My Beloved Marantz 2270 Died!

sda2mike
sda2mike Posts: 3,131
edited April 2 in Clubhouse Archives
:mad: this is actually a 2 part post: 1st, last night i get home. the wife & kid are out at a movie. i got me some prime listening for the next 2 hours! so, i fire up the marantz, get some snackage and beverage. i started listening at moderate levels, then turned it up to 10 o'clock. which is more than enough for the man cave. about 4 songs into that volume level, i'm marvelling about how good this 30+ year old beast sounds. i was listening to an LP recorded to CD. it sounded like somebody took the tone arm and dragged it across the record. only on the right channel. but, it wasn't the recording. arrrrghhh! no burning smells so maybe she's fixable.:o

part 2: i gave away my closet rcvr a while ago. so i thought i would try the sonic t amp i bought for the bedroom. you know what???? this thing is good! i'm only running on batteries too! soundstage is great! volume is all i need. bass is slightly off. from what i hear though that should improve with the wall wart. i recommend this little amp highly. it really drives my sda2b's very well!

i guess i shouldn't feel so bad about the marantz. i really used it ALOT! sometimes i would worry about using it too much. but, it sounds so good. so until i can get it repaired, the sonic t is rocking the man cave:D
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,338
    edited June 2006
    There are a lot of good Marantz 2270's on eBay. You should have no trouble replacing it. Reoairing it is also an option. If your not a do it yourself guy, this can be a little expensive. I love my vintage Marantz gear. Sorry about your loss.:(
    Carl

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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited June 2006
    check the fuses, outside and in. My old Sansui Model 8 had fuses on the inside of the unit too, and had one blow. sounds simple, but might be worth a look.
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited June 2006
    with the t amp. run, dont walk, to a store and get a better power source. I use a 12V 1500 Ma wall wart and it does well. I heard a 12v battery or a seperate power source is even better. at least do the wall wart, it is leaps and bounds better than the batteries.
    Living Room 2 Channel -
    Schiit SYS Passive Pre. Jolida CD player. Songbird streamer. California Audio Labs Sigma II DAC, DIY 300as1/a1 Ice modules Class D amp. LSi15 with MM842 woofer upgrade, Nordost Blue Heaven and Unity interconnects.

    Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
    Prometheus Ref. TVC passive pre, SAE A-205 Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E50 DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Von Schweikert VR3.5 speakers.

    Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited June 2006
    look into getting your Marantz repaired... since you have enjoyed it for so many years. it's probably now become part of your family. :)
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  • sda2mike
    sda2mike Posts: 3,131
    edited June 2006
    there is sound coming out of the right channel....it's just scratchy god awful noise...:eek: anyway, i will probably peek inside for any obvious wounds before it goes in...thanks!;)
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  • sda2mike
    sda2mike Posts: 3,131
    edited June 2006
    ohskigod wrote:
    with the t amp. run, dont walk, to a store and get a better power source. I use a 12V 1500 Ma wall wart and it does well. I heard a 12v battery or a seperate power source is even better. at least do the wall wart, it is leaps and bounds better than the batteries.

    next on the list;)
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  • sda2mike
    sda2mike Posts: 3,131
    edited June 2006
    danger boy wrote:
    look into getting your Marantz repaired... since you have enjoyed it for so many years. it's probably now become part of your family. :)

    yes! 13 years of enjoyment! it will be repaired. i owe the old beast that much:cool:
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