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In Reply to: RE: Vintage SS Japanese receivers.... the time is past? posted by Mossback on October 16, 2016 at 09:20:47
Are you kidding - it sure can be restored and be better than when it was new.
Example: Take a look at the link below These are pictures of a guy doing restorations on a Marantz 1060 RIGHT NOW.
I'm having a Marantz 250M restored next month.
The best part is that these stereos Are worth the cost of rebuilding and CAN be restored. Unlike more modern stuff that once it's aged out it's highly unlikely it's even salvageable.
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Unlike more modern stuff that once it's aged out it's highly unlikely it's even salvageable.
modern junk.
High quality brands can be maintained essentially forever.
Ok ya got me. I was over simplifying and generalizing a little too much. Like a midfi piece of audio from Best Buy. But yes if you're getting into the upper end it they will also live forever like a Pioneer SX-750.
But with a simple caveat and that's stereos that have SMD boards. I can't see anyone wanting to work on that stuff if a drop in board isn't available.
The 1060 in that AK thread is looking good.
The poster who chimed in to help the restorer in that thread is the gentleman who did a stem-to-stern rebuild of my Marantz 2230, 8 years ago. I'm still delighted with the work that Catrafter (Tom) did. Paired with rehabbed Dynaco A25 speakers in my secondary system the 2230 performs quite musically with FM, phono, cassette, and CD, and looks great doing it. The cost of the rebuild was a worthy investment from my point of view.
Jim
"Lesser artists borrow, great artists steal." Igor Stravinsky
Thanks Jim good to know there is at least one expert for those old receivers.
Actually there are quite a few guys that are restoring these things. And doing a wonderful work extending their lives.
Toms a great guy. He's the Mike Samra of the Marantz forum. Patron Saint of old Marantz receivers.
Does nice work eh!
No doubts. Tom does excellent work that is also highly respectful of the unit and its circuits, and no arrogance.Right now I'm using the 2230 as a phono stage in my main system, while my tubed George Wright unit is being serviced. It is sounding quite good, playing classical and acoustic jazz through my Audiomat Prelude Reference amp.
"Lesser artists borrow, great artists steal." Igor Stravinsky
Edits: 10/17/16 10/17/16
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