Marantz 1060 Setup (Newbie)

[Wonkavator33]

Hi Gang,

Just received a really nice 1060. I run Infinity RS7B speakers and have a Polk powered sub. I also have a Schiit Mani preamp from my turntable to amp/receiver.

What is the best way to setup my new Marantz? I guess I'm not clear if I am good with it as is (I only listen to vinyl) or if I'm missing something. Like maybe make the Marantz my pre and get another more modern receiver. I really have no clue. I've not setup the Marantz yet, and appreciate the guidance. The room is medium/small and I'm not trying to listen super loud.

Thanks!

 

[moewillis]

i would try out your tt>schiit>line input on the marantz and see how it compares to your tt directly into phono.

dont run the schiit into the phono input

and be careful running a sub off the record outputs. im not familiar with that model but a lot of those outputs are fixed and not controled by the volume knob. depending on the sub (if it only has rca inputs) a better way would be to use a y adapter at you pre out / main in jumpers so you have volume control

 

[the skipper]

I'll second the two above posts.

1) you don't need the schitt phono stage if you use the "phpno" inputs on the 1060

2) If you insist on using the schitt phono stage, plug it's output into one of the 1060's line level, or "Aux" inputs, NOT the phono input. Even a "tape in" will work but NOT the phono input.

3) As for the sub, doesn't your receiver have preaout/main inputs? If so, replace the jumpers with a M/M/F "Y" splitter so you can run the sub from there. If you don't have them, then speaker level inputs will work fine. The tape outs are NOT controlled by the volume control and the sub will be running balls to the wall all the time. You'll have to change it's level on the sub, not the 1060.

 

[Wonkavator33]

Thanks guys! This makes sense to me. I have no problem for going the Mani if not necessary. The sub I can adjust the volume on the sub and then leave it there. I prefer the subtle balance and can turn it on and off w/ a light twitch.

Much appreciated!

 

[moewillis]

Most decent powered subs have a volume control so they will not be running " balls to the wall"

Care should be taken with the use of any"Y" type connector , some will lead to physical damage to the sockets they are fead into if not handled carefully and the repairs can be expensive and difficult!!!!!!!

the signal fed to the sub will be "balls to the wall". you can do it the way you suggested you just have to adjust 2 volume knobs all the time.

i dont know so much about the damage from the y adapter. you dont run any more risk than using any rca cable into any rear jack...

 

[the skipper]

Most decent powered subs have a volume control so they will not be running " balls to the wall"

True, but the signal from the receiver to the sub WILL be "balls to the wall" ...unless you have no problem with adjusting the sub's output every time you change the 1060's volume settings, this could prove to be a real PITA after a short time. .

Care should be taken with the use of any"Y" type connector , some will lead to physical damage to the sockets they are fead into if not handled carefully and the repairs can be expensive and difficult!!!!!!!

No, unless we're dealing with a total moron here, which I strongly doubt, common sense goes a long way here but, just in case, DON'T FORCE SOMETHING IN IF IT DOSEN'T FIT. This is true for any connectors, not just RCA connectors.

Does this clarify things for you?

 

[moewillis]

Its not forcing it that does the damage ......its the long term effect of the extra mass dragging on the socet that over a period of time that does the damage , but I guess like so many others you know better !!!!

this is not something i would concern myself with. the jacks used for pre out/main in connections are the same jacks used for inputs that have rcas hanging off of them all the time.

 

[the skipper]

Its not forcing it that does the damage ......its the long term effect of the extra mass dragging on the socet that over a period of time that does the damage

Agan, this is where common sense comes into play. Please don't assume others lack that as well. Just how many "Y" connectors does it take for the jack to fail? Remember, we're talking one M/M/F connector here.

, but I guess like so many others you know better !!!!

I'll venture to say I do, at least as far as most people go. Having been into this hobby since the early 60's I did learn a few things along the way.

And, the professor added to my knowledge. you would be surprised at what one can do with a few coconuts and palm leaves and sea shells ... Sigh. I do miss that corn fed Maryann, though.

Seriously, having been involved as a technician, salesperson and a hobbyist, I can't recall ever running into this problem.

But, if you feel you must try to find fault with another's good advice to make you feel superior, then feel free.

 

[sreten]

Hi,

Just a health warning. Running long cables from a split preout
to a sub can seriously degrade the treble of the main signal.
It does with my amplifier (Audiolab 8000A).

Simplest way round it is add series resistors to the sub feed.
Now the cable capacitance will roll-off sub feed treble, which
doesn't matter for a sub feed, and not load the main signal.
Gain on the sub will fix any level loss, I'd use say 10K.
Wire them in series at the preamp end of the cable.

rgds, sreten.

 

[Wonkavator33]

Any reason why I cant use the "Remote" connections just under the Main connections, since my sub is wired for tradtional speaker wire?

Or should I only connect to Tape or one of the other options RCA options? As I understand the Tape runs independently

 

[the skipper]

Any reason why I cant use the "Remote" connections just under the Main connections, since my sub is wired for tradtional speaker wire?

Assuming that translates to speaker set B, or some such, yes, you can. You'll be using the speaker level inputs.

Or should I only connect to Tape or one of the other options RCA options? As I understand the Tape runs independently

You can use the tape out loop but, as was discussed earlier, there are many reasons you might not want to. If your receiver has preamp outs and min amp ins, that would be the place to connect the subwoofer, Lacking that, then your best (only) option would be using the speaker level inputs The powered sub has a very high impedance so it's effect on the amps operation is nil.

 

[wmgwizard]

Use the "Y" adapter method to connect your sub to the Marantz's pre out jack. This will deliver a cleaner signal that is controlled by the volume knob on the Marantz.

The record out jacks are a fixed level output and are not controlled by the volume knob.

Use the volume control on the sub to balance the sound between your speakers and your sub.

Contrary to what some think they know, in 40 years in this hobby I have never seen a "Y" adapter cause any damage to the jack or circuit board unless there were extenuating circumstances.

Depending on your phono cartridge, it may or may not sound better using your Schiit versus the phono input on the Marantz. Try them both and decide for yourself.