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  1. vendo81

    Pilot SP-210 power supply

    I didn't try that. Very good idea! Somewhere around here I have a pair of ground loop isolator cables with in-line transformers that have worked well in the past
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    Pilot SP-210 power supply

    Very well could be a ground loop problem as slight hum was an issue with the SA232. The SA232 is very quiet with other preamps. My recapped Eico HF85 has slight hum which I've heard can be eliminated with a separate supply. I'm going to build one as soon as I get the Eico out of storage.
  3. vendo81

    Pilot SP-210 power supply

    If anyone is thinking of building a separate power supply for a SP-210 preamp, you are making the right decision! After a recap of a friends SP-210, and using my rebuilt SA232 amplifier as a power supply, the results were OK at best. I decided to cut down a Pilot MPX 200 unit to use for the...
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    400cx-2 Remote Control ?

    The 202t pre/tuner has the jack and mentions the RK-1 in the owners manual. May be others as well from the 202t era.
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    Questions about a Revox G36

    You can't just remove the ECL86 tubes without changing the value of the resistor between the first 2 filter caps off the rectifier in the power supply. If you just remove the tubes you will increase the B+ to unsatisfactory levels. I'll check my notes and see what resistor I used. I believe a 5k...
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    "Marantz Sound"

    The Marantz 18 is beautiful as well as great sounding. I'd love to own one.
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    "Marantz Sound"

    I can't tell usually the difference between a 30 and 40 watt amplifier. Now MC75's vs MC30's is quite obvious. I was using the 2270 and 2285 with B&W speakers that I found need at least 75 watts to "wake up". Both receivers worked well. The early McIntosh MC2100 was another that put out 20...
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    "Marantz Sound"

    Both rebuilt by a retired electrical engineer who had more test equipment than NASA. Going by what he told me.
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    "Marantz Sound"

    Yes the 2270 does have higher output than 70 per side. I was using a rebuilt 2285 in my garage that was the same way.
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    "Marantz Sound"

    After trying everything I could get my hands on for the last 30+ years I've settled with a Marantz 8. I kept swapping between amplifiers but always went back to the Marantz 8.Just has the mids and highs that can t be beat. I still have my McIntosh C22, Mc225,Mc30's, Mc75's, an 8b as well as a...
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    Marantz Tuner question

    Yes it does get tricky!! I had to reorder the two 100uf caps as they were just slightly oversized to fit in with the other 3. Luckily the two 20uf replacements are really small. I just got a new Mullard scope tube today that I'll install this weekend. I noticed the brightness is all the way up...
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    Marantz Tuner question

    Yes I do and I will get it for you. I saw his name in an article written about a local 10b restoration and a friend mentioned him as well. The person that wrote the article commented on how pleased he was with his work. So far the capacitors I've replaced have caused no change in the tuners...
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    Marantz Tuner question

    Yes I've looked that over. I'd like to hear from someone that did the mods and if there was an improvement. They don't look too complicated. I've only found time to restuff the 100uf @ 350v x 3 multi section cap. It is buried under resistors and diodes and all had to be disconnected to get to...
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    Marantz Tuner question

    It uses 47 bulbs. Found it listed on the schematic. Installed them and it is working correctly.
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    Marantz Tuner question

    Does anyone know what dial lamps are used in the 10b? Someone had put LEDs in mine and dimming them does very little.
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    Marantz Tuner question

    Got the opto couplers today. I'll install them when I recap and see if there is really an improvement in sound. I do know that sometimes the tuner stays in mono on a strong signal, but goes back to stereo if I go off and then back onto the same station. Hope it solves that problem although it is...
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    Marantz Tuner question

    Thanks for your replies! I did find CE multi section capacitors with the exact same values. After some thought I decided to restuff them. I want to keep the original cans and I was able to get all in a small diameter. Hopefully they fit well. Plus they are all 12000 hour Nichicon caps. I...
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    Marantz Tuner question

    Thanks for the response. Yes I tried break free a couple days back and again yesterday as well. I'll just give it a bit more time. Funny as all other pots are very loose and work fine. Well, I noticed one of the 3 original multi section cans is getting slightly warm after 15 minutes so I'm going...
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    Marantz Tuner question

    I'm finally getting time to work on my 10b tuner. It picks up loads of stations and I love the smooth tuning! One of the small pots for the scope on top is frozen which limits the position on the scope face. Are there any replacements that look original to replace the pot? Secondly, I was...
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    Speakers for Marantz 2285

    Hi all. I just finished the slow process of completely recapping my Marantz 2285 (non B). I'm wanting to use it with a pair of smaller speakers in my bedroom. I was planning on using the 2285 with a pair of B&W 805's but after a long audition I'm not happy with the sound. OK at lower volumes...
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    Marantz 2285

    Wow.... 30+ years! I agree with the great sound!
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    Post Your Marantz Gear Here!!!

    Have had a 2285 stored for about 15 years. Just recapped it and it is very nice! Used to own a 2230 that sounded great. I have a 8 and 8b amplifier and a 7c preamp.
  23. vendo81

    Marantz 2285

    Thank you!
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    Marantz 2285

    Somewhere in storage I have the wood case from my 2230 that I sold. I wonder if it fits the 2285? Not sure I'd like it as much as this 3 piece decorative case but if it is easy to find I may give it a try and see if it fits.
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    Marantz 2285

    I like the look of the front panel as well. I actually think this 3 piece case is nice on the 2285. I don't know if I would like it on most other Marantz models. From the photos I've seen I prefer the wrap around W-22 on the 2285B model.
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