Vintage Receivers

[poppachubby]

I presently run a Marantz 1515 and a Harmon Kardon 930 Twin. I have in the wings an HK 630 Twin and a Citizen JSA-8. These are all vintage of varying power. The Marantz is only rated at 15 wpc and can rock like any other amp. There are several reasons as to why a vintage amp can run over alot of average modern amps. However, a good current hi-fi amp can generally overcome a vintage amp. It all really depends on which models are being discussed.

Yes, these amps can roll with modern equipment. I run a CDP into all of them and it sounds fantastic. Another method to improve sound would be to purchase a DAC, that's a digital to analog convertor for further improved audio. You will find that most vintage receivers/tuners have superior tuning ability and lock a signal much better than most of todays stuff. My Citizen, which is integrated, has an amazing phono stage which doesn't require a pre amp.

Macs are fantastic machines. It's not so much about the make, but more about the model. It's like comparing apples and oranges without looking at a specific model's specs. The 1700 is a nice unit.

I will say that Harmon Kardon and Marantz are both fantastic names in vintage gear. Try looking for the 2238 by Marantz or any of the Twin series by HK. On the less powerful side, 20 wpc, the Marantz 2220 is a legendary machine.

BTW, welcome to AR!!! Stick around and ask any questions, lots of knowledge here, in vintage gear also...