Pioneer SX-1250
The Pioneer SX-1250 remains one of the most coveted receivers ever made. Released in 1976 with a $900 price tag, it represented everything Pioneer had learned about crafting high-end audio equipment. This wasn’t just their …
Tag: Monster Receiver
Toshiba SA-7150
The Toshiba SA-7150 was a high-quality stereo receiver that was released in 1978, during the era of powerful “Monster Receivers”. It produces 150 watts per channel and retailed for a hefty $1100 at the time. …
Sony STR-V7
The Sony STR-V7 is a sleek and powerful vintage receiver that was first introduced in 1978. At 150 watts per channel it is a classic monster receiver. As the flagship model of Sony’s STR receiver …
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 …
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 …
Sansui G-22000 Sale Values For 2022
Below is a list of Sansui G-22000 receivers that sold on eBay during 2022. There were a total of 7 sales with a high value of $9,000. The information includes the main eBay picture, sale …
Luxman R-117
Some audio purists believe that quality audio died in the late 1970’s. However, the Luxman R-117 refutes this view. No, it doesn’t have a silver face. Yes, it was built in late 1980’s at the …
Rotel RX-1603
This one is a monster! It’s the Rotel RX-1603 and is the biggest receiver they ever made. It earns its way into the Monster Receiver hall of fame by churning out 180 watts per channel …
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 …
Marantz 2600 Sells For Over $6000!
A lot of my friends ask me what the most valuable vintage receiver is. It’s actually a fairly difficult question to answer because there are so many variables that factor into market value. The Pioneer …
What Is A Monster Receiver?
I see forum threads all the time talking about this or that receiver being a “Monster Receiver”. Many eBay sellers of vintage receivers tend to throw around the term “Monster” pretty easily as well. Just …
Kenwood KR-9600
The Kenwood KR-9600 is one of the best receivers ever made by Kenwood. In fact, it’s one of the better tuners ever made by anyone. Manufactured from 1976 to around 1978 and with an MSRP …
Pioneer SX-1280
The Pioneer SX-1280 is one of Pioneer’s classic receivers. It came out in 1978 and took over for the SX-1250. It is rated at 185 watts per channel which is second only to the monster …