George, I had that setup with my big classic Sansui transistor setup, Sansui EQ, Rogersound column speakers, powered sub, 5 channel processor with sub-bass synthesizer (for movie stuff--it was 12" videodiscs then, a shortlived phenom for sure!).
The "new" setup is a smaller-room deal, 28Wpc integrated amp, all tubes, NO TONE CONTROLs or EQ. One switch--on/off, one control, a true stepped attenuator "volume control".
Then there are the Gallos. Result? Natural sound, amazing imaging (not like box speakers at all--you still get the full stereo effect, even sitting off to one side!), good for rock; just not excessive amounts of power like the old 140Wpc Sansui.
You will have a chance to audition these anytime you like.
GALLO REFERENCE SPEAKERS
Moderator: jingle_jangle
-
jingle_jangle
- RRF Moderator
- Posts: 22679
- Joined: Wed Dec 22, 2004 6:00 am
- Contact:
-
shamustwin
- Senior Member
- Posts: 5287
- Joined: Tue Apr 29, 2003 5:00 am
-
jingle_jangle
- RRF Moderator
- Posts: 22679
- Joined: Wed Dec 22, 2004 6:00 am
- Contact:
Jerry, I've gotta beautiful home system for sale for $600.00...
140WPC Sansui amp (recently rebuilt), matching top of the line Sansui tuner, EQ, and a pair of MINT Klipsch 3.5 speakers with great bass.
Haven't put it on the 'Bay yet. If you're interested, write me off site.
140WPC Sansui amp (recently rebuilt), matching top of the line Sansui tuner, EQ, and a pair of MINT Klipsch 3.5 speakers with great bass.
Haven't put it on the 'Bay yet. If you're interested, write me off site.
“I say in speeches that a plausible mission of artists is to make people appreciate being alive at least a little bit. I am then asked if I know of any artists who pulled that off. I reply, 'The Beatles did.”
― Kurt Vonnegut
― Kurt Vonnegut
-
steve_hershberger
- Member
- Posts: 341
- Joined: Wed Aug 24, 2005 12:37 pm
- Contact:
Oh man... The only time I heard Maggies was mid-late '70s at a bandmate's house. He was blasting the then new first Van Halen album and it sounded incredible to me.
Also kind of ******, but only because he had some kind of receiver/amp that had some kind of "stadium reverb" control that was supposed to sound like a "live concert" and he always had that turned on to the max. Sounded really hokey to me. Anybody else remember that kind of thing?
In college, one classmate/next door neighbor had a set of Klipsch Heresy speakers that were simply incredible. At that time I thought my Altecs were pretty good, but I was always envious.
As for systems today, I have no idea. Seems almost impossible to find a decent (affordable) receiver that has an input for a turntable, but I admit I haven't looked around for one in some time now. I'm still using my early '70s Sherwood S-7900A, some kind of Sony turntable, a Sony cassette deck, a Sony CD player/recorder, and a set of JBL Pro Performer speakers. Sounds OK enough to me, but I wouldn't mind getting something new. Just don't know what right now. Don't really care either - my stuff still works fine. But if/when it dies, I'm going to be "lost in the supermarket."
Also kind of ******, but only because he had some kind of receiver/amp that had some kind of "stadium reverb" control that was supposed to sound like a "live concert" and he always had that turned on to the max. Sounded really hokey to me. Anybody else remember that kind of thing?
In college, one classmate/next door neighbor had a set of Klipsch Heresy speakers that were simply incredible. At that time I thought my Altecs were pretty good, but I was always envious.
As for systems today, I have no idea. Seems almost impossible to find a decent (affordable) receiver that has an input for a turntable, but I admit I haven't looked around for one in some time now. I'm still using my early '70s Sherwood S-7900A, some kind of Sony turntable, a Sony cassette deck, a Sony CD player/recorder, and a set of JBL Pro Performer speakers. Sounds OK enough to me, but I wouldn't mind getting something new. Just don't know what right now. Don't really care either - my stuff still works fine. But if/when it dies, I'm going to be "lost in the supermarket."
There are plenty of great integrated amps and receivers from the mega power 80's around..gotta check the thrift stores and yard sales. Yamaha and Pioneers are abundent as well as other Japanese built units of that era ..will have more inputs than you'll likely need and gobs of power. Marantz solid state units from the same era are great also but get snapped up quicker by collectors. If you look at the circuit boards on this old stuff...they are very well made and will deliver the rated output easily..not so with the mass produced units out there now that have to pump their hearts out to hit and maintain peak power.
Reverb set to stun !!
-
steve_hershberger
- Member
- Posts: 341
- Joined: Wed Aug 24, 2005 12:37 pm
- Contact:
Yeah, I'd search out any old stuff (that works) before delving into buying anything new, that's for sure. People sell their perfectly good gear (at times for real low $$) just because "it's old"...
Lots of times they sell it because they're going to some handy dandy system to hook up to their TV for surround sound and all that BS. Call me old school or a luddite, I don't care - my stereo is for listening to music and my TV speakers are just fine for viewing TV shows. I'm not about to integrate the two just because it's the "modern" thing to do these days.
Lots of times they sell it because they're going to some handy dandy system to hook up to their TV for surround sound and all that BS. Call me old school or a luddite, I don't care - my stereo is for listening to music and my TV speakers are just fine for viewing TV shows. I'm not about to integrate the two just because it's the "modern" thing to do these days.
-
shamustwin
- Senior Member
- Posts: 5287
- Joined: Tue Apr 29, 2003 5:00 am
-
jingle_jangle
- RRF Moderator
- Posts: 22679
- Joined: Wed Dec 22, 2004 6:00 am
- Contact:
The cutoff for really great consumer stuff seems to be around '81, at least for Sansui. The Sansui rig that Jerry is writing me about, is a '77. The case is all metal, including an aluminum front panel. Everything is black powder-coated. The knobs are die cast metal, too. 100% quality feeling. The interior is built like a tank--large transformers, and although they share the same power supply, the stereo amp is more or less two mono amps in the same case. Superior specs. The last of the Japanese-built Sansuis that became popular years before when Vietnam servicemen brought them back after buying them at the PX or the duty-free shops.
Around 1981, Sansui went to thin sheet metal cases with plastic panels and trim. Pure junk, made in Taiwan. I had one of these as a second system back then and it was ****.
Want a clue about how good the stuff you're looking at is?
Lift the piece you're interested in. If it's heavy, you are at least on the right track. It means that the power transformers are nice and big.
In a thrift store, always try to audition or at least get an agreement that you can bring it back if its DOA. Use your eyes! If it looks mint and little-used, it's worth checking out.
Around 1981, Sansui went to thin sheet metal cases with plastic panels and trim. Pure junk, made in Taiwan. I had one of these as a second system back then and it was ****.
Want a clue about how good the stuff you're looking at is?
Lift the piece you're interested in. If it's heavy, you are at least on the right track. It means that the power transformers are nice and big.
In a thrift store, always try to audition or at least get an agreement that you can bring it back if its DOA. Use your eyes! If it looks mint and little-used, it's worth checking out.
“I say in speeches that a plausible mission of artists is to make people appreciate being alive at least a little bit. I am then asked if I know of any artists who pulled that off. I reply, 'The Beatles did.”
― Kurt Vonnegut
― Kurt Vonnegut
My best buy used was a MAC240 with a broken pot shaft and missing a couple knobs for $75 back in 1990. They were going for $1495 in the AudioMart ads at the time. McIntosh fixed me up with parts and it looks almost mint.
I also have two VTL MB100 100W monoblocks (EL34) that were made by Manley in GB. I don't use them because my listening is in my living room and it is beyond my wife.
What do I use? Old Nikko seperates that I have heavily modded. Sad.
I also have two VTL MB100 100W monoblocks (EL34) that were made by Manley in GB. I don't use them because my listening is in my living room and it is beyond my wife.
What do I use? Old Nikko seperates that I have heavily modded. Sad.
"I also have two VTL MB100 100W monoblocks (EL34) that were made by Manley in GB. I don't use them because my listening is in my living room and it is beyond my wife."
Well, since you can't use them, I'll take them off your hands. What's your address, I will drive up and save you the trouble of having to pack them up and ship them.
BTW, I met David Manley back in the '80s, nice chap, who offered to help a friend of mine modify his HH Scott tube receiver to make it sound better.
Well, since you can't use them, I'll take them off your hands. What's your address, I will drive up and save you the trouble of having to pack them up and ship them.
BTW, I met David Manley back in the '80s, nice chap, who offered to help a friend of mine modify his HH Scott tube receiver to make it sound better.