I call myself The Occasional Audiophile because I occasionally perfectly triangulate myself seated in front of my speakers listening to the music critically, but I mostly listen to music in the background while doing other things...it's a small house full of wonderful music. I listen to CDs played on a 1999 Technics SL-PD8 5 disc rotary changer connected to a Schiit MODI+ DAC via toslink optical cable.
I upgraded my system (12/8/2025) when I traded away a set of ADS L780/2 speakers for a 1978 harman/kardon 730 twin powered receiver. The 730's high current dual mono design allows each channel to deliver its full RMS power output to the large ADS bookshelf speakers without compromise, these model L980/2 loudspeakers were made in 1983...refinement with serious headroom. I've also added Grado RS2e headphones that were made in 2014.
H/K 730 twin powered restoration details:
• All electrolytic caps, premium Nichicon / Wima • Power-supply filter caps,
modern OnSemi output transistors, diodes, transistors, and relays replaced. •
Every pot & switch cleaned/lubricated (the right way) – zero scratchiness • Bias
& DC offset set to spec • Full load & power testing • 72-hr burn-in • Tuner
realigned • Faceplate hand-polished, all glass front lapped to remove scratches
• New LED lights • Speaker
terminal upgrade kit... Painstakingly restored by
LR Hobbyist
This receiver bench tested at 54 watts per channel
after the restoration was completed.
Gear I no longer need or have space for.
Technics SA-A X810 surround sound receiver.
Working,
lightly used in the box, remote included.
Technics SL-PD807 rotary CD changer. Working, used, missing remote and one
foot pad.
The next upgrade I have planned for my system is an
exterior FM radio antenna.
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