Post your stereo system!

mickeyrat · February 2023

mrussel1 said:

Go big or go home.

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisb362b-vintage-marantz-jbl-sony-full-system-unbelievably-rare-listening-room

okie dokie. My birthday is late July. Give you some time to pool your money to buy this for me. When You're ready to have it shipped, pm for address.

You guys are THE BEST!!!!!

mrussel1 · February 2023

mickeyrat said:

mrussel1 said:

Go big or go home.

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisb362b-vintage-marantz-jbl-sony-full-system-unbelievably-rare-listening-room

okie dokie. My birthday is late July. Give you some time to pool your money to buy this for me. When You're ready to have it shipped, pm for address.

You guys are THE BEST!!!!!

I'll overnight that cabinet FEDEX.

mickeyrat · February 2023

mrussel1 said:

mickeyrat said:

mrussel1 said:

Go big or go home.

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisb362b-vintage-marantz-jbl-sony-full-system-unbelievably-rare-listening-room

okie dokie. My birthday is late July. Give you some time to pool your money to buy this for me. When You're ready to have it shipped, pm for address.

You guys are THE BEST!!!!!

I'll overnight that cabinet FEDEX.

wooden crates with packing materials. fedwrecks can be brutal on freight. on second thought, hire a moving company.

mrussel1 · February 2023

mickeyrat said:

mrussel1 said:

mickeyrat said:

mrussel1 said:

Go big or go home.

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisb362b-vintage-marantz-jbl-sony-full-system-unbelievably-rare-listening-room

okie dokie. My birthday is late July. Give you some time to pool your money to buy this for me. When You're ready to have it shipped, pm for address.

You guys are THE BEST!!!!!

I'll overnight that cabinet FEDEX.

wooden crates with packing materials. fedwrecks can be brutal on freight. on second thought, hire a moving company.

Nothing is too good for you.

tempo_n_groove · February 2023

mickeyrat said:

tempo_n_groove said:

BIGDaddyWil said:

Thinking about selling this little bad boy. My Pioneer SX-636, this thing is as mint as you can get. Kinda leary about shipping though, might have to put it up on Craigslist. I'm not even sure what it's worth. It uses the old speaker connectors.

This is like a $200 piece. It'll cost 1/2 that to ship.

It's a nice system if you don't need to push big speakers.

www.classicreceivers.com
values page shows recent sales...

https://classicreceivers.com/pioneer-values-2020

Yeah, I looked on ebay too and saw sold 200, 225, 185. Not sure what those are? There are a few w BIN working for all under $275.

Paying any more than $300 for this model is overpaying.

tempo_n_groove · February 2023

mrussel1 said:

Go big or go home.

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisb362b-vintage-marantz-jbl-sony-full-system-unbelievably-rare-listening-room

If I had the money I would love to do the Pioneer Specs pieces in the racks. Those are really nice and read some amazing things about them.

dudeman · February 2023

mickeyrat said:

dudeman said:

That is a beautiful machine. Repair sheet looks pretty good but I would ask if they either cleaned the contacts in the relay or replaced it.

That is a pretty common problem with them, usually resulting in one or both channels dropping out when listening at lower volumes. If they replaced caps on the power board, they would have been right there and should have addressed it one way or the other.

thanks for that. he's asking 9. out of line offering 8 given the work put in?

I don't think so. Worst he'll say is "no".

Sadly, I think the days of finding these things cheap are quickly dwindling.

BIGDaddyWil · February 2023

tempo_n_groove said:

mickeyrat said:

tempo_n_groove said:

BIGDaddyWil said:

Thinking about selling this little bad boy. My Pioneer SX-636, this thing is as mint as you can get. Kinda leary about shipping though, might have to put it up on Craigslist. I'm not even sure what it's worth. It uses the old speaker connectors.

This is like a $200 piece. It'll cost 1/2 that to ship.

It's a nice system if you don't need to push big speakers.

www.classicreceivers.com
values page shows recent sales...

https://classicreceivers.com/pioneer-values-2020

Yeah, I looked on ebay too and saw sold 200, 225, 185. Not sure what those are? There are a few w BIN working for all under $275.

Paying any more than $300 for this model is overpaying.

Thanks fellas for all of the info! Yeah, I was going to ask $300-$275.

dudeman · February 2023

BIGDaddyWil said:

tempo_n_groove said:

mickeyrat said:

tempo_n_groove said:

BIGDaddyWil said:

Thinking about selling this little bad boy. My Pioneer SX-636, this thing is as mint as you can get. Kinda leary about shipping though, might have to put it up on Craigslist. I'm not even sure what it's worth. It uses the old speaker connectors.

This is like a $200 piece. It'll cost 1/2 that to ship.

It's a nice system if you don't need to push big speakers.

www.classicreceivers.com
values page shows recent sales...

https://classicreceivers.com/pioneer-values-2020

Yeah, I looked on ebay too and saw sold 200, 225, 185. Not sure what those are? There are a few w BIN working for all under $275.

Paying any more than $300 for this model is overpaying.

Thanks fellas for all of the info! Yeah, I was going to ask $300-$275.

I might know a guy in MI who might be interested. I'll talk to him and PM you.

tempo_n_groove · February 2023

mickeyrat said:

dudeman said:

That is a beautiful machine. Repair sheet looks pretty good but I would ask if they either cleaned the contacts in the relay or replaced it.

That is a pretty common problem with them, usually resulting in one or both channels dropping out when listening at lower volumes. If they replaced caps on the power board, they would have been right there and should have addressed it one way or the other.

thanks for that. he's asking 9. out of line offering 8 given the work put in?

Those restored w the LED's sell for over a grand. If you get that for $800 you got one hell of a deal.

BIGDaddyWil · February 2023

dudeman said:

BIGDaddyWil said:

tempo_n_groove said:

mickeyrat said:

tempo_n_groove said:

BIGDaddyWil said:

Thinking about selling this little bad boy. My Pioneer SX-636, this thing is as mint as you can get. Kinda leary about shipping though, might have to put it up on Craigslist. I'm not even sure what it's worth. It uses the old speaker connectors.

This is like a $200 piece. It'll cost 1/2 that to ship.

It's a nice system if you don't need to push big speakers.

www.classicreceivers.com
values page shows recent sales...

https://classicreceivers.com/pioneer-values-2020

Yeah, I looked on ebay too and saw sold 200, 225, 185. Not sure what those are? There are a few w BIN working for all under $275.

Paying any more than $300 for this model is overpaying.

Thanks fellas for all of the info! Yeah, I was going to ask $300-$275.

I might know a guy in MI who might be interested. I'll talk to him and PM you.

I really appreciate that! Thank you!

mrussel1 · February 2023

Every few years I get antsy and start tinkering. Today I made a change. I've been collecting gear for 20+ years and sometimes it sits. In this case, my Poineer sx750 has been in a closet for several years. My Marantz has been on the 3rd floor where I used to hang out when my kids were young. Two are out of the house now, so I hadn't used the Marantz in months.
So then I had an epiphany. I decided to insert this little amp selector into the chain. It allows 2 amps to connect to one (or two) sets of speakers. And fortunately my phono stage has both balanced and unbalanced outputs.
So now I can choose whether to listen to the more refined, neutral and revealing McIntosh setup, or the looser and warmer Marantz. The latter is better for records that may not be as well engineered or pressed.
Got it all up and running today and enjoying the Marantz again.
I also put the Pioneer up on the third floor and it's connected to my Pro-ject and some big B&W towers. So nice to have that drier sound again too!

Pics..

dudeman · February 2023

mrussel1 said:

Every few years I get antsy and start tinkering. Today I made a change. I've been collecting gear for 20+ years and sometimes it sits. In this case, my Poineer sx750 has been in a closet for several years. My Marantz has been on the 3rd floor where I used to hang out when my kids were young. Two are out of the house now, so I hadn't used the Marantz in months.
So then I had an epiphany. I decided to insert this little amp selector into the chain. It allows 2 amps to connect to one (or two) sets of speakers. And fortunately my phono stage has both balanced and unbalanced outputs.
So now I can choose whether to listen to the more refined, neutral and revealing McIntosh setup, or the looser and warmer Marantz. The latter is better for records that may not be as well engineered or pressed.
Got it all up and running today and enjoying the Marantz again.
I also put the Pioneer up on the third floor and it's connected to my Pro-ject and some big B&W towers. So nice to have that drier sound again too!

Pics..

Beautiful! Glad you're able to enjoy the Marantz and Pioneer again. It's almost a shame to have good, vintage gear just sitting idle.

BIGDaddyWil · February 2023

mrussel1 said:

Every few years I get antsy and start tinkering. Today I made a change. I've been collecting gear for 20+ years and sometimes it sits. In this case, my Poineer sx750 has been in a closet for several years. My Marantz has been on the 3rd floor where I used to hang out when my kids were young. Two are out of the house now, so I hadn't used the Marantz in months.
So then I had an epiphany. I decided to insert this little amp selector into the chain. It allows 2 amps to connect to one (or two) sets of speakers. And fortunately my phono stage has both balanced and unbalanced outputs.
So now I can choose whether to listen to the more refined, neutral and revealing McIntosh setup, or the looser and warmer Marantz. The latter is better for records that may not be as well engineered or pressed.
Got it all up and running today and enjoying the Marantz again.
I also put the Pioneer up on the third floor and it's connected to my Pro-ject and some big B&W towers. So nice to have that drier sound again too!

Pics..

Two awesome systems! I would love to hear them.

mrussel1 · February 2023

BIGDaddyWil said:

mrussel1 said:

Every few years I get antsy and start tinkering. Today I made a change. I've been collecting gear for 20+ years and sometimes it sits. In this case, my Poineer sx750 has been in a closet for several years. My Marantz has been on the 3rd floor where I used to hang out when my kids were young. Two are out of the house now, so I hadn't used the Marantz in months.
So then I had an epiphany. I decided to insert this little amp selector into the chain. It allows 2 amps to connect to one (or two) sets of speakers. And fortunately my phono stage has both balanced and unbalanced outputs.
So now I can choose whether to listen to the more refined, neutral and revealing McIntosh setup, or the looser and warmer Marantz. The latter is better for records that may not be as well engineered or pressed.
Got it all up and running today and enjoying the Marantz again.
I also put the Pioneer up on the third floor and it's connected to my Pro-ject and some big B&W towers. So nice to have that drier sound again too!

Pics..

Two awesome systems! I would to hear them.

If you're ever in Richmond, you're more than welcome to visit.

dudeman · February 2023

What are you using for speakers with your McIntosh/Marantz system?

mrussel1 · February 2023

dudeman said:

What are you using for speakers with your McIntosh/Marantz system?

Dynaudio Evoke 20. They are prefect size for the room that's about 20x10. Also have a 10" PSB sub with it for just a touch of extra oomph.

dudeman · February 2023

mrussel1 said:

dudeman said:

What are you using for speakers with your McIntosh/Marantz system?

Dynaudio Evoke 20. They are prefect size for the room that's about 20x10. Also have a 10" PSB sub with it for just a touch of extra oomph.

Nice speakers!

I'm a big fan of the benefits of adding a sub to help with the low end, too. As long as you set the x-over correctly, you can really open up the capabilities of your mains and the transition between the sub and speakers is seamless.

mrussel1 · February 2023

dudeman said:

mrussel1 said:

dudeman said:

What are you using for speakers with your McIntosh/Marantz system?

Dynaudio Evoke 20. They are prefect size for the room that's about 20x10. Also have a 10" PSB sub with it for just a touch of extra oomph.

Nice speakers!

I'm a big fan of the benefits of adding a sub to help with the low end, too. As long as you set the x-over correctly, you can really open up the capabilities of your mains and the transition between the sub and speakers is seamless.

Yes, it makes a difference. I really like this PSB because it has high level inputs AND outputs so you can use the built in crossover to support where you want it based on your preference and speaker size. This is great for the vintage gear so I can stick put the sub in front of the speakers rather than having the signal terminate there. It has the digital input of course, but it's becoming more unusual to have the proper high level inputs.

dudeman · February 2023

mrussel1 said:

dudeman said:

mrussel1 said:

dudeman said:

What are you using for speakers with your McIntosh/Marantz system?

Dynaudio Evoke 20. They are prefect size for the room that's about 20x10. Also have a 10" PSB sub with it for just a touch of extra oomph.

Nice speakers!

I'm a big fan of the benefits of adding a sub to help with the low end, too. As long as you set the x-over correctly, you can really open up the capabilities of your mains and the transition between the sub and speakers is seamless.

Yes, it makes a difference. I really like this PSB because it has high level inputs AND outputs so you can use the built in crossover to support where you want it based on your preference and speaker size. This is great for the vintage gear so I can stick put the sub in front of the speakers rather than having the signal terminate there. It has the digital input of course, but it's becoming more unusual to have the proper high level inputs.

Yeah man. It's really too bad that hi-level inputs and outputs are disappearing from newer subs.

I have been using a Klipsch powered sub with my Klipsch bookshelf speakers for years and I have it set up like your system. It's great to be able to effectively integrate a powered sub with a vintage receiver. Right now, I'm using the Marantz 2215b in that system. Having the sub handle everything below 100 hz frees up the Marantz to make the most of its 15 wpc for the mids and highs.

It's funny when I have people over and play that system for them. Most are stunned when I tell them that the Marantz is so low powered. The sub acts like a supercharger and really helps to fill the space.

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