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  1. K

    Integrating Sansui 881 and Marantz 2230 Into One System?

    How's it going AK? I'm a noob to vintage audio systems and am in the midst of building my first system. I've searched the forums and Google and haven't really come across any answers to quandary. My first piece of equipment was a one owner Marantz 2230 in great condition. I had it inspected...
    • Kcusick81
    • Thread
    • bi-amp infinity marantz receivers sansui
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Solid State
  2. nightbeat

    Looking for Amplifier to use with AR 2ax Speakers

    Hi Everyone, I know this has been posted about before, and believe me, I've read the threads. But I could use some advice. I'm looking for an amplifier to use with a pair of nicely restored Acoustic Research AR-2ax speakers. I'm currently using an Onkyo TX-8222 50 wpc stereo receiver. My...
    • nightbeat
    • Thread
    • 2ax acoustic research amplifier marantz receiver sansui
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Solid State
  3. tommyjonBois

    I have a Stereo collection. I want to thin it down to just (4) receivers and one Amp. Here is a full

    I currently Have right now: Sansui G-22000 Sansui G-8000 Sansui 9090 Sansui 9090DB Marantz 2285B Pioneer SX-1250 Kenwood Model Eleven II Realistic STA-2080 Sansui BA-2000 AMP Nad 2200 AMP DBX BX3 Large Amp with pre-amp My Thoughts are to keep only the: Sansui G-22000 Sansui 9090DB Marantz...
  4. GnarlyBus

    Marantz 2235b - Intermittent Dead Channel

    I've had my Marantz for about 6 months. When I got it, I put LEDs in, replaced the vellum paper and DeOxited all switches and knobs. Lately it has started to have an intermittent dead left channel. It is not a dirty switch. When I use the preamp outs to hookup another amp it doesn't happen (so...
    • GnarlyBus
    • Thread
    • 2235b dead channel marantz receiver
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: DIY
  5. moodyj2000

    New (Old) 2245

    Just got a 2245 off of eBay. It appears all original. All lights work and look beautiful. Little rusting on screws but not on internals or metal cover. Everything functions with not static during turning. Sounds great with my very tired and needing to be replaced turntable. Question, is there...
  6. Aaron99

    Opinions on how to insure vintage Marantz/Pioneer/Sansui/McIntosh collection

    So I have been thinking sometime about how I would replace my collection of vintage gear. In March of this year I had a car stolen from my driveway. I had a difficult time finding a car in like condition. The insurance company did not pay me what I thought the car was worth.... My car was...
  7. B

    Receiver advice?

    Ok, I'm a noob. Just looking for some advice and help. My system is not great, so go easy on me :) I'd like to upgrade the receiver on my system and go vintage, but not sure the right way to go. Right now, I have my sights set on a Concept 6.5 or Marantz 2270. Others? It would replace an...
  8. B

    Hello! And a question...

    Hello AK community, Ben here. Total newbie. Nice to meet you all. I've been lurking in this forum for a bit, trying to get some guidance about what kind of vintage receiver might be the right upgrade. Can someone tell me the best place to ask this question? It's probably straight forward to...
  9. W

    Help needed - NR1604 just died

    Hello - I'm a new member and am hoping this very knowledgeable board might be able to help me sort out my dead NR1604. So a couple weeks ago the receiver failed to turn on and I noticed the standby power light was out. I unplugged the power cord and then when I plugged it back in, I heard a bit...
  10. Mag84ilfully

    Marantz Esotec - ‘78/‘79

    Wow!
  11. moodyj2000

    Vintage Receiver for Turntable Setup

    First time post so don't eat me alive too much. I have done my research but to be honest I am all over the place and need some advice. I have a cheap Audiotechnica turntable that I am looking to upgrade to probably a Fluance RT-85. I know there are better but for the price they are right where...
  12. quadmatrix82

    Marantz 250 restoration query

    Hi Marantz gurus, I’ve started restoring my Marantz 250 - have been reading up on the numerous threads here how people go about it and wondering is the fly back diode mod detailed in the service bulletin mandatory for any Marantz 250? or is it for certain ones pending their serial number? My...
  13. jFF_Bulbo

    Help with marantz 2245

    hello AK'ers. I´m working on 2245. on P750 power amps, i recapped both boards. DBT pass ok on both unit i´ve changed all electrolitic caps. BIAS is imposible to set properly on both channels. h756/h757 are extremely hot on both. When i blow on to the board, bias downs for a while, after few...
  14. tlite

    Marantz 2235 Right Speaker Hiss

    Howdy all. I have a Marantz 2235 and getting speaker hiss from the right channel. It happens: Regardless of where I have balance set On every input (phono, aux, tape, etc.) I have thoroughly DeOxited the crap out of this thing, and I cleaned the relay. (Business card sprayed with DeOxit...
    • tlite
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    • 2235 hiss marantz relay speaker hiss
    • Replies: 80
    • Forum: Marantz Audio
  15. SuperToaste7

    My Harman Kardon and two others stereo separates

    So my grandfather recently had to move and long story short, he gave me his Harman Kardon hk725 Pre Amp, Harman Kardon hk400xm cassette deck and a Harman Kardon HK 870 Stereo Amplifier. The other two pieces are a Marantz ND8006 and a Thorens TD 145 MKII. He had all the gear recently serviced and...
  16. M

    Marantz 6100 Motor Repair or Replacement

    Has anyone swapped out their motor. USA model. If so, with what? I'm trying to salvage my original but the more I play around with it the worse it gets. Things are very brittle and break. I want to pull it apart and clean it but I can't get the set screw off to separate it completely. It...
  17. C

    Fault Finding Amplifier Channels Sound Different

    Hi Everyone, I have a Marantz PM400 that I have been repairing/restoring. Currently I have an issue with one channel having lower power output than the other. It also sounds a little dead or muffled when compared to the other. I'm looking for advice on where to check next. Should I start...
    • Conda
    • Thread
    • marantz pm400
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: DIY
  18. M

    Marantz PM-551 - buzzing, noise, distortion

    MaliD Hi, Maybe somebody will be willing to help me with this problem. My Marantz PM-551 right channel started to make some weird inconstant buzz that is present even without any music or sound played. When I connect just left channel output to a speaker it sounds perfect. Here you can hear it...
    • MaliD
    • Thread
    • buzz distortion help marantz noise
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Marantz Audio
  19. Mahan Safaei

    Marantz 2245 VS. Kenwood KR7400

    Hello, I'm new to the vintage Hifi world and have the opportunity to pick up the units noted above. The Marantz for $450 and the Kenwood for $350. They're both in working condition but show their age. Neither unit has been restored or even cleaned. Which is the better choice. Please see the...
    • Mahan Safaei
    • Thread
    • 2245 70's amplifier kenwood kr7400 marantz marantz 2245 recieiver vintage
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Solid State
  20. L

    Name this mystery receiver....

    Can any one of you geniuses ID this one for me? :-)
  21. tlite

    Worth keeping Marantz 2235 Just for Phono Stage?

    Is it worth keeping a Marantz 2235 just for the phono stage? I'd then run it into a more modern receiver (Onkyo NR808) from the pre-outs to an aux in. One reason is that I have some 86dB sensitivity Elac DBR62's that I really like, but think they need more power to sound good at lower volumes...
    • tlite
    • Thread
    • 2235 amplifier marantz onkyo tx-nr808 phono phono stage preamp
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Marantz Audio
  22. Il Duce

    Would Appreciate Some Advice

    I have a Marantz 2230 that I use with my Klipsch Forte III Speakers. I listen to some digital streaming stuff, and the TV as well, but mostly I spin vinyl with my Technics SL-1200Mk2. I've been itching for something new for the past year. I like to take my time but I can tell when I'm near to...
  23. J

    Ben Lee restoration of my Marantz 2285

    I just got my Marantz receiver and my Thorens td145 back from Ben. Before I took my equipment to Ben, the 2285 sounded horrible when I played albums. Today it sounds so warm and full. Ben replaced around 90 parts in the 2285. He did it in 7 weeks and before he started, he estimated 8-10 weeks...
  24. Paul89

    HELP! Restoration Question Planar SR2100 Receiver like Marantz

    Hello all, Cannot upload pics due to "cannot upload file chooser" ?! I was wondering if anyone has ever restored one of these and if you can share your experience with it as it seems like a different built construction. If you're unfamiliar with this receiver, there are some old threads that...
  25. James Cox

    Check out what I saved from the trash today!

    So my buddy called me yesterday and said he seen his neighbor throwing out some giant speakers and a "Big silver radio thing" and asked if I might want it. I told him I had enough problems but to go ahead and grab it and I'd come check it out. Worse case scenario I'd have some switches and stuff...
    • James Cox
    • Thread
    • 6300 fisher speakers free stuff marantz marantz 4270 quadraphonic trash score
    • Replies: 37
    • Forum: Marantz Audio
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