Kenwood KR-9050
Many audio enthusiasts consider a monster receiver to be one that puts out 100 watts per channel or more. Well, this Kenwood KR-9050 puts out just that – 200 watts per channel. So, I guess …
Harman Kardon Festival D-1100
We’re going to step back a little farther in time for this receiver. This Harman Kardon Festival D-1100 was made long before the days of monster receivers with brushed aluminum faceplates and features ad nauseum. …
Sony STR-6800 SD
I’ve always liked the vintage Sony receivers. I’m not sure I can state exactly why, but they just have a different look about them while still retaining that classic vintage appeal. The layout of the …
Toshiba SA-520
Here’s an interesting receiver from Tokyo Shibaura, otherwise know as Toshiba. This Toshiba SA-520 is a mid range model and, as you can see, has a little bit of a different design than many of …
Pioneer SX-750
Here’s another of the classic Pioneer receivers. The Pioneer SX-750 was an upper mid range receiver with a perfect complement of features and performance for someone wanting good performance while, at the same time, not …
Realistic STA-52B
This Realistic STA-52B was a budget offering from Radio Shack around 1979-80. It retailed for roughly $200 and had limited features. Still, it has very appealing aesthetics. The black dial face coupled with gold lettering …
Sansui G-5000
Pure Power! That was the tag line for Sansui’s G-Series receivers from the late 70’s and they lived up to the advertising hype. Even this mid range Sansui G-5000 is one great performer. In fact, …
Pioneer SX-850
This classic receiver the Pioneer SX-850 was made from 1976 to 1977 and, while not the top of the line, it was one of their higher end offerings. It has the tradition mid to late …
Marantz 2230
Introduced in 1972 this Marantz 2230 receiver retailed for $349.95. It has all the classic Marantz attributes such as the brushed silver face plate, blue and red lights and gyro-touch tuner. The 2230 was a …
Sansui 5900Z
This is the Sansui 5900Z from Sansui’s Z series of synthesized digital receivers. Introduced in 1980 these receivers featured digital as well as analog tuning displays. While the tuner was digitally synthesized the amp section …
NAD Model 160
You’ve most likely heard of this audio manufacturer before but still may not recognize the name on the faceplate. This is the New Acoustic Dimension Model 160 receiver which was made from 1975 up until …
Sherwood S-7100 and S-7100A
This is one of Sherwood’s upper end models the Sherwood S-7100. The Sherwood company was founded in 1953 by Ed Miller and John snow. Their primary products were amplifiers, tuners and receivers though they also …
Kenwood KR-7600
Kenwood receivers have a distinct look about them with their mix of blue, red and amber lights. Such is the case with the Kenwood KR-7600. Add the silver face plate and black dial face and …
Sansui 7070
If you were a Sansui fan back in the golden era of audio you would dream of having the 9090DB which, at the time, was the flagship of Sansui’s lineup. However, if you were on …
MCS 3125
Many collectors overlook this receiver and mistake it for a cheap, low quality unit. That’s not the case. This MCS 3125 is considered a “Monster” receiver and is actually well built and a great performer. …