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  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 45,305
    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!!!!!
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  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,989
    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
    mickeyrat Posts: 45,305
    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.
    _____________________________________SIGNATURE________________________________________________

    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
  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,989
    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
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,954
    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...


    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
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,954
    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
    dudeman Posts: 3,216
    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. 
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • BIGDaddyWil
    BIGDaddyWil Michigan Posts: 3,086
    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...


    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.
    Pine Knob Music Theatre - Jul 31, 1992 Crisler Arena - Mar 20, 1994
    Summerfest - Jul 09, 1995*Savage Hall - Sep 22, 1996The Palace of Auburn Hills-Aug 23, 1998 Breslin Center- Aug 18, 1998,The Palace of Auburn Hills-Oct 07, 2000 DTE Energy Theatre-Jun5,2003,DTE Energy Music Theatre - Jun 26, 2003Sports Arena - Oct 02, 2004 Van Andel Arena - May 19, 2006Palace of Auburn Hills-May 22, 2006 Quicken Loans Arena-May 09, 2010
    10-16-2014 Detroit
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,216
    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...


    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. 
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,954
    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
    BIGDaddyWil Michigan Posts: 3,086
    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...


    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!
    Pine Knob Music Theatre - Jul 31, 1992 Crisler Arena - Mar 20, 1994
    Summerfest - Jul 09, 1995*Savage Hall - Sep 22, 1996The Palace of Auburn Hills-Aug 23, 1998 Breslin Center- Aug 18, 1998,The Palace of Auburn Hills-Oct 07, 2000 DTE Energy Theatre-Jun5,2003,DTE Energy Music Theatre - Jun 26, 2003Sports Arena - Oct 02, 2004 Van Andel Arena - May 19, 2006Palace of Auburn Hills-May 22, 2006 Quicken Loans Arena-May 09, 2010
    10-16-2014 Detroit
  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,989
    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
    dudeman Posts: 3,216
    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. 
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • BIGDaddyWil
    BIGDaddyWil Michigan Posts: 3,086
    edited 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. 
    Post edited by BIGDaddyWil on
    Pine Knob Music Theatre - Jul 31, 1992 Crisler Arena - Mar 20, 1994
    Summerfest - Jul 09, 1995*Savage Hall - Sep 22, 1996The Palace of Auburn Hills-Aug 23, 1998 Breslin Center- Aug 18, 1998,The Palace of Auburn Hills-Oct 07, 2000 DTE Energy Theatre-Jun5,2003,DTE Energy Music Theatre - Jun 26, 2003Sports Arena - Oct 02, 2004 Van Andel Arena - May 19, 2006Palace of Auburn Hills-May 22, 2006 Quicken Loans Arena-May 09, 2010
    10-16-2014 Detroit
  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,989
    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
    dudeman Posts: 3,216
    What are you using for speakers with your McIntosh/Marantz system?
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,989
    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
    dudeman Posts: 3,216
    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. 
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,989
    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
    dudeman Posts: 3,216
    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.
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV

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