Sansui G-901 DB
The Sansui G-901 DB is the European version of the G-9000. Instead of the shiny silver faceplate it has a more gun metal color. Introduced in 1978 it retailed for about $1250.00. Obviously, being the …
Marantz 2238
The Marantz 2238 was introduced in 1976 and retailed for around $360. As the model number implies it produces 38 watts per channel at 8 ohms. It’s a 2 channel solid state receiver in the …
Yamaha CR-600
The clean and orderly Yamaha CR-600 was a mid range offering from Yamaha from around 1973 until about 1976. It retailed for $460.00 and incorporates Yamaha’s signature Natural Sound technology and is known for a …
Sansui G-2000
The Sansui G-2000 was added to the Sansui receiver lineup around 1977 and retailed for about $240.00. It was advertised as a High Specification AM/FM Receiver at a Competitive Price. The ‘G’ series of receivers …
Kenwood KR-2090
BOTL, or bottom of the line, receiver sounds a bit harsh for this little Kenwood KR-2090. While it only produces 16 watts per channel it’s not a bad performer. Introduced in 1978 it was an …
Realistic STA-2080
This Realistic STA-2080 is a great looking receiver. It also has all the features the average music listener needs. Introduced in 1981 it retailed for $499.95 and given its features it was very competitive with …
Kyocera R-851
Here is another receiver made during the transition from quality made audio to cheap black plastic audio. Yeah, I know that’s a generalization but it holds true for most of the audio market as it …
NAD 7140
The mid to late 1980’s saw a transition toward cheaper less robust audio components mostly made of plastic. During that transition there were some interesting receivers made by companies such as NAD. This NAD 7140 …
Yamaha CR-400
No, the Yamaha CR-400 receiver isn’t big. It isn’t powerful. It doesn’t have a lot of features and it’s not sought after by collectors. But, what it is, is a well built little receiver that …
Sansui QRX-7500
In the early to mid 1970’s Quadraphonic sound was just coming to the forefront. Sansui was one of the leaders of the 4-channel movement with their QR line of quadraphonic receivers. Around 1974-1975 they introduced …
Pioneer SX-D7000
In 1980 Pioneer introduced the Pioneer SX-D7000 and made a statement that it was heading into the digital future. It’s similar in many ways to the SX-3900 except that Pioneer did away with nearly all …
Kenwood KR-6030
This is a nice Kenwood offering from circa 1978 until about late 1979. It’s the Kenwood KR-6030. It has the classic look of 1970’s Kenwood’s with the exception of the large push buttons that the …
Pioneer SX-3700
From that slightly awkward time that lies between the fully analog and fully digital eras come the Pioneer SX-3700. It was 1980 and digital displays were just catching on and Pioneer sought to capitalize on …
Yamaha CR-840
This ebony classic is the Yamaha CR-840 receiver. It was produced from 1979 to around 1981 and retailed for about $500. It was a mid range receiver in Yamaha’s CR-XX40 lineup. It puts out 60 …
Sansui G-33000 Sells For Over $7000
This Sansui G-33000 receiver recently sold, on June 23, 2016, for $7101.00. These receivers are very rare and don’t come up for sale very often. The seller describes it as being in excellent condition: This …