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  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,532
    edited July 2023
    new configuration....


    Marantz 2275
    Technics SL 1500 (through a pyle pre amp into aux)
    Dual 1228 into phono
    Onkyo 6 disc changer into tape 1
    Onkyo Fusion AV 120 watt 4 Ways speaker A
    Marantz HD-660 speaker B
    Rolling Stones out of United Kingdom
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  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,162
    mickeyrat said:
    new configuration....


    Marantz 2275
    Technics SL 1500 (through a pyle pre amp into tape 1)
    Dual 1228 into phono
    Onkyo 6 disc changer into Aux
    Onkyo Fusion AV 120 watt 4 Ways
    Rolling Stones out of United Kingdom
    Nice! Is it working out to have both turntables connected at once?
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,532
    edited July 2023
    dudeman said:
    mickeyrat said:
    new configuration....


    Marantz 2275
    Technics SL 1500 (through a pyle pre amp into tape 1)
    Dual 1228 into phono
    Onkyo 6 disc changer into Aux
    Onkyo Fusion AV 120 watt 4 Ways
    Rolling Stones out of United Kingdom
    Nice! Is it working out to have both turntables connected at once?

    yep. my listening today has been through both.
    could add a 3rd with another pre in tape 2....

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    Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
    you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
    memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
  • BIGDaddyWil
    BIGDaddyWil Michigan Posts: 3,080
    mickeyrat said:
    new configuration....


    Marantz 2275
    Technics SL 1500 (through a pyle pre amp into tape 1)
    Dual 1228 into phono
    Onkyo 6 disc changer into Aux
    Onkyo Fusion AV 120 watt 4 Ways
    Rolling Stones out of United Kingdom

    Love the two turntable set-up!!!
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  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,884
    edited July 2023
    Mickey - did you notice any degradation in sound quality when going from the built in phono stage of the Marantz over to the Pyle?  That's the one downside I was thinking of not using a switch.  

    I have a similar setup as you, except I use one TT and two different amplifiers.  I also use the second "out" on my phono stage, but one is RCA and the other is balanced.  
  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,532
    edited July 2023
    mrussel1 said:
    Mickey - did you notice any degradation in sound quality when going from the built in phono stage of the Marantz over to the Pyle?  That's the one downside I was thinking of not using a switch.  

    I have a similar setup as you, except I use one TT and two different amplifiers.  I also use the second "out" on my phono stage, but one is RCA and the other is balanced.  

    at first I thought I did. but this invites further testing. Main concern at the moment is both tables have zero space underneath , having plastic housings. Concern will be heat dispersion on the receiver. so I have these 1/4 inch felt stick ons that I hope allow for enough space to disperse. Barring that I would have to change out the stand I am using which currently is MCM 3 drawer piece with one side a storage area with a door. I suppose I could double up the feet to get some more height....

    There is such a difference anyway between the 2 tables. Technics is dead quiet whereas the Dual you can hear the operation of the mechanics to a degree. The Dual has several points where contact points can tarnish , diminishing sound some.
    In addition the shop only replaced one bad cap. So what I plan to do is learn and practice soldering to the point I can do a near full restoration on the 2265B first and then the 2275. For now the 2275 is solid enough.

    Seems to be working out as is with the Pyle to the 2275. What I can do with the 2265B is run 2 tables through phono 1 & 2 then get a switch or 2 pre amps like the Pyle to utilize both tape 1 & 2 or Tape 1 and Aux....

    Wife with be dumbfounded and not understand but I would be able to get the 1216, 1219, 1229Q , 1257 running though that....

    Trying to think of a good A/B comparison record. Thinking TEN . I have the Target purple and the Super Deluxe remixed versions. Or t he Vitalogy OG and the remastered version?  OG DSOTM and the remaster?  Can always open up another Alive 12in single to do the A/B that way. Same record, same pressing ..... have several spare copies to sell or give away if anyone is in need?

    Hmm, can do Brubeck Time Out , OG 59 and 61 repress mono both.
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    memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,532
    edited July 2023
    further listening to various titles from Lanegan dont show any difference to my ear between the two. His voice is consitent across titles and the music is similar that way too.

    so this is either a good review/recommendation for an very inexpensive Pyle preamp or evidence of an inexperienced casual listener ear on my part....
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    Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
    you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
    memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,532
    edited July 2023
    looking at a pair of Marantz HD66's. woofers need refoamed but the price is right. $40...... 3 way. 150 watts....
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    Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
    you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
    memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,162
    mickeyrat said:
    looking at a pair of Marantz HD66's. woofers need refoamed but the price is right. $40...... 3 way. 150 watts....
    Sweet! Those are cool speakers and for that price, definitely worth putting in the effort to refoam them.
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,532
    dudeman said:
    mickeyrat said:
    looking at a pair of Marantz HD66's. woofers need refoamed but the price is right. $40...... 3 way. 150 watts....
    Sweet! Those are cool speakers and for that price, definitely worth putting in the effort to refoam them.

    $50 bucks. claimed he had a guy offer that to hold til sunday. I had messaged for the 40 with pu friday. he came back with better the offer than the other guy and get them sooner. I said, I'll match the 50 and get them friday. Meeting at 3......
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    Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
    you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
    memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,532
    edited July 2023
    And as fate would have it I have a line on a pair of Marantz HD 660 speakers. Wont post the prices as I am negotiating but they are ready to Plug and Play
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    Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
    you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
    memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,532
    edited July 2023
    mickeyrat said:
    dudeman said:
    mickeyrat said:
    looking at a pair of Marantz HD66's. woofers need refoamed but the price is right. $40...... 3 way. 150 watts....
    Sweet! Those are cool speakers and for that price, definitely worth putting in the effort to refoam them.

    $50 bucks. claimed he had a guy offer that to hold til sunday. I had messaged for the 40 with pu friday. he came back with better the offer than the other guy and get them sooner. I said, I'll match the 50 and get them friday. Meeting at 3......

    in hand..... 660's tomorrow morning

    660's in hand.....

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    Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
    you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
    memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,532
    https://youtube.com/shorts/mRCoDTKl33o?feature=share3
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    Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
    you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
    memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,532
    https://youtu.be/lBfnumgYMXY
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    Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
    you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
    memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,532
    https://youtube.com/shorts/n7cUF4ylVaI?feature=share3
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    Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
    you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
    memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,532
    edited July 2023
    all tone controls and speaker crossover freqs set at 0 +/-  or flat
    loudness on

    Post edited by mickeyrat on
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    Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
    you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
    memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,532
    settings same as above

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    Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
    you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
    memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,162
    Sounds great! 
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,532
    dudeman said:
    Sounds great! 

    Listened to FI front to back. these fuckers add an echo-y feel. like being at a show...  more depth and fullness..... If my wife wasn't home I would be seeing what these puppies can really do.... Have to wait til the weekend when she goes to the pool, weather permitting....

    re-foam kit is on the way for the 66's.....
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    Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
    you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
    memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,162
    mickeyrat said:
    dudeman said:
    Sounds great! 

    Listened to FI front to back. these fuckers add an echo-y feel. like being at a show...  more depth and fullness..... If my wife wasn't home I would be seeing what these puppies can really do.... Have to wait til the weekend when she goes to the pool, weather permitting....

    re-foam kit is on the way for the 66's.....
    Marantz did a really nice job designing and making speakers, even though other companies back in the day sold better. 

    I'm still searching for a clean pair of Imperial 6's.
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV

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