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Just finished the recap of my 2245 and I could not be happier :music:

I want to thank Catrafter, Jailtime, patfont and everyone who helped me out with this.

Without the good people here, all I would be able to do is use windex to clean them up.

Thanks again,

-Vincent
 
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I try. Sometimes even a blind squirrel finds a nut. :D

Now we want some nudie pics of that 2245!
 
Jailtime, Catrafter...

Your wish is my command. I will post some pics later today...with pleasure.
 
Great work! Thank you for the pics. :thmbsp:

If I may chime in here:
I would replace the transistors H705 and H706 on the phono board as well, if they are still the 2sc458. :tresbon:
They always cause problems, sometimes sooner, sometimes later. You may use 2sc2240 as a replacement.

The credit goes to catrafter and the others in knowledge here....:yes: :thmbsp:
 
Leicalover said:
Great work! Thank you for the pics. :thmbsp:

If I may chime in here:
I would replace the transistors H705 and H706 on the phono board as well, if they are still the 2sc458. :tresbon:
They always cause problems, sometimes sooner, sometimes later. You may use 2sc2240 as a replacement.

The credit goes to catrafter and the others in knowledge here....:yes: :thmbsp:
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Thanks very much,

I have four 2SC1815GRTE2FCT-ND (Digikey part number) that I ordered but, after seeing other 2245's redone and the originals still there...I thought better to leave well enough alone. Maybe a mistake?
 
I cannot begin to say how amazing this simple rig sounds!!

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Sound stage is enormous....

Bass is deep and strong...not flabby
Mids very well anchored just below eye level...
Highs very crisp and accurate...

Listening to a copy of The Pretenders "Get Close"...funny, I was never a big fan but, I cannot stop listening to this.

Side one, second track "When I Change My Life", you can hear the pick on the guitar strings...

WOW...:music:

This simply blows my AudioSource/Rotel combo away. I thought I needed the Rotels' power since I am running Bose 901 series VI's...

The AudioSource/Rotel combo...to me...is much more sterile and lifeless compared to the Marantz 2245 on it's own.

Here is a pic of my rig with the Marantz 2245 in it's rightful place, at the head of the table.

Top Down:

-Technics SL-1200 MKII
-Marantz 2245
-Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300HD Cable box
-Panasonic DVD-RV32
 
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catrafter said:
Lookin' Good!
I'd replace the phono amp transistors like Jan said. Get rid of those red epoxy diodes, too.

Tom
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Will these do: 2SC1815GRTE2FCT-ND (Digikey part number)

And please explain the diode installation. Please give me the "install for dummies" version :D
 
Lookin' Good!
I'd replace the phono amp transistors like Jan said. Get rid of those red epoxy diodes, too.

Thanks Paul!
Vincent,
The 2Sc1815's will probably work fine.

Tom
 

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catrafter said:
Lookin' Good!
I'd replace the phono amp transistors like Jan said. Get rid of those red epoxy diodes, too.

Thanks Paul!
Vincent,
The 2Sc1815's will probably work fine.

Tom
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Any possibility on that "diode replacement for dummies" instruction...
 
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