Johnb
Active Member
For those of you looking at used receivers for 2-channel audio, may I suggest Yamaha RX-595 (or RX-597 or RX-770), two such on shopgoodwill.com. (items 81367207, 81303127)
Typically, much below $100, I bought one for $20 at estate sale, other for $10 at goodwill. Goodwill offers low priced shipping, which is a good alternative to ebay, where people make a profit on shipping. Should be able to snag <$50 inc shipping
Think of receiver at comparable to modern A-S501 or 701, minus dac, but with tuner. Also MM phono stage. Same controls, motorized volume control, etc. Advertise S/N 110db on CD Direct, which should contribute to good SINAD. These are modular designs and I doubt that Yamaha has changed much in the last 20 years, which is why their integrateds are so reasonably priced, even new production. Real extruded heatsinks, massively built, aluminum fronts.
Amir has my second unit in his queue, but auctions will end before he gets around.
If anyone bids for and wins, shoot me a line on whether you liked it.
Typically, much below $100, I bought one for $20 at estate sale, other for $10 at goodwill. Goodwill offers low priced shipping, which is a good alternative to ebay, where people make a profit on shipping. Should be able to snag <$50 inc shipping
Think of receiver at comparable to modern A-S501 or 701, minus dac, but with tuner. Also MM phono stage. Same controls, motorized volume control, etc. Advertise S/N 110db on CD Direct, which should contribute to good SINAD. These are modular designs and I doubt that Yamaha has changed much in the last 20 years, which is why their integrateds are so reasonably priced, even new production. Real extruded heatsinks, massively built, aluminum fronts.
Amir has my second unit in his queue, but auctions will end before he gets around.
If anyone bids for and wins, shoot me a line on whether you liked it.