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mrussel1 said:

mickeyrat said:

see what I am doing is torturing myself....

dude is firm at 900 on the 2250b.

he's got a plan to replace with a pioneer sx980 and wants some vintage jbl l100's a buddy has to sell him.

That 2270 is nice, but it's a lot to spend on something you can't test drive.  I would be nervous about little details in the condition, the pots, etc.  If you really like the black face, you can get them from Germany like this guy did (I did the same as well).  

If he's firm on the $900 for the Marantz, is he movable on the speakers, where you still get close?  

I think he's crazy going from Marantz to Pioneer.  I think the Marantz sound is so much smoother and warmer.  

mickeyrat said:

mrussel1 said:

mickeyrat said:

see what I am doing is torturing myself....

dude is firm at 900 on the 2250b.

he's got a plan to replace with a pioneer sx980 and wants some vintage jbl l100's a buddy has to sell him.

That 2270 is nice, but it's a lot to spend on something you can't test drive.  I would be nervous about little details in the condition, the pots, etc.  If you really like the black face, you can get them from Germany like this guy did (I did the same as well).  

If he's firm on the $900 for the Marantz, is he movable on the speakers, where you still get close?  

I think he's crazy going from Marantz to Pioneer.  I think the Marantz sound is so much smoother and warmer.  

he's a part of a vinyl group. all them guys are pioneer fanbois apparently.  and thats a no on the speakers. impression is a fomo situation. he's  aware it may blow up in his face. good news is theres a bunch  of marantz  here in ohio of various models....

so I posted the 70 because it matches one locally. right down to the blackface and for 2200. zero info on it from the seller who also has 3 other worh zero info. plan on reachingbout for history if its available, ownership, serviced etc. her pics didnt even show powered on.  if she doesnt , would offer 16 or 17 . hr others are a 2252b(1150) 2265b(1700) and a 2275 for 2400

the 2250b , I have already scoped the blackface for it on ebay. 2 sellers , each with "last one" as with all their other faces. . lol...

and a guy in lima posted a 2252b for 500, and make him a reasonable offer...... will demo etc. said it didnt neeed service, its clean and they've had no problems. might be ad manipulation,  but it showed original list as 1050.

That 2252b for $500 sounds like a steal. Even if you have to recap it, you'll still come out for under $1000.00.

The 2250b that you were looking at, even for $900 would probably still be a decent investment. 

Personally, I wouldn't go over $2K for a 2270 unless it was a pristine example. I think Marantz made a number of better performing receivers than the 2270. For that money, a 2275 or 2285b would be more bang for your buck. 

dudeman said:

mickeyrat said:

hmmm. adbook listing from a pawn shop.got some questions of them...

2275 - $1250.00 . Active make offer button.....

Not a bad deal if everything works. Listening to Gov't Mule through my 2275 right now. It's fucking glorious!

face and case look clean. no pics with power on.

pjpjpaul said:

I need some recommendations for system upgrades. Right now I have an oknyo txnr676 receiver, Pioneer SPFS 52 speakers, audio technica atlp 5 tt, music hall pa2.2 phonostage, and ortofon blue cart. Thanks

That brings about lots of questions.  But is there a component that you really dislike and think is a weak link?  Also, how much do you want to spend?

mrussel1 said:

pjpjpaul said:

I need some recommendations for system upgrades. Right now I have an oknyo txnr676 receiver, Pioneer SPFS 52 speakers, audio technica atlp 5 tt, music hall pa2.2 phonostage, and ortofon blue cart. Thanks

That brings about lots of questions.  But is there a component that you really dislike and think is a weak link?  Also, how much do you want to spend?

I'd say the amp and speakers. Looking at the 4-5k range total for amp and speakers. If there is something nice for less I'd also be interested. 

pjpjpaul said:

mrussel1 said:

pjpjpaul said:

I need some recommendations for system upgrades. Right now I have an oknyo txnr676 receiver, Pioneer SPFS 52 speakers, audio technica atlp 5 tt, music hall pa2.2 phonostage, and ortofon blue cart. Thanks

That brings about lots of questions.  But is there a component that you really dislike and think is a weak link?  Also, how much do you want to spend?

I'd say the amp and speakers. Looking at the 4-5k range total for amp and speakers. If there is something nice for less I'd also be interested. 

vintage amp or modern?

Maybe a modern hybrid amp that has tube preamp and solid state power amp. 

Room is around 10x12

Not sure about the dac (can you explain why I would or wouldn't need it?)

Eyeing floor standing options but open to speakers like jbl l00 and others like them.

I already have a sub

Just need a set of two speakers. 

Thanks!

pjpjpaul said:

Maybe a modern hybrid amp that has tube preamp and solid state power amp. 

Room is around 10x12

Not sure about the dac (can you explain why I would or wouldn't need it?)

Eyeing floor standing options but open to speakers like jbl l00 and others like them.

I already have a sub

Just need a set of two speakers. 

Thanks!

A DAC is necessary if you plan on connecting a CD player that doesn't have analog outs, or if you want to connect a PC/laptop to drive digital music right to the receiver (highly recommended for high quality music).  If this is not your plan, then you can take that out of the decision matrix.  A DAC can be added later as an external component if you chose.  

With the size room you have, I'd highly recommend looking at bookshelf speakers.  Anything smaller than 1500 ft^3 should use bookshelves.  I'm assuming your room is 9 foot ceilings.  If you have 15 foot ceilings, then towers might make sense.  But you pay more for less with towers and sitting too close to them reduces fidelity.  Bookshelf speakers are wonderful on stands and the ones I have sound better than the towers I use in bigger rooms.  

Regarding the hybrid way, I love that path.  Best of both worlds.  However, having an integrated hybrid can be pricey.  That's Mcintosh territory.  But another way to do it is get a tube preamp and pair it with a two channel amplifier section.  They might be 'mismatched' but it's much more economical and you can change things out too.  In general, separates typically mean you are getting better components for the dollar.  

pjpjpaul said:

Don't need a dac at the moment. What bookshelf speakers and amps would you recommend? 

I'll post later today after giving it some thought.  Also, you are more than welcome to hear my system, particularly with some of the different options.  I'm near 295 and Staples Mill.