The 27 best vintage amplifiers brands
RCA, GE and SYLVANIA lead our ranking of 27 vintage amplifiers brands. Compare what each brand makes, visit its official site, or shop it online.
Vintage Amplifiers brands, ranked
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RCA
The electronics industry is one of those industries that saw a lot of changes. And surprisingly, this field is still under massive growth even today. RCA, the acronym for Radio Corporation of America, is one of the oldest companies in the area of consumer electronics. Established in 1919, the company first started by selling records and later moved on to other items. RCA now offers products like home security, remotes, audio, and many more.
Website: rcaaudiovideo.com |Brands like RCA
Popularity 10.0/10
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GE
GE Lighting has been leading the lighting technology industry for over 130 years. Its mission is to provide customers with a first-class smart home experience. To do so, it has created novel lighting products designed to improve one's lifestyle and the overall ambiance of the house, no matter the setting. It values innovation and reliability, which has propelled it to reach the levels of fame it has today.
Website: gelighting.com |Brands like GE
Popularity 7.3/10
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SYLVANIA
Sylvania is world’s leading lighting brand. They don't only design great lights but also offers various lighting solutions such as indoor, outdoor lights, lamps, controlled lights and so on. The company offers various Surface Wall Lights & Ceiling Lights, Surface Lighiting, Suspended Lights, Tracklights and variety of other options.
Website: sylvania-lighting.com |Brands like SYLVANIA
Popularity 7.0/10
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Sony
Clean solid-state sound and wood cabinets define the TA series, which still turns up often on the used market.
Top products: TA-1066· TA-1120A
Website: sony.com |Brands like Sony
Popularity 6.4/10
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Kenwood
Wood-grain cases and tidy integrated designs from the 1970s and 80s, with some models offering surround controls.
Top products: KA-900· KA-7100· KM-105
Website: kenwood.com |Brands like Kenwood
Popularity 4.1/10
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Yamaha
Compact CA integrated amps and P-series power amps cover both home listening and pro audio work.
Top products: CA-810· P2150· P2201
Website: usa.yamaha.com |Brands like Yamaha
Popularity 3.8/10
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Zenith
Zenith designs television remote controls, with the Space Command clicker as an early model. That remote used ultrasonic sound waves rather than batteries to change channels, a notable design for its time. Zenith also offers remote and headphone products for...
Popularity 3.7/10
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Philips
Credibility and reliability go connected at the hip with the most innovative health and well-being brand, Philips. There are presumably very few people who have yet not given a shot at this brand, for it has been the most promising...
Website: usa.philips.com |Brands like Philips
Popularity 3.7/10
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McIntosh
Glass-faced tube and solid-state amps at the high end, built to run for decades and command strong resale.
Website: mcintoshlabs.com |Brands like McIntosh
Popularity 3.5/10
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Raytheon
Raytheon, an American electronics maker, developed the subminiature tube in the mid-1930s. Its JAN-marked military-specification tubes, including the 12AX7, are sought after for guitar and hi-fi amplifiers. Vintage Raytheon tube boxes and display pieces also circulate among collectors.
Website: raytheon.com |Brands like Raytheon
Popularity 3.5/10
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Marantz
Model 9 monoblocks and the 1070 console amp draw collectors for their warm, detailed sound.
Website: marantzpro.com |Brands like Marantz
Popularity 3.4/10
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JVC
Super-A integrated amps with graphic EQ, a 1970s design that gives users more tone shaping than most rivals.
Top products: A-X2
Website: us.jvc.com |Brands like JVC
Popularity 3.2/10
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Onkyo
Discrete output stage power amps from Japan that aim for clean, neutral reproduction with plenty of headroom.
Top products: M-5100
Website: intl.onkyo.com |Brands like Onkyo
Popularity 3.1/10
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National
National makes door hinges and corner braces for building and home repair work. The steel and brass hinges are built for doors that see regular use, and the hardware storage products keep small parts organized in workshops and garages. The...
Popularity 3.0/10
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Philco
Shoppers looking for radios, amplifiers, and remote-controlled gadgets can find Philco's range through its official Brazilian store. Its catalogue covers household appliances and small electric devices, and includes vintage radio designs.
Website: philco.com.br |Brands like Philco
Popularity 2.9/10
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Luxman
High-end Japanese amps from a company with roots in early radio, with the SQ series a collectible choice.
Top products: SQ-503
Website: luxman.com |Brands like Luxman
Popularity 2.7/10
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Technics
Panasonic's audio brand, with integrated and receiver amps built with clean, modern-feeling control layouts.
Top products: SU-HT1000· SA-EX100
Website: technics.com |Brands like Technics
Popularity 2.7/10
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Heathkit
Sold as build-it-yourself kits, so the tube amps can be learned and repaired by the owner.
Top products: A-9B
Website: heathkit.com |Brands like Heathkit
Popularity 2.7/10
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Mullard
Mullard Magic sells old electronics, vintage cameras, timepieces, automobiles, and classic vehicles. It has broadened its interests and now supports other collectors all over the world in getting a wide choice of uncommon and valuable antique radios, old valves-or-tubes, military...
Website: mullard.org |Brands like Mullard
Popularity 2.6/10
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Fisher
Classic receivers from the 1960s and 70s, with the early tube models highly collectible.
Popularity 2.5/10
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Westinghouse
Westinghouse has it all, from kitchen appliances to lighting. Power your house with their electronic equipment that fits your lifestyle. Take your home a step ahead towards modern living as you explore air purifiers, cookers, steamers, and fryers. Match your...
Website: westinghouse.com |Brands like Westinghouse
Popularity 2.5/10
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RadioShack
Store-sold own-brand receivers and PA amps, often sold under the Realistic name in its shops.
Top products: MPA-250A
Website: radioshack.com |Brands like RadioShack
Popularity 2.5/10
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Western Electric
Vintage is the current trend in society. Western Electric is a company that meets all vintage requirements by providing products such as amplifiers, CD players, speaker cones, and vacuum tubes. Their merchandise also includes vintage apparel that will appeal to...
Website: westernelectric.com |Brands like Western Electric
Popularity 2.5/10
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Bogen
Public-address and commercial mixer amps rather than hi-fi, built for schools, churches and venues.
Top products: MX30A
Website: bogen.com |Brands like Bogen
Popularity 2.4/10
Official websites and social accounts
| Brand | Website | X / Twitter | YouTube | ||
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| RCA | rcaaudiovideo.com | /RCA | – | – | – |
| GE | gelighting.com | /GELighting | gelighting | @GELighting | GELightingFuture |
| SYLVANIA | sylvania-lighting.com | – | – | – | – |
| Sony | sony.com | – | – | – | – |
| Kenwood | kenwood.com | – | – | – | – |
| Sansui | sansui.us | – | – | – | – |
| Yamaha | usa.yamaha.com | /YamahaMusicUSA | yamahamusicusa | @yamahamusicusa | – |
| Philips | usa.philips.com | /Philips | – | @philips | – |
