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Sansui Au-G99x or Marantz 2230 for 2-channel audio?

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Posted on October 29, 2009 at 10:32:02
woober goober
 I do not have any experience with vintage gear. These two amps are different power but I believe the Marantz likely has enough for the pair of HED 1230's (Cerwin-Vega) I just purchased. I was just wondering which might have better sound and/or build? (Marantz $110; Sansui $75 but comes with A-700 Tuner and deck, neither of which I really need.) Thank you.

Thank you all ..., posted on October 31, 2009 at 15:51:11
woober goober
 for your suggestions and info. The Marantz 2230 was in too rough of shape for me to consider. And I shied away from the Sansui based on info and too far to drive. I ended up getting a very well cared for Marantz 1530 for an amazing price. Rated same power as 2230 but a few pounds lighter so perhaps PS not as beefy. But speakers are Cerwin Vega HED 1230's so hopefully won't require ultimate current.

RE: Sansui Au-G99x or Marantz 2230 for 2-channel audio?, posted on October 30, 2009 at 21:43:00
Michael Samra
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 here is something to help you out a bit on that.
If the power supply waveform isn't pretty,neither is the sound in most cases.
Hey Michael Samra ..., posted on November 3, 2009 at 11:36:49
woober goober
 I spent one summer cavorting in the beautiful Saginaw Steering Gear plant back in the 70's. As if working in the plant wasn't special enough I also contracted food poisoning from a nearby (Bridgeport?) Mexican restaurant. What a fun 12 hrs. in the plant those were the next day!

I would guess.........., posted on October 30, 2009 at 12:18:21
Neff
 better sounding would only be one's opinion at this level of performance & matching speakers is much more important.

2230, posted on October 30, 2009 at 07:35:51
onemug
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 Don't know much about the Sansui but that particular Marantz is considered by many to be one of the best sounding ones.

Either one, you may have to put some money into it to get it up to specs. I would put my money in the Marantz.

RE: Sansui Au-G99x or Marantz 2230 for 2-channel audio?, posted on October 29, 2009 at 13:29:15
Crazy Dave
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 You can drive Cerwin-Vega speakers with anything. Just go with the one you like the most.

Dave

RE: Sansui Au-G99x or Marantz 2230 for 2-channel audio?, posted on October 29, 2009 at 11:44:36
Ron Oehlert
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 You might consider buying & thus self-trialing Both. Listening for oneself is the ONLY way to know for certain which you might prefer with your speakers in your home, or if they even still function properly after all these years (many older HiFi units require restoration service & that is one reason Why they are offered for sale). Then, if you do not desire to keep both (I have 4 active self-restored Hi-fi systems in my home) you could re-sell (including the tuner & tape you presently do not want) for what you paid = no audition fees.

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