differences between marantz 63 and 63mkii

guykeren · 2nd June 2005, 04:20 PM

HI,

Can someone tell the differences between marantz 63 and 63mkii? new components?

I own both of the above players, my 63mkii display is death and I'm worry that moving "back" to 63 will affect the sound/performance, although I did not hear any differences when I compare the players.

Thanks
Guy

Bill Fitzpatrick · 2nd June 2005, 05:55 PM

This is the kind of question that baffles me.

You didn't hear any difference between the units but are worried that if you use the 63 the sound performance will suffer.

janneman · 2nd June 2005, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bill Fitzpatrick
This is the kind of question that baffles me.

You didn't hear any difference between the units but are worried that if you use the 63 the sound performance will suffer.

Bill,

This doesn't baffle me, it illuminates me!

Jan Didden

Bill Fitzpatrick · 2nd June 2005, 06:37 PM

I've already been illuminated in that regard but it still baffles me.

It happens to me too.

For example, if I have to drill 10 holes I fret over each hole - is the location correct, can I get the drill bit perpendicular to the work, etc. I have to study each potential hole for several minutes and often pace back and forth, smoking a cigarette to calm me down. I get the shakes as I place the drill bit on the crosshairs. After the hole is finally drilled I have to measure the location of the exit spot to make sure it is exactly under the crosshairs. Only when things are right, can I relax. Then, it's on to the next hole. I'm so exhaused by the time I finish a project I feel like I could sleep for a week. But, of course, I can't sleep at all because of the worry that there is something important which I have forgotten.

Sometimes I feel that I am not cut out for DIY. That worries me a lot because it's the only thing that relaxes me.

SY · 2nd June 2005, 06:41 PM

Metalworking is easier for me. All I have to worry about is mopping up the blood.

janneman · 2nd June 2005, 07:10 PM

Bill, SY, I think you're in the wrong thread. This is for 'more engineering humor'.

Jan Didden

Extreme_Boky · 2nd June 2005, 09:43 PM

There are 3 differences:

1. 63mkII has slightly different power transformer. When compared, 63mkII transformer had more laminates. Windings appeared exactly the same.
2. 63mkII has in addition a thick metal bottom plate for stiffening.
3. There is also a metal brace connecting sides to further stiffen the unit.

I have modified both and liked plane 63 better – it was more natural sounding to me.

Extreme_Boky

Ruach · 3rd June 2005, 02:19 AM

May I know how did you display died? Did you mod it?

Quote:

Originally posted by guykeren
HI,

Can someone tell the differences between marantz 63 and 63mkii? new components?

I own both of the above players, my 63mkii display is death and I'm worry that moving "back" to 63 will affect the sound/performance, although I did not hear any differences when I compare the players.

Thanks
Guy

guykeren · 3rd June 2005, 06:30 AM

Ruach,

No I did not mod anything, I just bought the player with death display... any suggestions?

Thanks
Guy

chlo · 3rd June 2005, 02:00 PM

Hello,

Try to use the "Search" function for the word "display" you will find some one posted the same problem and also solution for it!.

Good luck,

Chl

2nd June 2005, 04:20 PM	#1
guykeren diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: ISrael	differences between marantz 63 and 63mkii HI, Can someone tell the differences between marantz 63 and 63mkii? new components? I own both of the above players, my 63mkii display is death and I'm worry that moving "back" to 63 will affect the sound/performance, although I did not hear any differences when I compare the players. Thanks Guy

2nd June 2005, 06:41 PM	#5
SY diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Austin, TX Blog Entries: 1	Metalworking is easier for me. All I have to worry about is mopping up the blood. __________________ “Listening to records is like ****ing a picture of Brigitte Bardot.” - Sergiu Celibidache

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2nd June 2005, 05:55 PM	#2
Bill Fitzpatrick diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Eugene, OR	This is the kind of question that baffles me. You didn't hear any difference between the units but are worried that if you use the 63 the sound performance will suffer.

2nd June 2005, 06:37 PM	#4
Bill Fitzpatrick diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Eugene, OR	I've already been illuminated in that regard but it still baffles me. It happens to me too. For example, if I have to drill 10 holes I fret over each hole - is the location correct, can I get the drill bit perpendicular to the work, etc. I have to study each potential hole for several minutes and often pace back and forth, smoking a cigarette to calm me down. I get the shakes as I place the drill bit on the crosshairs. After the hole is finally drilled I have to measure the location of the exit spot to make sure it is exactly under the crosshairs. Only when things are right, can I relax. Then, it's on to the next hole. I'm so exhaused by the time I finish a project I feel like I could sleep for a week. But, of course, I can't sleep at all because of the worry that there is something important which I have forgotten. Sometimes I feel that I am not cut out for DIY. That worries me a lot because it's the only thing that relaxes me.

2nd June 2005, 09:43 PM	#7
Extreme_Boky diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney	There are 3 differences: 1. 63mkII has slightly different power transformer. When compared, 63mkII transformer had more laminates. Windings appeared exactly the same. 2. 63mkII has in addition a thick metal bottom plate for stiffening. 3. There is also a metal brace connecting sides to further stiffen the unit. I have modified both and liked plane 63 better – it was more natural sounding to me. Extreme_Boky

3rd June 2005, 06:30 AM	#9
guykeren diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: ISrael	Ruach, No I did not mod anything, I just bought the player with death display... any suggestions? Thanks Guy

3rd June 2005, 02:00 PM	#10
chlo diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: London	Hello, Try to use the "Search" function for the word "display" you will find some one posted the same problem and also solution for it!. Good luck, Chl

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