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In Reply to: Kenwood or Technics? (receivers) posted by Ecaroh on February 20, 2007 at 19:52:26:
IMHO, the early-mid 80s was something of a high-water mark for the Technics line. These were the very trimmed-down models that a lot of the guys here regularly overlook because they are styled as post-vintage units not vintage units and appear to be light weight, often with digital tuning.I have a 1983 Technics SA-350 with about 40 watts of their so-called new class A power ($147 new as I recall). The unit heats up like a toaster, but this has not affected its longevity now going on 25 years. A few years ago I picked up a very similar maybe 6-month newer SA-351 for my bedroom system on ebay for about $20, and that is equally solid.
THe SA 350 is my usual power for my den HT sound. These are amazingly fine-sounding trouble-free "sleeper" units that can be had for almost nothing, with power enough to drive most speakers to loud volumes.
I was never as fond of the Technics designs from the 70s. They seen like "also ran" units for the period. I think if you want the classic vintage 70s design with the big wooden case I would go with Kenwood or Sherwood instead.
David
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