Sansui G-3000

The Sansui G-3000 receiver was introduced in 1977 and was on the market until about 1979. It retailed for around $280 and while it was at the lower end of the Sansui lineup it was …

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Marantz 2010

The Marantz 2010 receiver was introduced in 1972 at a retail price of $199.95. It’s known as a ‘Baby Marantz’ due to its more compact design and lower power output of just 10 watts per …

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Pioneer SX-727

The Pioneer SX-727 is widely considered one of the better receivers ever made by the company. With its beautiful walnut cabinet, elegant look, high build quality and versatile connectivity it is definitely a classic. Introduced …

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Kenwood KR-8010

This classic is the Kenwood KR-8010. It was introduced in 1978 and was on the market until about 1981. With 125 watts per channel and 0.03% total harmonic distortion it was near top of the …

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Yamaha CR-420

The Yamaha CR-420 was offered from 1977 through about 1980 and retailed for $290. It was part of Yamaha’s Natural Sound line of audio equipment. It was marketed as a low-powered, affordable integrated receiver that …

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Hitachi SR-2004

Introduced in 1978, the Hitachi SR-2004 receiver fits snugly into the monster category at 200 watts per channel. Hitachi’s top-of-the-line receiver was on par with, or better than, other leading brand receivers. At $949.95 the …

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Sanyo JCX-2600K

The Sanyo JCX-2600K receiver was introduced in 1978 and retailed for $449.95. While Sanyo may not have a reputation for high quality today, the receivers they produced in the late 1970’s could compete with most …

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Nikko NR-1415

The Nikko NR-1415 was introduced in 1978 and comfortably fits within the Monster Receiver category as it produces 175 watts per channel. It was Nikko’s top-of-the-line receiver at the time and retailed for $830. In …

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Marantz SR-1000

Introduced in 1980 the Marantz SR-1000 was a budget minded receiver that produced 20 watts per channel. It retailed for $275. Superscope sold the Marantz brand to Philips Electronics in 1980, so the SR line …

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Sansui 551

The Sansui 551 is a mid-range receiver that was on the market from around 1974 to 1976. It retailed for $259.95 and is a solid state receiver that produces 16 watts per channel. For a …

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Pioneer SX-838

The Pioneer SX-838, released in 1974, features a combination of excellent sound quality, power, and classic design. Its retail price was $499.95. It delivers 50 watts per channel into 8 ohms with 0.3% total harmonic …

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Pioneer SX-2500

The Pioneer SX-2500 is a beautiful example of a vintage receiver from the early 70’s. It was introduced in 1971 and produces 72 watts per channel. It’s a solid state unit that features AM/FM auto-tuning, …

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Marantz 2235B

The Marantz 2235B made its debut in 1977 with a retail price of $449.95. It is a 2-channel, all solid state stereo and was positioned towards the lower end of the Marantz lineup. The 2235B …

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