Pioneer SX-1080
You’ll recognize this receiver by its styling as a late 70’s Pioneer. In fact, it’s the Pioneer SX-1080, a direct descendant of the SX-1050. The SX-1050 was produced in 1976-1977 while the SX-1080 showed up …
Marantz 4240
The Marantz 4240 is one of their Quadraphonic offerings in the 4xxx series. The Model 4240 is a high quality stereo + quadradial receiver and incorporates Marantz’s exclusive Vari-matrix circuit which simulates 4-channel sound from …
Marantz 2252B
Ahhh…another classic Marantz. I know there are some audiophiles out there that feel Marantz receivers are over rated and over priced. Perhaps, but they ooze vintage audio. Their distinct industrial look and design sets them …
Marantz 2226B
This Marantz 2226B receiver has the classic vintage Marantz look that most collectors can spot from a hundred feet away. I’ve been driving past garage sales before and spotted a Marantz receiver from half a …
Pioneer SX-5580
Wow, there’s something about the black faced receivers that makes them stand out. A few of the receiver manufacturers produced dark faced models during the mid to late 70’s. Most were produced for the European …
Tandberg TR-2080
I’ve always though that Tandberg built some of the nicest looking receivers during the late 70’s. This Tandberg TR-2080 is no exception. The sleek design and logical layout are enhanced by it’s lighting scheme. Originally …
Marantz 4400
The Marantz 4400 is a classic quadraphonic 4 channel receiver into which Marantz pretty much threw everything they had. Offered from about 1974 until 1978, it pushed out 125 watts RMS per channel into 8 …
Pioneer QX-949
The Pioneer QX-949 is one of Pioneer’s larger quadraphonic receivers and was top of the line when it was introduced in 1973. This was mainly due to the fact that it had essentially all the …
Sony STR-V3
Sony’s STR-V line was export only from Japan and sold well in Europe. Didn’t sell quite as well in the U.S. This Sony STR-V3 was made in 1978 and featured 35 watts per channel. It …
Pioneer FM-R301 Audio Master
This is a unique early Pioneer FM-R301 Audio Master monophonic receiver. It was produced around 1959 by Fukuin electronics as they were making their transition into the Pioneer name brand. It has very mid-century styling …
McIntosh MAC 1500
The McIntosh MAC 1500, introduced in 1965, is essentially a hybrid amplifier with a solid state preamp section, tube output section and FM tuner. It is a fairly rare piece of equipment as only around …
Sansui G-9000
Ahhh…the beautiful look of the late 70’s Sansui receivers. The warm golden glow from the dial and meter lights and the smorgasbord of buttons, knobs, and switches below. It’s a stereo lovers delight. The best …
Acoustic Research AR Model R
This is a nice Acoustic Research Model R receiver. It’s style shows a little from the 60’s and a hint in to the 70’s. Of course, it was manufactured in the early 70’s and retailed …
Pioneer SX-1980 Values For 2012
Well, we’re half way through 2012 and I thought I’d review the sale prices for some of the high end vintage Pioneer receivers. I would expect that the poor economy has affected values negatively or …
Onkyo TX-2500 MK II
This Onkyo TX-2500 receiver is a low to mid-range offering from Onkyo with the TX-8500 being the big dog at the time. I’ve always liked the look of the Onkyo receivers – even the bolt …