Have a favorite piece of Solid State gear?
I know, kind of like asking who is your favorite child, but is there a piece that you feel you will ALWAYS own?
For me, I think it is my Sansui 9090. It is pretty much been there from my early days of getting into vintage audio. Like I relayed in the video, a dependable buddy.
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I have to admit I have several favorites. Right now, it’s my McIntosh MC2002 power amp fronted by a Carver CT-17 preamp playing through ADS L710 speakers. I also love my McIntosh MC2155 fronted by a C-26. I don’t like my receivers nearly as much. They seem have a much thicker sound than the McIntosh.
For me, it’s either my SX-1250 or Kenwood 650 Supreme. I’d have a hard time getting rid of either though I think I’ll be able to life the Kenwood for longer, so that might be a factor someday.
Welcome aboard! Hopefully you will post some pics of your gear. I would really like to see the Kenwood.
Marantz 2270. Love the warm sound I remember from the 70’s. Couldn’t afford back in the day but finally have one.
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Certainly an enviable and classic piece and probably the most sought after of all the Marantz units.
The Nakamichi CA 7 and PA 5 are my main system. I also have an Accuphase E303. I like the Nakamichi for its absolutely precise construction according to Stax, and Accuphase is legendary. In terms of sound, I actually find the Accuphase a little more pleasant, but as a Nakamichi collector and fan, I have to use Nakamichi amplifiers, of course 😉
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Nak gear was quite well made during their peak years of a company. I very much enjoyed the time Dean Miller spent with me discussing his years at the company.
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