no, it's not a champagne version, it's a classic aluminum version with printed serigraphy, not engraved.
it looks really very clean but I repeat, expect to put your hands in it to keep it alive (just the basics)
Looks to be free of many "flaws" many sellers try to understate...the gouges in the faceplate, dusty and dirty, missing or damaged knobs and/or buttons, cracked lens, scratches everywhere...& most telling, rust everywhere it can take hold.
That said, if it has been beat-up, someone stopped caring long ago...those that are rusty says it's been tossed into an area that gets rain or severe moisture. This seems not to be the case here.
Do tell, just how much room, volume, space are you going to devote to a pair of speakers?
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That said, if it has been beat-up, someone stopped caring long ago...those that are rusty says it's been tossed into an area that gets rain or severe moisture. This seems not to be the case here.
Do tell, just how much room, volume, space are you going to devote to a pair of speakers?
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Yes, or tobacco stains. If your heart is set on one of these, it might as well be this one. Few will be so clean.
But shipping damage is common, so make sure they will pack it extremely well, double-boxed.
Original box should be adequate if available and all inserts are present.
Around 500 moons ago, I had the 4 channel "Quadradial" version; so I understand the attraction.
I'll second the need for good packaging. Here in the US, such a piece - perhaps a bit larger unit - falls in what I call the handler-hatred sweet spot; around 35 lbs. I had a large Phillips receiver actually eject from the package getting from Wa state to Tx. I cant even imagine what they did to it on the way, cept toss it around like a football - it must have taken several truck gate height drops to...tear PCB connectors clean off soldered traces. As the seller, I took the loss 100% - and went after the carrier for the insurance I paid for.
I'm an experienced packer too, though it wasnt double boxed, it should have made it through. The next was a pair of small bookshelf speakers, where the old hot melt glue construction baffe was busted off one cabinet. Refunded the seller, took the loss, didnt bother with a claim and just gave up shipping anything big. The 30+ lb Rane 6 channel amp I bought recently made it with only crumpled paper as cushion, two different boxes taped together to form one big - and a very reasonable $25 ship fee. So, sometimes, sometimes not. That Rane amp is built much sturdier than any consumer receiver though.
Shipping in Europe may be different; the people handling here in the US just dont care - apparently. Hopefully your seller understands packaging cushioning, the need for full purchase price insurance coverage and things are generally handled a little bit better over there.
Good luck!
If the seller powers it up and you hear the relay click after a couple of seconds then there is a very good chance its not in terrible shape.
Things that can be wrong after that:
Crackly potentiometers
Bulbs blown
Some function not working - might be as simple as a switch that needs cleaning, or more that transistors need replacing
All sorts of other things!
At a minimum if you buy this, you probably want to check the bias and offset and operating points. The good news is that there is a mountain of service information out there for these classic units and most parts, or more modern substitutes.
Things that can be wrong after that:
Crackly potentiometers
Bulbs blown
Some function not working - might be as simple as a switch that needs cleaning, or more that transistors need replacing
All sorts of other things!
At a minimum if you buy this, you probably want to check the bias and offset and operating points. The good news is that there is a mountain of service information out there for these classic units and most parts, or more modern substitutes.
It will sit in a room which is about 10 square meters big. I plan to get a pair it with some bookshelf speakers. It's a combined gym/office-room (mancave) 😉 So i will certainly play loud, but not SUPER loud. I'm in my 40's and have to care for my ears 🙂
Vol
One question around recapping. I'm getting the receiver mostly because if nostalgic / looks reasons. For example, I will never use the tuner nor connect phono or so to it. It will solely be used with AUX where I'll have a computer running Google Music connected to it.
Essentially, it would be nice if lamps etc works for the tuner, because I like the looks of it being lit.
Let's say I wanted to do a recap / refurb, but only want to focus on the parts that will affect the sound quality of the AUX input. Would I still need to do a full recap on all ther boards, or can I "focus" my work on the power supply and something more related to the aux input?
Vol
Essentially, it would be nice if lamps etc works for the tuner, because I like the looks of it being lit.
Let's say I wanted to do a recap / refurb, but only want to focus on the parts that will affect the sound quality of the AUX input. Would I still need to do a full recap on all ther boards, or can I "focus" my work on the power supply and something more related to the aux input?
Vol
power supply/ amp/ preamp/ equalizer.
as for the lighting, you can make it work in AUX mode with a little help
as for the lighting, you can make it work in AUX mode with a little help
in fact, in your case, I would rather have opted for a broken device and put a DIY amp kit inside.
I'm telling you this because the amp part is quite difficult to disassemble to replace the capacitors, you have to know that before you put your hands in it.
it's a very nice amp, personally I really like this marantz era, it doesn't do everything well but to listen to music without thinking about it, it's really pleasant and very reliable once revised.
in the same order of final idea, there are other models from marantz, very slightly more recent which are pretty and much cheaper (for what you want to do with them).
just my opinion
I'm telling you this because the amp part is quite difficult to disassemble to replace the capacitors, you have to know that before you put your hands in it.
it's a very nice amp, personally I really like this marantz era, it doesn't do everything well but to listen to music without thinking about it, it's really pleasant and very reliable once revised.
in the same order of final idea, there are other models from marantz, very slightly more recent which are pretty and much cheaper (for what you want to do with them).
just my opinion
$20 or so will buy a Amp / tuner here, with Bluetooth and SD / USB card functions.
STK 4141 or 2N3055, depends on output need.
80W / channel is about 80 USD and up.
Much clearer than 70s vintage stuff.
LM1875 kits are also quite cheap.
STK 4141 or 2N3055, depends on output need.
80W / channel is about 80 USD and up.
Much clearer than 70s vintage stuff.
LM1875 kits are also quite cheap.
Of course, I could just go ahead and buy a new marantz PM6007, for example. But the thing is that the 2245 would really really fit the interior of that room and it's nostalgic since i remember my father having one when I grew up.
As long as the sound is "good enough" and it can drive my bookshelf speakers, I hope i am going to be happy..
Vol
I think you did not understand the basis of the request.
he wants a beautiful vintage device to join the function and beauty of the device.
The one he found seems in good condition, but most others of that vintage are in need of lots of work.
That apart, the sound clarity is not as good as modern amps, so my suggestion above of chip amps.
So for this man, it is more of nostalgia, and that is more important than cost or sound quality, I understand that.
To each his own...
That apart, the sound clarity is not as good as modern amps, so my suggestion above of chip amps.
So for this man, it is more of nostalgia, and that is more important than cost or sound quality, I understand that.
To each his own...
Anything over around 20 pounds, definitely should be double boxed with a few inches of resilient packing material
in between on all sides. Otherwise you should expect damage, and possible refusal of the carrier to honor insurance claims.
Marantz's of that age will have lifted traces on the circuit boards too....
Fix the whole thing... in the US., this will run about 800 bucks.
Again, you are in love with it, it seems. Personally, I prefer the next generation with the larger black bezel and the push buttons inset in it.