Dear Kenny,
I will try to answer your questions. Since I was the Director of Engineering
at SAE in the "Golden Years" I think I know more about the products than
anyone. First of all, DO NOT consider buying any of the SAE II gear. Not
because it isn't decent, but this gear was designed and built by both
Marubene in Japan, but mostly by Inkel in Korea. Service and parts for this
gear are NON-existant. Also, if you are contemplating buying any audio gear
off the Web, the only thing that I can say is Caveat Emptor, that is buyer
beware. A good portion of the stuff offered is either completely blown up,
or in sad need of repair. What you need to do is to look for prestigious
gear that was made in the mid 70's through the early 80's. At least these
pieces would have been made here and for the most part, can still be
serviced. Be prepared to pay to have any gear that you purchase, serviced
and/or repaired.
May I recommend the following: SAE, GAS, SUMO. Stay away from the
cheap stuff--you get what you pay for. Also, I would advise against any of
the older or even current Japanese gear, NOT because they aren't made well
as they are, but rather, the Orientals have yet not learned how to make
things sound right.
Finally, the T-102 is a great buy at that price and it was made here
and not in the orient.
James Bongiorno
Kenny Burkhart wrote:
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In deciding to put together an older stereo system, I went to
research. Having never heard of SAE...I have learned a lot about the
company in the last few weeks. However, I have FAR too much left to
learn! Heck...most of the SAE equipment was put out before I was
even born!
After running across Wardsweb.org, I found the SAE 02 series. And
after reading up on the SAE history, and reading through past posts
on this group, I have come to question whether or not I should
purchase the 02 series equipment.
I'm not looking into thousands of dollars in audio
equipment...although I want some good stuff. I have considered
simply purhcasing brand new Onkyo or Pioneer equipment....but I think
I like the look and (what I've heard) of SAE better.
My question is this. How does the SAE 02 series (wasn't it actually
in production before the company was actually sold?) compare to the
Pioneer, Onkyo, Kenwood, etc... of today? As I will tell you, I am
not a great deal experienced with audio equipment, and (as I said
earlier) I am merely interested in a good stereo system for my home
that will put out some good, clear music and go to moderetly loud
levels (nothing like a Dance Hall...simply for the home user). Will
the 02 series stand up to normal use everyday (I am VERY good on my
equipment)?
I have also considered some Carver equipment (equipment made in late
80s and early-mid 90s) for my home stereo system, however I am unsure
of both. I am really unsure as to how they would stand up?
I have found an SAE T102 Tuner for $45 plus shipping, and I am
thinking about purchasing it.
I need some help and assistance here, and even if I DON'T end up with
SAE equipment, I will help you guys anyway I can as far as support
and info on the equipment (I have managed to learn quite a bit over
the past week or so; I started out the kind of guy that was happy
with his Fisher mini-shelf system) and I am definately ready to make
the step into high-end equipment. However in todays market, I have
found it hard to find high-end equipment for an even remotely
reasonable cost.
Any help and info on the SAE 02 series would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Kenny Burkhart
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