So this question probably sounds crazy but:  Is there any way to convert a Marantz 2245 which is ONLY rated for 120v @ 60hz to 240v @ 50hz?  There is no obvious input power switch.  Are the designs of the 2 power supplies completely different?  Were there places put on all PCB's to solder in the...

Didn't know that.  I will have to check them out.

Don't know if it has been posted here, but I found it interesting. http://science.slashdot.org/story/13/09/30/2213245/new-headphones-generate-sound-with-carbon-nanotubes

Ratings for recievers have changed over the years,  A rating of 45 watts on a vintage reciever means 45 watts per channnel RMS.   A rating of 500 watts on a modern reciever means 500 watts PEAK power spread out over 5 (or howevermany) channels.  I will let other people answer the rest of the...

Vintage is all I can afford so far, with the exeption of a CMOY.

I have an Antec Fusion Remote with 800rpm Scythe Slipstreams and a fanless Seasonic PSU.   I never hear it.

I think that being a digital signal, it wouldn't have that much of an effect.

I know this is commonly done for high impedence 'phones, but I myself don't know how to do it.  I also would be interested in the answer.

My sony MDR-7506's have suffered some pretty serious abuse. not on purpose obviously. To top it off, they are easy to repair, and parts are cheap.

To follow up on my previous post,  I recieved the 2245 in the post and everything works!  All inputs, all outputs - it does need some deoxit love, but I will do that when I get the new lamps for it.  It also needs new feet, and a thorough cleaning, but I knew all these things upon purchase.  I...

Quote: I use my Pioneer SX-580 for a solid 6 hours a day.  Twelve to sixteen on the weekends.

I have Deoxit for the SX-580. I'm sure it will be fine...

Double post :( sorry

I'm not lucky enough for that sadly :( I have had pretty good experiences with ebay. And if I don't take the gamble someone else will. I think I'm gonna go for it. I will keep you updated. Thank you for the info, wish me luck.

It's on a popular auction site (don't buy it before I get a chance ;) ) The lettering is great, as is the metal face. There are some nicks on the sides and top. The description states fully functional. It just stood out because all the other Marantz recievers are very expensive from what I've...