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Worth buying Marantz 2220 on craigslist?

post #1 of 7
12/29/11 at 4:38am
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I've been shopping around for a cheap stereo receiver for a bookshelf speaker setup, and I came upon this on craigslist. Vintage Marantz 2220 that I think is absolutely gorgeous. I could most likely get it for $100. Would this drive a pair of Pioneer BS21 speakers (6 Ohm 84dB sensitivity)? Are these old units likely to require new caps or other maintenance?

 

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post #2 of 7
12/29/11 at 10:48am

I run a 2220 into Paradigm Atom v.6's (90dB sensitivity) and at 40% volume they are too loud for a room that is 15'x25' .....all without clipping. Mine is mint and has been recapped and LED upgraded and I paid $160. I love this amp and the sound is fantastic.

 

Below are pics of my setup. Out of the picture is an HRT MSII+ and Dual 1019...and since this pic was taken, I have added a Schiit Asgard just to the right of the Marantz.

 

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post #3 of 7
12/29/11 at 1:00pm
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Originally Posted by dwinnert View Post

I run a 2220 into Paradigm Atom v.6's (90dB sensitivity) and at 40% volume they are too loud for a room that is 15'x25' .....all without clipping. Mine is mint and has been recapped and LED upgraded and I paid $160. I love this amp and the sound is fantastic.

 

Below are pics of my setup. Out of the picture is an HRT MSII+ and Dual 1019...and since this pic was taken, I have added a Schiit Asgard just to the right of the Marantz.

 

 

 

 

Very nice man,  it looks great with LEDs
 

 

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post #4 of 7
12/29/11 at 2:14pm
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Originally Posted by DrGroove View Post

Very nice man,  it looks great with LEDs
 

 



I saw the amp next to a non LED Marantz with new vellum and bulbs, and the blue was pretty close. Nice thing about LED's is they last way longer then the bulbs and don't give off heat so the vellum doesn't yellow over time. Plus the LED are direct replacements with no modifications in case someone wants to go back to bulbs.

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post #5 of 7
12/30/11 at 9:46pm
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Originally Posted by DrGroove View Post

I've been shopping around for a cheap stereo receiver for a bookshelf speaker setup, and I came upon this on craigslist. Vintage Marantz 2220 that I think is absolutely gorgeous. I could most likely get it for $100. Would this drive a pair of Pioneer BS21 speakers (6 Ohm 84dB sensitivity)? Are these old units likely to require new caps or other maintenance?


Looks like a decent buy, try to get it for $80. Does it have a wood case?

 

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post #6 of 7
12/30/11 at 11:59pm
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Originally Posted by cifani090 View Post


Looks like a decent buy, try to get it for $80. Does it have a wood case?

 



The guy is asking 125, so I figure 100 is the best I could do. No wooden case, but I like the aluminum look smile.gif

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post #7 of 7
12/31/11 at 12:23am
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Originally Posted by DrGroove View Post

The guy is asking 125, so I figure 100 is the best I could do. No wooden case, but I like the aluminum look smile.gif


$80 is where you'd start, and that $100 is where you end biggrin.gif

 

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