ssrock64
Headphoneus Supremus
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God, I need to get myself one of the Marantz units that keeps popping up on the Craigslist, just for looks. They simply can't be beat in the visual department.
God, I need to get myself one of the Marantz units that keeps popping up on the Craigslist, just for looks. They simply can't be beat in the visual department.
So finally have an excuse to post here, mind me. I have in my current possession, a Marantz 2220B receiver. While the receiver may need some cleaning work and bulb replacements, it has served me well so far. I currently utilize it as a phono preamp and speaker amplifier for my Technics SL-210 F.G. Servo turntable.
The record playing on the turntable is Mobile Fidelity's pressing of Miles Davis' Round About Midnight, which sounds fantastic (even in Mono). : - )
You like your 2220B? They are pretty. I have a mint condition 2220B, it sits atop my 4240.
I started off conflicted with the receiver. I personally enjoy a somewhat bright and detailed sound, and the Marantz is warm. While I still don't enjoy the amp with headphones, I do find it to work loudspeakers wonderfully. I plan on upgrading my speakers later this year and will most likely upgrade to a newer amplifier as well, but It would be hard for me to let this one go.
man, this 500c is beautiful....and someone is gonna pay some big bucks for it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-FISHER-500c-12ax7-7591-Tube-Stereo-FM-Receiver-Fisher-400-800c-era-/111183475146?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item19e30d31ca
'all fur coat and no knickers'. If you know what I mean