Hello everyone, I'm new here and this is my first post. I just bought a 2270 and want to add a wooden case to it. I saw in another thread that the wooden case goes over the metal case. I haven't received the 2270 yet but wanted to know the process of adding the wooden case to it. Sorry if this is a dumb question but I'm not a technical type of person. I love my music but was never into the DIY side of working on my own equipment. Thanks!
Adding wooden case to 2270
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onemug
Super Member
Not dumb at all. Many people either mar the wood or the unit itself, sometimes even both.
I wil add to what Bob said about 'longer screws'...don't buy them TOO long as they may go too far into the 2270 chassis and do some internal damage.
Enjoy your 2270 and welcome to AK.
sx-70
Well-Known Member
Place the receiver face down on a pillow, couch cushion or foam blocks then feed cord through before sliding the wood case over. http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/a-jig-to-install-wood-cases.721274/
Still can damage the front lip of the wood case though with the sharp corners of the faceplate. I’ve put blue painters tape on the front lip of the wood case to protect it during installation to avoid this. Can also tape over the screws on the bottom of the metal case to avoid scratching the inside of the wood case.
Another option is to take the faceplate off and slide the unit from the back of wood case. This avoids damaging the front of the wood case. However, the faceplate of course can be damaged/scratched if you’re not careful removing and replacing the screws and knobs.
Asking a friend to assist can come in handy.
Still can damage the front lip of the wood case though with the sharp corners of the faceplate. I’ve put blue painters tape on the front lip of the wood case to protect it during installation to avoid this. Can also tape over the screws on the bottom of the metal case to avoid scratching the inside of the wood case.
Another option is to take the faceplate off and slide the unit from the back of wood case. This avoids damaging the front of the wood case. However, the faceplate of course can be damaged/scratched if you’re not careful removing and replacing the screws and knobs.
Asking a friend to assist can come in handy.
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willyrover
Super Member
Be careful when removing/tightening the feet. The plastic is quite brittle at this age.
While the feet are off, I've started reinforcing them with epoxy or JB Weld before reattaching.
sx-70
Well-Known Member
wurlyman
Active Member
If you need replacement feet or screws here's the place to get exact replicas.
https://www.amkproducts.com/Marantz_feet.asp
https://www.amkproducts.com/Marantz_feet.asp
make sure you have the power cord pulled all the way through the back ive had it bunch up a couple of times with half stuck between the bottom and the case
catrafter
Marantz Specialist
wurlyman
Active Member
Oh good, does he have a web site?
Steven Tate
CEO Flat Forehead Soc.
Yep. Just realized I was talking wood cases on the wrong thread and deleted post. Another thread was talking about WC-2 cases. Thanks!
