Pioneer SX-5590
This Pioneer SX-5590 is the European version of Pioneer’s SX-1250. It would definitely be considered a “Monster” receiver as it produces a whopping 160 watts per channel. It incorporates a huge toroidal power transformer. It …
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Marantz 2385
This is the Marantz 2385. The one pictured is most likely a European version as it has no Dolby. The Euro version also has two Aux inputs. The 2385 was made from 1977 through 1980 …
Bose Spatial Control Receiver
Well, Bose may not be known for their receivers but this is one nice looking stereo! This is the Bose Spatial Control Receiver which is model number 108787 but is more commonly referred to as …
Technics SA-5170
The sky blue color of this receivers dial face makes it immediately recognizable. This is the Technics SA-5170 and a number of Technics receivers have this look. It is pretty distinct when lit up as …
Tandberg Solvsuper 12
This elegant and stylish Tandberg Solvsuper 12 is one nice looking receiver. It was manufactured in Norway in the mid 70’s. It’s dimensions are 19.5L x 4.6H x 9.4D inches and it weighs nearly 13 pounds. It …
Marantz 2240
Produced in 1974 this Marantz 2240 had a list price of $449.95. It had the option of the WC-22 wood case and weighs just over 30 pounds. It puts out a modest 40 watts per …
Sansui 5000x
Here we have the Sansui 5000x receiver. It was produced in the early 70’s and was a very popular unit. It puts out 55 watts per channel and weighs in at around 40 pounds. It …
Grundig RTV 600
This Grundig RTV 600 was a late 1960’s model manufactured by the German company Grundig. Grundig was started by Max Grundig in 1945 in Fuerth Germany just after the end of the war. By the …
McIntosh 4275
This is the McIntosh 4275 receiver that was sold in the late 80’s. While it has somewhat of the vintage McIntosh look to it it’s not really known as one of their classics. In fact …
Concept 16.5
This is the fairly hard to find Concept 16.5 which was offered through the audio retailer Pacific Stereo back in the late 70’s. The 16.5 was sold from about 1977-1980 and had a retail price …
Sansui G-8000
This is the Sansui G-8000 and while it is the little brother of the Sansui G-9000 it is still one big receiver. Many comparisons are made between this receiver and the Pioneer SX-1250. Surprisingly I …
Pioneer QX-9900
This is one of Pioneer’s four channel offerings – the Pioneer QX-9900. The QX-9900 was manufactured in the mid 70’s and featured both Matrix and SQ decoding. It’s rated at 38 watts per channel into …
Marantz 2500
This is one of the more powerful Marantz receivers ever made. It’s the Marantz 2500. It is somewhat rare and was produced from 1977 to 1979. It retailed for around $1600.00 and was eventually replaced …
Kenwood KR-7050
This is a Kenwood offering from 1979-1980. It’s the Kenwood KR-7050 and supplies 80 watts per channel in to 8 ohms. It has a very good tuner and features Wide/Narrow IF selection and incorporates 5 …
Fisher 500 T
Here’s a classic from the transitional era when manufacturers were moving from tubes to transistors. Fisher had their 500 series of receivers that were extremely popular. So, when they made the transition to transistors they …