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How uncluttered. Quite a difference from the old place!

Weeping, weeping....

I found a single one at a Salvation Army a couple of years ago. Maybe we could get our lonely speakers together.

And I paid WAY under that for my CR-2020 at a vintage stereo shop not all that long ago. Most Yamaha equipment is much much cheaper than the equivalent Marantz unit. Someone else earlier on this thread reported getting one for $100. Unless my math is much worse than I thought, that puts it...

True. And if you measure quality for the money by how much something weighs, a large boat anchor would be a fabulous audio bargain even if the only sound it makes is a loud thump when you drop it. If rarity is the criterion, then my childhood home made crystal set which had a production run of 1...

There are several words that I never associate with "good value" in the same sentence. They include "Marantz" and "Sansui". I'd also throw in big Pioneer gear and rarer flagship monster receivers like the Yamaha CR-3020, which goes for 2-3 times the price of the similar 2020. The real value now...

Sherwood S-7100 (but not the 7100A) (14)

I'll put the Monkees on today's play list!

I've always been a "if the caps aren't swollen or leaking, leave them alone" kind of guy and read lots of accounts of recappings not making much improvement. I did have more than the caps changed out, although not as radical an overhaul as you describe. All I can say is that what was done to the...

A couple of years ago, I found a Yamaha CA-1010 at a thrift store. Being a Yammie fan I was aware of it's good reputation. After locating a replacement for a broken output board, I ran it for a while. It was fine, but not really outstanding in relation to other old Yamaha gear I've owned...

The best value Marantz receiver is a Sherwood.

I have had good luck with Sherwood, like many here. And a monster Yamaha receiver like the CR-2020 goes for less than half of what big Pioneer, Marantzes and Sansuis go for, and are drop-dead gorgeous to boot. But the biggest bargains and bang for the buck comes from mid-range (around 50 watts...

All these fans of the Sony TA-1130 are breaking my heart, as my gorgeous-looking example lacks a transformer and is no more musical than a door stop. I'd nominate the Sony TA-N86b and TA-E86b as perhaps my best sounding amp/preamp combo. I am also fond of the Braun Regie CEV 520 receiver, which...

It seems like the big quality dividing line with these units is between those who combine receiver/turntable and those combining receiver/turntable/tape, with the former being of better quality. I very nearly plunked down my cash on what seemed to be a couple of the forner - one by Altec and...

ReactiveLoad, the "virtue signaling" here began with you asserting your superiority in going out over those "cowering at home". Your complaining about virtue signaling sounds a bit like the kid who killed his parents and then asked the court for mercy because he was an orphan. And I suggest that...

I don't know what is more likely to kill me - the coronavirus, or reading about all these great deals people have had to pass up!

I share your fondness for less popular brands like Hitachi. My advice is to broaden your search in terms of brands. I found a set of JVC SX3 speakers. Their styling is goofy, but I was impressed by the heavy construction. When I hooked them up, I was wowed by their performance. I later...

Add to this the suffering of the least advantaged. Street people who have no place in which to shelter. The elderly (2 just died of this in a nursing home a couple of blocks from me). Those already dealing with chronic health issues, food insecurity, etc. Victims of spousal abuse now with no...

I saved up for an AR amp, AR XA turntable, and Dynaco A25 speakers (I couldn't afford AR speakers). That was in 1972. Wish that I had held on to that system.

What is it?

Yamaha RX-E600. Perhaps not as powerful as its claimed 40 watts, but a nice receiver with typical Yammie sound.

Hitachi HA-M1 Mk II, with FT-M1 Mk II tuner.

Denon UDRA-M10 on a UDCM-M10 CD changer. 40 watts per side. Out of rotation right now, but one of my favourite pieces of gear. Amazing sound from such a small package. Also, surprisingly heavy for its size.