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marantz + 2220b

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    Marantz 2220B (Later '78?) Restoration Advice/Questions

    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...
  2. Gustavsson

    2220B - FM poor reception/static - solved

    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...
  3. LoWatt

    Before You Begin Your Marantz 2220b Restoration

    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...
    • LoWatt
    • Thread
    • marantz + 2220b
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: DIY
  4. Pedro Correa

    Change my amp? Marantz 2220b vs Technics sa-ex510

    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...
  5. mcgannahan

    Any risks running large speakers with a relatively small receiver?

    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...
  6. N

    My Audio Journey Across North America

    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...
    • NewScot11
    • Thread
    • canada marantz + 2220b mission 700 pioneer qx-747a quadraphonic sansui lm-330 south bay vancouver
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Introductions
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