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Tinyelvis
08-06-2008, 08:10 PM
Hey fellas,
I recently got a Marantz 140.
My dream plans:
to get another 140 and a suitable match preamp. I would love to control both amps with the Preamp. I think thats how this works.

My question to you is,

Which Marantz Preamp would best partner up with this setup?

Basically, I want a "Master" volume control for the two 140's.

What do you Marantz dudes think?:thumbsdn: or :thmbsp: or :scratch2:
Tinyelvis
08-06-2008, 08:32 PM
http://www.classicaudio.com/value/mz/1150D.jpg

http://www.classic-audio.com/marantz/pics/3200.jpg


http://www.classic-audio.com/marantz/pics/4100.jpg



Or is the current 2252b a reasonable option?

TinyE:music:
tboat4
08-06-2008, 08:46 PM
I believe the 3200 is the recommended match for the 140. I just don't know if you can use it with (2) 140's.
catrafter
08-06-2008, 09:54 PM
The 3250 and 3800 have dual pre-amp outputs, I think the 3600 does too, but I can't remember for sure. I believe all the vintage Marantz pre-amps have a low enough output impedance to allow splitting the output to two power amps.

Tom
marantzbe
08-07-2008, 05:00 AM
Don't know for the 3200, but it's the macthing pre for the 140 amp, the 3600 and 3800 same face plate design can handle 2 power amps
SB Marantz
08-07-2008, 05:30 AM
The 3200 has only one pre-out.
Tinyelvis
08-07-2008, 09:58 AM
I do kinda like the 4100. I like the meters in front.... Goes with the 140's meters.
It also has pre-outs front/rear. Is that the same thing as two outs?
:thmbsp:
outshined
08-07-2008, 10:20 AM
I have a 140 with a 3200. Really, any preamp should be able to drive the 140 to full output. Two 140's shouldn't be much of a problem, either. I would use a good Y connector from a single preout.

I am not sure if you intend to use the 140 as a mono amp? If so, you cannot do it. It is not bridgeable.
goatdoc
08-07-2008, 09:00 PM
I run a 3200 thru a split y off the pre out, and drive a 240 and a 140 with great results.
Tinyelvis
08-12-2008, 08:38 PM
Okay,
I just won a auction on a 3200! I can't wait. I might try and sell of the 2252b to help offset the cost of the 3200...

So stoked! I'll post picks when I receive it.
Thanks for all your help
TinyE
secondslc
08-12-2008, 08:54 PM
Okay,
I just won a auction on a 3200! I can't wait. I might try and sell of the 2252b to help offset the cost of the 3200...

So stoked! I'll post picks when I receive it.
Thanks for all your help
TinyE

That sounds like a sexy setup!
:thmbsp:

And yea, the 2252B can be used as a pre-amp....you can get a splitter to run the two 140s