Sunday, August 30, 2015

Marantz 2220B


Marantz 2220B Receiver

Ahhh, the beloved Marantz 22 Series. The only thing smoother than their sound is their cool blue lights.   My personal opinion is that the low power versions in this series are a little over-priced, but that's just a factor in wether you're on the buying or selling end of the flip. 

Saturday, August 29, 2015

Optonica Integrated Amplifier and Tuner


Optonica SM-1400 Integrated Amplifier and matching ST-1400 Tuner

Beautiful looking pieces. Below average value because people aren't familiar with the Optonica brand name, but it was Sharp's high end equipment - designed to compete with the bigger named brands.

Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Boston Acoustics A70



Boston Acoustic A70 Speakers

A nice pair is always worth keeping. They don't hold much value despite being a very solid speaker.

Saturday, August 22, 2015

Sansui Seven


Sansui Seven Receiver


I hear many people compare different receivers of the 70s to the Marantz 22 Series, but the Sansui Seven and Eight are the only receivers that I personally ever thought had the same warm sound.





Monday, August 17, 2015

Realistic STA-52


Realistic STA-52 Receiver

Really handsome little receiver from the classic Radio Shack days.



Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Marantz 6150


Marantz 6150 Turntable

There are definitely better tables out there, but this Marantz' table's low profile makes it a very pretty piece. I sold it with a generic Audio Technica cartridge on it, but it performed beautifully for a while in one of my rigs, with a Shure V15 on it.






Friday, August 7, 2015

Harman Kardon 230e





Harman Kardon 230e Receiver

Not a world beater for sound, but good low power receiver with honest sound, and a very cool, unique look.