NEW ADDITION 2/11/10
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VINTAGE 
LUXMAN
 STEREO RECEIVER
        R-1030 R1030
#...6834 
circa 1976-79
MIJ
 for sale
 We have completely gone through this unit cleaning all switches, contacts and controls as well as cleaning unit inside and polishing face, and knobs. We also aligned the tuner front-end for optimum performance as older tuner components have drifted over the years. All dial and meter lamps replaced. Balance of lamps checked for luminosity. All inputs tested and both side produces clean and even sine waves into static 8 & 4 ohm loads! No power supply hum of any kind. It's dead silent! All functions test fine. 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. All functions test perfectly.
 
 While this unit was originally rated at 30 wpc, on our test bench, each internal amplifier of this particular unit #...6834, produced peak power of 21 volts per channel at 8 ohms for 55 watts and 17.5 volts per channel at 4 ohms for 76 watts via discrete outputs (2x NEC D587 and 2x NEC B617). 
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This very handsome looking, and after restoration, great performing Luxman R-1030 receiver is the ideal unit for a small-medium size audio system. Silver matte face and matching knobs and a pewter dial. Features include:
 
- Weighted flywheel analog "Slide-Rule" tuning
- A, B, A+B or OFF speaker positions
- Separate Bass and Treble tone controls with center de-tent
 - Stereo / Mono selector for entire Pre-Amp section, not just the FM Tuner
 - Hi filter for reducing tape hiss / electronic hiss & noise and record static
 - Built-in "Low" / Subsonic Filter to eliminate excess rumble from sources such as turntables
 - Built-in "Loudness"
- "True" Tape Monitor / Input w/ both RCA and DIN I/O's
 (Tape Monitors can be used with Video / CD / DVD / VCR / DAT / iPod / 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)
 - Phono / Turntable input
 - Aux (CD / DVD /DAT / VCR / iPod / MP3 / XM / SIRUS etc.) input
   - FM Muting separate from Stereo / Mono switch
 - 4-segment LED signal strength meter
- "Center Tuned" LED indicator for FM
- LED FM stereo indicator
- 1/4" front mounted, Stereo Headphone jack
- Rear located, dual speaker protection fuses
- Built-In, Tunable AM Ferrite Bar antenna
 - Switched AC "convenience outlet on rear rated for a capacity of 100 watts. 
 
Original Specs:
 The Luxman R-1030 has a continuous power output of 30 watts per channel min. @ 8 ohms from 20 hertz to 20,000 hertz with no more than 0.05% THD (measured utilizing AUX input)

POWER / PRE AMP SPECIFICATIONS:
THD; 0.050% @ full rated power
IHF IMD; 0.1% @ full rated power
Freq Response of power amp section;
@ full rated power 20-20kHz
Potential frequency response of power amp section @ avg rated power; 10-40,000Hz
 Damping factor; 40 @ 8Ω & full bandwidth
 Signal / Noise;  86dB @ AUX / Tape & 66dB @ Phono
 Input Sensitivity AUX / Tape; 150mV @ 47kΩ
Floor / Risidual Noise: 0.70mV
 Bass Control;  ±10dB @ 100hz
 Treble Control;  ±10dB @ 10khz
 Low Filter;  -3dB @ 70Hz @ 6dB Oct
 High Filter;  -3dB @ 7kHz @ 6dB Oct
Stereo Channel Separation / Cross-Talk @ 1kHz; -70dB @ AUX

TUNER SPECS FOR FM;
Freq Response; 30-15kHz
S/N @ 65dBf; > 72db Mono
S/N @ 65dBf; > 68db Stereo
Capture Ratio @ 65dBf; 1.5 dB
THD Mono @ 65dBf / 1kHz;  0.2%
THD Stereo @ 65dBf / 1kHz;  0.3%
FM Alternate Channel Selectivity; 45dB
 Spurious Noise Ratio; 70dB
 Image Response Ratio; 55dB
 IF Response Ratio; 70dB
AM Suppression; 50 dB
 Useable Mono Sensitivity; 11.2 dBf
 Useable Stereo Sensitivity; 19 dBf
Mono Signal Strength for 50dB quieting @ 75 μ-sec;  18.2 dBf / 4.5 μV
Stereo Signal Strength for 50dB quieting @ 75 μ-sec;  39.8 dBf / 51 μV
Stereo Separation @ 100Hz; 45dB
Stereo Separation @ 1kHz; 45dB
Stereo Separation @ 10kHz; 40dB
 FM Alternate Channel Selectivity; 60dB @ 400 Hz

 TUNER SPECS FOR AM;
 Tuning Range; 530-1600kHz
 S/N @ 1mHz / 10mV & 400Hz mod @ 30% modulation; > 45db
 Useable Sensitivity; 300μV / m with ferrite stick antenna or 15μV / m with external antenna
 Image Response Ratio @ 1mHz; 45dB
 IF Response Ratio @ 1mHz; 40dB

PHONO SECTION SPECS;
Freq Response; 20-20kHz
S/N; 80 dB, A-weighted, ref w/ 5mV input
 Input Sensitivity; 2.5 mV @ 47kΩ
Overload limit; > 100 mV @ 1k R.M.S. & > 280 mV @ 1kHz / p-p.

 As stated before, we have completely gone through this unit and it looks and sounds great!  Would be a great basis for most medium size audio systems. Measures 19.75" wide x 15"deep x 6.25" tall and weighs 21 lbs unpacked. Includes our standard 90 day limited warranty. 
LUXMAN R-1030
 Condition 8.5
 $349.
 

    

         NEW ADDITION 6/6/08
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VINTAGE 
JVC
 STEREO RECEIVER
                JR-S200 Mark II  JRS200 MK II MKII
 Circa 1976-80
MIJ
SOLD 5/24/10
 for sale
 We have completely gone through this cleaning inside and out including all contacts, switches and controls. All indicator, dial and meter lamps checked and stereo indicator lamp replaced. All functions tested for perfect operation. AM & FM tuners adjusted for optimum performance. We also installed a new AC power cord. All inputs tested and both side produces clean and even sine waves into static 8 & 4 ohm loads! No power supply hum of any kind. It's dead silent!  All functions tested for perfect operation. 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, each internal amplifier of this particular unit produced peak power of 19volts @ 8Ω per channel for 45 watts / channel and 15 volts @ 4Ω per channel for 56 watts / channel via dual Darlington, STK0040 Power Packs / output devices at 1khz. 
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 This series of receivers from JVC were always very impressive looking units. They definitely didn't "copy" anyone else in the industry for their design. Beautiful "Blue Face" Dial window, framed by elegant black and brushed aluminum.
 Features include:
 
 - Weighted, "Gyro" type flywheel, analog tuning
 - A / B speaker positions
  - Separate Bass and Treble with Linear Tone controls, featuring hi quality, de-tented potentiometers
 - FM muting / Stereo-Mono Selector
- Phono / Turntable input
 - Dual tape monitors with dubbing 1 to 2
- "Loudness" function to boost Bass and Treble in relationship to Mid frequencies at lower volume levels for a much fuller sound.
 - Dual analog VU Power Meters
 - Dual Tuning VU meters for signal strength and tuning
 - "True" Tape A also features a DIN I/O in addition to the RCA I/O's
 (Tape Monitors can be used with Video / CD / DVD / VCR / DAT / iPod / 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) Dubbing can be used with CDR (CD recorders) units)
 - Aux Input (CD / DVD /DAT / iPod / VCR / MP3 / XM / SIRUS etc. inputs)
- FM Detector RCA output
 - ¼" stereo headphone jack
 - Tunable AM Stick Antenna
 - Dual AC convenience outlets on rear panel with 1 switched and 1 un-switched totaling 250 watts capacity
 
 Again, we have completely gone through this JVC JR-S200 Mk II stereo receiver. This unit is in great cosmetic and electronic condition. Again, with the exception with the previously mentioned scuffs on the top of the silver trim strip and the two small dings under the EQ, the unit looks great. This is a great looking and performing unit. While we've had a number of JVC receivers over the past 15 years, this is only the second we've had of this series or model. Very nice looking when lit up at night or in a darkened room with green back lights! Measures 18.5" wide x 6.5" tall x 11.5" deep and weighs an impressive 22 lbs unpacked. Includes our standard 90 day limited warranty.
 JVC
 JR-S200
 Condition 8.5
 $349. (C)
C.B.S.
SOLD 5/24/10

       

        NEW ADDITION 2/10/10
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SANSUI
   STEREO RECEIVER
1000X
 #...0907
   Circa '73-76
   "WORLD AC POWER" ™
  MIJ
SOLD 7/25/10
  for sale
  Receiver has had complete service including cleaning inside and out including all contacts, switches and controls. We also aligned the tuner front-end for optimum AM & FM performance as older internal tuner components have always drifted on vintage gear over the years. All meter, dial and Dial Pointer lamps replaced for trouble-free service. Only cosmetic issue is a SS number engraved on the lower edge of the face plate (see photos above). All inputs tested and both side produces clean and even sine waves into static 8 & 4 ohm loads! No power supply hum of any kind. It's dead silent! All functions test fine. 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 this unit's amplifiers, #...0907, produced peak power of  15.3 volts per channel @ 8 ohms for 29 watts and 12.25 volts @ 4 ohms for 37.5 watts per channel via discrete, TO-3, metal cased outputs with 1 kHz input. (4x Hitachi 2SC1030) 
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   The Sansui 1000X was the intro into the x000X series. The "X" suffix also features the upgraded  driver boards that are sought after by owners of "non-X" units as an aftermarket upgrade. These units are very well built, with fully metal shielded power supplies, tuning capacitors & tuning coils. The tuner is also shielded from the driver board. This model features a HUGE power supply transformer for a receiver of this stature. Serious TO-3 style output transformers embedded in a vertically finned, oversize aluminum heat sink vented all the way thru for cooler running and long life.
We have had a few of this series and they are among some of the best sounding / performing tuners and amplifiers we have heard. Lot's of headroom and punch! Similar in sound to many of the NAD amplifiers / receivers we sold back in the 80's. This one also is installed in the optional, real walnut wood veneer case.
   Features include:
  
  - Weighted flywheel analog tuning
  - A, B, Off & A+B speaker positions
  - Separate Left and Right, Bass and Treble
  - Hi filter for reducing tape hiss / electronic hiss & noise and record static
 - Pre-Amp Out / Power-Amp In Loop (unique to the "X" version)
  - AUX input for (Video / CD / DVD / VCR / DAT / MP3 / XM / SIRUS etc.)
  - Dual "True" tape monitors with Tape 1 featuring both RCA and DIN I/O's
  (Tape Monitors can be used with Video / CD / DVD / VCR / DAT / iPod / 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) Dubbing can be used with CDR (CD recorders) units)
  - Phono / Turntable input
 - "Loudness" function to boost Bass and Treble in relationship to Mid frequencies at lower volume levels for a much fuller sound.
  - FM Stereo / Mono selector separate from the FM Muting selector
 - Stereo / Mono selector for Pre-Amp separate from the FM tuner selector
  - FM Muting separate from the Stereo / Mono selector
  - Rear located "Dist / Local" FM antenna attenuator switch
   - Front mounted 1/4" stereo headphone jack
  - Tuning window features VU meter for tuning signal strength
 - Rear located speaker and main power protection fuses
  - 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.
  - "Switched" AC convenience outlet on rear panel
    
   Again, we have completely gone through this unit. This is the first 1000X we have refurbished in quite a few years and only the second we've ever had. Brushed aluminum face and knobs in like NEW condition. Unit looks and sounds great! Optional, Real Walnut wood, veneer case in beautiful condition as well with normal, minor wear. This receiver performs, looks and sounds GREAT! It's a great "feeling" unit to operate. Very well built. Measures 16.25" wide x 13.5" deep x 5.75" deep and weighs 26 lbs unpacked. Comes with our standard 90 day limited warranty.
 SANSUI
 1000X
   Cond. 8.5
   $339.
SOLD 7/25/10

           NEW ADDITION 8/15/09
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SCOTT
  STEREO RECEIVER
359RS
#...0410
CIRCA EARLY 1980'S
 for sale
 Receiver has had complete service including all switches, contacts, and controls cleaned for static free performance, complete cleaning inside and out, all readout LED's checked and all functions tested for perfect operation. All inputs tested and both side produces clean and even sine waves into static 8 & 4 ohm loads! No power supply hum of any kind. It's dead silent! Unit looks and sounds great. 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, this particular Scott 359RS Receiver, #...0410 amplifiers each produced 23 volts  per channel for 66 watts per channel @ 8 Ω via discrete output & 19 volts per channel for 90 watts per channel @ 4 Ω via discrete STK2250 Power Packs. 
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 Great performing, 2-channel Scott, Digital tuning stereo receiver. This unit is in near new condition! Features include:
 
 - Digital tuning
 - 7 AM & FM station presets
 - A,B, A+B or Off speaker selector
  - 5-Band, Graphic EQ tone controls (centers @ 60, 250, 1k, 4k and 16kHz)
- Tone Defeat selector for purest tone path
 - Auto or Manual Station / Frequency scanning
 - Built-in Hi and Sub filters for reducing 19kHz pilot tone and 38kHz Harmonic in FM broadcasts, Tape Hiss and the Sub filter for reducing turntable rumble

 - AUX Input (CD / DVD /DAT / VCR / iPod / MP3 / iPod / XM / SIRUS etc.) input

 - Dual "True" tape monitors with dubbing 1 to 2 (Tape Monitors can be used with Video / CD / DVD / VCR / DAT / iPod / 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) Dubbing can be used with CDR (CD recorders) units)
 -  Phono / Turntable input
  - FM muting / Stereo / Mono selector
- Dual 6-segment LED power indicators
 - 6 Segment, Fluorescent Signal Strength meter
   - "Loudness" control to boost Bass and Treble in relationship to Mid frequencies at lower volume levels for a much fuller sound.
 - Dual AC convenience outlets on rear panel with 1 switched and 1 un-switched totaling 200 watts capacity
 
 As stated earlier we have completely gone through this unit, checking and testing all functions. Unit looks, performs and sounds GREAT! Measures 17" wide x 14" deep x 4.5" tall and weighs 21 lbs unpacked. Includes our standard 90 day limited warranty.
SCOTT 359RS
 Condition 8.5+
 $259.  (C)
C.B.S.

 

     

POWER / PRE AMP SPECIFICATIONS:
Max rated Power: 2 x 130 watts @ 8 Ohms
Cont rated Power: 2x 85 watts @ 8 Ohms / 20-20kHz
 THD; 0.07% @ full rated power
  Potential Freq Response of Pre-amp section;
 measured @ 1w; 10-35,000Hz +0.2dB / -1.5dB  ±
  Potential Freq Response of power amp section;
   5-50KHz & @ 1w; +0dB / -3.0dB  ±
  IMD utilizing AUX;
  0.07% @ full rated power / 20-20kHz
  Damping factor; 40 @ 8Ω & full bandwidth
  Hum and Noise;  95dB on Phono & 100dB on AUX / Tape
  Input Sensitivity AUX / Tape; 150mV @ 47kΩ
  Tape 1/2 Output level, via RCA; 150mV
  Bass Control;  ±10dB @ 100hz
  Treble Control;  ±10dB @ 10khz
  Low Filter;  -3dB @ 50Hz @ 6dB Oct
  High Filter;  -3dB @ 9kHz @ 6dB Oct
  "Loudness" Contour;  +10dB @ 50hz, +3dB @ 10khz (w/ volume set at -30dB)

  TUNER SPECS FOR FM:
  Tuning Range; 88-108mHz
  Freq Response; 30-15kHz
  S/N @ 65dBf; > 63db Stereo
  S/N @ 65dBf; > 67db Mono
  Useable Mono Sensitivity; 15 dBf
  FM Alternate Channel Selectivity; 85dB @ 400 Hz
  Spurious Noise Ratio; 80dB
  THD 65dBf @ 1kHz, Mono;  0.08%
  THD 65dBf @ 1kHz, Stereo;  0.25%
 
  TUNER SPECS FOR AM:
  Tuning Range; 530-1600kHz
  Distortion: 0.5%
  S/N; > 50db
  Useable Sensitivity; 300μV / m with ferrite stick antenna or 15dB / m with external antenna
  Selectivity; 40dB
 
  PHONO SECTION SPECS:
  Freq Response; 20-20kHz
  THD; 0.03% @ 240 mV @ 1kHz
  Input Sensitivity; 2.5 mV @ 50kΩ

 Again, as stated before, we have completely gone through this unit cleaning, refurbishing and testing all. Unit looks, performs and sound impressive! Again, other than the minor corrosion to the dial bezel, the unit looks great! Beautiful aluminum face and all original, milled knobs in fabulous shape. Wood grain, vinyl wrapped case in great shape as well. Measures 20.5" wide x 7.5" tall x 17" deep and weighs an impressive 47 lbs unpacked. Includes our standard 90 day limited warranty.
Sony STR-V5
 Condition 8
 $599.
SOLD 3/22/10

       

NEW ADDITION 3/5/10
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PIONEER
 STEREO RECEIVER
        SX-750 sx750
#...645S
 Circa 1976-78
 MIJ
SOLD 04/09/10
 Receiver has had complete service including all switches, contacts, and controls cleaned for static free performance. Control pot shafts trued. Entire unit completely cleaned inside and out (clean like new). Units AC voltage correctly re-set to 120VAC, North American. All dial, meter, 'Power', 'FM' and 'Stereo' lamps replaced with new unit for trouble-free service. All other indicator lamps checked. We also aligned the tuner front-end for optimum performance as older tuner components have drifted over the years. VERY GOOD TUNER! AM  reception above average, FM reception incredible and IMPECCABLY CLEAN!!! All inputs tested and both side produces clean and even sine waves into static 8 & 4 ohm loads! No power supply hum of any kind. It's dead silent! All functions test fine. Wood grained vinyl case also in decent shape with a few 'battle scars', but nothing too distracting (see photos).
 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. All functions test perfectly.
 
 The Pioneer SX-750 was originally rated for 50 watts, but both internal power amplifiers on this unit, #...645S  produced 23 volts at 8 ohms per channel for 66 watts / channel and 19 volts at 4 ohms per channel for 100 watts / channel via discrete, metal cased, TO-3  output devices at 1khz. 
(AC idle draw .3A @ 117VAC.
DC R= 34.8mv / DC L = 31.7mv)
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 The famous and well-built  Pioneer SX-750. Many classic Pioneer receiver fans feel that the SX-xx50 series was the better designed, better built unit internally between the SX-xx50 and the SX-xx80 for many reasons. 
 
 Features include:

- Heavy, Weighted analog flywheel tuning with fully lit "Slide Rule" dial
 - A, B, A+B & speaker Off speaker selector
- Separate Bass and Treble tone controls featuring high quality de-tented pots
 - Tone Bypass for purest signal path
 - Hi filter centered at 6kHz
 - 2-position De-emphasis at 25 & 75 m-sec
 - FM muting, separate from FM stereo selector
- Stereo / Mono mode selector for Pre-Amp section
 - Dual analog VU meters for Signal strength and Tuning
 - Twin tape monitors with tape 2 having both RCA and DIN I/O's
- "Loudness" function to boost Bass and Treble in relationship to Mid frequencies at lower volume levels for a much fuller sound.
 - Phono / Turntable input
- AUX Input (may also be used for Video / CD / DVD / VCR / iPod / DAT / MP3 / XM / SIRUS etc.)
 - Front mounted 1/4" Microphone input
 - 2 AC outlets (1 switched 1 un-switched)

SPECS:

POWER / PRE AMP SPECIFICATIONS:
Cont rated Power: 2x 50 watts @ 8 Ohms / 20-20kHz
 THD; 0.1% @ .25w to full rated power
  Potential Freq Response;
 measured @ 1w; 10-50,000Hz ±0.0dB
  IMD utilizing AUX;
  0.1% @ full rated power / 20-20kHz
Damping factor: 30 @ 8Ω  / 20-20kHz
Signal / Noise Ratio: 100dB
Input Impedance: 50k Ohms
Input Sensitivity for Full Output: 1V
 Input Sensitivity AUX / Tape; 150mv @ 50kΩ
 Tape Output level;  150mv
 Bass Control;  +8 dB / -7dB @ 100hz
 Treble Control;  +7 dB / -6dB @ 10khz
 Low Filter;  -6dB /Oct @ 15hz
 "Loudness" Contour;  +6dB @ 100hz, +3dB @ 10khz (w/ volume set at -40dB)

TUNER SPECS FOR FM:
Freq Response: 30-15kHz
S/N: > 67db Stereo
S/N: > 72db Mono
Useable Mono Sensitivity: 10.7 dBf
Mono RF Sensitivity: 1.9 μV
 Stereo usable Sensitivity; 9.8 μV
Capture Ratio: 1.0dB
Signal for 50dB quieting, Mono: 4.0 μV
Signal for 50dB quieting, Stereo: 50.0 μV
Signal for 50dB quieting, Mono: 17.2 dBf
Signal for 50dB quieting, Stereo: 39.2 dBf
De-Emphasis: selectable 25/75 μ-sec
THD w/ 100% modulation @ 1kHz, Mono:  0.15%
THD w/ 100% modulation @ 1kHz, Stereo:  0.30%
IF image Rejection: 85dB
IF Rejection: 100dB
Stereo Sub-Carrier Rejection: 62dB
AM Carrier Rejection: 55 dB
Spurious Rejection: 62 dB
FM Alternate Channel Selectivity: 80dB wide or narrow
Stereo Separation @ 1kHz: 40dB

TUNER SPECS FOR AM:

RF Sensitivity: 300 uV/meter or 15 uV @ binding posts
Alternate Channel Selectivity: 35 dB
IF Rejection: 65 dB
Image Rejection: 40 dB
Signal to Noise Ratio: 50 dB

PHONO SECTION SPECS:
Freq Response: 20-20kHz
S/N: 70 dB, ref w/ 10mV input
Input Sensitivity: 2.5 mV @ 50kΩ
Overload limit: 200 mV
 
 This unit is in good condition. We did recover the face end-caps as well as the side, top edges. Again, there are a few 'battle scars', but nothing too distracting and most would be out of sight if the unit was on a shelf or in a rack or stack (see photos upper right). Face is clean as are the original milled aluminum knobs! Again VERY GOOD TUNER! AM  reception above average, FM reception incredible and IMPECCABLY CLEAN!!! Performs and sounds wonderful!!! If you're looking for one of these series you won't be disappointed in this one. Measures 19" wide x 15" deep x 6" high and weighs 41 lbs unpacked. Includes our standard 90 day limited warranty!
 PIONEER SX-750
 COND. 8
 $359.
SOLD 04/09/10
 

Very impressive early Pioneer unit from their 1st series of "Solid State" Stereo Receivers. This was probably the most likely Pioneer receiver to come back with Vietnam GI's. Loaded with very useable features and looks great! 
Features include:

 - Weighted flywheel analog slide rule tuning
- Separate L/R- Front/Rear Bass and Treble Controls
- Built-in Hi and Sub filters for reducing 19kHz pilot tone and 38kHz Harmonic in FM broadcasts, Tape Hiss and the Sub filter for reducing turntable rumble 
 - FM muting, separate from FM stereo selector
- Selectable FM Modes for Stereo or Mono
- AFC (Automatic Frequency Control) for improved FM reception
- Stereo Mode selector for entire Pre-Amp section selects; Mono, Right channel or Left channel input only & for Standard Stereo
- Analog lit VU meter for tuning/ signal strength
- Tape Input (not a "Monitor") featuring both standard RCA I/O's and a DIN jack
- Additional Direct Tape Head input (for older Reel Decks that did not have a built-in pre-amp)
- Selectable Tape Speed EQ input for either 7.5 ips or 3.75 ips. (used for older Reel Decks that did not have speed compensating EQ or Pre-Amps built-in)
- Dual Phono inputs with input 1 being selectable for either standard magnetic or can also be used with older Ceramic cartridge turntables. Input 2 is strictly for modern / standard magnetic cartridges
- Built-in AM ferrite antenna
- Speaker On / Off selector
- 2 convenience AC outlets with 1 being switched
- Rear mounted "Separation Control" on rear panel
- True “WORLD AC POWER"™ as it will work on both 50 or 60 Hz AC and voltages from 110-240 volts AC.

Original Specs:
  "The SX-1000TA has a continuous power output of 40 watts per channel min. @ 8 ohms from 20 hertz to 20,000 hertz with no more than 0.500% THD (measured utilizing AUX input)"
 
POWER / PRE AMP SPECIFICATIONS:
THD: 0.500% @ full rated power
Freq Response of power amp section:
@ full rated power 20-20kHz
 Power Bandwidth w/ all channels driven: 15-40,000Hz ±0dB
 Potential frequency response of power amp section @ 1w: 20-60,000Hz ±0dB
 IMD utilizing AUX .25w to Max rated power: 0.500% @ full rated power / 20-20kHz
Damping factor: 30 @ 8Ω full bandwidth

TUNER SPECS FOR FM:
Freq Response: 30-15kHz
S/N: > 65db Stereo
S/N: > 60db Mono
Useable Mono RF Sensitivity: 12.1 dBf
Useable Mono RF Sensitivity: 2.2 μV
Capture Ratio: 0.7dB
De-Emphasis: 75 μ-sec
THD w/ 100% modulation @ 1kHz, Mono:  0.80%
THD w/ 100% modulation @ 1kHz, Stereo:  0.80%
FM Alternate Channel Selectivity: 40dB wide or narrow
Stereo Separation @ 1kHz: 38dB

PHONO SECTION SPECS:
Freq Response: 20-20kHz
S/N: 70 dB, ref w/ 10mV input
Input Sensitivity: 2.5 mV @ 50kΩ
Overload limit: 100 mV

  Speaker outputs are via Pioneer proprietary speaker connectors. One pair speaker output jacks are included. Additional sets available at $22.00 per pair. 

 Speakers outputs rated from 4-16 ohms. Again, receiver has had complete service as stated earlier, and all functions tested. Unit looks near NEW and sounds great. Face and all original knobs intact and look great as does the originally optional, real Walnut wood veneer case! Measures 17" wide x 14.5" deep x 6.25" tall and weighs 30 lbs unpacked. Comes with our standard 90 day limited warranty.
PIONEER
SX-1000TA
Cond. 8.5+
$349.
SOLD 04/14/10

Very "ahead of it's time", the Akai AA-8080 receiver spanning 1972-1974. Classic looking brushed-aluminum silver face with brushed dial glass with green, back-lit numerals. Matching, milled aluminum control knobs. This particular one looks near new.
 Features include:
 
 - Weighted flywheel analog tuning
 - A-B, A+B or Off speaker selector
 - Separate Bass and Treble
- Built-in Hi filter for reducing 19kHz pilot tone and 38kHz Harmonic in FM broadcasts, Tape Hiss  and any external processor hiss (don't buy noisy / cheap processors and that won't be a problem in the first place) and Sub filter for reducing turntable rumble 
 - FM muting, separate from FM stereo selector
 - Stereo / Mono mode selector for Pre-Amp section
 - "Loudness" function to boost Bass and Treble in relationship to Mid frequencies at lower volume levels for a much fuller sound.
- Phono / turntable input
- Mic Input
- AUX Input (CD / DVD /DAT / VCR / iPod / MP3 / iPod / XM / SIRUS etc.) input
- Dual "True" tape monitors  sporting both RCA and DIN I/O's.  (Tape Monitors can be used with Video / CD / DVD / VCR / DAT / iPod / 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) Dubbing can be used with CDR (CD recorders) units)
- Bi-Directional Tape dubbing
- Dual VU tuning meters for Signal Strength and Tune Center
- Dual AC convenience outlets on rear panel with 1 switched and 1 un-switched for a total capacity of 350 watts of accessories
- Speaker "A" outputs are "professional 1/4" jacks and Speaker "B" utilizes standard binding post screws
  - True “WORLD AC POWER"™
   as it will work on both 50 or 60 Hz AC and voltages from 110-240 volts AC
 
 On our test bench, this unit's amplifiers produced 17.5 volts @ 8 Ω per channel for 38 watts / channel and 15 volts @ 4 Ω per channel for 56 watts / channel via discrete, metal cased, TO-3 style output devices at 1khz. (4x Hitachi 2SC1030)
 
Again, as stated before, we have completely gone through this unit cleaning and testing all. Brushed aluminum face and all original, milled knobs in fabulous shape. Wood grained, vinyl wrapped case in great shape as well. The unit looks near NEW! After restoration, receiver performs and sounds great! Measures 18.25" wide x 15" deep x 5.75" high and weighs 25 lbs unpacked. Includes our standard 90 day limited warranty!
AKAI AA-8080
 Cond. 8.5++
 $299.
SOLD 2/12/10

NEW ADDITION 12/23/09
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warranty
VINTAGE 
 HARMAN KARDON
 STEREO RECEIVER
        HK-330i HK330i
 circa 1982-'85
MIJ
SOLD 2/8/10
 for sale
 We have completely gone through this unit cleaning all switches, contacts and controls as well as cleaning unit inside and polishing face, and knobs. We also aligned the tuner front-end for optimum performance as older tuner components have drifted over the years. All dial lamps replaced. Balance of lamps checked for luminosity. Only lamp that was not replaced was the dial pointer bulb, as those are prohibitively time consuming to be practical to replace. All inputs tested and both side produces clean and even sine waves into static 8 & 4 ohm loads! No power supply hum of any kind and was measured @ <2.0mV AC. It's dead silent! All functions test fine. 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. All functions test perfectly.
 
 On our test bench, each internal amplifier of this particular unit produced peak power of 15.25 volts per channel at 8 ohms for 29 watts and 13.25 volts per channel at 4 ohms for 44 watts via discrete outputs (2x D526 and 2x B596). 
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 Sleek, clean and elegant. This HK 330i Ultra Wideband Linear Phase receiver is the ideal unit for any small to medium-large size system. Silver matte face and matching knobs. If you're an HK fan this would make a great heart for any medium size Hi-Fi audio system. We ran it in the shop for about a week, and it was a pleasure to use. Didn't want to pull it down from the burn-in bench as it picked up stations and had "tone to die for". Features include:
 
- Weighted flywheel analog "Slide-Rule" tuning
- A, B, A+B or OFF speaker positions
- Separate Bass and Treble tone controls with center de-tent
 - Stereo / Mono selector for entire Pre-Amp section, not just the FM Tuner
 - Built-in "Loudness"
- "True" Tape Monitor / Input
 (Tape Monitors can be used with Video / CD / DVD / VCR / DAT / iPod / 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)
 - Phono / Turntable input
 - Aux (CD / DVD /DAT / VCR / iPod / MP3 / XM / SIRUS etc.) input
   - FM Muting separate from Stereo / Mono switch
 - 4-segment LED signal strength meter
- "Center Tuned" LED indicator for FM
- LED FM stereo indicator
- 1/4" front mounted, Stereo Headphone jack
- Built-In, Tunable AM Ferrite Bar antenna on a 280° swivel mount
 - Switched AC "convenience outlet on rear rated for a capacity of 180 watts. 
 
Original Specs:
 The HK-330i has a continuous power output of 20 watts per channel min. @ 8 ohms from 10 hertz to 80,000 hertz with no more than 0.090% THD (measured utilizing AUX input)

POWER / PRE AMP SPECIFICATIONS:
THD; 0.090% @ full rated power
IHF IMD; 0.090% @ full rated power
Freq Response of power amp section;
@ full rated power 20-20kHz
Potential frequency response of power amp section @ avg rated power; 10-60,000Hz

TUNER SPECS FOR FM;
Freq Response; 30-15kHz
S/N; > 82db Mono
S/N; > 72db Stereo
Capture Ratio; 1.9 dB
THD Mono;  0.1%
THD Stereo;  0.12%
FM Alternate Channel Selectivity; 60dB
IHF Sensitivity Mono;  13.2 dBf
Mono Signal Strength for 50dB quieting;  17.3 dBf
Stereo Signal Strength for 50dB quieting;  38.3 dBf

PHONO SECTION SPECS;
Freq Response; 20-20kHz
S/N; 80 dB, A-weighted, ref w/ 5mV input
Overload limit; 130 mV

 As stated before, we have completely gone through this unit and it looks and sounds great! It's precision "sonic feel" and exceptional tuner and pre-amp performance makes this unit a pleasure to own and use. Would be a great basis for most medium size audio systems. Measures 17.25" wide x 14"deep x 4.5" tall and weighs 18 lbs unpacked. Includes our standard 90 day limited warranty. 
 HARMAN KARDON HK330i
 Condition 9
 $269.
SOLD 2/8/10

 NEW LISTING 12/5/09
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 warranty
SANSUI
STEREO RECEIVER
MODEL 661
#...1889
Circa 1974-76
  "WORLD AC POWER" ™
MIJ
SOLD 2/5/10
 for sale
We have completely gone through this cleaning inside and out including all contacts, switches and controls. All indicator lamps checked and all dial / meter lamps replaced with new units, for trouble-free service. We also aligned the tuner for optimum performance on both AM and FM. All functions tested for perfect operation. All inputs tested and both sides produce clean and even sine waves! No power supply hum of any kind. It's dead silent! Tone controls are super quality, Alps brand, "full-size", de-tented potentiometers. All functions tested for perfect operation.

This is the mid line for Sansui's receiver offerings spanning 1974-1976. The Sansui 661 Stereo Receiver. Classic looking brushed-aluminum silver face with brushed dial glass with green, back-lit numerals. Matching, milled aluminum control knobs. This particular one looks near new.
 Features include:
 
 - Weighted flywheel analog tuning
 - A-B, A+B or Off speaker selector
 - Separate Bass and Treble
- Built-in Hi filter for reducing 19kHz pilot tone and 38kHz Harmonic in FM broadcasts, Tape Hiss  and any external processor hiss (don't buy noisy / cheap processors and that won't be a problem in the first place)
 - FM muting, separate from FM stereo selector
 - Stereo / Mono mode selector for Pre-Amp section
 - "Loudness" function to boost Bass and Treble in relationship to Mid frequencies at lower volume levels for a much fuller sound.
- Phono / turntable input
- AUX Input (CD / DVD /DAT / VCR / iPod / MP3 / iPod / XM / SIRUS etc.) input
- Dual "True" tape monitors with Tape 1 sporting RCA and DIN I/O's.  (Tape Monitors can be used with Video / CD / DVD / VCR / DAT / iPod / 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) Dubbing can be used with CDR (CD recorders) units)
- Tape dubbing 1 to 2
- VU Signal Strength meter
- 4-Channel Adaptor Loop
- Dual AC convenience outlets on rear panel with 1 switched and 1 un-switched for a total capacity of 250 watts of accessories
  - True “WORLD AC POWER"™
   as it will work on both 50 or 60 Hz AC and voltages from 110-240 volts AC
 
 On our test bench, this unit's amplifiers produced 17.5 volts @ 8 Ω per channel for 38 watts / channel and 14 volts @ 4 Ω per channel for 52 watts / channel via discrete, metal cased, TO-3 style output devices at 1khz. (4x Sankyo 2SC1111)
 
Original Specs:
  "The Sansui 661 has a continuous power output of 25 RMS watts per channel min. @ 8 ohms from 20 hertz to 20,000 hertz with no more than 0.5% THD (measured utilizing AUX input)"
 
POWER / PRE AMP SPECIFICATIONS:
THD: 0.5% @ full rated power
Freq Response of power amp section:
@ full rated power 30-20kHz
 Potential frequency response of power amp section @ 1w: 20-40,000Hz ±2dB
 IMD utilizing AUX: 0.5% @ full rated power / 30-20kHz

TUNER SPECS FOR FM:
Freq Response: 30-15kHz
S/N: > 60db Mono
Mono RF Sensitivity: 2.2 μV
Capture Ratio: 2.5dB
De-Emphasis: selectable 50/75 μ-sec
THD w/ 100% modulation @ 1kHz, Mono:  0.5%
THD w/ 100% modulation @ 1kHz, Stereo:  0.7%
FM Alternate Channel Selectivity: 60dB wide or narrow

PHONO SECTION SPECS:
Freq Response: 30-20kHz
S/N: 70 dB, ref w/ 10mV input
Input Sensitivity: 2.5 mV @ 50kΩ
Overload limit: 150 mV
 
Again, as stated before, we have completely gone through this unit cleaning and testing all. Driver boards serviced and tuner aligned. Brushed aluminum face and all original, milled knobs in fabulous shape. Wood grained, vinyl wrapped case in great shape as well. The unit looks near NEW! After restoration, receiver performs and sounds great! Measures 17.5" wide x 12" deep x 5.25" high and weighs 22 lbs unpacked. Includes our standard 90 day limited warranty!
SANSUI 661
 Cond. 8.5++
 $289. (C)
C.B.S.
SOLD 2/5/10

 

** "(actual as measured)" refers to original test results done by Hirsch-Houck Laboratories upon test release of product when new. Current "aged" specifications / performance may of course vary from that.