TOTL examples from ANY of these Manf., are hard to beat. Allowing for periodic cleaning and upgrading, even the new(er) TOTL gear would have trouble getting to the level of quality of the older offerings.
Marantz vs. Pioneer Receivers
WOULD LIKE THE INPUT OF ANYONE WHO OWNS OR HAVE HAD REAL EXPERIENCE WITH VINTAGE MARANTZ AND PIONEER RECEIVERS, I.E. MARANTZ 2285 VS PIONEER SX-1050 OR MARANTZ 2325 VS PIONEER SX-1250/1980. ASIDE FROM THE POWER DIFFERENCES, WHICH OF THESE RECEIVERS IS THE MORE MUSICAL. THANKS TO ALL THAT RESPOND.