Equipment for sale
Here is a selection of vintage audio equipment which has my seal of approval. They have been lovingly refurbished and tested by myself and are all interesting and good quality pieces. Shipping for most items from Auckland is $20 - $40 to NZ only.
Amplifiers
All amplifiers serviced and tested for perfect operation of all features.
Any questions contact me at fred@retrotronics.co.nz
Onkyo A-803 Audiophile AmplifierCompetent high fidelity integrated with MC/MM phono, source direct and a novel "selective tone control" mode which acts as a variable loudness. Speaker connectors are banana compatible binding posts with a and b options.Serviced and working well in excellent condition. 60WPC 7.2kg Made in Japan 1994 1 Year Warranty |  $380 Enquire to Buy  |
Yamaha AX-550 Audiophile AmplifierNotable 90's era powerhouse with quality build, abundant features and clean aesthetics. Includes Yamaha's famed variable loudness which mitigates the Fletcher Munson phenomenon. MM/MC phono, two zones of beefy speaker connectors, and over 6 input possibilities. Pre/main separation provides a post volume output for subs, additional zone amps or eq loop etc.Serviced and working perfectly in excellent condition. 85wpc 11kg Made in Japan 1991 1 Year Warranty |  sold |
NAD 701 Audiophile ReceiverWell regarded stereo amplifier with built in digital tuner. Has a good phono stage for a turntable which can be switched to a standard input with a switch at the back.Serviced and working well. Backlight upgraded to Led. Has some cosmetic damage to the front edge, otherwise great condition. Half price to clear. 25WPC (Has power headroom of much bigger amps) 6kg Designed in England 1992 1 Year Warranty |  $240 Enquire to Buy |
Sansui AU-5900 Vintage Audiophile AmplifierHall of fame model from the best maker at their peak. Has a unique design where all connections are on a horizontal panel at the back. Makes for easy hookup and changes in setup. Pro style triple tone control for room, speaker or source equalisation.Serviced and working well in excellent low use condition. Very nice example. 50WPC 11.5kg Made in Japan 1975 1 Year Warranty |  $1380 Enquire to Buy |
Sanyo JCX-2300K Vintage ReceiverStriking centrepiece with meters, lit up dial and lots of nice diamond cut aluminium controls. Includes good phono stage for turntable, speaker switching for two zones and tape dubbing/loops for two recorders.Serviced and working well in very good condition. Beautiful light veneer. Original soft lighting. 26WPC 9kg Made in Japan 1979 1 Year Warranty |  sold |
Optonica SM-4646 Vintage Audiophile AmplifierSomething special for a discerning enthusiast. Optonica was the high end brand of Sharp in the late 70's. This model was top of the range and has some interesting and useful features like adjustable tone and filter frequencies, phono gain/loading, two power supplies (dual mono) Similar build to high end Sansui of the period. Very nice amp, the teardrop aluminium knobs are a joy to look at and use.Fully Serviced and working well. Has been in regular use for the past few years. 60WPC 16kg Made in Japan 1978 1 Year Warranty |  $1280 Enquire to Buy |
Kenwood KA-3020 Audiophile AmplifierNice full analogue integrated amp with 2 sets of speakers (4 ohm capable) plenty of inputs and solid aluminium front panel. Main controls are oversized and make for a cool minimalist look.Serviced and working well in good condition. 30WPC 8.6kg Made in Japan 1990 1 Year Warranty |  $320 Enquire to Buy |