Fixing a Marantz Power switch?

[rBuckner]

I have never found a suitable new one so I cruise eBay for them.

 

[gman76]

Fig. 1. You just have to determine what the screw spacing is.

The E-Switch has two sides, each rated for 7A. Parallel them for a 14A rating.

You'll also need a new saftey cap. The Vishay/BC Components 10,000pf will work well. Part #BC2361-ND.

Digikey numbers all.

I just rec'd the E-switch P227B18 switch and it doesnt fit in my 2220. The bracket hole spacing is 18mm. It looks like the orig switch has a 26mm spacing. Does mine look normal? There are so many holes. Was someone going crazy with a drill or did Marantz do it for a reason?

 

[rBuckner]

You will be using different holes and the switch may need to rotate 180 degrees to fit. Hold it behind there and see if anything lines up that centers the switch plunger. The old screws should work though.

P.S. I looked up that part and that's the part with 18mm spacing maybe? The usual part is 20mm and will work - Digi-Key has them in stock, P/N EG1018.

 

[TheWolverine]

Continuing this discussion. My fathers 2265 needs a power switch replacement. A local vintage specialty shop is telling me we have 3 options, 1 - $55 used switch for perfect fit, 2 - custom fit a new switch that isn't a direct replacement and 3 - mount a toggle switch on the back panel. #3 has me very concerned, these guys seemed to be the right guys for the job, now I'm worried!
He said we have one of the switches that never had a reproduction made. Something about a square shaft is what I think he was saying.

 

[Abyss]

What value is the resistor that goes on series with the capacitor ? Thanks.

 

[Tom Bavis]

47-150 Ohms should do - it's not critical. Ideal value would be similar to impedance of load ('frinstance, 2A @ 120v : 60 Ohms). Caps with 100 Ohm (or other value) resistors built-in (snubbers) are available to make things easy.

 

[cgnman59]

Thanks for the helpful information in this post. I just replaced the power switch and safety cap in my Marantz 1030. Nice to see the blue light again and hear the music.

 

[soundguy9]

I was in a similar situation today. A marantz 2252 with a noisy and sticky power switch. Replacing it with a new power switch is a great idea, however; I didn’t want to wait for it to arrive before I could listen to my tunes. So I took the original switch apart and found a fix for the problem. The tabs that make the electrical contact can be turned so the good side makes contact and the worn side is not in use.
I thought I share it here for anyone that is interested in fixing the original power switch.
The photos should explain how this fix works.

Hope this helps someone someday
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