wingman0121
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I'm just wondering... not necessarily have to be a high-end performer but what stereo receivers have the most knobs and switches on its front panel? I am excluding all in one units with on board tape decks and what not.
What receiver wins the "most knobs" contest?
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I just want to say that I like this question.
I think it would be more interesting if it really were just "most knobs", with buttons and switches not counting. Otherwise you get a bunch of stuff like the KR-1000 (I just counted: got 81 buttons and three knobs, phew!). So, screw buttons, bring on the knobs, I say. (edit: here's the buttons for your looking anyway, I dare you to check my counting)
I think it would be more interesting if it really were just "most knobs", with buttons and switches not counting. Otherwise you get a bunch of stuff like the KR-1000 (I just counted: got 81 buttons and three knobs, phew!). So, screw buttons, bring on the knobs, I say. (edit: here's the buttons for your looking anyway, I dare you to check my counting)
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Hmm...a question I haven't seen here before. 
Dunno.
Just counted the SX-1980: 9 knobs, 13 buttons 9 switches, for 31. Doubt it's the king, though.
Marantz 2500: 10 knobs, 16 buttons, 1 slider and that smooooth tuning wheel, for 28.
One of those MCS things, I'd guess -- plenty going on there.
EDIT: Parman, just plugged the one in and took a pic because you shamed me.
I just noticed that one knob and one switch have migrated somewhere.:headscrat
Dunno.Just counted the SX-1980: 9 knobs, 13 buttons 9 switches, for 31. Doubt it's the king, though.
Marantz 2500: 10 knobs, 16 buttons, 1 slider and that smooooth tuning wheel, for 28.
One of those MCS things, I'd guess -- plenty going on there.
EDIT: Parman, just plugged the one in and took a pic because you shamed me.
I just noticed that one knob and one switch have migrated somewhere.:headscratAttachments
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KentTeffeteller
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Indeed. The Starship Enterprise receiver.
I just want to say that I like this question.
I think it would be more interesting if it really were just "most knobs", with buttons and switches not counting. Otherwise you get a bunch of stuff like the KR-1000 (I just counted: got 81 buttons and three knobs, phew!). So, screw buttons, bring on the knobs, I say. (edit: here's the buttons for your looking anyway, I dare you to check my counting)
Sorry but I counted 61. Unless there are some in the dark part left of the display which cannot be seen in the picture or in the display itself I think I've got you by one. If there are, then you probably got me.
How about this preamp. I remembered reading about this here somewhere.
56. If the large one and the 4 smaller round ones are double, its a total of 61. I think I am still ahead by 1. Boy, I've got to get a life. Counting butttoms at 12 midnight doesn't do it.
musichal
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I have seen this question here before, but that's okay, 'cause I like seeing the pics. May I suggest also an Honorable Mention for the unit with the biggest knob? Haven't seen that previously, and most of us tend to like big knobs, I think, but I don't want to start a new thread for it.
There are a whole bunch in that part, maybe your monitor needs some adjustment. I don't think there are any in the display, but right on the right of it. I tried again and got 76 buttons, though. I had a feeling a messed it up the first time.
VWGUY
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Big Tuna
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Nice! I love those old Kennys. I would have to say the Big old Sansui's get my vote for biggest knobs, as those G-22000/33000 beasts have a huuuuge tuning and volume knob.
Big Tuna
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LOL! I still see a few bare spots that you can fit a few more knobs, lol!The Woman Amplifier has a lot of knobs
Big Tuna
Too Much Power!
The Kenwood Super Eleven has a ton of knobs. I have this one sitting on top of a monster SX-1980, but it doesn't look so monster when accompanied by the Super Eleven. The kicker is the 1980 has more than double the power output than that of the Super Eleven's paltry 120wpc. 
