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Magical Marantz 22## receivers

Why is it generally accepted that caps in a vintage speaker crossover should be replaced but some how these mid-fi (at best) 70’s vintage receivers seem to get better (and more expensive) with no maintenance. I would love to see someone bench test one of these beauties with the “tube like” sound.
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michaelgreenaudio
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Hi Kosst

Sorry that I gave the wrong impression. Now that I look back on the OP, I realize he was talking about the Marantz 22..s. The units that I get in are the entry level Pioneer, Technics and such. Very light weight and low mass. For example I work alot with the Pioneer sx-3400. It's a very simple unit to tune and sounds amazing. Of course I'm using my speakers which are extremely easy to drive.

Yep, I don't use the big stuff, as you pointed out, way to complicated.

I apologize for not being more clear.

Michael Green

www.michaelgreenaudio.net

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kalali
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"...And yes they get much better with age."

Seriously? Difficult to substantiate since most don't remember how they sounded when new. I've owned an SX-980 since new and still can't remember...(I do have a good excuse..)
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michaelgreenaudio
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Hi Kosst

The Pioneer SX-3400? Where specifically on this unit? I've been tuning these specific units for many years now without anything failing on any of them. Are you sure they are talking about the 3400?

I'm happy to reinvestigate, I have 4 of these units sitting right here, including one taken completely apart so it will be easy for me to see exactly where you are referring to.

thanks

Michael Green

www.michaelgreenaudio.net

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