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RE: Its funny when it comes to Japanese solid state gear in its comparative value and here is why.

Scott 340B



Harman Kardon TA-260



Fisher 800c



Mikey, I don't get it.

I mean those 70s battleships look cool with their fancy faceplates and all those buttons and knobs, but at the end of the day they are all solid state and sound like it.

Having grown up in the 70s, I have heard countless Marantz, Pioneer, Sansui, Onkyo, and Yamaha receivers paired with all manner of speakers. While they all sound decent, none of them could compete with the units pictured above when it came to producing a holographic, wide & deep sound stage - Just saying.

I guess the 70s receivers can sound OK, but it must be more of a nostalgic thing because the tube receivers from 15 to 20 years earlier (that were built slightly before I was) kill those blingy overly complicated boat anchors of the 70s when it comes to sound - In my opinion....



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