new to marantz gears

[CAGNAGNA]

hello everyone
some guy is selling 2275 2325.....any comments on these???
what is a nice receiver or amp to own???
I am trying to build up a vintage set with different brands Sansui, Marantz Pioneer .....I guess I am about to get the same "fever" you guys have
thanks again
Marco

 

[alexkerhead]

The 2325 would be my choice, it is 125wpc, while the 2275 is 75wpc.

 

[marantzfan]

The 2325 has a rather large following...As does the 2275...Both came out in the same line, with the 2325 being the TOTL model..Not a bad way to start a Marantz collection at all.:yes:

 

[CAGNAGNA]

he is asking 450 and 600 for the other.....seems pretty high....no???

 

[marantzfan]

he is asking 450 and 600 for the other.....seems pretty high....no???

Not ridiculously high, but yes high. At those prices, they had better be in near mint condition..Also, wood case included??

 

[CAGNAGNA]

yes included I belive , also has a 9090db for 400...maybe I should make him an offer for both...what do you think????or should I wait for better???

 

[jami w.]

does he take paper??

yes included I belive , also has a 9090db for 400...maybe I should make him an offer for both...what do you think????or should I wait for better???

wrote out a check in front of him for 5 bills and see if he will take it them u just made a big steal from him:thmbsp:

 

[marantzfan]

yes included I belive , also has a 9090db for 400...maybe I should make him an offer for both...what do you think????or should I wait for better???

Yeah, I'd at least try and talk him down a bit..It seems like all his prices are optimistic buy about 20-25%...

 

[marantzfan]

Also, I would offer for the 9090DB and the Marantz 2325....Both have the same wattage and will give you an idea of whose sound you like better.

 

[CAGNAGNA]

also I heard that the 9090 db has more problems than the 9090...is that true??

 

[marantzfan]

Well, yes. I suppose it could. There are more guts to a 9090DB so there are more opportunities for failure. However, I wouldn't say that a 9090DB is any less reliable because of it. In other words, it its in great condition, don't be scared by the DB.

It's just like in cars. More options = more things that can go wrong. But do you drive a stripped Pinto to avoid malfunctions?? Me either..

 

[Nolan Woodbury]

Hey! I drive a Pinto Marantzfan...whadda you got against strippers?



Seriously, welcome Marco! This is a great group. Enjoy your Marantz experience-

 

[marantzfan]

So, Cagnagna what did you end up deciding? Ohh, and Nolan, I've got NOTHING against strippers...:thmbsp:

 

[basicblues]

I have all 3 receivers mentioned here and all are definitely worth having IMO. I'd snag that 2325 first if I could only choose one but it's certainly no bargain. In fact all are overpriced IMO, and I agree the 9090db is more problematic but still a nice receiver. If you can see, hear and pick these in person that counts for something, otherwise I'd probably look for a better deal if any of these receivers need to be shipped.