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My addiction to radios continues. In Washington I had dozens of post war tube radios. I really liked the warm sound but most often they were low powered and lacked good speakers.

I left them all behind and now I’m in the mood for feeding a new related addiction. I recently bought five Bose Wave radios for listening to the Brewers. They are great for talk but lack in music.

Now I’m looking for vintage Marantz receivers. I was familiar with them in the 70’s but could never afford them. The babies are first on my list and I’m looking at both a 2010 and 2015. Maybe someday I’ll own a 2500!

Marantz were/are definitely top of the line receivers. There is a small store about 1/4 mile from me that specializes in old vinyl and classic old stereo equipment. Hope you find what you're looking for. I recently had my old Sansui linear tracking turntable cleaned up and the belts replaced. I enjoy listening to the large collection of classic vinyl that I have.

markiver54 wrote: ↑

Fri Apr 28, 2023 12:08 pm

Marantz were/are definitely top of the line receivers. There is a small store about 1/4 mile from me that specializes in old vinyl and classic old stereo equipment. Hope you find what you're looking for. I recently had my old Sansui linear tracking turntable cleaned up and the belts replaced. I enjoy listening to the large collection of classic vinyl that I have.

I’m thinking of getting a turntable and some vinyl too.

I will curiously see if the local shop has any Marantz. Been a little while since I was in there, but I pass it almost every day on the way to the supermarket.

This unit is looking really good. Expensive but if you don’t buy it someone else will. Even the junk ones go for $600 to $800 and then it costs another $400 to have them recapped.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/145052847112?m ... media=COPY

I’ve been on a vintage stereo forum and some of the guys are quite knowledgeable.

I need speakers too.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/364153564490?m ... media=COPY

Sir Henry wrote: ↑

Fri Apr 28, 2023 4:42 pm

This unit is looking really good. Expensive but if you don’t buy it someone else will. Even the junk ones go for $600 to $800 and then it costs another $400 to have them recapped.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/145052847112?m ... media=COPY

I’ve been on a vintage stereo forum and some of the guys are quite knowledgeable.

That IS a nice one! sure brings back memories.
When I had my shop built, I tipped my contractor friend by giving him a real nice pair of Technic speakers. Wish I had not done that.

I knew someone who had one of those that was a Quadraphonic and there was a local rock station that every hour for fifteen minutes had "the quad quarter" and broadcast in quadraphonic sound . That was an idea that didn't catch on.

Travlin wrote: ↑

Sat Apr 29, 2023 12:21 am

I knew someone who had one of those that was a Quadraphonic and there was a local rock station that every hour for fifteen minutes had "the quad quarter" and broadcast in quadraphonic sound . That was an idea that didn't catch on.

Oh yeah! I remember the quad phase.

markiver54 wrote: ↑

Sat Apr 29, 2023 8:24 am

Travlin wrote: ↑

Sat Apr 29, 2023 12:21 am

I knew someone who had one of those that was a Quadraphonic and there was a local rock station that every hour for fifteen minutes had "the quad quarter" and broadcast in quadraphonic sound . That was an idea that didn't catch on.

Oh yeah! I remember the quad phase.

My friend had one with a combined fade and balance called a joystick.

In my early high school years I had a friend who had a friend a few years older than us who was an audiophile. I remember going over to his house and being in awe of his stereo setup including Marantz equipment. He was pretty proud of having Marantz and that earned my respect for the brand. Seems like in those days it was common to have a separate amp and tuner. He also had a reel to reel tape player which was pretty rare to see in a home.

Cool stuff Sir Henry and we’ll enjoy seeing your progress.

Hatchdog wrote: ↑

Sat Apr 29, 2023 9:55 am

In my early high school years I had a friend who had a friend a few years older than us who was an audiophile. I remember going over to his house and being in awe of his stereo setup including Marantz equipment. He was pretty proud of having Marantz and that earned my respect for the brand. Seems like in those days it was common to have a separate amp and tuner. He also had a reel to reel tape player which was pretty rare to see in a home.

Cool stuff Sir Henry and we’ll enjoy seeing your progress.

All the real audiophiles had reel to reels. I remember having a Radio Sh_t, I mean Radio Shack 8-track.

The 2230 I’m looking at is listed as 30 watts per channel which means it’s more like 40. Marantz did make several separate amps and receivers but 90% of the music I’ll listen to is radio. One nearby station, WJBL “The Cabin” 93.1 FM in Ladysmith, plays classics hits without a lot of talk or announcements over music.

It’s just one of many FM stations I get. I also get the Brewers games. I gave up satellite TV because I didn’t watch it much so having a good radio is important. While I get good radio I don’t get good antenna TV.

I bid on a rebuilt 2230 that looked brand new. My high bid was $1,050 and it sold for $1,275. I bought a ‘baby’ 2010 for $400. I’m still looking for a higher powered unit, either a 21xx or 22xx series.

I bought a second Marantz. It’s a rebuilt 2215. And I bought a pair of 33355 speakers. They should make a good pair. I’ll post pictures and report on the sound when I get them.

Sir Henry wrote: ↑

Fri Apr 28, 2023 1:23 pm

I’m thinking of getting a turntable and some vinyl too.

I remember getting my first CD player. Stopped by the BX on the way home from Reserves. They had one on sale, I made an impulse purchase. Got home and hooked it up, and listened to the two CDs I bought along with it. I unhooked the turntable, and put it in the closet. It's probably still there.

At my age and work history, I probably shouldn't spend much money on quality stereo gear.

Every stereo I listen to has severe hiss. Even when it's off.

clovishound wrote: ↑

Wed May 03, 2023 9:52 am

Sir Henry wrote: ↑

Fri Apr 28, 2023 1:23 pm

I’m thinking of getting a turntable and some vinyl too.

I remember getting my first CD player. Stopped by the BX on the way home from Reserves. They had one on sale, I made an impulse purchase. Got home and hooked it up, and listened to the two CDs I bought along with it. I unhooked the turntable, and put it in the closet. It's probably still there.

At my age and work history, I probably shouldn't spend much money on quality stereo gear.

Every stereo I listen to has severe hiss. Even when it's off.

That hiss is a snake. A Henry Garden Gun would take care of them.

My Marantz 2215 receiver arrived today and I hooked the Marantz 33355 speakers up. Man this is a sweet sounding system. At 15 watts it’s not a big boom box. At lower volumes it really has a warm sound. Below it is a cheap shelf unit with MP3.
I have several vintage post war tube radios coming. They are mostly Art Deco and will fill the vacant shelves. I don’t have a proper antenna hooked up and just used speaker wires and ran them up the stairwell.

Aaah, good 'ol Marantz! Congrats Gene! I know the sound.

markiver54 wrote: ↑

Mon May 08, 2023 8:16 pm

Aaah, good 'ol Marantz! Congrats Gene! I know the sound.

Thanks Mark. Now I need to get a turntable.

https://vpiindustries.com/?fbclid=IwAR1 ... tMWIfh8Hd4
https://thorens.audio/

This set up is not for everyone but some people just go a little nuts. This is a friend of mine's setup.
Jake