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In Reply to: RE: Outlaw RR2125 receiver posted by Bold Eagle on December 07, 2015 at 07:39:02
After looking over the Outlaw receiver, I've had some serious second thoughts. Everything is digitally based - input selectors, FM and AM selection and programming, etc. They seem to rely on a digital display for input selection. So if that goes, it's useless. I'm seeing the same thing from most manufacturers. So perhaps a well made analog device would be a better deal, as it is fixable, and modifiable. The Onkyo receiver from 1989 has some of that; but not nearly to the extent of the new stuff.
Of course, the CD players rely on a lot of digital circuitry and a CPU to control everything, as does my Onkyo and Sony tuners.
Jerry
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I'm in the same boat you are with older stuff. The only new thing I have is a DAC that I "built" from boards I acquired.
I have no idea what new is any good anymore:(. I know that it's a pain but how about recapping etc something that's older. Maybe a good intergrated.
Jerry,
If a 100% analog receiver is what you want, take a long look at acquiring/refurbishing a Fisher 500C. I believe the sort of speakers you favor will not be too difficult for the PP 7591 "finals" to drive well.
IIRC, you did say better sound was 1 of your goals.
Eli D.
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The Mind has No Firewall~ U.S. Army War College.
I agree Eli.
A Scott 340b, Fisher 400, 500b&c, 800b&c, and Sansui 1000a would all be excellent candidates.
Most of them can be totally rebuilt for less than $300 as long as they are not complete basket cases.
Send it Mike Samra and it will give 20+ years without doing anymore than replacing output tubes every 2 or 3,000 hours. Hell, he may even be willing to part with one in his stable that's already to go.
Meat; It's the right thing to do. Romans 14:2
I think Jerry wants to keep it SS. He's done the tube thing and is basically happy with what he has. He's just expressing anxiety over KEEPING them going for the long haul.
That's why I suggested refurbishing what he already has or consider buying new Rotels.
On a similar vein - could Jerry have the Rotels refurbished and upgraded professionally?
A recap most likely would last him 20 years.
I'm 57 and I figure my setup should last 20 years, until I'm 77. I guess I should be saving these postings for myself!
But I feel that buying new gear, although fun, is a VERY expensive alternative. If the Rotels are working for you then either buy another newer version if possible.
charles
Rebuild the Onkyo while you still know which end of the soldering iron to hold!
Dave
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