Dynaco 416
Stereo Power Amplifier
Considered by many to be among the top vintage power amps and certainly Dynaco's best.
350 Watts Per Channel Into 4 Ohms
.25 % THD At All Power Levels
8 Output Transistors Per Channel
Sony PS-8750
Stereo Turntable
One of Sony's best ever and considered among the elite vintage turntables. Heavy composite base, touch controls, and a superb tone arm make this unit choice of many audiophiles.
Direct Drive
Feather Touch Controls
Composite Base
Akai CR-80D-SS
8 Track Recording Deck
A quadraphonic 8-track recording deck that is highly sought after by collectors for its stellar performance and terrific styling. Very heavy and well built.
Discrete 4 Channel Record and Playback
4 VU Meters on Front Panel
DIN Connections on Rear Panel
Kenwood KD-500
Stereo Turntable
Well known for its dense and heavy composite base and solid performance. A one-of-a-kind turntable. This example has a Black Widow tone arm installed.
Massive Composite Base
Steady Servo Controlled Direct Drive
Unique Hinged Dust Cover
Sansui SP-5500
4-Way Speaker systems
Sansui's biggest and best vintage speaker. The massive cabinets weighed nearly 100 lbs. each. Six drivers covering 4 frequency ranges.
15" Woofers
15" x 4" Horn Midrange
Dual 5" Midrange Speakers
Dual 2.25" Horn Tweeters
8 Ohms, 120 Watts Maximum Power
Akai GX-266II
Reel to Reel Tape Deck
A superb performing reel to reel deck and one of the most visually pleasing decks ever produced by Akai. This deck used Akai's nearly indestructible Glass & Ferrite tape heads.
The Fisher 500C
FM Stereo Receiver
If you are looking for a superb FM stereo receiver you need look no further. The Fisher 500C was a vacuum tube based receiver that was very well engineered. Sound reproduction was warm, clear, and detailed. It doesn't get a whole lot better than this. A nice piece of eye candy too!
35 Watts Per Channel
Vacuum Tube Based Receiver
Outstanding Sensitivity
Dual Phono Inputs
Pioneer SX-1980
AM/FM Stereo Receiver
Along with the Technics SA-1000 this receiver defines the popular term "monster receiver". It's big, beautiful, and powerful. Your house lights dimmed when you hit the power button on this beast. Pioneer's best ever.
270 Watts Per Channel
12 FET Transistors
Massive Transformer and Power Capacitors
Weighed Nearly 80 Lbs.
Phase Linear Andromeda III
Panel Speakers
These are among the most unusual speaker designs you are ever likely to see. Six foot tall panels with front firing, rear firing, and upward firing drivers with dispersion lenses. These are usually coupled with the Andromeda III subwoofer from Phase Linear. Hearing these speakers is as close to being at an actual live performance as you will get.
6 Feet Tall
9 Drivers Per Panel
Power Hungry - 250 Watts Max
Extremely Rare
Akai GXC-570D II
Stereo Cassette Recording Deck
This deck is ranked among the best from Akai and that's saying something (good). The unique tinted panel was motorized and raised by touching a button to reveal a bevy of buttons and controls.
Glass & X'Tal Tape Heads
Unique Motorized Door
A Multitude of Recording Controls
Even Provides a Variable Pitch Control!
Pioneer Spec2
Stereo Power Amplifier
Built like a tank (54 lbs!) and equal to any of the best power amplifiers of the day. Conservatively rated at 250 watts per channel with triple push-pull ciruit in the output stage.
5hz to 80khz Frequency Response Range
Big Dual Backlit VU Meters
Advanced Circuit Protection System
Still Sought After 30 Years After Production!
Pioneer Spec1
Stereo Preamplifier
An exceptional preamp with a huge variety of tone control options and a flexible (and quiet) phono section. This preamp design was so good that Pioneer sold it for 6 years without changing a thing. Wow.
10hz to 70khz Frequency Response Range
Very Low Distortion Even at Max. Output Levels
Super Flexible Phono Section
Big Variety of Tone Control Options
Pioneer PL-630
Full Automatic Turntable
This was a beautiful turntable and an excellent performer too. The tonearm return system was based on optics (not mechanics) for zero tracking interference. Sophisticated design with 6 internal circuit boards.
Switchable Quartz Locked PLL Operation
Very Cool Platter Speed Meter
Fully Automatic Operation
Brushed Aluminum Plinth
Kenwood 9G
Stereo Receiver
Maybe not among the best of the best, but definitely one of the best looking vintage receivers and a great piece of eye candy (my opinion). Plenty of power and an broad set of features too.
125 Clean Watts Per Channel
Extensive Tone Controls
Unique Timer Control For Automatic Shut Down