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 …
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 …
Harman Kardon HK 340
The Harman Kardon HK 340 was a budget oriented receiver that was introduced in late 1978 and was at the lower end of the HK lineup. It’s retail price was under $250 and at 20 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Kenwood Model Eleven III
The Kenwood Model Eleven III was introduced around 1976 and was on the market until about 1978. It was sold primarily on overseas military bases to U.S. military personnel. Many would consider the Eleven III …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
Fisher 801
The Fisher 801 receiver was introduced in 1972 and is a four channel receiver. It retailed for $749.95 which was a fairly large sum of money at the time. It was the top-of-the-line quad receiver …