mcheinstein
Active Member
Hi everyone, first time posting!
I just got picked up a Marantz 1200 integrated amp and 120 tuner from a single owner who barely used the two units (only $300!). They look nearly in mint condition minus some dirt on the face plates I can clean pretty easily.
here's the inside of the 1200
I've never heard one of these units before, so I have little baseline, but, to my ears, the unit really sings. It sounds truly amazing, giving new life to songs I've listened to hundreds of times.
I'm definitely planning to do a full deoxit on the pots (the left/right pot is a little scratchy), switches, and jacks.
I'm wondering though whether I should be planning to do some serious recapping on the unit. And, if so, which caps should I prioritize? In other posts, people seem to prioritize the electrolytic caps on various boards. I have the schematics for the whole thing, but unsure where to start.
I have a lot of experience soldering and circuit building (PhD in neuroscience) and I have access to a variac and a capacitor checker, so I should have the tools necessary. But, I've never worked on high end audio appliances before.
TLDR: Great condition 1200 integrated amp. To recap or not? If so, what should I prioritize?
I just got picked up a Marantz 1200 integrated amp and 120 tuner from a single owner who barely used the two units (only $300!). They look nearly in mint condition minus some dirt on the face plates I can clean pretty easily.
here's the inside of the 1200
I've never heard one of these units before, so I have little baseline, but, to my ears, the unit really sings. It sounds truly amazing, giving new life to songs I've listened to hundreds of times.
I'm definitely planning to do a full deoxit on the pots (the left/right pot is a little scratchy), switches, and jacks.
I'm wondering though whether I should be planning to do some serious recapping on the unit. And, if so, which caps should I prioritize? In other posts, people seem to prioritize the electrolytic caps on various boards. I have the schematics for the whole thing, but unsure where to start.
I have a lot of experience soldering and circuit building (PhD in neuroscience) and I have access to a variac and a capacitor checker, so I should have the tools necessary. But, I've never worked on high end audio appliances before.
TLDR: Great condition 1200 integrated amp. To recap or not? If so, what should I prioritize?