I have a Heathkit SA-3 stereo integrated single-ended 6bq5 @ 3 watts/channel, c 1961. I got a pair of EV Baronet 8" two-way empty cabinets, (same era) closed off the tweeter horn front mount port. Loaded in JBL D-216 (16 0hm) full range 8". The Heath is limited having just two inputs, tuner/phono, but does have speaker out in 4,8,16 ohm. It is a cute little amp which cost me $160 and functions properly, lucky me! Dont expect a good phono stage here, tho. I have run a Magnum Dynalab 106T (triode output) tuner and a Naim cd555 (through tuner inputs) with very satisfactory results. Also powered Beauhorn Virtuoso's (Lowther DX4) With either speaker match-up, volume was never past 4/10 with very satisfactory results! Would love to hear an update. Enjoy
Your feelings on vintage audio.
Harkening back to the days of my youth.....my neighbor owned a console with a Scott fm tuner, Fisher amp and a TT. I loved playing with and listening to music through it.
And with the resurgence of interest in older equipment in the market, its' impression of quality sound reproduction and build, perhaps nostalgic feelings and wanting to dabble in tubes on my part, I've gone ahead and purchased a Scott 350B tuner.
I'm also looking at another 350 and Scott intergrated.
I know they'll need some work. But for the price it seems like a fun way to step into tubes, satisfy this urge and you gotta admit some of that gear is absolutely stunning looking!
So...What do you guys and gals think? Worth the admission price plus repairs? Waste of time and cash? Could do better DIY or newer used equipment?
Sound Quality? From reading sounds like I might be getting mids but poor highs and poor bass!
Build Quality?
How does CD sound through the gear? Are there difficulties using CD with this older gear?
Maybe some speaker recommendations. Sat/Sub (problems with subs?), monitor, full range or single driver? The integrateds I'm looking at run anywhere from 15 to 30 watts RMS.
Thought this might be a fun pastime; I look forward to your input.
Best
And with the resurgence of interest in older equipment in the market, its' impression of quality sound reproduction and build, perhaps nostalgic feelings and wanting to dabble in tubes on my part, I've gone ahead and purchased a Scott 350B tuner.
I'm also looking at another 350 and Scott intergrated.
I know they'll need some work. But for the price it seems like a fun way to step into tubes, satisfy this urge and you gotta admit some of that gear is absolutely stunning looking!
So...What do you guys and gals think? Worth the admission price plus repairs? Waste of time and cash? Could do better DIY or newer used equipment?
Sound Quality? From reading sounds like I might be getting mids but poor highs and poor bass!
Build Quality?
How does CD sound through the gear? Are there difficulties using CD with this older gear?
Maybe some speaker recommendations. Sat/Sub (problems with subs?), monitor, full range or single driver? The integrateds I'm looking at run anywhere from 15 to 30 watts RMS.
Thought this might be a fun pastime; I look forward to your input.
Best
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