Kenwood KR-3600
The Kenwood KR-3600 receiver was one step up from the bottom of the line KR-2600. Both the KR-2600 and the KR-3600 utilized slightly lower grade components relative to their upper end brothers the KR-5600, KR-6600 …
Tandberg TR-2060
Pictures don’t really do this Tandberg TR-2060 receiver justice. Having owned one in the past I know full well how nice they are on the eyes. Tandberg is a Norwegian company probably more know in …
Yamaha CR-820
This is a classic upper mid-range receiver from the late 1970’s. It is the Yamaha CR-820 and was on the market from around 1977 to 1979. It produced 55 watts per channel into 8 ohms …
SAE R102
This is something you don’t see too often. It’s the solid state SAE R102 Computer Direct-Line Receiver. SAE stands for Scientific Audio Electronics which was a company based in Los Angeles. SAE was formed in …
Sansui 1000x
This great little entry level receiver is the Sansui 1000x. Introduced in 1970 it is a well built and great looking receiver. Here’s what Sansui had to say about it: With an unprecedented 100 watts …
Pioneer SX-525
In 1972 Pioneer introduced the SX-525 and continued production up until around 1974. The SX-525 is a low to medium powered receiver designed for those on a budget. Pioneer’s advertising language at the time stated: …
Fisher 800 T
Vintage Fisher tube receivers are some of the most popular receivers among collectors and audio enthusiasts. Receivers such as the Fisher 500 and 800 fall into that category. During the transition from tube to solid …
Concept 3.5
The Concept line of stereo receivers were offered by Pacific Stereo as a house brand. The top of the line was the 16.5. Near the bottom of performance range was the Concept 3.5 receiver. The …
Sansui G-7700
From 1979 to around 1980 Sansui offered their G-X700 line which ranged from the low end G-4700 up to the top end G-9700. In the middle of the range was the Sansui G-7700 Pure Power …
Sherwood S-7200
One company that flies a little under the radar yet is still pretty popular with a subset of collectors and enthusiasts is Sherwood. Sherwood was formed in 1953 in Chicago by the engineer Ed Miller …
Pioneer SX-1010
There is really nothing special about the Pioneer SX-1010. Well, of course, it was THE receiver that started the Monster Receiver wars of the late 1970’s. And, it’s probably one of the best built receivers …
Pioneer SX-626
This Pioneer SX-626 is a great looking receiver and was the mid-range offering from Pioneer around 1971. It was out of production by 1973. While it is considered mid level it really is built with …
Yamaha CR-2020
If you’re familiar with monster receivers then you know that the Yamaha CR-3020 is a Monster! Well, this receiver is just shy of a monster. Maybe Beast would be appropriate? It’s the Yamaha CR-2020 and …
Sansui 2000X
This is the very highly thought of Sansui 2000X. When working properly there aren’t many receivers that sound as good as this one does within it’s price range. It was produced from around 1971 up …
Sony STR-GX9ES
I know a lot of vintage audio purists don’t like any of the black face receivers and really only see the silver face stereos as true vintage. But, as the years crawl by, or speed …