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#1 Wanted.....one or two things!

Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2017 12:00 pm
by Crecky
Looking for any of, must be in excellent condition given their ages.
Kenwood model 500
Denon pma 850
Sansui 919
Nakamichi ca7/pa7
Accuphase 302,303,305.
Marantz cd94mk 2

#2 Re: Wanted.....one or two things!

Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2017 9:59 pm
by Crecky
Anyone?

#3 Re: Wanted.....one or two things!

Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2017 4:29 pm
by chris661
I've got a Denon PMA-350 that I'd let go cheap. Also got its matching CD player. The main volume knob is missing and has been replaced with something that doesn't really suit. They're both in OK condition, though, and fully working.

£30 for both. Dunno if you'd want them since they're not on the list, but worth a go. I have some family down in Bedford so we can probably arrange a handover in the coming months.

Chris

#4 Re: Wanted.....one or two things!

Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2017 4:46 pm
by Crecky
Not in Bedford bud, thanks but I'm strictly just after the models listed.

#5 Re: Wanted.....one or two things!

Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2017 5:05 pm
by chris661
Woops, looks like I read it wrong.
Fair enough, best of luck on your search. Most of the guys around here use DIY amps, so I think you'll be better trawling eBay.

Chris

#6 Re: Wanted.....one or two things!

Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2017 6:29 pm
by Crecky
No probs Chris,

I won't be bothering with eBay, had more than my fair share of bad experiences.

#7 Re: Wanted.....one or two things!

Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2017 10:31 pm
by DSJR
I reckon the volume knob for a PMA 350 could still be got...

The PMA 850 was a gentle giant of a thing and we loved it at the time.

CA7/PA7 - you need to leave 'em on, preamp 24/7 if possible and the power amp needed two hours to fully straighten out, the sound being bloated, then bloated and harsh, then harsh, then really good once stable I remember.

Old Accuphase amps suffered noisy controls I remember, more than other Jap models. Don't know why but thought I'd mention it. Musical sound with double cream on top :D

#8 Re: Wanted.....one or two things!

Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2017 8:51 am
by Crecky
Thanks for the insight, would be nice to get the opportunity to agree!