What Integrated Amps Do You Have?

[Socal Sam]

I have:

Kenwood KA-907 (150 wpc)
Kenwood 650 (130 wpc)
SAE A14 (140 wpc)
NAD 3150 (50 wpc)
Luxman 430 (60? wpc)
Rotel RA-1412
Rotel RA-1312
NAD 3150

I used to have:

Kenwood KA-701 (60 wpc)
Kenwood KA-7100 (60 wpc)
Sansui AU-717 (85 wpc)
Sansui AU-517 (65 wpc)

[Acoustic]

I have:

Yamaha CA-1000
Yamaha CA-1010
Yamaha CA-2010
Pioneer SA-7500II

Used to have:

Yamaha CA-600

[Web Police]

I have:

Pioener SA-9800
Pioneer SA-8800
Pioneer A-91D Two
Sansui AU 717 Three
Technics SU-91G
Technics SU-V85A
Sony TA-S7
Sony TA-F4A

I used to have a
SAE A14
Kenwood KA-3500
Keenwod KA-7100
Kenwood KA-9100
Kenwood KA-9150

[BroonsBane]

I have:

Yamaha CA-610II

NAD 3240pe

I've had:

Yamaha CA-610I, CA-800, CA-1010, CA-2010, AX-550, AX-930

Sansui AU-517 x 2, AU-505, AU-717 x 2, AU-519, AU-5900 X 2

Akai AM-2600, AM-2800 x 2, AM-2850

Pioneer SA-6800, SA-7800, SA-8800, SA-9800, SA-7500, A-616

Sonic Frontiers SFS-50

Luxman L-100 x 2, L-450, L-30

Rotel RA-2020, RA-2030

Kenwood KA-3500, KA-5300, KA-7100, KA-8300

[Scorpion8]

Mine's a shorter list than most ....

Sansui AU-717
Onkyo A-25
Pioneer SA-7100

[vinyldavid]

Sony TA-1055
Eico HF20 (not workin)
Pioneer QL-600a (Actually a quadradaptor, but I use it as an integrated)

[MacGyver]

would like to have;



PIONEER A-91D (1987/1990)



http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll310/shaorin-chan/PIONEER%20ELITE/A-91D1-1.jpg

[wrayman]

Only a couple around here :

Yamaha CA-2010
Yamaha CA-1010
Sony TA-1130
Sansui AU-6900

The used to haves ? :-?

Sansui AU-7900
Sansui AU-519
Yamaha CA-610 II

Probably forgot a few...

[niklasthedolphin]

I don't realy do in integrated amps.
I like to have pre and power seperate from each other.

"dolph"

[BroonsBane]

I don't realy do in integrated amps.
I like to have pre and power seperate from each other.

"dolph"

So I guess you don't have too many then *naughty*

[Rex Everything]

I'm with niklasthedolphin on this one. I do have an old tube Voice Of Music 1446 that's waiting to be recapped and I used to own a Accuphase E-202.

I just never did understand the integrated thing. Always thought you should just get a receiver or the seperates.

[Socal Sam]

Rex: True. Integrateds are in some ways compromised for having the pre and main in the same box. And, unlike the more powerful receivers, most integrateds cannot be uncoupled, which makes integrateds less versatile. That being said, I find integrateds to sound better than receivers. And having the matching tuner sitting on top is pure eye candy.

[hifi_nut]

I´ve always been a separates man, too. Somehow I´ve always had a few integrateds in secondary systems

I have:

kenwood KA-8100

Used to have:

Kenwood KA-907
Nikko ???
Denon PMA-280
NAD3020
Sansui AU-111
Sansui AU-317

[BroonsBane]

My Sonic Frontiers SFS-50 and Luxman L-450 driving my Altec Model 19's would have made believers out of anyone but for some reason integrateds never seem to stay here long-term.

[Socal Sam]

hifi nut:

The 907 is an all out effort by Kenny. It's closer to true separates than the others in my collection.

[Rex Everything]

My Sonic Frontiers SFS-50 and Luxman L-450 driving my Altec Model 19's would have made believers out of anyone but for some reason integrateds never seem to stay here long-term.

Do you still have the 19's, Mike?

[BroonsBane]

Do you still have the 19's, Mike?

Nope. They headed west young man :D

[Rex Everything]

Nope. They headed west young man :D

Ah...Those are a set of speakers I'd still like to get. The old 846B's would be heading out then :)

[BroonsBane]

Ah...Those are a set of speakers I'd still like to get. The old 846B's would be heading out then :)

If I would have had a little more breathing room they'd still be here. As it was, I absolutely loved them.

[close652]

I also have a good old NAD 3240PE

[braxus]

Currently only have 1- a Denon PMA 900V. Used to own the 300V before.

[Fast Forward]

Just a Sansui AU-999 that I use as a Pre-amp

[jcmusic]

The only one I have is in my vintage system, a Scott 299 tubed intergrated amp.

Jay

[390FE]

The only Intgrated I own is a Proton D540

[Naknut]

I would prefer separates but it seem that I mostly have receivers. The one integrated amp that I have is a NAD C 350 that I love, it's in my main system.

[Socal Sam]

I have:

Kenwood KA-907 (150 wpc)
Kenwood 650 (130 wpc)
SAE A14 (140 wpc)
NAD 3150 (50 wpc)
Luxman 430 (60? wpc)
Rotel RA-1412
Rotel RA-1312
NAD 3150

Time to update my intregrated collection:

Kenwood KA-907 (150 wpc)
Kenwood 650 (130 wpc)
NAD 3150 x 2 (50 wpc)
NAD 3155 (55 wpc)
Yamaha CA-2010 (120 wpc normal, 30 wpc class A)
Luxman 430 (60? wpc)
Rotel RA-1412 (115 wpc)
Rotel RA-1312 (85 wpc)
Marantz 1152DC (72 wpc)

[8mmag]

I have:


Akai AM-2600, AM-2800 x 2, AM-2850



How did you like the AM-2800? I see one around here locally.

[imasoundhound]

i have:

yamaha a-500
nad 3150
nad 3300
pioneer sa-9100
harman kardon hk-505 times 2

i'm looking for:

sansui au-7900

and would love to have:

kenwood ka-9100

[Socal Sam]

i have:

yamaha a-500
nad 3150
nad 3300
pioneer sa-9100
harman kardon hk-505 times 2

i'm looking for:

sansui au-7900

and would love to have:

kenwood ka-9100

Welcome imasoundhound:

The 3150 (along with the 2200/1155/4155) is my favorite NAD and perhaps the best sounding of all the gray faced NAD's I've owned. And, I've owned plenty including the Monitor Series.

Instead of the Sansui AU-7900, I would recommend the AU-717. They are relatively cheap ($150-$200) and IMO one of the finest sounding 85 wpc integrateds around. Dual transformer and discreet outputs make this a winner.

The Kenwood KA-9100 enjoys a following but IMO, it is flawed for having modular Power Pack outputs which cannot be replaced. If you can step up to the Kenwood Supremes like the 600, 650, or KA-907, you will be much happier.

[BroonsBane]

How did you like the AM-2800? I see one around here locally.

It was quite decent actually. Not nearly as well built as comparable amps from other manufacturers of the time but still nice sounding amps. If the price is right grab it.

[DaveInVA]

I have a Sherwood S5000 tube integrated in my "office" system and a Kenwood 7002 and matching 7001 tuner collecting dust. Also, a Griefkit AA-100 Integrated collecting dust. I use separates for everything else.

Dave

[GX-625]

I have:

* Kenwood KA-8100
* Kenwood KA-601
* Optonica SM-3636
* Pass Labs Aleph 5 (DiY)
* Pass LAbs Aleph L (DiY)


I used to have:

* Rotel RA-970BX
* Rotel RB-970BX
* Sansui AU-517

[elroy]

a kenwood KA-8100

[8mmag]

It was quite decent actually. Not nearly as well built as comparable amps from other manufacturers of the time but still nice sounding amps. If the price is right grab it.

The price must have been right cuz' its gone already. *fit*

[BroonsBane]

The price must have been right cuz' its gone already. *fit*

D'oh! How much was he asking?

[JaeTee]

Currently own:


Technics SU-G90
Sansui AU-717 (which is at the repair shop)


Used to have:


Luxman LV-103
Kenwood KA-701

[8mmag]

D'oh! How much was he asking?

He emailed me back and said he got $130 for the AM2800 and a Technics tuner I figure was probably worth $30 here locally on CL, so by my thinking he got $100 for it...good for him!

[BroonsBane]

He emailed me back and said he got $130 for the AM2800 and a Technics tuner I figure was probably worth $30 here locally on CL, so by my thinking he got $100 for it...good for him!

$100 is definitely a good price for him. I think I sold mine for $150 but that was to an Akai nut.

[imasoundhound]

Instead of the Sansui AU-7900, I would recommend the AU-717. They are relatively cheap ($150-$200) and IMO one of the finest sounding 85 wpc integrateds around. Dual transformer and discreet outputs make this a winner.

thing is, i already have the tu-7900. i want the au-7900 for the matched set. though i would give up on the search if i could trade the tuner for a pioneer tx-9100 to match my sa-9100.

both of my nad's are busted and in the "to do" pile.

[Socal Sam]

thing is, i already have the tu-7900. i want the au-7900 for the matched set. though i would give up on the search if i could trade the tuner for a pioneer tx-9100 to match my sa-9100.

both of my nad's are busted and in the "to do" pile.

Ah, then by all means, go for the matching integrated! At one time, I had the TX-8100 and SA-8100 set. IMO, a very nice looking and sounding set.

[Laz Baz]

Ah, then by all means, go for the matching integrated! At one time, I had the TX-8100 and SA-8100 set. IMO, a very nice looking and sounding set.

I have the SA8100 but it only plays the left channel. Whe wind the volume quickly to max, the right starts playing but slightly lower in volume than the left. On switch-off, I have to repeat above. The TX 8100 needs some dial lamps.
Could anyone suggest what the problem may be?
I love vintage audio gear.
William

[DaveInVA]

I have the SA8100 but it only plays the left channel. Whe wind the volume quickly to max, the right starts playing but slightly lower in volume than the left. On switch-off, I have to repeat above. The TX 8100 needs some dial lamps.
Could anyone suggest what the problem may be?
I love vintage audio gear.
William

That could be a flaky speaker relay or dirty switch potentiometer contact.

Dave

[Socal Sam]

I have the SA8100 but it only plays the left channel. Whe wind the volume quickly to max, the right starts playing but slightly lower in volume than the left. On switch-off, I have to repeat above. The TX 8100 needs some dial lamps.
Could anyone suggest what the problem may be?
I love vintage audio gear.
William

As Dave suggests, it could be the relay. Tap on the relay and if the channel comes back, you have your answer. I assume you have clean all the controls and set the Bias and DC to spec.

[El Monte Slim]

Since I run Crown separates, I have only one integrated, a Pioneer SA-9100, and the matching TX-9100 tuner.

[Warped Bezel]

Since I run Crown separates, I have only one integrated, a Pioneer SA-9100, and the matching TX-9100 tuner.

I was hoping to pair my TX-9100 with an SA-6500 II but it sounds like mine may have accidentally been sent to the trash when my old repairman's kids were helping him clear out the office. I parted the matching TX for a friend overseas years back to repair hers (she had a bunch of mods and needed a new Alps switch and power supply among other things).

She was a licensed transmitter engineer as well, I was glad to help.

[DaveInVA]

As some of you know I've been without tunes for more than 2 weeks as I had to sell my Accuphase preamp and Carver amp to make ends meet last month. And now I am cleaning up my trusty Thorens TD-126 III to sell this month.
In the meantime I dug out my old Empire 698 and cleaned it up and replaced the belt and motor grommets etc. But that still left me with no amp or preamp and no way to use it. Digging through my old junk pile I ran across my old broken Sony TA-1130 Integrated amp. I finally got motivated enough today to take it apart and fix it. Turns out an emitter resistor had gotten so hot that it unsoldered itself at one end and burned the board up a bit. Probably had a bad solder joint to begin with that caused it. I cleaned it all up and used some bus wire to fortify the etches, cleaned all the pots and switches and its now back among the living. I forgot how good this thing sounds.

Info here:
http://www.thevintageknob.org/sony-TA-1130.html

So now I have tunes again and I can start back into my backlog of vinyl I've been cleaning up and go back to boring people with my LP pics in the Vinyl Playlist thread.
Speaking of pics:
http://www.braveknight.com/images/SonyTA1130F1.jpg
http://www.braveknight.com/images/SonyTA1130B.jpg
http://www.braveknight.com/images/SonyTA1130T.jpg

The Empire and the Sony look great together!:
http://www.braveknight.com/images/SonyEmpire.jpg

Dave

[teac3440]

Kenwood KA-7006
Nikko NA-100
Technics SU-V6
Marantz 1040
and Pioneer SA-6500-ll and thats about it.

[Bob Boyer]

Digging through my old junk pile I ran across my old broken Sony TA-1130 Integrated amp...I forgot how good this thing sounds.

Now THAT'S a proper looking amp!

[Bob Boyer]

And to answer the original question - I currently own an Exposure 2010S in black. I built a Dynaco SCA-80Q for my first stereo system back in the day.

[Socal Sam]

As some of you know I've been without tunes for more than 2 weeks as I had to sell my Accuphase preamp and Carver amp to make ends meet last month. And now I am cleaning up my trusty Thorens TD-126 III to sell this month.
In the meantime I dug out my old Empire 698 and cleaned it up and replaced the belt and motor grommets etc. But that still left me with no amp or preamp and no way to use it. Digging through my old junk pile I ran across my old broken Sony TA-1130 Integrated amp. I finally got motivated enough today to take it apart and fix it. Turns out an emitter resistor had gotten so hot that it unsoldered itself at one end and burned the board up a bit. Probably had a bad solder joint to begin with that caused it. I cleaned it all up and used some bus wire to fortify the etches, cleaned all the pots and switches and its now back among the living. I forgot how good this thing sounds.

Info here:
http://www.thevintageknob.org/sony-TA-1130.html

So now I have tunes again and I can start back into my backlog of vinyl I've been cleaning up and go back to boring people with my LP pics in the Vinyl Playlist thread.
Speaking of pics:
http://www.braveknight.com/images/SonyTA1130F1.jpg
http://www.braveknight.com/images/SonyTA1130B.jpg
http://www.braveknight.com/images/SonyTA1130T.jpg

The Empire and the Sony look great together!:
http://www.braveknight.com/images/SonyEmpire.jpg

Dave

Old Sony stuff was quality. The wiring was neatly tied off. I have the 100 wpc amp and the 6065 receiver from that era.

[LesX55]

Hi,

My current amp is-

AVI Lab Series Intergrates S21 ( 200 W/P/C )

also have an old Sony TA-E86 Pre......

Just trying to get a pair of high end monos for it....

[Laz Baz]

As Dave suggests, it could be the relay. Tap on the relay and if the channel comes back, you have your answer. I assume you have clean all the controls and set the Bias and DC to spec.

[Quote=Laz Baz] Socal Sam thanks,
1. It was the relay. I managed to get to the contacts and passed a slim piece cut from a plastic drink bottle. Is there a better way to burnish the contacts? I have run it for a day, off and on, & will continue some more. But I feel that it will not last. Where could I get a relay & "power on" lamp (8V 50mA) replacement from? It is an European model & relay is DAICHI.
I have DeoxIT all the controls & switches.
2. As far as the Bias & DC spec, how technical is it to check this. I am Ok with electronics but not used any sophisticated measuring instruments. As I will be having more time , I would like to get into more diagostics and repair. Where would I start with instrumentation stuff?
3. If it will help anyone else in the Forum, I could post some pics of the relay.
4. My TX 8100 has a few of the dial lamps not working (8V 0.3A). Again spares from?

Regards
William

[Socal Sam]

[Quote=Laz Baz] Socal Sam thanks,
1. It was the relay. I managed to get to the contacts and passed a slim piece cut from a plastic drink bottle. Is there a better way to burnish the contacts? I have run it for a day, off and on, & will continue some more. But I feel that it will not last. Where could I get a relay & "power on" lamp (8V 50mA) replacement from? It is an European model & relay is DAICHI.
I have DeoxIT all the controls & switches.
2. As far as the Bias & DC spec, how technical is it to check this. I am Ok with electronics but not used any sophisticated measuring instruments. As I will be having more time , I would like to get into more diagostics and repair. Where would I start with instrumentation stuff?
3. If it will help anyone else in the Forum, I could post some pics of the relay.
4. My TX 8100 has a few of the dial lamps not working (8V 0.3A). Again spares from?

Regards
William

William: Remove the relay from the circuit board. Then carefully remove the plastic cover. This should give you access to the contacts. You can burnish them with emery board or equivalent.

You will need the service manual and a DVM to check bias and dc. Not too difficult but beware there is dangerous voltage inside.

[stuartypoorty]

I'm going down the integrated route very soon, my amplifier has been commissioned and is being hand built with delivery expected in 4-5 weeks.

Until recently my system had evolved into a Tom Evans Audio Design Vibe preamplifier, Groove phono stage and Chord Electronics SPM 1200C power amplifier but I opted to sell the lot, and this after having had many separate combinations down the years.

A single box solution is immensely appealing, so a super integrated amplifier search begun - actually, that's not strictly true as a dedicated phono stage will partner the amp at a later date.

I almost took a shot in the dark and went for a new Naim Supernait that Mignun67 was selling(Not sure Richard knew I was watching his auction), a Boulder 865 was available locally but it's gotta be black and this was silver, the Lavardin IT Reference has become too expensive. I know the Krell KAV- 400xi well, and it would drive the Sonus Fabers down to the deepest lower registers with ease but I found the mid range strident. A couple of contenders didn't even provide a tape output!

I've remained loyal to the UK and my choice is manufactured here by a small established company with a growing reputation that specializes solely in amplifiers and cables.

Suffice to say it'll be the preferred hairshirt/no frills/pared down design that floats my boat.

Somewhat cryptic at this stage but all will be revealed in a few weeks time.
Possible review to follow.

[Naknut]

Stuart, please keep us abreast of your new toy. Can't wait to hear your review.

[Elite-ist]

Hi Stuart,

Nice of you to help support the local economy, by keeping your integrated amplifier selection limited to the UK. Had you used this company's product before, and if not, had you heard of some very positive testimonials about the amp you are about to have custom-fabricated? I'm just trying to narrow the field down, but it might be difficult to correctly guess which make you are going with. One premium, vintage metal C-90 to the TH member who has the winning guess?

Nando.

[stuartypoorty]

Nando,

Don't know if I could stretch to a premium metal, but yeah a BASF CR S-II 90 twinpack might fit the bill.

Each "entrant" gets 2 guesses and the competition closes when the right answer is given, who knows you could have your tapes before I have my amp.

How say you?

[Fast Forward]

My latest addition and currently in my system,,My Mac MA6100 power/pre

[Socal Sam]

MAC is always appreciated. Congrats, FF.

[TheMooN]

One of my 7581A valves Sansui AU-111's

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w220/Tsushima1/myau-111.jpg

[2ndRick]

I have a Denon PMA-2000R (mk II) and it's matching TU-1500RD tuner.
I have a Luxman L-480 integrated amp and it's matching T-115 tuner.

Then two receivers.
NAD 7225PE and a H/K 460i.

[hifispock]

Next:-
Audiolab 8000S

Current:-
Marantz PM6010OSE KI Signature

Had:-
Arcam Alpha 7R
Sony TA-FB730R
Harman Kardon AV100
Nad 3130
Marantz PM440
Leak Delta75

[NAD613]

I have an NAD C 340. For awhile, I was thinking about getting different amp, but after looking at the specs of the C-340, I think I'll keep it. The specs are much better than most amps in that price range ($300-$800). Plus, it still sounds great.

BTW, that's a nice looking Sony you got there, DaveinVA!

[Dazen1]

I'm going down the integrated route very soon, my amplifier has been commissioned and is being hand built with delivery expected in 4-5 weeks.

Until recently my system had evolved into a Tom Evans Audio Design Vibe preamplifier, Groove phono stage and Chord Electronics SPM 1200C power amplifier but I opted to sell the lot, and this after having had many separate combinations down the years.

A single box solution is immensely appealing, so a super integrated amplifier search begun - actually, that's not strictly true as a dedicated phono stage will partner the amp at a later date.

I almost took a shot in the dark and went for a new Naim Supernait that Mignun67 was selling(Not sure Richard knew I was watching his auction), a Boulder 865 was available locally but it's gotta be black and this was silver, the Lavardin IT Reference has become too expensive. I know the Krell KAV- 400xi well, and it would drive the Sonus Fabers down to the deepest lower registers with ease but I found the mid range strident. A couple of contenders didn't even provide a tape output!

I've remained loyal to the UK and my choice is manufactured here by a small established company with a growing reputation that specializes solely in amplifiers and cables.

Suffice to say it'll be the preferred hairshirt/no frills/pared down design that floats my boat.

Somewhat cryptic at this stage but all will be revealed in a few weeks time.
Possible review to follow.

Missed this Stuart.

LFD?

[jdurbin1]

I've got a couple, both Tandbergs (surprise!).

3012A integrated amp as seen in bottom slot of the stack system pic. This one is on semi-permanent loan but I just picked up an earlier 3012 version (still in black) from Craigslist. Same thing with silver knobs.

TA300, which is an older model similar in size and design to the TR 10xx receivers. Nice little amp, but one of these days I need to track down the cause of its weak channel. Lots of cap harvesting involved on that one I suspect...

John

[stuartypoorty]

Missed this Stuart.

LFD?

Ditto Daren,

Just caught up with your reply.

I have a new LFD NCSE integrated amplifier, that's Low Fuzzy Distortion New Chassis Special Edition.

Will do a mini-review once I've had a proper listen and the chance to make an evaluation. Early signs are very promising.

Stuart

[Elite-ist]

Ditto Daren,

Just caught up with your reply.

I have a new LFD NCSE integrated amplifier, that's Low Fuzzy Distortion New Chassis Special Edition.

Will do a mini-review once I've had a proper listen and the chance to make an evaluation. Early signs are very promising.

Stuart

Hi Stuart,

With such a myriad of integrated amplifiers currently made in the UK, I didn't have a clue as to correctly naming the amp you were buying. Is the contest over, now? I'd like to take a shot at a guess.

Congratulations on the new addition to your system. Later, could you provide a picture of your whole system?

Nando.

[stuartypoorty]

Hi Stuart,

With such a myriad of integrated amplifiers currently made in the UK, I didn't have a clue as to correctly naming the amp you were buying. Is the contest over, now? I'd like to take a shot at a guess.

Congratulations on the new addition to your system. Later, could you provide a picture of your whole system?

Nando.

Hi Nando,

Daren's the lucky boy as he guessed correctly.

I'm sure there is a thread somewhere on the forum with images of my former system.
Currently, I'm minus a tonearm, cartridge and phono stage. A SME V, Ortofon Windfeld and Tom Evans Groove not being easy components to replace in terms of quality or economically but rest assured that'll be rectified as soon as possible.


Stuart

[Dazen1]

I have a new LFD NCSE integrated amplifier, that's Low Fuzzy Distortion New Chassis Special Edition.

Will do a mini-review once I've had a proper listen and the chance to make an evaluation. Early signs are very promising.


Stuart, I only know their products by reputation. You lucky sod!


With such a myriad of integrated amplifiers currently made in the UK, I didn't have a clue as to correctly naming the amp you were buying.

Nando, we are very fortunate in the UK as we have a number of small companies like LFD making world class products.

[Avionic]

Other peoples...Kenny model 600 at present.Getting all new caps,relay,deoxitized,dedusted a little machining.The works!!*thumbsup*

[LesX55]

Hi all,

Just received my Sony TA-E900 pre. Looks fabulous.
And on Friday i will have a pair of Sony TA-NR1 monos...cant wait!!!!