best vintage stereo receiver


Hi, looking to step back in time for a vintage stereo receiver for my home office.
I have owned McIntosh, Marantz, Pioneer, Yamaha & Kenwood units in the past.
I need a moderate sized unit that has good turner performance and smooth sound. What would you people recommend? I have been told that Sony and Techniques are out due to cheaper parts used and Marantz units are getting pricey. I will need switchable FM muting and an Aux input for CD use. Thanks
jihley
Hi Guys, I'd like to revive this thread regards the Marantz 2015. I've taken a unit out of storage (I had honestly forgotten about the old gal) and it is nearly perfect. Frankly, it looks as the day it left the factory.

After adjusting, cleaning, etc... it sounds lovely but is being asked too much with the various speakers I have on hand. Would anyone like to offer an opinion for budget speakers that might suit this receiver? Ideally, we're looking for bookshelf units that are small enough to sit on well anchored wall shelves (I will make these shelves in my shop to fit). My reasonable limit keeping room aesthetics in mind is an 18" projection out from the wall and roughly the same with the width...a fairly good amount of real estate to work with. Also, thinking a ported speaker model to help with the low end would be favorable but I'm all ears. No opinion with brands...I've listened to a lot of brands that wouldn't make a HiFi cut and been pleased.

Thank you,
Get yourself a Fisher 400 or 500/500c tube receiver. They're beautiful. Legendary.
Have you read the OP's opening statement? If you want to start a new thread, I think they'll let you.