They're all good...

Posted by LowPhreak (A) on December 27, 2003 at 18:24:23

In Reply to: Recomendations on Marantz receivers. posted by Steve W. on December 25, 2003 at 09:27:47:

I wouldn't get hung up on any one particular model if I were you, as they all were good units.

What you should concentrate on instead is what kind of features/controls you'll want, how many/what type of inputs, and the power output are you going to need, etc.

Remember, Marantz in those days rated their amps very conservatively, so there's no reason to pay for more than you'll need. I own a nice 2250B (rated 50 w.p.c.), and I guarantee that it's putting out closer to 100 watts than 50 a side RMS when pushed (+3dB headroom easily, probably more like +5dB or +6dB). And I don't mean 100W peak, but 100W continuous RMS.

Example: driving my Quad 21L speakers, rated 6 ohms/88dB 1W 1M/35Hz-24kHz/and 200WPC RMS max amp power, this "little" 2250B was bottom those excellent Quad kevlar woofers with no problem! Not distorting or clipping, but I mean the voice coils would hit their stops on some heavy bass transients with a loud "pop"! High current, mon! So, was I getting somewhere around +6dB more than this sucker is rated for? I'd have to say "yup"!

Look around for a 2250/50B or lower, unless you need very high power output for a large room or inefficient speakers.

-LP

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Topic - Recomendations on Marantz receivers. - Steve W. 09:27:47 12/25/03 (20)

They're all good... - LowPhreak 18:24:23 12/27/03 (0)

IMO, one of the best all-around (phono/tuner/amp/classic sound/versatility/looks/features) Marantz' is the ... - PureAudio 05:41:57 12/26/03 (3)

The 2238. Sounds excellent and has the special 'little gold stars' lights. I have ... - PureAudio 07:22:10 12/27/03 (0)

2238 or 2238B? - Steve W. 07:52:36 12/26/03 (1)

2238 - NDphile 14:57:13 12/26/03 (0)

In case you missed it. - Hepcat 05:27:08 12/26/03 (3)

They didn't make a 2260... - LowPhreak 17:21:55 12/27/03 (2)

You're probably right. - Hepcat 18:23:47 12/27/03 (1)

Re: You're probably right. - LowPhreak 18:26:05 12/27/03 (0)

Re: Recomendations on Marantz receivers. - ddarch 05:13:58 12/26/03 (1)

Re: Recomendations on Marantz receivers. - pete the bully 08:36:59 12/26/03 (0)

Re: Recomendations on Marantz receivers. - bobp 21:28:31 12/25/03 (0)

Re: Recomendations on Marantz receivers. - Otis W 17:34:50 12/25/03 (2)

Actually, most of my gear was purchased used at less then 50% list. nt - Steve W. 07:29:34 12/26/03 (0)

Agreed - airtime 18:00:15 12/25/03 (0)

quick recommendation - tbcblues 11:12:57 12/25/03 (1)

Re: quick recommendation - FRG7SWL 21:36:51 12/25/03 (0)

I also have a Kenwood KT-7500 tuner. nt - Steve W. 10:09:12 12/25/03 (2)

Re: I also have a Kenwood KT-7500 tuner. nt - airtime 10:30:44 12/25/03 (1)

Site to look at - airtime 10:31:23 12/25/03 (0)

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They're all good... - LowPhreak 18:24:23 12/27/03 (0)

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