Second Amp Receiver

[Zack Sainz]

Hey All!

I am looking to get a second amp/receiver.

I stumbled upon a Marantz Model Twenty Two. I would either use it for my Dynaco A25s or KLH 6s I would do an A/B comparison.

The seller is saying that sometimes the left channel doesn’t respond.

Any thoughts?

Many thanks!

 

[hjames]

Dunno - how technical are you?
Do you troubleshoot/chase problems, or farm it out for a tech to repair?

 

[Zack Sainz]

Dunno - how technical are you?
Do you troubleshoot/chase problems, or farm it out for a tech to repair?

Thank you for the reply!

Very good question.

I am fairly good at troubleshooting. I can do lightweight fixing and I want to learn more about deep repair work.

 

[hjames]

I can mod speakers and have updated crossovers, but don't dig into amps or receivers.
(I have not owned Marantz - but its a name that carries some weight)

Is it local, or do you have to buy it and get it shipped in?
What I'm getting at is - can you give it a listen before you buy?
If not - and if the price seems fair, it might be worth taking a shot at it anyway ...

 

[Zack Sainz]

I can mod speakers and have updated crossovers, but don't dig into amps or receivers.
(I have not owned Marantz - but its a name that carries some weight)

Is it local, or do you have to buy it and get it shipped in?
What I'm getting at is - can you give it a listen before you buy?
If not - and if the price seems fair, it might be worth taking a shot at it anyway ...

It’s local, and I might be able to get in for a test listen.

I do agree, the price is decent.

thank you!

 

[SoCal Sam]

Fix could be as easy as tech in the can, aka residue free contact cleaner. An old Marantz will need to be re-capped but that is part of the fun.

 

[Zack Sainz]

Fix could be as easy as tech in the can, aka residue free contact cleaner. An old Marantz will need to be re-capped but that is part of the fun.

Awesome! Thank you!

 

[Chrisxo55441]

as stated above start with cleaning the pots and switches here is a link
https://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/the-idiots-guide-to-using-deoxit-revisited.207005/

 

[Zack Sainz]

as stated above start with cleaning the pots and switches here is a link
https://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/the-idiots-guide-to-using-deoxit-revisited.207005/

Thanks!!!!

 

[Zack Sainz]

It sounds great!

It’s in very good condition!

It crackles when the volume and balance pots are changed.

I have it hooked up to my KLH 6s right now, tested with:

Steely Dan’s Jack of Speed
Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Tin Pan Alley
Massive Attack’s Teardrop
Andy McKee & Don Ross Rylynn
Radiohead’s Everything in its Right Place

Very smooth and detailed.

Im going to have a lot of fun with this!

Thank you everyone who has chimed in!