[WiR3D]

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I personally would go with either the Marantz or the Pioneer. Go with the Pineer if you like things neutral, or the Marantz if you want a little added warmth.

I agree, but there are so many brands I havent got a clue about (sound signiture wise, and particular strengths etc), Yamaha, Marantz Preamps, Fischer, Dyna...sumthing, Accuphase, which Old McIntosh ones are good, Phase Linear. and it goes on.
 
I have spotted a guy who is willing to ship me a fully recently serviced 2275 for $800, which is about $300 over budget, but I am going to see if I can beg/borrow/steal the rest, considering where I am, I think its a really good deal. And I think its headphone out and phono stages will suit very well with the rest of the gear. (HD650, Music Hall MMF-5.1.)
 
thanks anyway
 
Its either that Marantz or a Luxman C-1000 for $500 at the moment. But I'm doing my best to get the Marantz. 
 
 
EDIT: scratch that, shipping messup, so its between the Luxman C-1000, Marantz 2252B, and Pioneer SX-980 (240v).

 

[RexAeterna]

You're doing this with resistor drops I hope...

no. what's the point? the preamp already uses dropping resistors at the preouts to drop down the power from the power amp. i use it straight from the speaker outs. no resistors. good results too. using speaker outputs is probably best thing i ever done with headphone driving.

 

[Skylab]

With most vintage gear, if you want dropping resistors, all you have to do is use the headphone out. No need to recreate this for using speaker taps.

 

[monoethylene]

My latest baby, the Pio SX 626, fully restored.
 

 
And my next Project, the Marantz 2325
 

 

[Skylab]

Wow, very nice! You guys are really making this thread proud

 

[Rawrbington]

a little hungover from the annual 4th of july croquet tournament last night.   The tradition is to get everyone as drunk as possible by the end of the tournament.  it was a success.  and since everyone is off work today and not tomorrow it was a good decision to have the tourney last night instead of today.
 
nothings been able to sooth the headache until now.  a few ibuprofens, a lot of water and some nice music out of my 2245 to the HD650.  a very smooth non abrasive combination.  oh rocky raccoon

 

[calipilot227]

I've concluded that the headphone out of my SA-6500 absolutely wipes the floor with my Little Dot MKIII. It is incredibly transparent with the tone controls disabled, but the tone controls add a nice boost particularly in the sub bass region.
 
Quick question, is the headphone-out connected to the preamp or poweramp section?

 

[Skylab]

The answer is both. It's being driven right off the power amp, but it doesn't in any way bypass the preamp.

 

[calipilot227]

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The answer is both. It's being driven right off the power amp, but it doesn't in any way bypass the preamp.

 
Thanks, that answers my question.

 

[WiR3D]

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a little hungover from the annual 4th of july croquet tournament last night.   The tradition is to get everyone as drunk as possible by the end of the tournament.  it was a success.  and since everyone is off work today and not tomorrow it was a good decision to have the tourney last night instead of today.
 
nothings been able to sooth the headache until now.  a few ibuprofens, a lot of water and some nice music out of my 2245 to the HD650.  a very smooth non abrasive combination.  oh rocky raccoon

orange juice -> greasy English style breakfast, works for me, even after a week of student partying.
 
but that second bit is what I wanted to know

 

[Silent One]

Gotta a hot dinner date with a Pioneer D7000! Though, the audition is expected to last only as long as the appetizer. I've a question regarding sonic quality. I'm the owner of the SX-650. Before making the trip in commute rush traffic, does the BIG BAD D7000 sound a lot better than the SX-650? Or similar sound through the HPO, with differences only being in watts and feature set?

I leave in one hour, someone save me! 

 

[Meewoo]

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Gotta a hot dinner date with a Pioneer D7000! Though, the audition is expected to last only as long as the appetizer. I've a question regarding sonic quality. I'm the owner of the SX-650. Before making the trip in commute rush traffic, does the BIG BAD D7000 sound a lot better than the SX-650? Or similar sound through the HPO, with differences only being in watts and feature set?

I leave in one hour, someone save me! 

Gooooo!
 
Tighter bass, more transparent, quick sound rising and fading!!
 
Thanks me later!!

 

[Silent One]

 I'll thank you now! Neither Flouroscan meters work... but the amp does! 

 As they say, you get what you pay for, so I think I'll scoop it up at the discounted price. The SX-650 was kind, playing politely inside the listening room.
 
I want an amp where behind closed doors, the neighbors will wonder if I'm not partying inside with the devil himself! 

 

[moodyrn]

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And my next Project, the Marantz 2325
 

 
 
 
Here are some pics of the 2325 I did.
 
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The case had deep scratches in it, and required my orbital sander to smooth out. Yes, that was a last resort, but was needed. only had to replace a few caps with the power supply caps being the main ones(went all out with those two). I used teak oil to finish the case and black satin paint to repaint the grill. I made my own led bulbs to replace the lamps.

 

[OJNeg]

Nice work moodyrn. The 2325 is an absolute monster. I'm finishing up restoring my 2220; still waiting for a replacement pot to come in. I'd like to get my hands on a wood case for mine, they look sweet!