Vintage Marantz

schwarcw
schwarcw Posts: 7,341
edited October 2006 in Electronics
Some of you probably know that I love vintage Marantz SS components. I've been assembling a system in the workshop. This weekend I cleaned up my workspace and set them up permanently in an audio cabinent I got on the cheap (free!). The system consists of some of Marantz's flagship units from the mid 70's:

Model 3800 preamp (made in USA)
Model 150 tuner (made in Japan)
Model 510M amp (256 wpc, made in USA)
Model 5025 cassette
Model 6300 turntable (cheap AudioTechnica cart)

I have original Marantz wood cases on all of the components. The wood was in excellent condition. Some needed a few scratches touched up. Then I treated them all to some Watco Danish Oil.

I've got this system powering a nice set of original Monitor 7's. I've attached a few pic's for you "blue" lovers:D
Carl

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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited October 2006
    Absolutely beautimous!!
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited October 2006
    Agreed. Hella cool.

    THAT my friends, for those not paying attention, is how you setup a vintage rig. Not by collecting every mediocre peice you can find.

    Bravo.
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  • Lsi9
    Lsi9 Posts: 616
    edited October 2006
    Yes I agree that is one pretty 2 channel rig :eek:

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  • joeparaski
    joeparaski Posts: 1,865
    edited October 2006
    OH Man!!! Very nice indeed!!

    Joe
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,810
    edited October 2006
    Looks nice, Carl.
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,514
    edited October 2006
    That brings back some memories. Better get some more of that cream out cause you get another Ichi Ban Carl!:D

    Beautiful setup! Thanks for sharing!
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited October 2006
    Nice,I wish I could find some vintage units like those.
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  • Roy Munson
    Roy Munson Posts: 886
    edited October 2006
    Great looking rig!

    I really like vintage Marantz gear.
    2 Channel:
    Amp/Parasound Halo A23
    Pre/Carver C-1
    Tuner/Carver TX-11a
    CDP/Jolida JD 100A
    Turntable/AR XB-Shure V15 III
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  • jmwest1970
    jmwest1970 Posts: 846
    edited October 2006
    Schweeeeet setup! I'm really diggin' that green blobby thing on the left side of the tuner.
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited October 2006
    That's looking very god...and I bet those 7's are also loving it :)
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited October 2006
    very groovy man....

    i like vintage gear.
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited October 2006
    Carl...VERY,VERY nice rack full of Marantz beauty...I bet those Mon 10's are soundin pretty sweet.
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited October 2006
    Very nice Carl. Always did like the Marantz look. So does this remain in the workshop?
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited October 2006
    Very Nice!!!
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 34,017
    edited October 2006
    Those are nice SS Marantz pieces! If you like vintage Marantz, you owe it to yourself (IMNSHO)to find an 8B... best sounding amplifier I have heard myself. Not cheap, but worth seeking out.

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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,341
    edited October 2006
    Thanks for all the complements folks!

    mhardy pointed out the fine quality of the Marantz tube gear. I'd love to own a 10b tuner, Model 7 preamp and Model 8 power amp. THAT would be the ultimate vintage Marantz setup! The downside of that system is it's availability and price. These seldom turn up at garage sales:( , and the market price for these components is high, not out of this world but a full Marantz vintage tube system with the 10b would probably approach $10 large. If I sold all of my components, I could probably buy one of the 7, 8, 10 line up. So I'll settle for something reasonably affordable. And after all, this is my second system that I use while working in my workshop. I'd like to eventually get this equipment into the upstairs. Time and WAF well govern this move:D

    Carl
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  • BottomFeeder
    BottomFeeder Posts: 1,684
    edited October 2006
    Love the blue!
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  • sda2mike
    sda2mike Posts: 3,131
    edited October 2006
    I love Marantz stuff! That's some pretty stuff there! I have a 2270. Count me IN for this KARMA!!!!:D
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  • 55LS70
    55LS70 Posts: 184
    edited October 2006
    Vintage Marantz. Ah, great stuff. I use to have an 8B years ago. I have nothing but regret since letting it go. I might be looking for another one or a VAC repop in the future sometime. I also bought an 1060 integrated new in about 1976. My cousin has it now and it hasn't missed a beat in thirty years.
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  • capecodder
    capecodder Posts: 613
    edited October 2006
    Lots of complements already that I support wholeheartedly. I have a small 15watt integrated (a 1030 I think) running off my main unit to power the deck speakers. Works fine.

    I also have a set of Marantz Imperial 6G's in my garage running off my Pioneer SX1050. The 6Gs are a ported two way with 8 inch woofer with a cabinet that is a little bigger than other typical vintage 2-ways. Since the audio bug never stops biting, I have attempted to replace these by buying (yard sales typically) other vintage speakers when the opprortunity presents thinking they would be better. Anyway, I have yet to find a vintage set of speakers of comparable stats that outperforms them. Have tried AR 4ax, AR 3ax, Dynaco A25's and a few other odd balls but they all come up short. Usually far short. 6Gs can be had for very little money on the used market, so if anyone finds a pair they should grab them. They are quite nice.
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,341
    edited October 2006
    I haven't found or even heard any of the Marantz speakers. I hear the Imperial Model 7's are also very good.

    Carl
    Carl

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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited October 2006
    Sweet setup, and for a workshop you must spend a lot of time there. ;)

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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited October 2006
    Carl you have a PM.
    Michael ;)
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,341
    edited October 2006
    Thanks Michael! That's pretty cool! PM sent.

    Carl
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  • SDA SRS 1.2
    SDA SRS 1.2 Posts: 255
    edited October 2006
    Beautiful Marantz components! :)
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    Upstairs Den: Marantz 2325 Receiver, Marantz 5220 Cassette Deck, Marantz HD-880 Speakers, Marantz 6370Q TT

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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited October 2006
    I love that look. Plus the added benefit of having some serious good tune in the shop. The Hell with the house, she's not worthy...;)
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