New Finds

**Mr Peabody** · 08-29-2010, 07:07 PM

This weekend a few good amps showed up, a guy had a current model Rotel 1582 power amp for $500.00, 200x2 and MSRP about $1599.00. I was tempted but really don't have a need for it. If it was on there before I ordered the 3B I may have jumped on it. A couple small Adcom too.

**thekid** · 08-30-2010, 01:56 AM

Originally Posted by Mr Peabody

This weekend a few good amps showed up, a guy had a current model Rotel 1582 power amp for $500.00, 200x2 and MSRP about $1599.00. I was tempted but really don't have a need for it. If it was on there before I ordered the 3B I may have jumped on it. A couple small Adcom too.

Some high end stuff does make it on there. A pair of Vandersteen 2C's just popped up here for only $200. You don't hear alot about Vandersteen but Stereophile mag liked these a few years back. My guss is they will either go quickly at that price or sit awhile because not many people will recognize the name.

**Mr Peabody** · 08-30-2010, 05:20 PM

To be nice, Vandersteen would be an acquired taste, in my opinion they are the epitomy of "colored" and the negative meaning of "warm".

**thekid** · 08-30-2010, 05:59 PM

Originally Posted by Mr Peabody

To be nice, Vandersteen would be an acquired taste, in my opinion they are the epitomy of "colored" and the negative meaning of "warm".

Glad to hear that.
I won't worry about not having the cash to pick them up.

**dakatabg** · 09-04-2010, 03:08 PM

This is my first touch with the brand Lafayette model LR-2200. I have seen it only online but today I grabbed a receiver! Very nice warm sound! Does anyone know if this brand is good and what is the history?

**thekid** · 09-04-2010, 04:29 PM

Originally Posted by dakatabg

This is my first touch with the brand Lafayette model LR-2200. I have seen it only online but today I grabbed a receiver! Very nice warm sound! Does anyone know if this brand is good and what is the history?

Lafayette Radio (the LR in the model you have) IIRC was a direct competitor with Radio Shack in certain areas of the country back in the 60's and 70's. They were large enough to have outside sources make gear for them and have re-badged under the Lafayette name. I had a quad unit that had Gladding on the name plate but was made by the same people who made a similar version for Lafayette so by the transitive property of audio I have listened to a Lafayette.....

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The Gladding was built like a tank and could send 25 watts to each of the 4-channels. Yours I think is a quad and is identical to my Gladding. In doing my research I did run into many positive comments about the LR- 2200. It looks like you have a clean piece there-enjoy!

This link might be a good place to look around for info

http://www.quadraphonicquad.com/foru...PS....any-good

**dakatabg** · 09-04-2010, 04:42 PM

Thanks thekid. By the way I am working on getting Kenwood KA-6000 amp!

**luvtolisten** · 09-05-2010, 03:19 PM

Nice pick up Dak. I remember Lafayette stores as Kid said they were in competition with Radio Shack. I always thought Lafayette was better quality. I bought my first pair of car speakers from them. (late 60's I had a 61 Chevy made before stereo was a stock item, I had to install my own trusty 8 track , which really wasn't so trusty

)

**dakatabg** · 09-05-2010, 06:04 PM

I have it hooked up with Realistic Minimus-7 bookshelf speakers and it sounds great with them!

**dakatabg** · 09-06-2010, 02:34 PM

I went to a feast today and someone was taking the opportunity to have a garage sale! So I parked the car and we are walking and I saw the garage sale and I see a silver receiver with speakers on a table! Something in my heart jumped and I had to go check it out! Well Kenwood KR-720. They wanted 15 for it but I got it for $10! It is in great condition and working! I love the analog and at the same time digital tuner! Sounds pretty good so that is my new score today! The speakers were very cheap Soundesign so I passed on them!

**poppachubby** · 09-06-2010, 02:52 PM

Looks minty. For $10 great grab.

**thekid** · 09-06-2010, 03:25 PM

Daks

Looks like a nice little 30-40 wpc receiver.
Are you going to use it or add it to the stack?

**dakatabg** · 09-06-2010, 03:55 PM

I have it hooked up with Pioneer bookshelf speakers and I will use it probably in the garage. I have a newer one there but I am into the silver faces. I really like the analog and digital tuner. I have seen some of the Sansui G series beasts have it!

**Charlie04SiR** · 09-06-2010, 05:48 PM

hey Dak! I got your friend request and I see you signed up over at the "other" audio forum.

Very Cool Kenwood!

My newest find is not as flashy as yours, just a lowly Marantz 2500.

**dakatabg** · 09-06-2010, 05:59 PM

You got it good man! I am looking to get a powerful Marantz but not a good deal so far!

Yeah I registered at the AK and I am on both sides now, here and there!

**Feanor** · 09-07-2010, 04:20 AM

Originally Posted by Charlie04SiR

...
My newest find is not as flashy as yours, just a lowly Marantz 2500.

Haha!

Congrats. Does the 'scope work?

**dakatabg** · 09-09-2010, 01:14 PM

I got a Harman Kardon 300C and this one is worth keeping. Minty. I was reading a lot online about those receivers and finally I got one!

**luvtolisten** · 09-09-2010, 01:38 PM

Nice! I have the 430. The tuners in those are special. Better range than without an antenna my NAD T754 with one!. The "c" series was the best looking IMO of the 330's.

**Charlie04SiR** · 09-10-2010, 05:14 AM

Originally Posted by Feanor

Haha!

Congrats. Does the 'scope work?

Hey Feanor, yeppers, she sure does. It sure does look pretty when lit. Currently the 2500 is in the shop being restored. When I get it back, I will be glad to post some pics of it working.

**Feanor** · 09-10-2010, 08:44 AM

Originally Posted by Charlie04SiR

Hey Feanor, yeppers, she sure does. It sure does look pretty when lit. Currently the 2500 is in the shop being restored. When I get it back, I will be glad to post some pics of it working.

That's great! What sort of restoration work will be done?

**thekid** · 09-11-2010, 01:26 PM

Despite my best efforts to reduce the gear I have I still come across something I cannot let go. Found this Sony DVP-NS755V player for $25. Not better than the Oppo I picked up for the same price a couple of months ago but for use as a SACD player it seems to be well regarded. Will add this to the main system just to play my meager (but growing ) SACD collection.

**dakatabg** · 09-11-2010, 07:39 PM

Very nice thekid, you got it on a very good price! Today I got a set of Kenwood goodies like Kenwood KM-106 power amp, KC-106 preamp, tuner and cassette deck all in the original boxes and with the manuals for $40. All are minty. I won't post any pictures because everyone knows them. I have 2 of each now but for that price I couldn't pass it.

**luvtolisten** · 09-13-2010, 05:16 AM

Man, both you guys have a knack for being at the right place at the right time. Nice pick ups!

I remember coming across a link a while ago, which told you what DAC chips were used in what CD player. Unfortuantely I lost it. Anyone here seen it?

**poppachubby** · 09-13-2010, 08:02 AM

Originally Posted by luvtolisten

Man, both you guys have a knack for being at the right place at the right time. Nice pick ups!

I remember coming across a link a while ago, which told you what DAC chips were used in what CD player. Unfortuantely I lost it. Anyone here seen it?

http://vasiltech.nm.ru/files/cd-play...-Transport.htm

**luvtolisten** · 09-13-2010, 08:19 AM

Thank you Chubbs! that's the one I was thinking of.

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