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MCS;
Did you know?
MCS was marketed in the US, by JCPenney's in the
1970's and '80's and has generally proved to be solidly designed and
built gear in the long run (not so much gear past early
1980's). Most MCS (Modular Component Systems) equipment was built by
either Matsushita (parent company of Panasonic (founded
1918) and Technics (introduced 1965) or NEC
(established 1898-99, originally known as Nippon
Electric Company). Both VERY well respected, electronics industry giants.
Most of the MCS stereo receivers and amplifiers prove to be fine performers
once 'Certified' by a qualified technician. There are a few 'exceptions' and
when we encounter one, they don't even make it to the bench, but then, most
brands, including Pioneer, Marantz, Sansui, Kenwood, Sony & Yamaha made a
handful of 'exceptionally cheaply designed and built' models that we won't
bother to refurbish / restore. When I sold either Technics or Panasonic gear
new, I knew there was a VERY low chance of that
unit coming back with an issue, over many of the other brands I might have
had at my disposal. Needless to say, I am a fan of most gear built by
Technics / Panasonic and have seen enough of it to know that if I had to
place a 'blind-bet' on an 'as-found' unit either being in 'functioning
condition' or being close to it, gear built by Matsushita (NEC as well) will
be a 'safe bet'.
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YAMAHA;
Did you know?
It would be hard to name
a category of 'musical instruments', 'audio equipment', 'motorized
vehicles', or 'sporting equipment' that Yamaha does not have a 'hand
in' with 'branded models'. Most folks do not realize this, but Yamaha is one
of the oldest companies in existence, certainly when it comes to music gear
and was actually established in 1887 and was incorporated on October 12,
1897! The company's origins as a musical instrument manufacturer is still
reflected today in the group's logo—a trio of interlocking tuning forks.
Yamaha has grown to become the world's largest manufacturer of musical
instruments. I have worked for Yamaha dealers over the years, in both the
'consumer' level and 'pro-audio' / 'MI' level. Their gear was 'spec'd' more
often in the military contracts we received, than any other brand. I knew
when I sold a Yamaha unit, there was little chance of an 'issue after the
sale'. Yamaha products are known as having about the best 'resale value' of
any brand, regardless of the product class.
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