Re: Marantz 22XX receivers- better than they should be !

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Posted by Brian Levy. on March 2, 2007 at 14:34:57

In Reply to: Marantz 22XX receivers- better than they should be ! posted by Bambi B on March 2, 2007 at 11:22:21:

No you re not wonky. It is common with some of the manufacturers that the lower powered units are better sounding. The 2230 s based on the 1060 amp which is 1 of the best of the Marantz integrated amps and good enough to se as a preamp.

The higher powered amps had fewer components to chose from and hence less options for voicing. Also, with simpler circuits and shorter pathways generally there is less to intrude into and affect the sound. I have genrally found that once a receiver hits the 45 watt range or so, the overall sound quality starts to be compromised when compared to separates. The higher powered units may provide more impact in the bass, have more headrood, etc. but when compared on the same speakers that have sufficient efficiency for the smaller receiver, the smaller mas the advantage.

Also, SS amps have a rise in noise and distortion at low levels. With the higher powered amps this increase moves into the average listening power levels and hence has a disadvantage over lower powered amps where the average listening level would more likely be above the listeing power level.

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Topic - Marantz receivers - toppingh 15:16:25 03/01/07 (15)

Marantz 22XX receivers- better than they should be ! - Bambi B 11:22:21 03/02/07 (4)

I love the Marantz 2275! The Sansui 9090 db I've got is just as good, too. nt - tinear 16:25:58 03/02/07 (0)

Re: Marantz 22XX receivers- better than they should be ! - Brian Levy. 14:34:57 03/02/07 (0)

Bambi, I agree about the lower-powered 22xx's, up to the 2250B, being the most pleasant sounding. - PureAudio 13:41:31 03/02/07 (1)

I often wondered why this might be - Bambi B 14:12:02 03/02/07 (0)

Re: Marantz receivers - onemug 08:55:19 03/02/07 (0)

Re: Marantz receivers - Nuke Em 04:11:21 03/02/07 (1)

I use a 2250B as well - Guth 09:03:27 03/02/07 (0)

Re: Marantz receivers - Bold Eagle 20:32:41 03/01/07 (3)

Re: Marantz / where does the 2330B fall.. - telewacked 06:05:19 03/02/07 (2)

Re: Marantz / where does the 2330B fall.. - Bold Eagle 14:06:56 03/02/07 (1)

thanks I'll try that n/t - telewacked 14:35:41 03/02/07 (0)

I'm partial to the 2226 and 2238 for musicality. The .... - PureAudio 16:43:41 03/01/07 (2)

Re: I'm partial to the 2226 and 2238 for musicality. The .... - pmsummer 06:31:27 03/02/07 (0)

I dig my 2226 also. - anumber1 18:31:21 03/01/07 (0)

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Re: Marantz 22XX receivers- better than they should be ! - Brian Levy. 14:34:57 03/02/07 (0)

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