[subzer0]

is there a reason why everything costs twice as much as it should on classic audio?  $900 for a marantz 2275 is kind of crazy.

 

[Skylab]

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is there a reason why everything costs twice as much as it should on classic audio?  $900 for a marantz 2275 is kind of crazy.

Well, sort of.  classicaudio.com inspects, fixes, and warranties everything they sell. Look at that 2275 you used as an example - they rebuilt and recapped the amp boards.  And it comes with a 60 day full and 2 year limited warranty.
 
I have never purchased anything from them so I have no clue how well the things they sell actually work, but based on the pictures, and their reputation, I get it.  Sure, you can buy a 2275 on eBay for 40-70% less than what they are asking, but you get no warranty and almost certainly SOME warts.  It's just a question of what route you want to go.

 

[subzer0]

i guess it depends on if you know a good repairman or not...i know a GREAT one who is very reasonable with his pricing.  otherwise, you are really paying a ridiculous premium for their work.  i bet they do really good work, but their prices are very steep (and dont get me wrong, i am all for spending lots of money on audio equipment).
 
they have a sold pioneer sx-1250 that went for $1500.  if i had the money, i could buy this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Pioneer-SX-1250-Receiver-/120785977219?pt=Receivers_Tuners&hash=item1c1f67bf83#ht_500wt_1413 probably haggle the price down a bit as theres no action on it, and have my guy look at it/restore for anywhere from $75-$200 depending on its condition.  

 

[Skylab]

Yeah if you know a great local repair guy who doesn't have a huge backlog, then I wouldn't buy from them either.  We have some great rebuild guys here like MarkTheFixer, but he has an 18 month wait list, and there are repair only places like Deltronics, but they don't do general recap type stuff, just "get it back working" type jobs.

 

[cifani090]

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i guess it depends on if you know a good repairman or not...i know a GREAT one who is very reasonable with his pricing.  otherwise, you are really paying a ridiculous premium for their work.  i bet they do really good work, but their prices are very steep (and dont get me wrong, i am all for spending lots of money on audio equipment).
 
they have a sold pioneer sx-1250 that went for $1500.  if i had the money, i could buy this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Pioneer-SX-1250-Receiver-/120785977219?pt=Receivers_Tuners&hash=item1c1f67bf83#ht_500wt_1413 probably haggle the price down a bit as theres no action on it, and have my guy look at it/restore for anywhere from $75-$200 depending on its condition.  

I was just talking to the guy who bought my Sansui 2500 speakers and his friend found a huge Pioneer receiver "100 something watts, the really big one" and he paid $10 as it was sitting in his neighbors closet. He said he'd pay 10 times what we paid for it, but he would sell it to his friend. He said it was because he's a picker and he found a guitar and sold it for $7000. Im also pretty amazed at the prices of 1250's as i got mine for $450. But it is ebay after all.
 

 

[Rawrbington]

ok i think i have this done correctly.
i have the dac going to aux in on the yamaha.  and then rca from the tape rec out 1 to input 1 on the woo.
its working.
i even works when the yamaha is powered off.
 
is this safe for my woo?

 

[Skylab]

Yes, totally safe for the Woo.  I am a little surprised it works when the Yamaha is off, but that's a bonus

 

[Meewoo]

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Yes, totally safe for the Woo.  I am a little surprised it works when the Yamaha is off, but that's a bonus

 
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i have the dac going to aux in on the yamaha.  and then rca from the tape rec out 1 to input 1 on the woo.
its working.
i even works when the yamaha is powered off.
 
is this safe for my woo?

When using normal source, the rec out is completely pass through. If it's phono signal, you have to power the receiver up so that phono signals are amplified.
 
 

 

[Rawrbington]

you guys are awesome.
thanks for the help.
great stuff

 

[subzer0]

in other news, my he-6 is on its way...i hope my 2270 is ready to do some work.

 

[Maverickmonk]

 
 
Got the 2245 working. Full recap on the power board, the main output capacitors, phono amp, and pre-amp/ tone control. All that's left is the mains (only 2 small capacitors), and the radio boards, which don't matter since I don't use the radio.
Polished up the outside all nice and shiney, but I still need to find an original powerswitch to replace the toggle switch the previous owner installed. Maybe blue LED's this summer too, when I do the switch, capacitors, and adjust all the currents and such to spec. Sounds soooo sweet now, I see why these things sell so well on ebay and such. beautiful sound, both through my speakers and my AKG Sextetts. Loving it

 

[cifani090]

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Got the 2245 working. Full recap on the power board, the main output capacitors, phono amp, and pre-amp/ tone control. All that's left is the mains (only 2 small capacitors), and the radio boards, which don't matter since I don't use the radio.
Polished up the outside all nice and shiney, but I still need to find an original powerswitch to replace the toggle switch the previous owner installed. Maybe blue LED's this summer too, when I do the switch, capacitors, and adjust all the currents and such to spec. Sounds soooo sweet now, I see why these things sell so well on ebay and such. beautiful sound, both through my speakers and my AKG Sextetts. Loving it

Very nice unit, what did you polish it with?
 

 

[Maverickmonk]

I just cleaned it with a sponge and some dawn dish soap, and a very small amount of ceramibrite (cleaner for glass stovetops). Didn't want to try anything heavier for fear of taking the letters off. The JVC turntable however I went at with some Barkeeper's Friend

 

[Shmitty]

So rather then getting a dedicated headphone amp I've decided to go this route, how do you guys think a Pioneer SX-434 would drive a pair of Sennheiser HD650's? I'm still trying to decide on a DAC as well, would something like http://www.ebay.com/itm/WM8740-x2-DIR9001-USB-input-DAC-kit-Power-Transformer-/160614443734?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item25655dead6 be a good buy?

 

[Meewoo]

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So rather then getting a dedicated headphone amp I've decided to go this route, how do you guys think a Pioneer SX-434 would drive a pair of Sennheiser HD650's? I'm still trying to decide on a DAC as well, would something like http://www.ebay.com/itm/WM8740-x2-DIR9001-USB-input-DAC-kit-Power-Transformer-/160614443734?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item25655dead6 be a good buy?

If you don't like "Sennheiser Veil", you'd better try Pionny Sx-x50 or x80 line. IMHO, SX-434 is a bit warm for Senn. You can also try Yammy or Technics integrate. Good luck!!