Arkay
10-05-2006, 10:37 AM
I've been looking closely at pics of 22XX series Marantz receivers online, and also at the ones I have. Two things I can't quite figure out, that I'm hoping someone here can answer:
(1) I know from reading here and from looking at 22XX units that earlier units had different speaker-wire attachments than later ones. Sometimes, the same model number may have one type or the other, apparently depending on the date/year of manufacture. In general, the earlier units (with all black and no red connectors) are more valued. Presumably this was a single change made by Marantz at a given time, while the various numbers had different and overlapping years of manufacture. My question is: Does anyone know the particular year in which Marantz made this switch? And if so, are there model numbers in the series where ALL units of that number have the old type connectors, because that model was not produced after the change-over? Are there models for which ALL units made have the newer type of connector, because the model wasn't introduced until after the change-over to the new type connectors? And then, which models had units produced with both types of connectors, some before and some after the change?
(2) I keep seeing 22XX receivers on eBay and elsewhere online that have the usual silver (aluminum) front panels, with brown woodgrain metal sides and top. I'm not referring to the separate wooden cases they slide into, but the actual metal covers. The 'woodgrain' ones look like they are painted with a wood-grain paint job, but it might by a vinyl Here is an example of what I'm talking about: http://www.andale.com/imgserver/img/imageTemplate.html?img=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.andale. com%2Ff2%2F127%2F118%2F7685141%2F2006%2F10%2F2%2FH PIM0164.JPG . I have the same model (2265) sitting beside me, and it is black, not woodgrain. In fact, EVERY SINGLEMarantz 22XX receiver that I have seen in Hong Kong has a BLACK metal case, with the sole exception of the 4025 "Casseiver" which has a different construction entirely, without a metal cover at all. I've never actually seen a real 22XX series receiver (including 23XX) with 'woodgrain', although cases made like that are common enough with other brands. Are 'woodgrain' Marantz 22XX units common in the States? Is this a US -vs- European model difference, like the silver-faced vs black-faced ones, or was this a customer option? Only for certain years or models?
I've spent a little time looking at examples and trying to figure out "patterns" to answer these questions, but have yet to figure out obvious or conclusive answers. Hoping some of the more knowledgable experts here can enlighten me (and anyone else who is interested). Thanks for any info.
(1) I know from reading here and from looking at 22XX units that earlier units had different speaker-wire attachments than later ones. Sometimes, the same model number may have one type or the other, apparently depending on the date/year of manufacture. In general, the earlier units (with all black and no red connectors) are more valued. Presumably this was a single change made by Marantz at a given time, while the various numbers had different and overlapping years of manufacture. My question is: Does anyone know the particular year in which Marantz made this switch? And if so, are there model numbers in the series where ALL units of that number have the old type connectors, because that model was not produced after the change-over? Are there models for which ALL units made have the newer type of connector, because the model wasn't introduced until after the change-over to the new type connectors? And then, which models had units produced with both types of connectors, some before and some after the change?
(2) I keep seeing 22XX receivers on eBay and elsewhere online that have the usual silver (aluminum) front panels, with brown woodgrain metal sides and top. I'm not referring to the separate wooden cases they slide into, but the actual metal covers. The 'woodgrain' ones look like they are painted with a wood-grain paint job, but it might by a vinyl Here is an example of what I'm talking about: http://www.andale.com/imgserver/img/imageTemplate.html?img=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.andale. com%2Ff2%2F127%2F118%2F7685141%2F2006%2F10%2F2%2FH PIM0164.JPG . I have the same model (2265) sitting beside me, and it is black, not woodgrain. In fact, EVERY SINGLEMarantz 22XX receiver that I have seen in Hong Kong has a BLACK metal case, with the sole exception of the 4025 "Casseiver" which has a different construction entirely, without a metal cover at all. I've never actually seen a real 22XX series receiver (including 23XX) with 'woodgrain', although cases made like that are common enough with other brands. Are 'woodgrain' Marantz 22XX units common in the States? Is this a US -vs- European model difference, like the silver-faced vs black-faced ones, or was this a customer option? Only for certain years or models?
I've spent a little time looking at examples and trying to figure out "patterns" to answer these questions, but have yet to figure out obvious or conclusive answers. Hoping some of the more knowledgable experts here can enlighten me (and anyone else who is interested). Thanks for any info.