When I first got into tubes I used the pre section Of my recapped Marantz 2230. It sounded awesome to me.I just fired my Mark III's up for the first time tonight (just got the tubes!) and I'm using a Pioneer SX-850's preamp. So far it sounds awesome.
I'm looking forward to seeing what everyone else is using.
I used the preamp section of my Marantz 2230 for a few years. Some of those 70 recievers had nice preampxI just fired my Mark III's up for the first time tonight (just got the tubes!) and I'm using a Pioneer SX-850's preamp. So far it sounds awesome.
I'm looking forward to seeing what everyone else is using.
Well don't READ IT then!!!This wasn't a popular thread THEN and it isn't NOW.
I use the MK IIIs to power my DQ-10s.
I have restored a couple Marantz 1060 integrated amps. Supposedly the 2230 is a 1060 with a tuner added. I tend to agree after seeing I side a 2230. The 1060 is one of my favorites. I'm using it as a preamp for a model 140 power amp. The preamp and phono sections do sound good.I used the preamp section of my Marantz 2230 for a few years. Some of those 70 recievers had nice preampx
Original (non reissue) Mac C22, drives my 2 pair of Mk III`s, one pair at a time.
Part of my sunroom`s different tube amp`s rotation, feeding the DQ 10`s out there.
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Thanks for the inputMy first set up was a pair of MkIIIs and a Lafayette KT-600 pre. Smoothed out the harshness of my then new New Advent Loud speakers. All around wonderful sound.