrong? :thmbsp:
 
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