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Marantz 2275 Help Please!

Value tend to be $400-$1000 depending on everything.

Flat out worth getting repaired .

Yup, and Yup.
The epray prices are all over the map. I'm noticing that here locally (Des Moines, Ia) that Marantz prices are still climbing - I thought they had already hit their peak. I think CL is a better indicator of real prices (tho tracking sales is nearly impossible).

You have no excuse if you have good prices already quoted. Congrats, you'll love it when it's done.
 
I ended up taking my receiver to a local repairman a few weeks ago. I just got it back yesterday and I couldn't be happier. It looks and sounds amazing!

Thanks to everyone for your comments....

Adam

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A smart man is one who knows his limits! You did the right thing:thumbsup:

The 2275 is one of the finest receivers ever made.
 
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I love happy endings. If you want to learn about repairing audio gear, go pick up a cheap receiver or amp at a garage sale and start with that. Learn about electronic theory so you know what you're doing. "The Art Of Electronics" by Horowitz is a great book. Starts from the basics and teaches you everything you need to know about electronics.
 
After closer inspection of my Marantz 2275, I've noticed there's a part missing on the inside. I don't think the repair person has it, it's quite possible it was removed years ago before I got it. Regardless, it's a rare body part that might be difficult to find, but could be relatively easy to make if I can't find a replacement.

The piece I'm missing is called a protector, it's a bezel type piece that attaches above the upper buttons below the display, behind the face plate. It blocks the light from leaking out from around the bottom of the display area. The service manual shows it as #1612 on the exploded diagram and part #291526901 in the list.

I'm interested in getting my hands on one if anyone has one, or knows of where to get one. I'm hoping someone has a parts 2275 that could help me out. If I can't find one, I'll figure out how to build one.

I've attached some pics of what I'm looking for, hopefully someone can help.

Cheers,

Adam

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The black piece with 2 screws.

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Circled part.
 
The part is pretty simple and could be fashioned from aluminum channel or even stiff paper. Access is good/easy. It would be worth a try if you are highly motivated.
 
I agree, just make one out of a thin piece of tin with a 90 deg angle. The one nice thing by us is the local dump. They park a pickup next to the dumpsters and people toss there junk into it.
Using the top of an old vcr comes to mind. Slice the top rear section of the cover and belt sand your cut marks. Line it up and drill out the screw holes..

I have the one off of my 2275 right now, waiting for me to put vellum paper in. I can trace the shape and send it to you. There is always a certain pride in making things yourself and its great to see you are not one to half ass something.

Owning a Nice receiver like yours is a true joy and it deserves respect.
With your permission i would like to post this statement i came across today about a 2325, that i think of as the 2275's bigger brother. They mirror each other in detail to excellent construction.
This is from a review/comment section.

"How do you start to review a classic piece of iconic audio from the mid '70s? Sometimes I sit in my darkened living room with the Marantz 2325 showing its muscle AND characteristic blue glow, listening to Sara MacLaughlin's "Angel", Ravel's "Bolero", or Mike Oldfield's "Tubular Bells". This beast delivers pure listening enjjoyment with a damping factor that gives one of the tightest basses you'll ever hear from a receiver. (It might as well be blue-faced Marantz amp. for you can't tell the difference with your ears).
You know it's powerful when you turn it on and for just a few milliseconds the lamps in the room on the same circuit dim while the massive power transformer powers up.
It's been 31 years and I wouldn't trade the 2325 for anything today! As a matter of fact it's stipulated that when I die, the 2325 must stay in the family, to be handed down like a diamond ring (I'm not sure the younger generations would understand why but when those of you who, like me, grew up with low-fi noise producing trash and were then introduced to hi-fi audiophile components like Marantz, you DO understand) Now excuse me, while I wipe away a tear and subdue the lights and listen to the sweet, pure, distinct, hair-raising sounds and looks of my friend, the Marantz 2325!"

That was well said.
 
Thanks for your comments, it was very well said indeed!

You gave me a great idea. I have several old computers and various other aluminum bezel/framing parts from stripped down lcd monitors I could use to make the missing part. The computer cases are already pretty close to the right colour....

Thanks for the offer to trace it for me. I'm going to try to make it on my own first, I'll get in touch with you if I need the tracing.

The good news is that I have enough materials for several kicks at the can.....

Cheers,

Adam
 
Just an update....

I had a new part about 75% made when the repair guy got back in touch with me, he found my missing piece. He said he put it aside and accidentally mixed it in with another disassembled marantz, and didn't norice it until he had one left over afterwards. He's a kind older fella, so I doubt it was intentional.

Problem solved.

Thanks again for all of your comments.

Adam
 
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