marantz + 2220b

Hi all, I picked up a 2220B a few years ago for dirt cheap and have been using it in the garage ever since. I finally got tired of the scratchy/intermittent controls and decided to do a fairly extensive restoration. I believe this one was built in 1978, and so it does not exactly match the...

When the top metal cabinet is screwed in place I get very poor FM reception. There's a lot of noise and static. But if I take the cabinet off it sounds great. The static and noise completely disappears. So the cabinet is interfering with the FM signal somehow. Any ideas on how to get rid off...

Hi all, first post here. I’ve just completed my first receiver restoration, and thanks to the wisdom found here on AudioKarma, it was a success, despite a couple near disasters. I had a huge learning curve, and spent most of my time on AK trying to fix my mistakes. To pay it forward, here are a...

Hi everyone! Long time lurker first time poster here. I'm in need of some advice. I have a pair of Pioneer CS-603 loudspeakers in my room which right now are powered by a Technics sa-ex510 amplifier. I've wanted to upgrade my amp for a long time. I was recently offered a Marantz 2220b at...

Hey everyone, I have a Marantz 2220b receiver (20 wpc) combined with a big ol' pair of Fisher XP-9Cs (power handling 60w). Am I running any risks here of overworking my Marantz? Volume rarely ever goes past 11 o'clock and sounds fine to my ears. Just want to make sure I'm not putting undue...

Hey folks, My name is Kyle and I’ve been a big fan of AK for the last few years, as it’s helped me immensely when researching vintage equipment. I’m originally from Atlantic Canada but currently living and working in the South Bay Area (just north of San Jose). I’ve always had an interest...