Score? I think so!

Montycat

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• Aug 18, 2014

• #1

I think I did ok last night, which ended a bit of a dry spell.

$40 for 4 receivers, shown here from worst to best.

Audio Reflex AR-625 - looks and works ok, but missing a couple of knobs and screws.

Audio Reflex AR-625 by Buhduh, on Flickr

Pioneer SX-3600 - I was warned it smelled burnt, but after a good inspection with it open, I powered it on. It seems to work fine though the power switch does not turn it off and there is some scorching at the base of some resistors near the output transistors on one side. Maybe the power switch was arcing and ended up shorted closed? Or someone bridged it because it was failing? I dunno, but so far it sounds fine with phones...and no smoke after 30 minutes.

Pioneer SX-3600 by Buhduh, on Flickr

Pioneer SX-3600 4 by Buhduh, on Flickr

Pioneer SX-3600 resistors by Buhduh, on Flickr

Akai AA-1050 - practically mint. No issues to report so far.

Akai AA-1050 top by Buhduh, on Flickr

Akai AA-1050 by Buhduh, on Flickr

And the Sony STR-7065! Of all of these this will be the keeper. Great condition with just a few scratches on one side. I've got a couple of other Sony receivers but this is the nicest so far.

Sony STR-7065 by Buhduh, on Flickr

Sony STR-7065 4 by Buhduh, on Flickr

Sony STR-7065 3 by Buhduh, on Flickr

Sony STR-7065 2 by Buhduh, on Flickr

 

bktheking

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• Aug 18, 2014

• #2

I'd say you did quite well for $40. You are in the land of the rich and famous though, so it's difficult to say .

 

3kitty

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• Aug 18, 2014

• #3

Nice!

 

tyeeslayer

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• Aug 18, 2014

• #4

I e-mailed the guy, told him you ripped him off so he is going to hunt you down to seek his revenge. The only way to avoid this unfortunate event is to meet me at the east end of the Port Mann and hand those over to me .......that's right nice and easy like...You don't wanna be swimmin' with the fishes' now do ya?

 

just dave

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• Aug 18, 2014

• #5

Great score!!!

 

turnitup

No, the stereo won’t break the crystal...Oh CRAP!

• Aug 18, 2014

• #6

I have the same Akai and absolutely love it. Very Yamaha-esque in its visual design, however I've heard that Yamaha stole the look from Akai. Clean/natural sound from the Akai. A well designed receiver. Love the look of that Sony too. Nice score!

 

tonyk

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• Aug 18, 2014

• #7

Very nice.

I'm a big fan of those old Sony receivers as well.

 

cfinchrist

God bless America.

• Aug 18, 2014

• #8

Those Akai's are punchy little units. They will make your woofer get up and dance.

 

samosui

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• Aug 18, 2014

• #9

Montycat, congratulations on your score!

 

uenjoymyself

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• Aug 18, 2014

• #10

You too are now rich and famous! NICE score!

 

Montycat

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• Aug 19, 2014

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tyeeslayer said:

I e-mailed the guy, told him you ripped him off so he is going to hunt you down to seek his revenge. The only way to avoid this unfortunate event is to meet me at the east end of the Port Mann and hand those over to me .......that's right nice and easy like...You don't wanna be swimmin' with the fishes' now do ya?

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Naah, if I was going to rip him off, it would for one of the 1960's Vettes he had in the garage. Wanna meet there later? I get the red one with the 427. :zoom:

 

Montycat

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• Aug 19, 2014

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Oh, and I think I found the issue with the Pioneer power switch. It was just loose enough that it wasn't rotating far enough to turn firmly off. I still don't know what was smoking though I do see some hot spots on the PCB under the big filter cap and the output on one side.

 

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noogies

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• Aug 19, 2014

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Montycat said:

Naah, if I was going to rip him off, it would for one of the 1960's Vettes he had in the garage. Wanna meet there later? I get the red one with the 427. :zoom:

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Where did you say this guy lived?

Well done!

 

superdog

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• Aug 19, 2014

• #14

Big score in my books.

 

jhtstone

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• Aug 19, 2014

• #15

Give that Akai a good workout. If you have not had one, you may be surprised at the clarity.

 

Daunia 70

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• Aug 19, 2014

• #16

That's one helluva score!! A big congrats!

 

Wolfe64

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• Aug 19, 2014

• #17

I'd say ya scored big !!!!

Mark

 

Unican_Eric

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• Aug 19, 2014

• #18

Yes I would say you did extremely well!!

The knobs for the Audio Reflex might not be as hard to source as you think. While looking at them I thought I saw them before and I did. A walk to my Sony STR-6800SD and I think I have a hit. Its possible that Sony might have had a hand in Audio Reflex. If there is any difference in the knobs its very minor and I am sure there are lots of STR model Sony around collecting dust that you might find a knob from.

 

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Northwinds

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• Aug 19, 2014

• #19

IMO the Akai is the best of the bunch, nice score for short money indeed!!!!

 

Montycat

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• Aug 19, 2014

• #20

Thanks for the info on the knobs. One of the knobs on the Pioneer was actually from the Audio Reflex, and I had one that was a very near match for the Pioneer. I'm still going to try to match the remainder so good tip on the Sony similarity.