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In Reply to: Re: what determines the "speed" of an amp? posted by john curl on February 14, 2000 at 19:27:27:
I've just checked my service manual, for the numbers. It states:"Slewing rate: Faster than 11 Volts per microsecond."
The owner's handbook says the same thing. Yeah, before you ask, I've retained the original packing box, too. Whasat? Did someone mention 'Anal Retentive'?
How long did your 500 last? As service manager, I repaired every one of the things that made it to Australia (only 3 did), at least 5 times, before I got a hold of some decent Japanese output devices, to replace the horrible old Motorola things. Legend has it, that Marantz built 300 Model 500 amps. From initial design, to the end of the warranty, the whole episode was a US$3 million loss, for the company. Legend has it that Jim Bongiorno had something to do with the design (I'm not suggesting that the two facts are related, BTW). Marantz replaced the 500, with the 510/M. Possibly the foulest sounding amps, ever released by ANY hi fi company. It was reliable, though.
Trevor
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Follow Ups
- Re: what determines the "speed" of an amp? - Trevor Wilson 02:07:16 02/15/00 (3)
- Wasn't the Marantz name owned by Superscope back then?<nt> - Charles 20:33:12 02/15/00 (0)
- Myles was absolutely correct... - Charles 20:31:13 02/15/00 (1)
- Re: Myles was absolutely correct... - Trevor Wilson 02:23:11 02/16/00 (0)
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