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Since 1982.

STEREO PRE-AMPS, POWER AMPS,
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Stereo amps amplifiers & Pre-amps: Used / pre-owned, Vintage stereo control / preamps, integrated amps & power amplifiers by Pioneer SA, SAE Mark, Sansui, Kenwood KA, KC, KM Marantz PM, Technics, Sony, JVC, Harman Kardon HK.

 

   
 


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          NEW ADDITION 12/23/09
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  YAMAHA
STEREO PRE- AMPLIFIER

         
Preamplifier  C-80 C80 amp CONTROL  AMP  
#04950 
ANALOG PREAMP

Circa 1984
-85
  
"WORLD AC POWER"
 MIJ 

  for sale
  
We have completely gone through this unit, cleaning inside and out including all contacts, switches and controls. This is difficult to do on these as it necessitates the removal of the face and associated circuit boards. All I/O internal solder points, "re-flowed" for trouble-free performance. Unit looks great! All functions tested for perfect operation. All inputs tested and both side produces clean and even sine waves! Checked with O-Scope. No power supply hum of any kind. It's dead silent!
  
 
 Yamaha C-80 Analog, Stereo Pre-amp / control center. 
  
Features include:
  

  - FULLY PARAMETRIC 2-Band EQ / Tone Controls. Bass centers variable from 31.5Hz to 800Hz and treble variable from 800KHz to 20kHz. "Q" variable wide to narrow. Amplitude variable
± 12 dB cut / boost (most tone controls only range ± 10 dB)
- Absolute "Tone Bypass" for purest signal route
  - Variable Loudness. A mainstay trademark of Yamaha Pre-Amps and Receivers. Allows for continuously adjustable loudness contour.
  - Subsonic filter at 15Hz for reducing turntable rumble / feedback
- Instant -20 dB Audio Level Muting
  - Dual tape monitors (Tape Monitors can also be used for Tape / Video / CD / DVD / VCR / DAT
/ MP3 / iPod® / iPhone® / iTouch® / iGadget / MP3 / XM® / SIRUS® etc. etc. as well as for CDR)
(note; tape monitors combined with source selection, thus any external signal processors are relegated to the Pre's "Output" to Power Amp "Input" signal chain)

 - Bi-Directional dubbing

  - AUX Input (can be used for Video / CD / DVD / VCR / DAT / MP3 / Video / iPod® / iPhone® / iTouch® / iGadget / MP3 / XM® / SIRUS® etc. etc.)

  - DAD Input (can be used for Video / CD / DVD / VCR / DAT / MP3 / Video / iPod® / iPhone® / iTouch® / iGadget / MP3 / XM® / SIRUS® etc. etc.)

  - Tuner input (can be used for Video / CD / DVD / VCR / DAT / MP3 / Video / iPod® / iPhone® / iTouch® / iGadget / MP3 / XM® / SIRUS® etc. etc.)
  - Phono / Turntable input with rear located selectable gain @ either 0 or -10dB
- Phono / Turntable input with selector for either MM (Moving Magnet cartridge) or MC (Moving Coil Cartridge) (this feature alone could be worth hundreds of $$ if you are going to utilize a Moving Coil turntable cartridge)
- Cartridge capacitance selector on the MM side for 220 pf / 2/47k
Ω, 330pf / 47k , 220pf / 47kΩ, 100Ω, or on the MC side 1kΩ or 100Ω
 - Record Out selector with bi-directional tape dubbing controls. (Separate "Record Out" allows recording from one source while you listen to another)
- Global Stereo / Mono selector
- 24 Karat Gold plated I/O jacks on the Phono, DAD and Main Outputs to remain corrosion free, thus insuring the best audio signal transfer.
  - 6 AC outlets ( 5 switched, 1 un-switched) for a total capacity of 600 watts
-
True "
WORLD AC POWER"™ allows unit to be operated on 50 or 60 Hz AC and will select voltages from 110v, 120v, 220v and 240 volts AC input.
  
Original Specs:
  

  Design type: 2 Channels, Analog operation
Frequency Response: 20-20kHz +0 / -0.2dB
Maximum Output Level: 8.5V
 THD; 0.001% at full rated power

 IHF IM DISTORTION; 0.002%
Phono MM Sensitivity: 2.5mv for 5.0V output @ 1kHz
Phono MM Maximum Input Level: 500mv
 
S/N on Phono MM w/ 5mv signal: 95dB
 
S/N on Phono MC w/ 5mv signal: 91dB
 
Phono Capacitance:
Selectable
High Level Sensitivity (tuner, Aux, Tape) : 150mv


  This is a very high quality control / pre-amplifier for most any system. If you need high level sonics, the Yamaha C-80 is the ticket. Will work with most any power amplifier, tube or solid state. After bench work the unit looks, performs and sounds great! Besides the fact that it's a Yamaha, this unit stands in a class by itself due the the "fully parametric" EQ and it's versatile "phono" section. Again, great where you need power amp control, with super pure tone routing. Unit measures 17" wide x 3.25" tall x 14.5" deep and weighs 15 lbs unpacked. Includes our standard 90 day limited  warranty.
YAMAHA C-80
  Condition
9
  $649.

 





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HARMAN KARDON HK
CITATION ELEVEN II
STEREO PRE-AMPLIFIER
MADE IN THE USA!
Circa 1973-76

For sale
We have completely gone through this unit, disassembling, cleaning inside and out including all contacts, switches and rotary pots (the graphic faders are already silent, and still have their 'silky smooth' silicon lube intact). New 'foam gasket' cut for graphic controls. Real Wood veneer case had a fresh coat of lemon oil. Unit looks great! All functions tested for perfect operation. All inputs tested and both side produces clean and even sine waves! Checked with O-Scope. No power supply hum of any kind. It's dead silent!
On our test bench this particular unit, #...0273 drew .05A at idle. DC measured at 00.2 to -00.4 mVAC on left and 00.3 to -00.6 mVAC on the right with outputs 'un-attenuated'.
Preamp amplified incoming signal or .780V to 1.2V. Very quiet as floor noise measured at 00.0 mVAC on both sides outputs 'un-attenuated'. Crosstalk was undetectable with any input!


Very 'handsome' Harman-Kardon, 'Citation-Eleven' Pre-Amp with performance to match. Brushed aluminum face with matching "milled" look knobs. This is a VERY WELL BUILT unit made in the USA. Internal wiring / construction is reminiscent of super high-end "boutique" built audio.
Features include:
 
- 5-band Graphic Eq / Tone controls (Bass centered @ 60Hz, Mid Bass centered @ 320Hz, Mids centered @ 1kHz, Mid-highs centered @ 5kHz, and Highs centered @ 12Khz.
- EQ Bypass switch for purest audio signal path
  - Built-in Subsonic Filter to eliminate excess rumble from sources such as turntables
 - Hi filter for reducing tape hiss / electronic hiss & noise and record static
- Stereo Mode selector for Normal, Reverse, Left / Right or Mono signal input -30 dB
- L / R Balance
- Speaker Selector (when using matching / dedicated HK power amps)
- Dual Tape Monitors
- Dual Phono / turntable inputs
- Tuner input (may also be used for Video / CD / DVD / LD / VCR / DAT / MP3 / iPod® / iPhone® / iPod® / iTouch® / iGadget / eReader / MP3 / XM® / SIRUS® etc.)
- Triple AUX inputs (may also be used for Video / CD / DVD / LD / VCR / DAT / MP3 / iPod® / iPhone® / iPod® / iTouch® / iGadget / eReader / MP3 / XM® / SIRUS®, audio mixers, computer sound-cards etc.)
- Dual Front-mounted 1/4" stereo headphone jacks
- Dual ground lugs
- Dual RCA output pairs for feeding two separate power amps, or systems with output level 1 having a rear mounted variable "Limiter" to put a ceiling on the output to protect speakers from excessive level input to the power amp
- 4 AC convenience outlets on rear panel (3 switched for a max load of 600 watts and 1 un-switched for a max of 300 watts)
- 5-6 Pin dedicated power amp input if using matching HK amp for using internal speaker selector


Original Specs:
  

  Design type: 2 Channels, Analog operation
Frequency Response: 2-250kHz
±0.2dB
Maximum Output Level: 6V
 THD; 0.05% at full rated power

 IHF IM DISTORTION; 0.05%
Phono MM Sensitivity: 2.5mv
Phono MM Maximum Input Level: 200mv
 
S/N on Phono MM w/ 5mv signal: 72dB
High Level input impedance / sensitivity (tuner, Aux, Tape) : 20k Ohms / 0.15V


Again, we have completely gone thru this unit. All original knobs intact and no bent control shafts. Face plate in virtually NEW condition as are all the original knobs. Unit looks beautiful and sounds great. Measures 17" wide x 13" deep x 6.25" tall and weighs 20 lbs unpacked. Includes our standard 90 day limited warranty.
Cond. 8.5+
$495.
in originally optional wood case!



 
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      NEW LISTING 11/27/07
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PRE-OWNED
AUDIO CENTRON / SLM
POWER AMPLIFIER
RMA-1000 RMA1000

PROFESSIONAL / STEREO
STABLE INTO 2 OHMS!
MADE IN THE USA!
Circa 1986-94

for sale

2 rack space, Audio Centron, RMA-1000 power amplifier. Great for small "All-in-One" speakers, stage monitors, wedge monitors or running horns or mids in a Bi-Amp / Tri-Amp system or for running Low end / subs in mono-mode.
Features:

- Stable down to 2 Ohms!
-
- Power rated as follows;
8 ohms = ~100 wpc
4 ohms = 150 wpc
2 ohms = 220 wpc

- 2-Rack spaces high with built-in rack ears and carry handles
- Cooling fan for those demanding "2 & hard 4 ohm conditions"
- Relay protection against "turn-on / turn-off" transients
- Dual, Front mounted, independent input attenuators
- Dual, LED Signal, Limit and Protect indicators
- Thermal protection with "Fault" LED indicators

- XLR and 1/4" phono input signal I/O's
- Speaker outputs via 3-Way binding / banana posts and 1/4", "all metal" phono jacks

- Stereo / Bridge-Mono selector
- "REAL" TO-3, Metal cased output transistors
- Rear mounted main AC fuse

- Grounded AC input cord


While this unit was originally rated at ~100 wpc @ 8Ω, on our test bench, both this unit's amplifiers produced
peak power of 30 volts per channel for 112 watts per channel @ 8 Ω via discrete output & 27.7 volts per channel for 192 watts per channel @ 4 Ω via eight discrete, Motorola, Metal cased, (TO-3) MJI5002 & MJI5001 outputs.

Unit works gr
eat. Only minor issue is that the "Channel B" input attenuator has a blank spot in the first 40% that does not respond to cleaning. Not an issue once you have amp up to operating level. We have completely gone through the unit cleaning and testing all.
SPECS:

- Stable down to 2 Ohms!
- Output Power ratings (stereo mode):

8 ohms = ~100 wpc
4 ohms = 150 wpc
2 ohms = 220 wpc

- Bridge / Mono mode operation ( 440 watts @ 4 ohms)


On our test bench, both amplifiers produce perfectly clean and symmetrical sine waves at both 8 & 4 ohm loads. We tested both internal amplifiers to the above specs, and found them accurate.
This is a great performing, fan cooled amp.

Measures 19" wide x 16.5 overall depth / 13.5" rack depth x 3.5" tall and weighs 35 lbs unpacked. Includes our standard 90 day limited  warranty.
AUDIO CENTRON RMA-1000
Condition 8
$249.




 
 



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PRE-OWNED
KENWOOD
  POWER AMPLIFIER
KM-209 KM209
(SAME SPECS AS KM-205) 
#...0856
   Circa 1985-86
   MIJ

SOLD 6/29/11

   We have complete gone through this unit and bench checked / tested it. Amp has been cleaned inside and out. Face removed, meter illumination lens removed, cleaned and reattached. All new panel illumination lamps replaced with new. All functions have been tested and pass with flying colors!
Amp designed using Huge Power Supply Transformer and oversized, vertical finned heat sink for very efficient and silent, passive cooling of output devices. This amplifier is in both great electronic and physical shape. Looks LIKE NEW and sounds fantastic! All inputs tested and both side produces clean and even sine waves! No power supply hum of any kind. It's dead silent! Following restoration procedures, we burned it in, in the shop at continuous high volume for 4 hours straight and it functioned flawlessly.
   

   While this amp is originally rated at 150 watts with both channels driven, on our test bench, this particular unit's (#...0856) amplifiers produced 40 volts at 8 ohms per channel for 200 watts / channel and 30.4 volts at 4 ohms per channel for 230 watts / channel via discrete output transistors (2x 2SA1216 & 2x 2SC2922). (Idle AC current draw @ .3A. DC out L= 10.3mV & R=14.1mV) 
   

   Great, later model power amp by Kenwood. Model KM-209. HUGE power output! Excellent for 2-channel (stereo) audio listening or for use in an A/V system. Lots of punch and headroom.
   Features:
   

   - 2- Channel stereo operation
   - A or B speaker selector via high current relay
   - Dual, Vertical, 7-Segment LED Power Output Meters with Dual Position Level Selector
   - Built-in Protection circuit
   - LED Status indicators
   - Front-mounted 1/4" stereo headphone jack
   - RCA input jacks
   - Dual, vertical finned internal heat sink
   - Oversize power supply transformer
   - 3 Rear-mounted AC convenience outlets (2 switched and 1 un-switched for a total capacity of 200 watts)

   
 Original Specs:
 "150 Watts per channel minimum RMS, both channels driven @ 8ohms, 20-20k, with no more than 0.03% THD"
   Design type: 2 Channels, AB operation
 Damping Factor @ 1kHz / 8Ω: 35
  Rated RMS Output: 150 watts per channel, min. RMS, @ 8
Ω, both channels driven, from 20Hz to 20kHz.
Music Power 314 watts per channel
THD; 0.015% @ half rated power / 8Ω w/ 20-20kHz
0.001% @ half rated power / 8Ω w/ 1kHz
IMD; 0.002% @ rated power /
   Power Bandwidth: 10Hz-50kHz @ 0.03% THD @ 8Ω
   Potential Frequency Response: 5Hz-200kHz
Damping Factor; >35 @50Hz / 8 ohms
Signal / Noise; 120dB A weighted
 
    
 Again, we have completely gone through it as stated above. This unit is in beautiful cosmetic condition. Unit looks NEW, works and sounds great! Unit measures 16.5" wide x 10.5" deep x 4.75" high and weighs 20 lbs unpacked. Includes our standard 90 day limited warranty.
   KENWOOD KM-209
   Cond. 9
   $299.
SOLD 6/29/11


 


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NEW ADDITION 5/26/11
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KENWOOD
VINTAGE STEREO
   INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER
          KA-6100
KA6100
   #...2076
   Circa 1976-
78
   MIJ
 
SOLD 7/6/11

   
We have completely gone through this unit, cleaning inside and out including all contacts, switches and controls. Switches now clean sounding and performing solidly. New VU meter lamp installed. Output section bias / DC offset adjusted. Fresh heat-sink compound applied to all 4 output transistors. All 5 internal fuses checked and had contact burnished. Entire unit cleaned inside and out. All functions tested for perfect operation. All inputs tested and both side produces clean and even sine waves! No power supply hum of any kind. It's dead silent! Unit looks great with only normal, minor wear (a few small scuffs to the vol knob and face edges, but nothing distracting). Great looking brushed aluminum face plate or the original aluminum knobs. Following restoration procedures, the unit was ran continuously at medium volume, as all our amplifier / receivers are, into a load with "Loudness" on and both Tone Controls at 10 for 48 hours.
    
  
While this amp was originally rated at 50 wpc, on our test bench the internal amplifiers of this particular unit, #...2076, produced 23.5 volts per channel at 8 ohms for 69 watts per channel and 20 volts at 4 ohms for 100 watts per channel via discrete, TO-3, metal cased outputs (2x Sanken 2SA980 & 2x 2SC2260)
 Idle current draw  0.4A.
DC out measured at <13.0mV on either side.
Very quiet with Floor noise measured at 00.1mVAC on left and 00.3mvAC on right.

   
____________________________
   
   
Great performing and 'classic' looking Kenwood Integrated Amplifier. Great unit to provide the heart of a medium sized Hi-Fi system. Unit works well and sounds great!
   Features include:

  

- Discrete Output, Class A-B Amplifier design 
- Speaker A, B, A+B, Off selector
   - Separate Bass and Treble controls featuring high-quality, de-tented controls
- "Tone Defeat" function allows Tone control circuitry to be bypassed for purest signal path
   - Dual tape deck monitors w/ Tape 'B' featuring both RCA and DIN I/O's
   (Tape Monitors (may also be used for Video / CD / DVD / LD / VCR / DAT / MP3 / iPod® / iPhone® / iPod® / iTouch® / iGadget / eReader / MP3 / XM® / SIRUS® etc.) (CD recorders as well as for inserting signal processors, such as EQ's, Reverbs, Spatial Enhancers / Dynamic Processors, Noise Reduction units, Special Effects units, Time Delays, etc)
   - Tape Dubbing Capability
   - Phono / Turntable input
  - AUX Input (may also be used for Video / CD / DVD / LD / VCR / DAT / MP3 / iPod® / iPhone® / iPod® / iTouch® / iGadget / eReader / MP3 / XM® / SIRUS® etc.)
    - Tuner input (can also be used for ( Video / CD / DVD / VCR / DAT / MP3 / iPod® / iPhone® / iTouch® / iGadget / MP3 / XM® / SIRUS® etc. inputs)
 - Subsonic filter @ 12dB / OCT for reducing turntable rumble
  - Loudness control. "Loudness" functions to boost Bass and Treble in relationship to Mid frequencies at lower volume levels for a much fuller sound
- Dual analog VU power level meters w/ selectable range
   - 1/4" stereo headphone jack
   - Triple AC Convenience outlets (2 switched and 1 un-switched) with a total capacity of 400 watts

   
 
Original Specs:
  
 
  
 Design type: 2 Channel, discrete output, Class A-B
Damping Factor
8Ω: >50

  
IMD; 0.02% w/ Tuner In / Spkr Out
@ 20w / 8ohms.
  
Rated RMS Output: 50 watts per channel, min. RMS, at 8 ohms, both channels driven, from 20Hz to 20kHz @ 0.03% THD

   Input Bandwidth (non-phono): 10Hz-50k

  
S/N on Phono MM w/ 5mv signal: 92dB
 
Phono MM Sensitivity: 2.5mv / 47kOhms
 
Phono MM Maximum Input Level: 230mv
 
High Level Sensitivity (tuner, Aux, Tape): 150mv
 

Again, we have completely gone through it cleaning all pots, contacts and switches and replacing all lamps among many other operations. All functions test perfectly. Great control / pre-amplifier for just about any stereo system / power amp. Unit looks good and sounds great! Measures 17" wide x 14.5" deep x 6" tall and weighs 26 lbs unpacked. Includes our 90 day limited warranty.
   Condition 8.5
Kenwood KA-6100

 $369.
SOLD 7/6/11

 

 





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PRE-OWNED
YAMAHA

 
INTEGRATED AUDIO / VIDEO

       AV-80Y
AV80Y

#...715Q

 Circa Late 1980's early '90's

SOLD 1/5/12

 We have completely gone through this unit, cleaning inside and out including all contacts, switches and controls including the 'volume' control pot. Output transistors isolated with and use 'silicone rubber' 'iso pads' for heat transfer to heat sink so no compound to age, harden or replace.
All functions tested for perfect operation. All inputs tested and both side produces clean and even sine waves! No power supply hum of any kind. It's dead silent!
Following restoration procedures, the unit was ran continuously at medium volume, as all our amplifier / receivers are, into a load with "Loudness" on and both Tone Controls at 10 for 48 hours.
 
  
On our test bench, both internal power amps produced 35.5 volts at 8 ohms for 157 watts per channel via discrete epoxy cased output devices (2x D2029 & B1347) ( AC idle current draw .25A.
Floor noise measured at L= 00.0mVAC & R= 00.0mVAC)

 ________________________________________
 
 Very elegant 'Charcoal' anodized aluminum face Yamaha AV-80Y Integrated Amplifier with performance to match. Not our usual 'vintage' fare, but a nice performing and VERY strong output amplifier. Great for powering one pair of 8 ohm speakers.
Features include:

 
 
- Huge 2-channel output for it's physical size
 -
7-band EQ / Tone section utilizing super-quality, 'Linear Fader' controls in 'graphic' layout with freq centers @ 60Hz, 150Hz, 400Hz, 1kHz, 2.5kHz, 6.3kHz and 16kHz
- Utilizes Yamaha's 'Active Servo Technology'. When used with Yamaha AST speakers, improves 'linearity' of the voice coil / cone movement solidifying tone especially in the low-end area. Not a huge deal, but if you have Yamaha AST speakers, then all the better.
- Motorized volume control (with proper remote control, not included)

  - Features Yamaha's own "Variable Loudness Contour" control potentiometer 
("Loudness" functions to boost Bass and Treble in relationship to Mid frequencies at lower volume levels for a much fuller sound)

   - Dual Tape deck / Tape monitors (one is actually labled 'Video')
   (Tape Monitors (may also be used for Video / CD / DVD / LD / VCR / DAT / MP3 / iPod® / iPhone® / iPod® / iTouch® / iGadget / eReader / MP3 / XM® / SIRUS® etc.) (CD recorders as well as for inserting signal processors, such as EQ's, Reverbs, Spatial Enhancers / Dynamic Processors, Noise Reduction units, Special Effects units, Time Delays, etc)

   - Phono / Turntable input

 
- Tuner input (may also be used for Video / CD / DVD / LD / VCR / D
AT / MP3 / iPod® / iPhone® / iPod® / iTouch® / iGadget / eReader / MP3 / XM® / SIRUS® etc.)

 - CD input (may also be used for Video / CD / DVD / VCR / DAT /
MP3 / iPod® / iPhone® / iPod® / iTouch® / iGadget / eReader / MP3 / XM® / SIRUS® etc.)

 - LD (Laser Disc) input (may also be used for Video / CD / DVD / LD / VCR / DAT /
MP3 / iPod® / iPhone® / iPod® / iTouch® / iGadget / eReader / MP3 / XM® / SIRUS® etc.)

- 5 Segment, LED power meters
 - Front mounted 1/4" stereo headphone jack
 - Back panel features full RCA patch bay for all Audio and Video inputs. Also features "spring-clip"  speaker connectors
   - Triple AC Convenience outlets - All 2 switched with a total capacity of 100 watts


 Again, unit has been completely cleaned and gone through. All functions tested for perfect operation. Unit looks fabulous and sounds great! Measures 17.25" wide x 12.5" deep x 4.75" tall and weighs ~18 lbs unpacked. Includes our standard, limited 90 day limited warranty!
 Cond. 8.5
YAMAHA AV-80Y
 
$249.
SOLD 1/5/12

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

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YAMAHA
VINTAGE STEREO
   INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER
          A-550
A550
   #...1560
   Circa 1979-81

   MIJ
 
  
SOLD 4/17/11
   
We have completely gone through this unit, cleaning inside and out including all contacts, switches and controls. Switches now clean sounding and performing solidly. All new 'coral-red' pilot lamp and 'sea-foam green' input lamps installed. Output section bias / DC offset adjusted. Fresh heat-sink compound applied to output transistors. All functions tested for perfect operation. All inputs tested and both side produces clean and even sine waves! No power supply hum of any kind. It's dead silent! Unit looks LIKE NEW! No marks, scuffs, scratches, dings or anything to the brushed aluminum face plate or the original matte finish, aluminum knobs. Following restoration procedures, the unit was ran continuously at medium volume, as all our amplifier / receivers are, into a load with "Loudness" on and both Tone Controls at 10 for 48 hours.
    
  
On our test bench the internal amplifiers of this particular unit, #...01560, produced 23.5 volts per channel at 8 ohms for 69 watts per channel and 19 volts at 4 ohms for 90.25 watts per channel via discrete outputs (2x D718 & 2x B688)
 Idle current draw  0.25A. DC out measured at <3.0mV on either side.
   
____________________________
   
   
Great performing and 'classic' looking Yamaha Integrated Amplifier. Great unit to provide the basis of a medium sized Hi-Fi system. This was always one of my favorite looking series of amps when I sold them new. This amp has a fabulous 'phono' section (check the S/N ratio of the phono specs at 98dB!). Unit works well and sounds great!
   Features include:

  

- Discrete Output, Class A-B Amplifier design 
- Speaker A, B, A+B, Off selector
   - Separate Bass and Treble controls featuring high-quality, de-tented controls
  - Features Yamaha's own "Variable Loudness Contour" control utilizing high quality de-tented potentiometer 
("Loudness" functions to boost Bass and Treble in relationship to Mid frequencies at lower volume levels for a much fuller sound)
   - Dual tape deck monitors
   (Tape Monitors (may also be used for Video / CD / DVD / LD / VCR / DAT / MP3 / iPod® / iPhone® / iPod® / iTouch® / iGadget / eReader / MP3 / XM® / SIRUS® etc.) (CD recorders as well as for inserting signal processors, such as EQ's, Reverbs, Spatial Enhancers / Dynamic Processors, Noise Reduction units, Special Effects units, Time Delays, etc)
   - 'Bi-Directional' Tape Dubbing Capability
   - Phono / Turntable input
  - AUX Input (may also be used for Video / CD / DVD / LD / VCR / DAT / MP3 / iPod® / iPhone® / iPod® / iTouch® / iGadget / eReader / MP3 / XM® / SIRUS® etc.)
    - Tuner input (can also be used for ( Video / CD / DVD / VCR / DAT / MP3 / iPod® / iPhone® / iTouch® / iGadget / MP3 / XM® / SIRUS® etc. inputs)
- Built-in Hi filter for reducing 19kHz pilot tone and 38kHz Harmonic in FM broadcasts, Tape Hiss
or excessive poor S/N ratio from devices such as a low output turntable cartridge.
- Stereo / Mono 'Mode' selector for entire Pre-Amp

   - 1/4" stereo headphone jack
 - Spring loaded, 'Push'' speaker outputs
   - Triple AC Convenience outlets (2 switched and 1 un-switched) with a total capacity of 300 watts

   
 
Original Specs:
  
 
  
 Design type: 2 Channel, discrete output, Class A-B
Damping Factor
8Ω: >50

 
'Non-phono' input
Frequency Response: 4-70kHz @ Speaker Out
  
IMD; 0.005% w/ Tuner In / Spkr Out
@ 20w / 8ohms.
  
Power Bandwidth: 10Hz-70kHz @ 0.05% THD @ 20W / 8Ω
  
Rated RMS Output: 40 watts per channel, min. RMS, at 8 ohms, both channels driven, from 20Hz to 20kHz @ 0.02% THD &
45 watts per channel, min. RMS, at 8 ohms, both channels driven, from 20Hz to 20kHz @ 0.1% THD
  
Stereo Separation: >65dB
 Bass Control; 
±10dB @ 500Hz
 Treble Control; 
±10dB @ 3kHz
 'High' Filter;  12dB /Oct @ 10kHz

 
Phono Frequency Response: 40-20kHz @ Rec Out
  
S/N on 'non-phono' inputs : 104
dB
  
S/N on Phono MM w/ 5mv signal: 98dB
 
Phono MM Sensitivity: 2.5mv / 47kOhms
 
Phono THD: 0.005% on 'Rec Out' and 0.01% on 'Spkr Out' @ 20w / 8ohms.
 
Phono MM Maximum Input Level: 200mv
 
High Level Sensitivity (tuner, Aux, Tape): 150mv
 

Again, we have completely gone through it cleaning all pots, contacts and switches and replacing all lamps among many other operations. All functions test perfectly. Great control / pre-amplifier for just about any stereo system / power amp. Unit looks NEW and sounds great!  Measures 17.25" wide x 14" deep x 4.5" tall and weighs 25 lbs unpacked. Owners manual available to purchaser via email. Includes our 90 day limited warranty.
   Condition 9+
YAMAHA A-550

 $339.
SOLD 4/17/11
 

 





NEW ADDITION
6/28/11
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warranty
 NAD
 STEREO
PRE-AMPLIFIER
1155
 
Circa 1985-'87

#...9333

MIJ 

SOLD 6/29/11

 
We have completely gone through this unit, cleaning inside and out including all contacts, switches and controls. All functions tested for perfect operation. All inputs tested and both side produces clean and even sine waves! No power supply hum of any kind. Measured at 00.3mV AC on both channels. It's dead silent! Following restoration procedures, the unit was ran continuously for 48 hours.

 
____________________________
 
 
 Classic NAD preamp. The NAD 1155. These are famous for very plain, almost military appearances, but solid performance with lots of headroom and punch. Famously fabulous 'phono' sections. Crosstalk almost undetectable. Unit works well and sounds great!
 Features include:

- 'High Resolution' Phono section / Pre-Amp selectable for MM or MC cartridge
- 3-Position MM
Cartridge capacitance selector on the MM side for
300pf / 47k, 200pf / 47kΩ or 100Ω
- 'very musical' in quality Separate Bass and Treble controls
- Global 'Stereo / Mono' mode selector
  - Loudness control. "Loudness" functions to boost Bass and Treble in relationship to Mid frequencies at lower volume levels for a much fuller sound
  - AUX (CD / VIDEO) (may also be used for Video / CD / DVD / LD / VCR / DAT / MP3 / iPod® / iPhone® / iPod® / iTouch® / iGadget / eReader / MP3 / XM® / SIRUS® etc.)
  - Tuner input (may also be used for Video / CD / DVD / LD / VCR / DAT / MP3 / iPod® / iPhone® / iPod® / iTouch® / iGadget / eReader / MP3 / XM® / SIRUS® etc.)
  - Dual Tape Monitors / Inputs (Tape Monitor for playback & recording (can also be used for Video / CD / DVD / VCR / DAT / MP3 / XM / SIRUS etc. as well as for CDR)

-
 - Record Out selector with bi-directional tape dubbing controls. (Separate "Record Out" allows recording from one source while you listen to another)
- Global Stereo / Mono selector
 - Dual Level Pre-Amp Outputs
 - -20 dB muting for instant volume reduction 'Low Level'
 - Balance control
 - 'Bass EQ'
 - "The NAD Bass Equalizer sharply boosts only the bottom octave of audible response, restoring the rolled off bass of many recordings and effectively extending the useful deep-bass reach of many loudspeakers. The result is a satisfyingly solid bottom end without boomy mid-bass."
- 'INFRA Defeat' (Infrasonic Frequency Defeat);
Reduces
inaudible, yet 'power robbing' impulses at infrasonic frequencies (below 20 Hz) when listening to turntables due to disc warps, stylus / tone arm resonance, and environmental vibrations that reach and affect the turntable

 
- 1/4" stereo headphone jack
 - 4 Convenience AC outlets (4 switched and 4 un-switched)

 
Original Specs:
  

  Design type: 2 Channels, Analog operation
Frequency Response: 20-20kHz +0 / -0.3dB
Maximum Output Level: capable of 13.4dB @ 'Hi Level'
 THD; <0.02% at full rated power

 IHF IM DISTORTION; 0.02%
LL input Sensitivity: 80mV for 0.5V output & 300mv for 2.0V output @ 1kHz
Max input level:
10 Volts !!!
 
S/N on LL inputs: 95dB w/ 0.5V output and 107dB w/ 2V output
Phono MM Sensitivity: 1.2mV for 0.5V output & 5mv for 2.0V output @ 1kHz
Phono MM Maximum Input Level: 200mv @ 1kHz
 
S/N on Phono MM w/ 5mv signal: 80dB @ 5mV,
 
S/N on Phono MC w/ 5mv signal: 78dB @ 0.5mV & 82dB 'shorted'
 
Phono Capacitance:
Selectable

Tone Controls:  Hi =
±7dB @ 10kHz
Lo =
±9dB @ 100kHz
Bass Contour; +3dB @ 50Hz,
+6dB @ 32Hz, +3dB @ 25Hz
Infrasonic Filter; -3dB @ 15Hz


 Again, we have completely gone through the unit cleaning all contacts, pots, switches and controls. All functions test as original. Unit looks, performs and sounds great! Measures 17.25" wide x 10.5" deep x 3.25" tall and weighs 8 lbs unpacked. Comes with our standard 90 day limited warranty.
 Cond. 8.5+
 NAD 1155
(C)
M.R.
SOLD 6/29/11


 




NEW ADDITION 2/7/11
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VINTAGE
MARANTZ

 
INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER
/
DJ AMPLIFIER / MIXER
       PM-450
PM450
'GOLD / CHAMPAIGN' SERIES
#...0579
 Designed in USA & Produced in
Japan

 Circa 1984-85

  
"WORLD AC POWER"

SOLD 3/3/1
1
 We have completely gone through this unit, disassembling to chassis / board level, cleaning inside and out including all contacts, switches and controls. Prior to our acquisition, someone had replaced the standard AC plug, with a Heavy-Duty, 3-Pin, grounded plug.
All functions tested for perfect operation. All inputs tested and both side produces clean and even sine waves! No power supply hum of any kind. It's dead silent!
Following restoration procedures, the unit was ran continuously at medium volume, as all our amplifier / receivers are, into a load with "Loudness" on and both Tone Controls at 10 for 48 hours.
 
  
On our test bench, both internal power amps produced 24 volts at 8 ohms for 72 watts per channel & 22 volts @ 4 ohms for 121 watts per channel, via discrete epoxy cased output devices (2x A1103 & C2578) ( AC idle current draw .35A. DC L= 4.8mV & R= 6.6mV. Floor noise measured at L= 00.1mVAC & R= 1.6mVAC)
 ________________________________________
 
 Very elegant Gold anodized / brushed aluminum face Marantz Model PM-450 Integrated Amplifier with performance to match.
Features include:

 
 
- 1-2-1+2-& Off speaker selector
 - Separate Bass, Mid and Treble utilizing super-quality, 'Linear Fader' controls
- De-Tented Volume control potentiometer

 - Dual Phono Inputs with a 'Blend' control to 'Fade' from one turntable to another (much like a DJ mixer allows)
 - Subsonic filter @ 12dB / OCT for reducing turntable rumble

 - ''Loudness'
 Control ("Loudness" functions to boost Bass and Treble in relationship to Mid frequencies at lower volume levels for a much fuller sound)
 
- Tuner input (may also be used for Video / CD / DVD / LD / VCR / D
AT / MP3 / iPod® / iPhone® / iPod® / iTouch® / iGadget / eReader / MP3 / XM® / SIRUS® etc.)
 - AUX Input (may also be used for Video / CD / DVD / LD / VCR / D
AT / MP3 / iPod® / iPhone® / iPod® / iTouch® / iGadget / eReader / MP3 / XM® / SIRUS® etc.)
- Tape Monitor (Tape Monitors can be used with Video / CD / DVD / VCR / DAT / iMP3 / iPod® / iPhone® / iTouch® / iGadget / MP3 / XM® / SIRUS® CDR (CD recorders as well as for inserting signal processors, such as EQ's, Reverbs, Spatial Enhancers / Dynamic Processors, Noise Reduction units, Special Effects units, Time Delays, etc)
- Dual 6 Segment, LED power meters
- 1/4" 'Mic' jack
- Mixing Control to Mix Microphone with other inputs (be careful with your speakers using a microphone)

 - Front mounted 1/4" stereo headphone jack
 - Back panel features full RCA patch bay for all inputs. Also features "spring-clip"  speaker connectors for A&B

 - 
"WORLD AC POWER"™  50 / 60 cycles there is a 110V, 120V, 220V & 240V selector for use anywhere in the world!
 
 Original Specs:

Output power @ 1kHz:
4 ohm DIN 65 w
4 ohm RMS 60 W
8 ohm DIN 57 W
8 ohm RMS 51 W
THD:
0.05% @ 8 Ohms
IMD:
0.05%
Damping factor:
>75 (What!!!...)
   Power Bandwidth:
10Hz-50kHz @ 8Ω
Signal / Noise;
96dB A weighted

Input Sensitivity / Impedance:
150mV / 28Ω
Mic preamp input Sensitivity / Impedance:
9kΩ
/ 2.3mV


 Again, unit has been completely cleaned and gone through. All functions tested for perfect operation. Unit looks fabulous and sounds great! Measures 16.25" wide x 14" deep x 5.25" tall and weighs 15 lbs unpacked. Includes our standard, limited 90 day limited warranty!
 Cond. 8.5
 MARANTZ PM-450
 
$289.

SOLD 3/3/1
1

 


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