To the Technics bashers...
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Actually when you compare the amplifier section of the SAxx series vs the Pioneer SX-x50 series, the SA usually has a bit more power before clipping, and into 4 ohms.
I remember the advertisements-Pioneer vs Technics, and them mentioning the masonite bottom of the Technics, perhaps that was the begining of the bashing-or Thrusters speakers.
Technics made some great gear, and had a different, but nice unique styling to it. I have a mint SA-600 that's in moth balls (bought new for my father in 1978) thats has some sort of power supply issue (no lights/power or green protection light)at some point I will tackle-will make a great system for the kids when they grow up. It really had a exceptional tuner, particuliary on AM-very quiet and sensitive.
I think as the OP points out, matching componets has a lot to do with it-to get the best sound.
I remember the advertisements-Pioneer vs Technics, and them mentioning the masonite bottom of the Technics, perhaps that was the begining of the bashing-or Thrusters speakers.
Technics made some great gear, and had a different, but nice unique styling to it. I have a mint SA-600 that's in moth balls (bought new for my father in 1978) thats has some sort of power supply issue (no lights/power or green protection light)at some point I will tackle-will make a great system for the kids when they grow up. It really had a exceptional tuner, particuliary on AM-very quiet and sensitive.
I think as the OP points out, matching componets has a lot to do with it-to get the best sound.
Dr. Music
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My second receiver ever was an SA-500 which I bought when they first hit the marketplace - I saw it in the summer of '78 and promptly bought one. Loved the thing, used it for many years until the controls got dirty and I retired it. Had I known then what I know now I might still be using it! I have a lot of love for the SAx00 line. Love the looks and they could crank!
Ed in Tx
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elwood127
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If you can figure out this site it may help. I used it for my su-7100.
http://www.euras.com/repair_tips_1/TECHNICS/SU7100/SU7100_TECHNICS.htm
http://www.euras.com/repair_tips_1/TECHNICS/SU7100/SU7100_TECHNICS.htm
wksmith27
Active Member
I tried to get in the site but got tripped up on the registeration.Thanks anyway
dspear99ca
Super Member
I'm a big fan of Technis gear, but man, that SA-936 is one butt-ugly receiver. The proverbial dog's breakfast regurgitated. Wonder why they felt compelled to use every color in the rainbow... red, blue, green, yellow, it's all there. Black background on the bass/treble/balance sliders, white background on the (totally different style) volume slider. Big buttons, little buttons, microswitches & mechanicals. This is the WORST of the 80's, aesthetically.
Just my 2 cents.
boreas
"If it sounds good, it IS good." E.K.E.
I put together a system for the son of a friend of mine. He's a serious and talented jazz reed player.
The system consisted of a Technics SA-600 receiver, Pioneer PL-400 turntable, a Yamaha CDX-730 CD player and Klipsch KG-3 speakers. It sounded truly amazing.
All of the components were minty and all came from various Goodwill stores in the area. I think my total outlay was right around $90.00.
It changed my mind about Technics. That SA-600 was a really nice receiver!
I had had a Technics receiver back in the late '70s as a replacement for a Marantz 2270 which had been stolen from my apartment along with a lot of other stuff. In retrospect I think I never gave that Technics a chance but I never liked it. I think the fact that it was an unplanned replacement for my beloved 2270 doomed it to the status of poor substitute.
When I put all the gear together and demoed it for my friend I was sorely tempted to renege but a deal's a deal so all I could do was hope he didn't want it. He did.
Anyway, his son loved it so that makes it worthwhile. I also included copies of several Eric Dolphy LPs and since then my friend's son has picked up a bass clarinet. That makes it doubly worthwhile.
John
The system consisted of a Technics SA-600 receiver, Pioneer PL-400 turntable, a Yamaha CDX-730 CD player and Klipsch KG-3 speakers. It sounded truly amazing.
All of the components were minty and all came from various Goodwill stores in the area. I think my total outlay was right around $90.00.
It changed my mind about Technics. That SA-600 was a really nice receiver!
I had had a Technics receiver back in the late '70s as a replacement for a Marantz 2270 which had been stolen from my apartment along with a lot of other stuff. In retrospect I think I never gave that Technics a chance but I never liked it. I think the fact that it was an unplanned replacement for my beloved 2270 doomed it to the status of poor substitute.
When I put all the gear together and demoed it for my friend I was sorely tempted to renege but a deal's a deal so all I could do was hope he didn't want it. He did.
Anyway, his son loved it so that makes it worthwhile. I also included copies of several Eric Dolphy LPs and since then my friend's son has picked up a bass clarinet. That makes it doubly worthwhile.
John
Dr. Music
Super Member
Same here - I'm a Technics lover for 30+ years running, but I hated when they came out with aesthetics like that. The sliders and sticking pushbuttons felt as cheap as the metal they were using to make the faceplates during that period! I owned one, and while it performed okay, it didn't have the sound of the SA-500 it replaced. As I recall, it didn't have a very long lifespan, and I wasn't sorry for having an excuse to replace it. I hate to admit it but cosmetically I preferred the blackface models when they came along to replace the slider years!
wksmith27
Active Member
I'm new to collecting vintage stereo equipment found the sa-936 at a estate sale for 5 bucks,couldn't pass it up.It may not be the best looking receiver sounds good though.Thanks for your reply!!!
Dr. Music
Super Member
Oh man! Now the supporters of the marque are hating! We're in trouble.
Only thing that matters is if sounds good to you.
After all, everybody made some products that even the rabid diehards (like me) have trouble defending. If I hadn't owned a few of those mid-80's Technics receivers when they were new on the shelves, I would still think they were ugly but hold my opinion on how well or poorly they sounded or were built. I will say my 80's stuff was MOTL Technics, so I can't speak for their flagship models...other than to say they were STILL ugly with those cheesy looking faceplates!
The MOTL 80's Technics components I owned lacked character both in style and sound - harsh but functional would be a good description. I had a few of the tape decks with similar styling and again, they didn't have a long lifespan. I honestly think Technics was building better components in the 90's than they were in the mid 80's.
Seriously, does THIS look like a 100 watt TOTL receiver to you guys?
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I wonder if it was known as another model
I Have SA-560 (also badged as SA-956) 70W/CH
i know the SA-946 50W/ch
i disagree with that cheap, poor comment of it being ugly. The sound of my SA-560/SA-956 is Superb!!!
- and shame on the commenter of its aesthetics, NO TECHNICS BASHING capish?!
SVI2004A
I wonder if it was known as another model
I Have SA-560 (also badged as SA-956) 70W/CH
i know the SA-946 50W/ch
i disagree with that cheap, poor comment of it being ugly. The sound of my SA-560/SA-956 is Superb!!!
- and shame on the commenter of its aesthetics, NO TECHNICS BASHING capish?!
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