Vintage Marantz Stereo Love

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  • Mikey081057
    Mikey081057 Posts: 7,127
    I use that site for reference all the time it is great but it doesn't get updated. But then most of the things on there are 35+ years old so what's to update...

    So a few receivers had black faces and seem to be more rare. I suppose if they are original and in comparable condition the black face receivers would be worth more. There are a some aftermarket black faces available too. I saw one guy makes a black face for the 2270 that looks great but I am not sure what it might do to the value.

    From a collectible standpoint as original as possible will bring more value and certainly functionality would increase or decrease value.

    Like any good audio component they are heavy and shipping them around is costly and somewhat risky.

    When you have one in fine working condition they sound great and the aesthetics are off the charts (imho).

    Finding someone who can do it and shipping it will add a lot to your cost. The rebuild and restore with shipping on mine easily exceeded what I paid for it.
    My New Year's resolution is 3840 × 2160

    Family Room| Marantz AV7704| Usher Dancer Mini - 2 DMD Mains |Usher Dancer Mini-x DMD's Surrounds | Usher BE-616 DMD Center | SVS Ultra Rear Surrounds | Parasound Halo A21 | Parsound Halo A52+ | MIT Shotgun S3's | Dual SVS SB 4000 Ultras | Oppo UDP 203 | Directv Genie HD DVR | Samsung 75" Q8 QLED | PSAudio Stellar GCD | Mytek Brooklyn DAC+ | Lumin U1 Mini | HP Elite Slice PC | ROON'd for life |

    ManCave: HT:Polk LSiM 706VR3 LSiM 703's LSiM 702's|| Marantz AV7002 AV PrePro Sunfire TGA-7401| Sony PS4 Pro| Sony PS4 Pro|SVS PB13 Ultra| Oppo UDP 203 | Music Hall MMF 5.3se TT w/ Soundsmith Carmen | Samsung 55" SUHD TV | Sony PS4

    Patio | Polk Atrium 8's | Yamaha R-N303BL |

    Office BlueSound Node| KEF LS50 | Peactree Nova 125SE |

    Bedroom | Focal 905's | Chromecast Audio |

    Garage | Polk Monitor 5B's

    Closet Yamaha M80 | 2 Polk MP3K subs| Yaqin MC100B with Shuguang Treasures KT 88's & CV181Z's | Tesla E83CC's | Marantz 2252B | Marantz 2385 |Polk SDA SRS 2.3 | LSiM 705's |
  • stuwee
    stuwee Posts: 1,508
    I saw one on the bay yesterday for like $700 bucks that was in very nice shape that also came with a parts 6300.... I remember having a Philips GA 312 during the late 70's early 80's which at the time was a technological marvel with it's heat sensing controls. I didn't see many of those around on the auctions.

    Hey Mickey, I know $700 for an old Marantz TT sounds like a lot, why not spend twice or three times that on a proper TT from that era. A Thorens 125MKII with a SME arm, Shure V15 of your choice will look gorgeous next to the Marantz and sound unreal. It's mid century modern looks with that in yo face 1970's glitz will not only a looker, but sound unreal!
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    I've owned mine since 1977, a new belt every other year and a sip of oil for the motor, it will out live me. Synergy can be your friend, these componets were built to be the best in their day, a vintage showpiece system should be just that. Have fun, enjoy~!
    Thorens TD125MKII, SME3009,Shure V15/ Teac V-8000S, Denon DN-790R cass, Teac 3340 RtR decks, Onix CD2...Sumo Electra Plus pre>SAE A1001 amp>Martin Logan Summit's
  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 32,926
    ooh, that's nice -- although the photo does appear to show a Stanton cartridge. ;)
  • Mikey081057
    Mikey081057 Posts: 7,127
    Wow that is a sweet TT.... I remember as a kid my friend/neighbors dad had a Thorens... not that one... but we weren't even allowed to touch it. Hey used to play Lionel Hampton records on it as I remember. There was another clanky Garrard automatic that we were allowed to use in a Motorola Hi-Fi console that we used to stack 45's on and use....

    I was thinking a vintage TT for that rig and was considering putting it on top of the case of the Marantz but now with the new case I would have to come up with another idea. Yesterday when I got chased inside by a thunderstorm I listened to Tidal streamed music to the 2385 and the SDA 2.3's and said to my self... "If I had this rig in 1980 the babes would have to take a number". My rig back them was

    Onkyo receiver with the quartz lock tuner
    Polk Monitor 5 B's (still have)
    Philips GA 312 TT
    Nakamichi ZX7 3 head cassette deck (wish I still had) Made GREAT tapes.

    My New Year's resolution is 3840 × 2160

    Family Room| Marantz AV7704| Usher Dancer Mini - 2 DMD Mains |Usher Dancer Mini-x DMD's Surrounds | Usher BE-616 DMD Center | SVS Ultra Rear Surrounds | Parasound Halo A21 | Parsound Halo A52+ | MIT Shotgun S3's | Dual SVS SB 4000 Ultras | Oppo UDP 203 | Directv Genie HD DVR | Samsung 75" Q8 QLED | PSAudio Stellar GCD | Mytek Brooklyn DAC+ | Lumin U1 Mini | HP Elite Slice PC | ROON'd for life |

    ManCave: HT:Polk LSiM 706VR3 LSiM 703's LSiM 702's|| Marantz AV7002 AV PrePro Sunfire TGA-7401| Sony PS4 Pro| Sony PS4 Pro|SVS PB13 Ultra| Oppo UDP 203 | Music Hall MMF 5.3se TT w/ Soundsmith Carmen | Samsung 55" SUHD TV | Sony PS4

    Patio | Polk Atrium 8's | Yamaha R-N303BL |

    Office BlueSound Node| KEF LS50 | Peactree Nova 125SE |

    Bedroom | Focal 905's | Chromecast Audio |

    Garage | Polk Monitor 5B's

    Closet Yamaha M80 | 2 Polk MP3K subs| Yaqin MC100B with Shuguang Treasures KT 88's & CV181Z's | Tesla E83CC's | Marantz 2252B | Marantz 2385 |Polk SDA SRS 2.3 | LSiM 705's |
  • Mikey081057
    Mikey081057 Posts: 7,127
    I received and installed the new lamp housing today. I opted for a reproduction part as opposed to a vintage part as these would be old and brittle like the one I had which was falling apart. The new one is made of ABS plastic on a 3D printer. Pretty easy replacement and it fit perfectly. The dial is now as nice as I have seen it with no light leakage and a beautiful blue glow. The unit is now as functionally and cosmetically to my liking as I think I can get it to. Runs cool and sounds AMAZING!!! Worth the expense and effort IMHO.
    My New Year's resolution is 3840 × 2160

    Family Room| Marantz AV7704| Usher Dancer Mini - 2 DMD Mains |Usher Dancer Mini-x DMD's Surrounds | Usher BE-616 DMD Center | SVS Ultra Rear Surrounds | Parasound Halo A21 | Parsound Halo A52+ | MIT Shotgun S3's | Dual SVS SB 4000 Ultras | Oppo UDP 203 | Directv Genie HD DVR | Samsung 75" Q8 QLED | PSAudio Stellar GCD | Mytek Brooklyn DAC+ | Lumin U1 Mini | HP Elite Slice PC | ROON'd for life |

    ManCave: HT:Polk LSiM 706VR3 LSiM 703's LSiM 702's|| Marantz AV7002 AV PrePro Sunfire TGA-7401| Sony PS4 Pro| Sony PS4 Pro|SVS PB13 Ultra| Oppo UDP 203 | Music Hall MMF 5.3se TT w/ Soundsmith Carmen | Samsung 55" SUHD TV | Sony PS4

    Patio | Polk Atrium 8's | Yamaha R-N303BL |

    Office BlueSound Node| KEF LS50 | Peactree Nova 125SE |

    Bedroom | Focal 905's | Chromecast Audio |

    Garage | Polk Monitor 5B's

    Closet Yamaha M80 | 2 Polk MP3K subs| Yaqin MC100B with Shuguang Treasures KT 88's & CV181Z's | Tesla E83CC's | Marantz 2252B | Marantz 2385 |Polk SDA SRS 2.3 | LSiM 705's |
  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,010
    ^^That is beautiful^^
  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 32,926
    ^^That is beautiful^^

    that's a big 10-4.
  • mlistens03
    mlistens03 Posts: 2,767
    The jealousy is real right now. That is truly stunning.
  • Mikey081057
    Mikey081057 Posts: 7,127
    edited July 2018
    Glad to be done carrying it from the bench to the rack.... It's slightly heavy.
    Post edited by Mikey081057 on
    My New Year's resolution is 3840 × 2160

    Family Room| Marantz AV7704| Usher Dancer Mini - 2 DMD Mains |Usher Dancer Mini-x DMD's Surrounds | Usher BE-616 DMD Center | SVS Ultra Rear Surrounds | Parasound Halo A21 | Parsound Halo A52+ | MIT Shotgun S3's | Dual SVS SB 4000 Ultras | Oppo UDP 203 | Directv Genie HD DVR | Samsung 75" Q8 QLED | PSAudio Stellar GCD | Mytek Brooklyn DAC+ | Lumin U1 Mini | HP Elite Slice PC | ROON'd for life |

    ManCave: HT:Polk LSiM 706VR3 LSiM 703's LSiM 702's|| Marantz AV7002 AV PrePro Sunfire TGA-7401| Sony PS4 Pro| Sony PS4 Pro|SVS PB13 Ultra| Oppo UDP 203 | Music Hall MMF 5.3se TT w/ Soundsmith Carmen | Samsung 55" SUHD TV | Sony PS4

    Patio | Polk Atrium 8's | Yamaha R-N303BL |

    Office BlueSound Node| KEF LS50 | Peactree Nova 125SE |

    Bedroom | Focal 905's | Chromecast Audio |

    Garage | Polk Monitor 5B's

    Closet Yamaha M80 | 2 Polk MP3K subs| Yaqin MC100B with Shuguang Treasures KT 88's & CV181Z's | Tesla E83CC's | Marantz 2252B | Marantz 2385 |Polk SDA SRS 2.3 | LSiM 705's |
  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,124
    edited July 2018
    BLUEFOX (Bud) would put a piece of card board to put over the front :p
    Post edited by txcoastal1 on
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • Mikey081057
    Mikey081057 Posts: 7,127
    I think @Bluefox Bud would love the BLUE face of this fine piece :p
    My New Year's resolution is 3840 × 2160

    Family Room| Marantz AV7704| Usher Dancer Mini - 2 DMD Mains |Usher Dancer Mini-x DMD's Surrounds | Usher BE-616 DMD Center | SVS Ultra Rear Surrounds | Parasound Halo A21 | Parsound Halo A52+ | MIT Shotgun S3's | Dual SVS SB 4000 Ultras | Oppo UDP 203 | Directv Genie HD DVR | Samsung 75" Q8 QLED | PSAudio Stellar GCD | Mytek Brooklyn DAC+ | Lumin U1 Mini | HP Elite Slice PC | ROON'd for life |

    ManCave: HT:Polk LSiM 706VR3 LSiM 703's LSiM 702's|| Marantz AV7002 AV PrePro Sunfire TGA-7401| Sony PS4 Pro| Sony PS4 Pro|SVS PB13 Ultra| Oppo UDP 203 | Music Hall MMF 5.3se TT w/ Soundsmith Carmen | Samsung 55" SUHD TV | Sony PS4

    Patio | Polk Atrium 8's | Yamaha R-N303BL |

    Office BlueSound Node| KEF LS50 | Peactree Nova 125SE |

    Bedroom | Focal 905's | Chromecast Audio |

    Garage | Polk Monitor 5B's

    Closet Yamaha M80 | 2 Polk MP3K subs| Yaqin MC100B with Shuguang Treasures KT 88's & CV181Z's | Tesla E83CC's | Marantz 2252B | Marantz 2385 |Polk SDA SRS 2.3 | LSiM 705's |
  • jdjohn
    jdjohn Posts: 2,987
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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,556
    Nashville is up the road a couple of hours, but that wouldn'd fly with the
    Mrs. I've seen that ad a couple of times now. I guess I will just stick with the
    1150 !
    "The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg." --Thomas Jefferson
  • Montoya
    Montoya Posts: 506
    I refurbish vintage Marantz it’s good business for my little shop. Here are a few recent offerings. When we first opened they didn’t command the prices they do now.
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  • mlistens03
    mlistens03 Posts: 2,767
    :open_mouth: That last one is especially gorgeous, and that's saying quite a bit!!
  • Montoya
    Montoya Posts: 506
    That one at one time was my personal receiver I refurbished it about 1-1/2 years ago the case was done with automotive paint not a single swirl on it like a mirror.
    mlistens03 wrote: »
    :open_mouth: That last one is especially gorgeous, and that's saying quite a bit!!