Ikura
Active Member
Hello everyone, Sorry for the wall of text but here I sit feeling a little more lost now that I did some homework.
I am looking to pickup 2 receivers (Basement and bedroom), one now and one later when i get more funds. Both will play LP's and FM Rock n Roll. I have read the articles for "best receivers under $100.00" and there are so many options listed most all priced over to well over $100 each. Now I know I am really late to the part but was hoping to put a list of 2-3 receivers to look for over CL or ebay (he says hesitantly).
I have 2 modern receivers that are powerful but no fun, they will be turned into cash soon. I brought a The Fisher Model 201 on ebay listed as all working but came with the A/B Right hand side speakers not working no matter what I tried. Seller was nice to give me most refund and let me keep the unit but may sell as is for cash for new unit. Also have a Lafayette 1500TA, nice unit but the glass needs to be replaced and I have not found replacement parts yet. will sell last and use for now as it is a nice unit.
So about what is out there on eBay or CL now. CL has a Realistic STA-78 for 50.00, a Heathkit 1214 85.00 (I know nothing about this company) and a Sansui 4900z for 99.00. Then there are the auction Sherwoods (S7100/S7100A/7200 and Realistic STA-52B, STA-72, STA-80, even a few 2xxx models around 100.00.
My wonder is, do I aim for the lower Realistic or Sherwoods in nicer condition or try to get a something better in "good" condition. I am not sure where to start my search to purchase. I see people say listen to them but that is easier said than done in the NE where I live, not many local options. Any thoughts on limiting my search to 2-3 units for my first purchase? I seem to read the pages on this site and google the units next thing i know 2-3 hours go but an I say that looks great 50 times. LOL Any thoughts are appreciated.
Thank you all
I am looking to pickup 2 receivers (Basement and bedroom), one now and one later when i get more funds. Both will play LP's and FM Rock n Roll. I have read the articles for "best receivers under $100.00" and there are so many options listed most all priced over to well over $100 each. Now I know I am really late to the part but was hoping to put a list of 2-3 receivers to look for over CL or ebay (he says hesitantly).
I have 2 modern receivers that are powerful but no fun, they will be turned into cash soon. I brought a The Fisher Model 201 on ebay listed as all working but came with the A/B Right hand side speakers not working no matter what I tried. Seller was nice to give me most refund and let me keep the unit but may sell as is for cash for new unit. Also have a Lafayette 1500TA, nice unit but the glass needs to be replaced and I have not found replacement parts yet. will sell last and use for now as it is a nice unit.
So about what is out there on eBay or CL now. CL has a Realistic STA-78 for 50.00, a Heathkit 1214 85.00 (I know nothing about this company) and a Sansui 4900z for 99.00. Then there are the auction Sherwoods (S7100/S7100A/7200 and Realistic STA-52B, STA-72, STA-80, even a few 2xxx models around 100.00.
My wonder is, do I aim for the lower Realistic or Sherwoods in nicer condition or try to get a something better in "good" condition. I am not sure where to start my search to purchase. I see people say listen to them but that is easier said than done in the NE where I live, not many local options. Any thoughts on limiting my search to 2-3 units for my first purchase? I seem to read the pages on this site and google the units next thing i know 2-3 hours go but an I say that looks great 50 times. LOL Any thoughts are appreciated.
Thank you all