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mtbed - 2013-01-23 13:28

Is the GF-767 rarer than the GF-777.

What is the actual difference?

bison - 2013-01-23 13:43

Originally Posted by mtb_ed:

Is the GF-767 rarer than the GF-777.

What is the actual difference?

ive always wanted a 767

id say the 767 is a rarer unit...not sure on the differences as i only have the 777

blaster - 2013-01-23 13:47

the 767 is like the prototype to the the 777...it has differences in features in color scheme.....the 767 has unique tinted cassette lid windows, blue grilles, blue tuner dial section, has an APSS badge that lights up...some buttons and knobs are different as well, has only one VU meter......some graphics differ as well...but basically sound the same....i think the tweeters differ as well if i recall...hope that helps

retro - 2013-01-23 14:00

Sharp GF-767

Sharp GF-777Z

mtbed - 2013-01-23 14:07

Originally Posted by retro:

Sharp GF-767

Sharp GF-777Z

Which is your favourite?

retro - 2013-01-23 14:10

Years ago I would have gone with the 777Z, but it's so common now, I'll have to go with the 767. The extra bass just makes it sound like a fart cannon.

stereo.mad - 2013-01-23 14:24

The 767 is more basic than the 777 with less features but sounds way better than the 777 for some reason, I prefer the 767,it's a much more of a simple box to just use!

blaster - 2013-01-23 15:28

thanks retro, for the illustrations that's helpful as well....

mtbed - 2013-01-24 03:05

What would you expect to pay for each unit in fair condition?

retro - 2013-01-24 04:43

Boombox prices.

nickfish - 2013-01-24 05:37

I guess it is a similar effect that hifi makers talk about at length. The more switches and other facilities that are put in the path of the signal, the more it is degraded it will be and the more distortion is introduced. The simpler the electronics and more direct the signal path,the cleaner the sound will be before it is amplified. This would explain the difference in sound quality. If you dont need the features, dont have them!

aestereo - 2013-01-24 05:44

Originally Posted by Blaster:

the 767 is like the prototype to the the 777...

Somewhere I read that 767 is a scaled down version of 777, in the run for cost reduction ultimately leading to the demise of quality audio systems in next few years.

This can be verified with the catalogs at wegavision. It can be seen in the catalogs that 777 was available till 1981 whereas 767 was released in 1982.

http://wegavision.pytalhost.com/sharp.html

Thus 767 was not a prototype for 777, rather 767 was a successor to 777.

panasonic.fan - 2013-01-25 15:48

The were both sold up through at least 1985.

aestereo - 2013-01-26 01:14

Originally Posted by Panasonic Fan:

The were both sold up through at least 1985.

Available even today!

From China, in brand new box and labels

mtbed - 2013-01-26 01:39

Originally Posted by AE_Stereo:

Originally Posted by Panasonic Fan:

The were both sold up through at least 1985.

Available even today!

From China, in brand new box and labels

I've seen these but how genuine are they actually. In my opinion the used ones are well over priced and with the chances of import taxes as well even more so.

blaster - 2013-01-26 05:08

the highest as i recall the 767 went for was about 2,500 or so....but that was with the box and i think it had the stickers on the cassette deck windows on that one too...now that's rare...

my.name.is.bill - 2014-09-09 18:09

love them all.