Bryan:
What type of sound do you want to achieve with the vintage components? Or is it really more of the vintage look that you are after?
Most vintage electronics that you will pick up will require some type of professional refurbishing ... we are talking about a thorough cleaning; parts replacement; etc. Vintage speakers will probably require replacing the surrounds, as well.
To read up on vintage components, check out the Vintage Forum at Audio Asylum .
I purchased two vintage Marantz receivers (2240 & 2216B) and with professional refurbishing each one cost me about $400 total. They are great as tuners, but only adequate as amplifiers. I partnered them with current speakers and CD players.
Something to consider would be Outlaw Audio's RR2150 stereo receiver . It features an exceptional tuner, but also a real retro look. Good thing about it though, it that it would be new and would not be a repair pit.
Regards, Rich
What type of sound do you want to achieve with the vintage components? Or is it really more of the vintage look that you are after?
Most vintage electronics that you will pick up will require some type of professional refurbishing ... we are talking about a thorough cleaning; parts replacement; etc. Vintage speakers will probably require replacing the surrounds, as well.
To read up on vintage components, check out the Vintage Forum at Audio Asylum .
I purchased two vintage Marantz receivers (2240 & 2216B) and with professional refurbishing each one cost me about $400 total. They are great as tuners, but only adequate as amplifiers. I partnered them with current speakers and CD players.
Something to consider would be Outlaw Audio's RR2150 stereo receiver . It features an exceptional tuner, but also a real retro look. Good thing about it though, it that it would be new and would not be a repair pit.
Regards, Rich