Marantz Stereo Receivers

[markiver54]

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

Wow Jake, are those Magnaplaners ?

Uh oh.. sorry, just realized I didn't click on the links, which might answer my question...

[Shakey Jake]

I'm not sure about the speakers but I know he paid almost 9K for the turntable. He's got a lot of money tied up in just playing vinyl. I'll have to ask him about the speakers.
Jake

[Shakey Jake]

I'll have to add that all I have is a vintage NIkko 3035 receiver, a Toshiba direct drive turntable, and a pair of Polk audio speakers.
Jake

[Sir Henry]

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

That’s a little rich for my blood!

[Shakey Jake]

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

That’s a little rich for my blood!

MIne too! I'd rather save money for powder and primers!
Jake

[Sir Henry]

I'm not sure about the speakers but I know he paid almost 9K for the turntable. He's got a lot of money tied up in just playing vinyl. I'll have to ask him about the speakers.
Jake

One turntable was listed for $30K.

[markiver54]

I'm not sure about the speakers but I know he paid almost 9K for the turntable. He's got a lot of money tied up in just playing vinyl. I'll have to ask him about the speakers.
Jake

The reason I ask is; I have a very wealthy ex-BIL that many years ago had a set of speakers that looked very similar, and sounded amazing that were Magnaplaners. Never seen any since. Lifestyles of the rich and famous maybe...?

[Shakey Jake]

I'm not sure about the speakers but I know he paid almost 9K for the turntable. He's got a lot of money tied up in just playing vinyl. I'll have to ask him about the speakers.
Jake

The reason I ask is; I have a very wealthy ex-BIL that many years ago had a set of speakers that looked very similar, and sounded amazing that were Magnaplaners. Never seen any since. Lifestyles of the rich and famous maybe...?

He says they're Klipsch. He said he paid around $6500 per speaker.
Jake

[markiver54]

I'm not sure about the speakers but I know he paid almost 9K for the turntable. He's got a lot of money tied up in just playing vinyl. I'll have to ask him about the speakers.
Jake

The reason I ask is; I have a very wealthy ex-BIL that many years ago had a set of speakers that looked very similar, and sounded amazing that were Magnaplaners. Never seen any since. Lifestyles of the rich and famous maybe...?

He says they're Klipsch. He said he paid around $6500 per speaker.
Jake

Thanks for the feedback Jake. As I said...lifestyles of the rich and famous. Great set up!!

[Sir Henry]

The reason I ask is; I have a very wealthy ex-BIL that many years ago had a set of speakers that looked very similar, and sounded amazing that were Magnaplaners. Never seen any since. Lifestyles of the rich and famous maybe...?

He says they're Klipsch. He said he paid around $6500 per speaker.
Jake

Thanks for the feedback Jake. As I said...lifestyles of the rich and famous. Great set up!!

It’s not just the rich and famous. It’s also us regular guys that like to listen to music without distortion. If I paid $60K for a new truck few would think anything of it. Yet if I were to spend $6K on a stereo people would think I’m recklessly spending.

[markiver54]

He says they're Klipsch. He said he paid around $6500 per speaker.
Jake

Thanks for the feedback Jake. As I said...lifestyles of the rich and famous. Great set up!!

It’s not just the rich and famous. It’s also us regular guys that like to listen to music without distortion. If I paid $60K for a new truck few would think anything of it. Yet if I were to spend $6K on a stereo people would think I’m recklessly spending.

It all comes down to priorities and where we place them.

[Shakey Jake]

His name is Joe. Anyway Joe says these are really good speakers and come by the pair:
https://www.klipsch.com/products/cornwa ... ng-speaker
I looked on Amazon and they're about $6000 for a pair.
Jake

[Sir Henry]

Thanks for the feedback Jake. As I said...lifestyles of the rich and famous. Great set up!!

It’s not just the rich and famous. It’s also us regular guys that like to listen to music without distortion. If I paid $60K for a new truck few would think anything of it. Yet if I were to spend $6K on a stereo people would think I’m recklessly spending.

It all comes down to priorities and where we place them.

I agree. I was just trying to rationalize buying a nice set of speakers.

[Sir Henry]

His name is Joe. Anyway Joe says these are really good speakers and come by the pair:
https://www.klipsch.com/products/cornwa ... ng-speaker
I looked on Amazon and they're about $6000 for a pair.
Jake

Cheaper on eBay and this seller is about 150 miles from me.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/372941432682?m ... media=COPY

[Sir Henry]

I’m all setup to listen to Brewer games. I received an FM specific antenna today and hooked it up. Check that signal strength meter!

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It has an adjustable gain and I set it specific for each frequency.

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The overall height is one third the average frequency wavelength.

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My new to me rebuilt Marantz 2230.

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For voice I turn the bass down and loudness up with low volume. Bob Uecker comes in crystal clear.

[markiver54]

That's awesome Gene. Congrats on the new setup! I'm guessing Tims hill helps with your reception.

[Sir Henry]

That's awesome Gene. Congrats on the new setup! I'm guessing Tims hill helps with your reception.

It helps with FM but not AM. TV doesn’t come in very good with an indoor antenna. I ordered an indoor/outdoor TV antenna but it won’t be here for a week. What I really need is an outdoor one and up 50 feet. TV is straight line but FM will bend with the earth plus it will bounce off the atmosphere. At least that is what I’m learning. I’m reading forums and watching utube videos. I figure I have till fall to figure out how to get the Packers on the TV.

[markiver54]

That's awesome Gene. Congrats on the new setup! I'm guessing Tims hill helps with your reception.

It helps with FM but not AM. TV doesn’t come in very good with an indoor antenna. I ordered an indoor/outdoor TV antenna but it won’t be here for a week. What I really need is an outdoor one and up 50 feet. TV is straight line but FM will bend with the earth plus it will bounce off the atmosphere. At least that is what I’m learning. I’m reading forums and watching utube videos. I figure I have till fall to figure out how to get the Packers on the TV.

Hope you get the 50' mast. Never know; might also be beneficial if SHF!

[Sir Henry]

The 50’ mast isn’t high on my list. Getting a garage built is top of the list.

[markiver54]

The 50’ mast isn’t high on my list. Getting a garage built is top of the list.

Totally understand that!