Which 70's Amplifier?

[Batty]

Now that I have my TT and speakers sorted for my 70's system the question is which amp?

TT is LP12 and speakers are KEF 104aB.

Suggestions on a postcard to ....................

 

cheers

[couchy]

Luxman .

[Cafad]

Sansui?

[sloper]

Sansui.

 

l have a Sansui AU 505 driving Kef Cncerto's, sounds magnificent.

 

regards Bruce

Edited November 21, 2018 by sloper

[Batty]

A Sansui receiver would be nice.

 

Just saw these on gumtree.

1. AU 6600 - $775 (see separate ad on Gumtree for details)

2. AU 5500 - $675 (see separate ad on Gumtree for details)

3. AU 7500 - $780 (see separate ad on Gumtree for details)

4. AU 4400 - $395 (see separate ad on Gumtree for details)

Edited November 21, 2018 by Batty

[Candyflip]

Marantz 2285 (B)

 

 

 

end game....

[Batty]

Or do I order one of these?

[Wimbo]

15 minutes ago, candyflip said:

Pioneer 2285 (B)

 

 

 

end game....

Thats a Marantz

[Wimbo]

Just now, Batty said:

Or do I order one of these?

Thats not 70's.

[Candyflip]

Just now, Wimbo said:

Thats a Marantz

Ugggh, idiot!

 

I need a coffee..... thanks.  

[Wimbo]

From memory, the AB's are a bit inefficent.

[sloper]

l have a  Marantz 2240 and Sansui AU 555 hooked up on the same speakers.

Prefer the Sansui sound over the Marantz most of the time.

 

regards Bruce

Edited November 21, 2018 by sloper

[Spider27]

5 minutes ago, sloper said:

l have a  Marantz 2240 and Sansui AU 555 hooked up on the same speakers.

Prefer the Sansui sound over the Marantz most of the time.

 

regards Bruce

 

I guess that you have both AU 505 and 555. Which one do you prefer for your Kef Cncerto's if you don't mind asking?   

[Batty]

29 minutes ago, Wimbo said:

From memory, the AB's are a bit inefficent.

12.5 watts for 96dB at 1 metre.

I think that makes them inefficient.

Driving them with a Copland CSA29 at the moment.

 

Maybe I should look for a Quad pre- power set up

How about the Meridian 105s

Edited November 22, 2018 by Batty

[Batty]

There is a Quad 405/44/FM4 on gumtree for $950. I know nothing about them.

[sloper]

10 minutes ago, Spider27 said:

I guess that you have both AU 505 and 555. Which one do you prefer for your Kef Cncerto's if you don't mind asking?   

The AU505 runs the Concerto"s really well and it will stay there.

Prefer the AU555 driving my Marantz 920 speakers rather than the AU505

 

regards Bruce

[Batty]

40 minutes ago, Wimbo said:

Thats not 70's.

Shhh, looks 60's though

[Candyflip]

52 minutes ago, sloper said:

l have a  Marantz 2240 and Sansui AU 555 hooked up on the same speakers.

 

Hey Bruce - what do you use to swap between the two amps, to the same speakers?

[Zaphod Beeblebrox]

52 minutes ago, Wimbo said:

Thats a Marantz

Nah. THIS is a Marantz:

 

 

 

[Batty]

What would something like that cost?

Ouch, just looked on ebay, not inexpensive.

Edited November 22, 2018 by Batty

[Wimbo]

18 minutes ago, Zaphod Beeblebrox said:

Nah. THIS is a Marantz:

 

 

 

You can bridge the outputs on that from memory. Is that right Zaph?

[Batty]

$495 is being asked for this...

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/hallett-cove/stereo-systems/sansui-au-555a-stereo-amplifier-serviced-/1196622912

 

[Zaphod Beeblebrox]

9 minutes ago, Wimbo said:

You can bridge the outputs on that from memory. Is that right Zaph?

Cerrectomondo. 

[blakey72]

@Batty what do you want to spend????

[blakey72]

2 hours ago, Batty said:

Or do I order one of these?

I'd do both haha. That is one brand on my bucket list!