My New Marantz 2235B

'cisco

Well-Known Member

• Oct 5, 2008

• #1

Completely restored/rebuilt by Tom (aka catrafter)

Before.................................After

 

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onepixel

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• Oct 5, 2008

• #2

Looking brand spanking new! How does it sound?

 

'cisco

Well-Known Member

• Oct 5, 2008

• #3

more pics of my 2235B........Thanks again Tom...:thmbsp:

 

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'cisco

Well-Known Member

• Oct 5, 2008

• #4

onepixel said:

Looking brand spanking new! How does it sound?

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Sounds smooth as silk Carl

 

ccheath

Got an Idea!

Subscriber

• Oct 5, 2008

• #5

I have the exact same model receiver. I have yet to be impressed with it. I'm wondering how does it sound in comparison in before and after? Bass, Treble, overall?

 

'cisco

Well-Known Member

• Oct 5, 2008

• #6

I won this on Ebay and had it shipped directly to Tom........so no comparison was done :nono:

I accidentally won a 2245 also.....it's with Tom waiting to be worked on. Didn't plan on buying another vintage receiver but don't know if I will keep it. mmmmmm..... maybe a backup or I can switch out the 2235B/2245 every quarter...:scratch2:

 

Alex6969

Jonny B. Goode

• Oct 5, 2008

• #7

how did he get the caked on dust off the boards?!

 

Tmac83

Super Member

• Oct 5, 2008

• #8

that looks great! Enjoy!

 

catrafter

Marantz Specialist

• Oct 5, 2008

• #9

'cisco said:

more pics of my 2235B........Thanks again Tom...:thmbsp:

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It was my pleasure, you shopped wisely and found a really nice one.

ccheath said:

I have the exact same model receiver. I have yet to be impressed with it. I'm wondering how does it sound in comparison in before and after? Bass, Treble, overall?

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I didn't do any extensive listening before, but the distortion measured lower post restoration, FWIW.

Alex6969 said:

how did he get the caked on dust off the boards?!

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I used a heavy application of elbow grease along with a vacuum, a paint brush, many Q-tips, and some cussing.

Tom

 

Arkay

Lunatic Member

• Oct 5, 2008

• #10

catrafter said:

I used a heavy application of elbow grease along with a vacuum, a paint brush, many Q-tips, and some cussing.

Tom

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That's all? Wow! Having cleaned more than a few boards that way, I have to commend you on your patience and persistence! To get boards really like-new clean, I usually resort to a chemical "washing" (using alcohol, lighter fluid, flux remover, etc... depending on the boards) usually with the Q-tips, or in extreme cases by sluicing the fluid over the board and even gently 'scrubbing' with a soft brush (carefully and not hard enough to affect component legs or solder joints).

I started this approach after seeing repair guys here pour/scoop cupfuls of kerosene repeatedly over the boards, while holding them over a pan outdoors. I don't go that far, but almost. Their boards look NEW afterwards, and seem to function fine. Mine never looked quite as good as theirs, until I added chemical action to the mechanical cleaning. Of course, you inspect the board and recap and resolder any iffy connections, etc... AFTER the cleaning!


Anyway, that job looks BEAUTIFUL. VERY well done, Tom, and congratulations to 'cisco on landing such a fine receiver! :thmbsp:

 

Snade

humble AK member

• Oct 5, 2008

• #11

Well done, gentlemen.

:thmbsp:

Snade

 

catrafter

Marantz Specialist

• Oct 5, 2008

• #12

Arkay said:

That's all? Wow! Having cleaned more than a few boards that way, I have to commend you on your patience and persistence! To get boards really like-new clean, I usually resort to a chemical "washing" (using alcohol, lighter fluid, flux remover, etc... depending on the boards) usually with the Q-tips, or in extreme cases by sluicing the fluid over the board and even gently 'scrubbing' with a soft brush (carefully and not hard enough to affect component legs or solder joints). <snip>

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Arkay, alcohol is frequently involved.
Tom

 

'cisco

Well-Known Member

• Oct 5, 2008

• #13

catrafter said:

Arkay, alcohol is frequently involved.
Tom

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:lmao::lmao:

sorry.....I don't touch the bubbly stuff :nono:

 

'cisco

Well-Known Member

• Oct 5, 2008

• #14

If you haven't already read my comments about my beautiful 2235b from Tom......

HERE

I'm really enjoying my Marantz this afternoon......here's a daytime pic

 

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ccheath

Got an Idea!

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• Oct 5, 2008

• #15

BLUUUUUUUUUE!!! I have that same color in my (P word) SX-1010. Very deep and cool. :yes:

 

catch 22

"I'm Listening"

• Oct 5, 2008

• #16

Looks beautiful, I want to do the LCD lights in my 2240, you need to get some "WOOD" for that thing.

 

Sluggo

Super Member

• Oct 5, 2008

• #17

Puts the one Im looking at on my shelf to shame,
Nice work Tom and good for you 'Cisco !

 

'cisco

Well-Known Member

• Oct 5, 2008

• #18

Thanks for all the kind comments guys....:thmbsp:

You know who's responsible for the beauty of this unit....

mmm wood.....it will have to wait until after I get my 2245 from Tom.....

 

starcycle

in the shade

• Oct 5, 2008

• #19

that's a beauty, inside and out. :thmbsp:

I'm looking for a 2245 myself, if you decide you have one too many.

 

Jailtime

Standin' on a corner

• Oct 6, 2008

• #20

awesome receiver, I have one just like that. great tuner and fantastic sound. mine's hopefully going off to Tom soon. wish you knew how big a difference in sound the recap made. I guess it will be my surprise.