Sherwood S-8250 CP listening update

I had a good audio session last night with this receiver, the characteristics of this unit emphasis a bit more bass and a laid back mid range.

The Sherwood worked really well with my Mission 770 Freedom IV's and the Pioneer HPM-60's. The Paradigm Control Monitors are bass heavy and not as forward in the mid range so the sounds did not work well with these speakers.

The Dual CL390's finished off the night and these speakers brought out the true sound of the receiver, uncovering the warmth that receivers of this era give off.

I have a feeling this receiver will be around for awhile.

Sony SS-E70 reigns supreme

Interesting blog stats show that the Sony SS-E70 speakers are the most sought after search on this blog, mostly from European searches.

These are surprisingly good speakers with a sound signature that is close to my Dual CL390's. The Braun dome mid range and tweeter revel the details in the music more than the Sony's, but they are close.

Funny, these speakers have stuck around for longer than usual.

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NAD 712 Receiver

I have had this little NAD 712 receiver doing duty in my office and in the living room for the TV sound for over a year. I have always been a big fan of NAD products and this little receiver deserves a comment on this blog.

Rated at 25 watts per channel this little unit can pump out 75 watts per channel down to 2 ohms, pretty impressive.

The sound is very warm and full, the bass is all there without the need for a loudness button. I enjoy the sleek uncomplicated looks of the NAD. This is a beautiful little amp that can run with the best of them.

My 3 favorites

Late night audiophile buzz with my three favorites.

Dual CL390
Paradigm Control Monitors
Mission 770 Freedom V

Vintage Receiver Advertisements

I want to share this link to a good collection of vintage receiver ads from the late 60's to mid 80's. If you are a fan of these receivers or just need to know more about them follow this link here.

http://www.chrisinmotion.com/ReceiverAds.htm

Great little resource for the vintage audio nut.