I have recently, upon a stroke of good luck, I have purchased a Marantz 2275 receiver (still in the wood case), a set of Sansui SP 1200 speakers, and a set of series I/II Bose 901 speakers. The Bose are missing the equalizer that they would have come with. By any chance would anyone on here happen to have one of these they are willing to part with?
OT: Vintage Audio
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No, but I have a Marantz 2270. I assume the 2275 is a more recent model? I also have AR speakers, so can't help you out on the equalizer.
I had that Marantz receiver when I was at State. Very cool horizontal flywheel for tuning. Unlike 98% of 70's upper mid-fi audio, it has held its value and then some. They sell for well over a grand nowadays.
As for the Bose equalizer, doesn't it have to go between a pre-amp and a power amp in? I don't remember the Marantz having this capability, but it's been forty years....
just checked... and just remembered, the jumpers on the back, so you should be good to go if you can locate a used unit on audiogon or eBay
As for the Bose equalizer, doesn't it have to go between a pre-amp and a power amp in? I don't remember the Marantz having this capability, but it's been forty years....
just checked... and just remembered, the jumpers on the back, so you should be good to go if you can locate a used unit on audiogon or eBay
Are you talking about the Marantz 2270 or the 2275 (which I'm not familiar with).
I not only liked the smooth, weighted horizontal tuning, but the blue lights were neat looking. And it was a pretty good receiver. Not in the McIntosh class, but good nevertheless.
To tell you the truth, I can't remember if mine was a 2270 or 2275. They are both stunning in a '58 Cadillac sort of way. Well, actually a lot sleeker than that, but out of fashion for sure. Pretty sure they looked almost exactly the same, with the 2275 having a few more watts per channel.
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As for the sonics, I really couldn't say. I graduated to separates and eventually owned the a lot of the good stuff, but I'm still fond of the memory of my old Marantz.
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As for the sonics, I really couldn't say. I graduated to separates and eventually owned the a lot of the good stuff, but I'm still fond of the memory of my old Marantz.
The 2270 was 70 watts rms per channel; chances are good that the 2275 was 75 watts per.
I used mine a lot back in the day with a Dual turntable, etc. and I bought a Yamaha receiver several years ago and hardly ever turn it on now. I never had separate components ... I was sort of into audio at the time and bought what I could afford, then lost interest after a few years. McIntosh with tubes is still one of the best available as far as I know.
I used mine a lot back in the day with a Dual turntable, etc. and I bought a Yamaha receiver several years ago and hardly ever turn it on now. I never had separate components ... I was sort of into audio at the time and bought what I could afford, then lost interest after a few years. McIntosh with tubes is still one of the best available as far as I know.
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I have read that the 2270 is preferable in some ways, and it is said to be more collectible. You have jewel, for sure. Maybe the nicestlooking piece of audi gera I ever owned, and I have owned.... m a n y.
My receiver is identical to that one in the picture. The wood case just makes it!! I purchased mine plus both sets of those speakers for a grand total of $375
Does anybody have an old stash of vinyl that they could care less about anymore and just wants someone to come get it off their hands. If so, I might know a feller (me)
I have hundreds of LP's I will never play again... let me check and see if I can locate them. I'm pretty sure they're not worth selling...
That’s awesome, I would love to just flip through them and see what all you’ve got! I have a wide genre that I collect.
Great thread. I didn’t realize, but should have known that there would be folks on here who were interested in old audio equipment. I recently put together my old system that I had back in the 70’s but got rid of over the years. My teenage daughter and I searched for over a year looking for the pieces. A Sherwood receiver, Dual turntable and Altec Segovia speakers. I found the Sherwood and Dual but couldn’t find a decent pair of Altec’s, but did run across a mint pair of JBL 100’s which were comparable to the Altec’s. For $250, I couldn’t pass them up.
Speaking of the 100’s, JBL just released an updated version at $4,000 a pair if anyone is interested.
https://www.audioholics.com/tower-speaker-reviews/jbl-releases-updated-iconic-jbl-l100-speakers
I’ll have to find some pics to put on here. Would love to see what everyone else has if you have some pics.
While we’re talking shop, does anyone know of someone who does repair work on receivers? I have one of my speaker channels that is scratchy and not working correctly.
Speaking of the 100’s, JBL just released an updated version at $4,000 a pair if anyone is interested.
https://www.audioholics.com/tower-speaker-reviews/jbl-releases-updated-iconic-jbl-l100-speakers
I’ll have to find some pics to put on here. Would love to see what everyone else has if you have some pics.
While we’re talking shop, does anyone know of someone who does repair work on receivers? I have one of my speaker channels that is scratchy and not working correctly.
Ryan Maness in Corinth, MS. I haven’t personally used him, I have contacted him about looking at my 2275. I have a light or two out on mine and I was told by many people that he is the person to go to. He has also started a group page on Facebook called North Mississippi Vintage Audio.
View attachment 9949View attachment 9950Here is my small setup right now. I have the Sansui’s hooked up to it. My Marantz will definitely push way more wattage than what they wil hold but for the small room I have them in now they do just fine. Always looking for some that are better. And of course still looking for an equalizer for my Bose 901’s.
Older units tend to get oxidation on the contacts of the rheostats. Could be the volume, fader, or another knob causing the issue.
I've had very good luck with a quality contact cleaner and/or lubricant, such as DeoxIt, to restore old rheostats.
https://www.amazon.com/D5S6-Contact-Cleaner-F5S-H6-FaderLube/dp/B00HNV7WI2
For the record, I've let go of most of my older audio, but still run my Klipsch Heresy mains. I'm from south Arkansas and my aunt used to work in HR at Klipsch. My mom knew Paul distantly...
Good thread...
After doing some reading, I figured this was my problem. I think I'm going to buy some and give it a try. I watched a few videos on how to apply. Doesn't look too difficult and I figured if this wasn't my problem it wouldn't be too hard to tell. Thanks
Here's my setup. Have had fun bringing back old memories.
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View attachment 9958This the only piece of stereo hardware I ever owned that might have made me consider rubbing one out.... B&O 4004. Bought it just barely out of school from that shop between what is now Office Depot and Kroger on I-55 in Jackson, if anyone remembers it.... cost more than I made in month. Still have it, still works.
Love the Turntable. A buddy of mine has a Marantz 6100 that I’m trying to talk him into selling!
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