Hello fellow AKers. I am generally a speaker forum browser but have recently upped my game a bit in the amp dept. Like many here, I was lost in the digital black faced audio world through the 90's and early 2000's, but have been finding my way back to analog. I have acquired a Marantz 2230 totally rehabbed by Pat Font, a 2270 totally rehabbed by Randy Buckner and a 2325 which needs some love before being used anymore. I have also assembled a nice selection of AR speakers which I have been working on myself and have been thoroughly enjoying the whole process.
A couple years ago I was interested in getting a tube amp and began doing some research. The end result is a Citation II from McShane's tech Don Sachs. It was his personal amp with all the upgrades plus and he was looking to sell it to fund the build of another one.
I am not a tech nor do I have any formal electric/electronic training. I haven't a clue what to do if anything goes south with this and I use it sparingly at the time. Actually using the 2230 as the pre. Very pleased with the resulting sound and have been keeping my eyes out for a proper pre.
An acquaintance who does estate sales and house clean outs lets me know when he comes across anything he thinks I might be interested in. This past week he texted with news of a Stereo 70 he had come across that I could get for a fair price (under $500). I went over and evaluated as best I could visually, took some quick photos and agreed to pick it up. I will physically pick it up this week but wanted to start the ball rolling on a course of action for it.
In doing some research I have found Bob Latinos site and kits, which seems to be geared towards building complete kits as opposed to rehabbing old vintage units. He is under 100 miles away from me and certainly in reach for bringing unit to if needed. I am not qualified to make the call as to everything that might make sense to do to this thing but with guidance and encouragement would be likely able to do the work needed myself. Maybe a bit ambitious but I have to start somewhere.
Have I bitten off more than I can chew!
Geoff
A couple years ago I was interested in getting a tube amp and began doing some research. The end result is a Citation II from McShane's tech Don Sachs. It was his personal amp with all the upgrades plus and he was looking to sell it to fund the build of another one.
I am not a tech nor do I have any formal electric/electronic training. I haven't a clue what to do if anything goes south with this and I use it sparingly at the time. Actually using the 2230 as the pre. Very pleased with the resulting sound and have been keeping my eyes out for a proper pre.
An acquaintance who does estate sales and house clean outs lets me know when he comes across anything he thinks I might be interested in. This past week he texted with news of a Stereo 70 he had come across that I could get for a fair price (under $500). I went over and evaluated as best I could visually, took some quick photos and agreed to pick it up. I will physically pick it up this week but wanted to start the ball rolling on a course of action for it.
In doing some research I have found Bob Latinos site and kits, which seems to be geared towards building complete kits as opposed to rehabbing old vintage units. He is under 100 miles away from me and certainly in reach for bringing unit to if needed. I am not qualified to make the call as to everything that might make sense to do to this thing but with guidance and encouragement would be likely able to do the work needed myself. Maybe a bit ambitious but I have to start somewhere.
Have I bitten off more than I can chew!
Geoff