As I settle into old-manhood, I've decided I must have a 70's receiver with a silver face and lots of knobs and dials an

[robfilms]

kenwood, pioneer and marantz are the way to go.

buy a well kept model, even if you need to spend a wee bit more.

noise in the pots can be cleaned up but if in/outs or l/r not working, even if free pass it by.

great marantz site with pix and info about each model"

http://www.classic-audio.com/marantz/mindex.html

i have a pioneer at present.

good database site with plenty of pix:

http://vintageelectronics.betamaxcollect...llery.html

i had a kenwood a very long time and loved it-great fm tuner!

kenwood site with pix:

http://vintageelectronics.betamaxcollect...llery.html

i also have a wonderful mcintosh mac1900 in the wings with original wooden sleeve. a very lovely piece.

mac1900 info:

http://classicreceivers.com/mcintosh-1900

enjoy!

be well.

rob