[OJNeg]

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Anyone use the Marantz 2xxx series as a preamp? I have the chance to get a 2220b at a great price, but I would only need it as a preamp to feed into my KA-7100.

 


I have the 2220 myself. I guess you could use it as a preamp buy using the "tape" outputs. It has the classic "loudness" EQ board that a lot of people seem to like. What price can you get it at? Does the Kenwood not have a good preamp section?

 

[GetsugaSSJ]

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I have the 2220 myself. I guess you could use it as a preamp buy using the "tape" outputs. It has the classic "loudness" EQ board that a lot of people seem to like. What price can you get it at? Does the Kenwood not have a good preamp section?

It doesn't have any pre-outs, it's completely passive, which I found strange. I can get a 2220b from the original owner for around 110 bucks.

 

[ardgedee]

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It doesn't have any pre-outs, it's completely passive, which I found strange. I can get a 2220b from the original owner for around 110 bucks.

 
It's relatively rare for classic receivers to have pre-out / power-in connections. They're far more common on integrated amps.

 

[Rocko1]

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It doesn't have any pre-outs, it's completely passive, which I found strange. I can get a 2220b from the original owner for around 110 bucks.

I would dive all over that deal if the unit is in good shape.

 

[Skylab]

It's relatively rare for classic receivers to have pre-out / power-in connections. They're far more common on integrated amps.

Hmmmm...maybe at the lower price models that is true, but EVERY one of my classic receivers has pre out/main in jacks (Marantz 2285, Pioneer 1280 and 1980, Sansui 9090DB). I also know that Marantz 2275 had them, as did Pioneer 1250.

 

[ardgedee]

One of my vintage receivers does (AR-1500), one doesn't (HK670). It seems to depend on the manufacturer and the model line.

It was a sweeping statement anyway -- when researching any specific model it's worth checking for. It does seem to be the rare integrated that doesn't have split in/out jacks.

Although in the spirit of contradicting sweeping statements: one of my integrateds has pre-out/amp-in connections (Fisher X-101-B), one doesn't (Scott 222-C). So.

 

[GetsugaSSJ]

I'll probably jump on the deal, thanks guys. I'm still getting my turntable setup (first time owner) and haven't had a chance to test the KA-7100's preamp, but I haven't heard good things about it. At least if I enjoy it more than the Marantz I'll of had a reference point to compare it to.

 

[moodyrn]

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Hmmmm...maybe at the lower price models that is true, but EVERY one of my classic receivers has pre out/main in jacks (Marantz 2285, Pioneer 1280 and 1980, Sansui 9090DB). I also know that Marantz 2275 had them, as did Pioneer 1250.

Every vintage receiver I've owned also had pre/main in jacks as well which includes kenwood kr-9600, pioneer sx-1010, marantz 2325, and a marantz 2330B. So I'm sure many don't but I definitely wouldn't call it rare for a receiver to have those.
 
GetsugarSSJ, that's not a bad price for the marantz, especially since it's a one owner and presumably mint. I can't speak for that particular model, but the preamp on the 2325 I use to have was very good, the one on my 2330B is even better. But those are totl models as well though. But both of my marantz have had very good preamps. Both of them were a good deal better than the one in the sansui au-517 I use to have.

 

[Argybargy]

Preamp on my 2230 is very good (recapped). Before recapping it was still good, but not as detailed. Definitely better than my hk730 or 930.

 

[ironsurvivor]

Update on my Sansui G9000DB guys. It was in non working condition because it all of a sudden died. It had worked not to long ago. Well i cracked it open and looked around and before it died it only played static on the right channel and no sound through the left channel. So i replaced two bad fuses and it worked and played clearly through the right channel and nothing on the left channel still, but then a few hours later it died again, nothing. and all the fuses were fine. Does anybody have any suggestions of what it might be? If you would like to help me, just PM me. Thanks!

 

[Skylab]

In order to help, we would need to have you describe the situation in more detail rather than just "it died". Do the lights come on, but no sound? No lights at all? Give as much info as you can. Better to post here than to take to PM...you will get more answers in the thread.

 

[ironsurvivor]

When i got it working for that couple hours the lights were all on and everything was functioning normally apart from it only outputting on the right channel. When it went out there were no lights or anything. I plugged headphones in to make sure and no sound at all. Nothing was connected to the amp except power of course and headphones. Im not an expert by any means on this. 

 

[Skylab]

Well, no lights on would tend to indicate either the main fuses are blown, or there is a problem with the power supply board.  If you have checked the main fuses and they are for sure good, or if the fuses repeatedly blow, you need to have the power supply board examined by a competent technician.

 

[ironsurvivor]

I got a buddy who is an electrician that is going to take a look at it. Thanks a lot for the suggestion!

 

[Rocko1]

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I got a buddy who is an electrician that is going to take a look at it. Thanks a lot for the suggestion!

If you are interested in keeping this unit I would take it to a reputable vintage stereo repair shop. Most big cities have one. That is a nice top tier unit with a ton of power and is worth restoring/repairing for sure.