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3300 PreAmp Tape Monitor Switches replacement?

jd3rdcoast

Super Member
Wondering if anyone has sourced new Tape 1 & Tape 2 Monitor switches for a 3300 Preamp?
Marantz Part 452-1007-000 S2/S3 Switch, Pushbutton, 2 Station.
Looks like there are solder lugs on both sides of the switches.
S1 has 12 pins, S2 has 6 pins
 
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They look like a switch that common to alot of 22xx Marantz's.
Donor ones should work.
Is the shaft just broken off or the switch itself is bad?

Bob
 
They look like a switch that common to alot of 22xx Marantz's.
Donor ones should work.
Is the shaft just broken off or the switch itself is bad?

Bob
Neither seems to be operational. No click when pressed. May be stuck in the on position as no output from Preamp reported by person testing/ selling the Preamp.
 
I would try spraying some Caig D5 into them and that might be enough.
Donor switches are next to do.
I have some ,let me know.

Bob
 
I would try spraying some Caig D5 into them and that might be enough.
Donor switches are next to do.
I have some ,let me know.

Bob
Thanks Bob, I decided not to pull the trigger on the 3300. The price was OK at $350 but it’s condition was questionable and sold As Is. I suspect the broken Tape switches are the problem but never know and was missing a knob and panel was not in great shape (inside looked great though). I have a 250 amp I plan to refurb before I settle on a Preamp. I also have a working 3250 Preamp I keep as a backup for my 3250B. Since I refurbed the 3250B last year I can do the same and use the 3250 with the 250 once it is done. Then decide if want to search for a deal on a 3300 to create a matched set.
 
BTW, The 250 is non functional at this time waiting on me to clear out some long overdue projects cluttering my work space. When get those done and sold will be able to afford a 3300 in good condition. That’s the plan anyway.
 
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