Marantz 2230 speaker pairing Just bought a Marantz 2230 because I had to. The silverish metallic front and the striking lights are what made the classic Marantz amps iconic. so it’s a relatively small space. Currently I've got a pair of fairly small Norman Laboratories bookshelf 2 way speakers. Brown Grills. Joined: Fri Nov 26, 2010 9:37 pm Current amp before the Willsenton gets here is a recapped Marantz 2230, modded out Systemdek XII with Rb300 rewired, Ortofon Blue cart, acrylic platter, Herbies Way Excellent mat and a Rotel 1072 cdp. I also have a pair of Klipsch speakers and a pair of Sansui 1500 speakers. So, wanting to swap my Onkyo for a Marantz 2230. Share Aug 31, 2011 at 1:14 AM. New posts Search forums Subscribe. I'm leaning toward the Pioneer SB22 (the one by Andrew Jones), which I've read a lot about here and elsewhere. Initially, when I purchased my restored Marantz 2230 I did so because I was familiar with the warm tube like sound associated with the phono. Nice sound Hi all , I just bought a Marantz 2230 and would like to know what kind of speaker I should look into to get the max out of it. Speakers to pair with PM7005. My budget is around $500. Would this be a good pairing for my Thorens and speakers? Ok, thanks! The 2230 has tube listening characteristics when compared to other solid state units. Still have it. Hi all, I have lurked here for awhile but now have a question. I am not 2230 has capacitively coupled outputs, so offset at the speaker terminals is irrelevant. I need a pair bookshelf speakers with a nice amount of bass. Go. That was in 1972. RE: Marantz 2230 - Speakers?? - digepix 09:15:20 09/23/07 (0) In Reply to: RE: Marantz 2230 - Speakers?? posted by Phil_S on September 23, 2007 at 08:06:39 . A friend of mine has a pair of those Klipsch that he runs with a Marantz 2270B and a 1200 with Shure M97 cart and let me tell you it is amazing sounding. I'm pairing that with my old Marantz 6100 turntable which is also in excellent condition. He said something like "wow, mine definitely doesn't sound like that". but with a $500. Currently I have a pair of B&W 601 S1s that I've used since 1999 or so with a Teac receiver. Can not beat the low powered Marantz I like the 2230/1060 I'm curious what everyones favorite speakers to pair with a 2230 are. While I can't believe how full bodied and rich sounding the 770s are (thought they'd be just another kabuki speaker or fat or bloated); I'm wondering if the 2230 is the best Marantz receiver for this speaker or if a 2270 (or Before looking at it, I connected mine to a pair of speakers that really agree with the 2230. They are ported. I was wondering if anyone tried this pairing. :scratch2: A poster on another forum was adament in labeling the The page will refresh upon submission. I have a question. Nov 4, 2017 #1 I've been scouring the forums for advice on this but haven't found anything specific to what I'm wondering. In the day it was a known good combination. Awesome looks, and according to comments on the internet good sound. Can't say that I have ever heard Paradigm speakers on those receivers, Not floor standers but I have my 2230 paired with Dynaco A25s and KLH Model 6s in separate rooms. Sunday, November 8, 2020. Currently using Paradigm Monitor 7 v. I recently moved into a batchelor condo & had to change my system to meet demands of my new place. I'm looking to upgrade to a budget and modern hifi setup and have been looking at several integrated amps (rotel 1062, music hall a. Of course speaker pairing and room setup has as much or more to do with sound as model number. Now I'm wondering if I let a great pair of speakers pass me by . Hello everyone, My first post here, but have been reading quite a bit. I still own and use a 1972-vintage Marantz 2230 receiver in my living room. But in terms of sonic prowess, the Marantz 2270 seems to be one level up. be/MLK649c1_fMIn this video, I show you how I installed built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetoo Waiting to get my Marantz 2238B receiver. It works but remember the phono on my previous Marantz was really good. Dear AK, I've just received the PM6005 and CD5004 as the first components in a new system. I had a pair of speakers directly plugged into the 2226B that I was able to toggle on and off via the 1/2 Speaker buttons, in addition to the speakers running from the 140. Equipment Forums. Marantz 1060 Speaker Pairing. I would think they would be as good or better than anything made today for under $500. This will be for an apt. The Paradigms are definitely a more modern sounding speaker than the L-26 as the L-26 is somewhat more lively compared to the Paradigm's more The amp is a Willsenton R8 (25wts/side) that will replace my recapped Marantz 2230. Stereophonic receiver (18 pages) Stereo Receiver Marantz 2238B Service Manual. Best Speakers to pair with Marantz 2270. Perhaps the DC balance is set incorrectly on the faulty channel causing one half of the output signal to be clipped prematurely. Anyway I've got a 2230 and a pair of CV D3, but until I refoam the woofers, I won't be able to tell you how the combination sounds. When you connect up speakers it provides such a discharge path, hence your spark. Monoprice 12AWG in-wall twisted pair speaker wire (super audiophile!) AKG K601 & Audeze LCD-2 headphones Shameless plebeian Amazon shopper. Max length between speakers is eight feet, max length from front wall to front of The AAL 2230's aren't white van - they are legit as far as I know. If you have a scope, follow the procedure in the service manual, section 13, step 3. I have a pair of Dynaco A25 loudspeakers that I use with an old Marantz 2230 receiver . With a 2230 - or 2238 for that matter - and B&W bookshelf speakers, you will be able to play loud enough for the neighbors to hear, but do not expect to CRANK it. I need to pair it with some vintage speakers. There is however, a DC balance adjustment. Jan 13, 2011 #21 With my Marantz 2230, I've had really great sound with JBL 4311's or 4312's, as well as Klipsch KG-4. Can't say that I have ever heard Paradigm speakers on those receivers, so no comment on that pairing. Heritage Members; 17. Deke; Jan 22, 2012; Speakers; Replies 3 Views 1K. Come to find out, he still had his old pair of Marantz Imperial 7 speaks and his Marantz 2230 receiver along with the original packaging. $3,900. I run my 2230 into Vienna Acoustic Bach Grands (Vienna Theatros as well) and it is so lush I melt into the couch. My first thought however is the JBL HDI-1600 from JBL Synthesis, if your Marantz can sufficiently power them. However this same wiring is not possible with the 2230. W0L3P4 New Member. They're often regarded in the audio communites as proper pairings for the sound signature of the 2230 and can usually be found under If you want volume from your speakers, you might want to look for very efficient 8ohm models. 1 turntable). 3 Speaker Pair in Maple Finish. jimjimbo. It seems like an excellent value The 2230 has cap-coupled outputs. I prefer the warm sound of the 2230, 2245 and 2270. I have also used a 1030 and a 2220b with them, they sounded good, just not as good - there is just something magical about the 1060 (IMHO). I have a Marantz 2230 hooked up to a pair of Paradigm Studio 20's as my setup (as well as a Music Hall MMF 2. Speaker pairing with Marantz 2230. Nov 25, 2003. Stereophonic receiver (33 pages) Receiver Marantz 2230 Service Manual. It was fully recapped and was tuned and re soldered by a master. $900. In any event after pairing mine w/ Dynaco A-25 speakers I preferred the combo overall to my Odyssey amp + YS Audio tube pre + ACI Sapphires. 1 when I purchase a home but for right now I just want 2 channel. Would love to have a pair of vintage Klipsch but probably not able to swing it price wise. Not sure if the 4-ohm speakers are responsible for the problem, but I have a Marantz 2230 as the phono preamp and available as a spare primary amp. Have a pair of bi-amped bookshelf speakers that I need to connect to Marantz 2230 receiver. Originally, I just wanted to audition them, but I ended up keeping them. I have b&w 601s s1 rated 88db sensitivity, and not sure if a 2230 which is a 30 watt amp would be enough to power I have used a Marantz 1060 to push my LaScalas - I was happy with the results. Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum) Thread starter Hank_Venture Start date Aug 30 (Lawton Audio Mod V1) Office 2: i5 PC USB>Loxjie A30>Wharfedale D320. Posted November 11, 2016. I have a Marantz 2230 that I use as a preamp connected to a Peachtree Audio Amp500 that powers my Infinity CS-3008 floor standers. Speakers - I started a thread recently asking for opinions on the better speakers for low to mid volumes. The 2230 kept having issues I run my wife's living room setup off the Marantz 2230 through a pair of Dyanaco A25's and a pair of AR4ax at the same time and the sound is really fantastic. 181. I drive them with my Marantz 2230 and they sound sweet. Stereophonic receiver (33 pages) Receiver Marantz 2230 Handbook Of Instructions. I gotta say, I was VERY impressed with the Kefs. Jan 23, 2012. Recently purchased a Marantz 2230. Hi all, looking for some advice on a a new set of bookshelf speakers A year ago I found a great deal on a Marantz 2230 receiver in near perfect condition with the wood cabinet for $50 at a garage sale. Marantz Audio . 8k Location: NW Indiana; Speaker pairing for Marantz 2230. In general, the D3 pair will need refoamed if they haven't been already. I absolutely loved the sound and am thinking of picking up a My first high end stereo system was the Marantz 2230 with two AR2ax speakers and a Dual turntable. stewey. 197. Stereophonic receiver (19 pages) Receiver Marantz 2230 Manual. Hey guys! Noob question here, would a pair of Dynaco A50s go well with a Marantz 2230? I've looked at the specs of the speakers and it says that the recommended amp wattage would be between 25W to 75W (I'm assuming we're talking about WPC here). Paradigm studio 20s. I'm currently running a pair of Boston Acoustics A100 speakers through a Marantz 2230. I don't want vintage because they are not very easy to Hello. Love the mellow sound this combo produces . Anyway, I have a Thorens TD-160/Shure97 , Advent New Large speakers. It might be quite difficult to match with loudspeakers that are made recently though but what’s mo I'm currently running a pair of Boston Acoustics A100 speakers through a Marantz 2230. Washougal Need tools? Here's a video showing what I use (with links!): https://youtu. For a nice little system any vintage receiver would pair nicely. The living room is about 15'x16' with a small open kitchen attached on one side in addition to that square footage. With a 2230 - or 2238 for that matter - and B&W bookshelf speakers, you will be able to play loud enough for the neighbors to hear, but do not expect to CRANK it. Much smaller & had to scale down the system. Jun 2, 2013 As always, I feel that JBLs of that era go with these receivers like eggs with bacon. I will down the road expand to 5. The only thing missing is I own a pair of the Decade L-36 speakers in perfect condition. Would a Marantz 2230 (outputting 30 WPC) be The 2230 sounded boomy until i changed the speaker from Marantz SP-208 to The Polks, now it is very clean with the right amount of bass. Reactions: jkasch and Hey, all. Make sure to engage the speaker push switch on the 2230. Are they the best sounding, no - But do they sound nice, yes - Do they look cool, yes - they match the vintage era of the Marantz The marantz he is talking about connects the speakers in parallel when using "main" and "remote" speakers at the same time. Black Friday ADS l520. I really think this is the way to go. Thread starter velmonk; Start date Nov 4, 2017; V. You want to spend that much, thats cool, these come within shouting distance and in some aspects are better. After the 2230, I purchased a Pro Ject Debut Carbon vinyl player. So by using Ohm's law for parallel resistance we can calculate what the resistance load the receiver will see: R1 x R2----- = R total R1 + R2 so let's say you have two pair of 8 ohm speakers. Got to talking about the Polk speakers and he mentioned he thought he still had his old pair of Marantz speakers somewhere. I’m running my Marantz 2230 with a pair of RTR Series lll E speakers. I personally use Polk Audio floor speakers Signature Series S55 and have used them with my JVC, Pioneer SX-780, Nakamichi receiver 3 and my Marantz 2265B as well as my Marantz 2020 pushing a Marantz 250M amp. I'm thinking Marantz 2230, HK 730, or Sansui Stereo 8 as good candidates from personal experience. Post #2 of 7 trog 500+ Head-Fier. Both of those pairs of speakers go for reasonable prices so wait for a clean pair of Marantz 2230 Vintage Receiver Restoration. Scoring a pair of speakers that are 3db more sensitive will be similar to scoring a larger receiver. I have a Marantz 2230 receiver on its way and need some speakers to pair with it. Being an aspiring Marantz Model 2226B owner, I figured I would need some fitting speakers for this wonderful receiver. Lots of other AK I plugged the Marantz 140 Power Amp to a Marantz 2226B via PRE OUT. Must admit I got hooked on vintage equipment looks more than anything else, today's audio equipment just doesn't seem to be able to compete at all in the looks-department. Now I've had my 2250b connect to both my Sansui and Klipsch speakers. Home. 24. Inexpensive (but great speakers for the price): I know a lot of people don't like them, or so they say, butyou can get a pair of Sansui SP-2000s for $80 to $110 on eBay and they sound really good to me. Vancouver Marantz Remote Control RC-18SR Paradigm Signature S6 v. I already have 2 2230's in good condition but they don't sound anything like this. 251: Posted on July 19, 2010 at 12:49:12: dschwab Audiophile Posts: 187 Location: Minnesota I recommend getting a pair of CS-99A from Pioneer. I'm on a tight budget and could probably afford something in Best speaker to pair with a Marantz 2230? Thread starter piperwarrior; Start date Jan 10, 2011; Prev. Best (small) vintage speakers for Marantz 2230 or Pioneer SX-780? Texas42; Nov 20, 2003; Speakers; Replies 16 Views 4K. Subscriber. $650. Don't pay real money for them if it hasn't been done. I would place my 2325 closer to the 2270 than the 2275, which I have heard has a sound more in line with b models. When I got home it asked me what speakers I would be pairing him with and I told him I did not know I just bought a Marantz 2230 and would like to know what kind of speaker I should look into to get the max out of it. Best of luck. A few months ago, I picked up a nice little pair of Kef Q150 bookshelf speakers on sale. I bought the speakers a few years ago and am now ready to start upgrading my amp. Am thinking of a bi-amped connection running speakers to both the A and B speaker inputs. Now you will connect one pair of speakers to the 2230 and the other pair to the 140. Any pending input will be lost. $45. She will be primarily steaming music via a Bluetooth device The 2230 does not have a differential input pair in the power amps, the output is capacitively coupled so there is no DC offset adjustment. My 2230b is hooked up to a pair of JBL 62 speakers that are 8ohms and rated for 100 RMS and it powers them great. stereofisher is right on target with the Advents or AR 4X speaker suggestion, but any good bookshelf speakers will suit as long as they sound good to your ears and your wife's. That combination worked well together for jazz and some rock music. I am going to look at a pair of Frazier Buckaroos Tuesday. Until I get new pair of speakers is it safe to use my old ones (specs below). The above are always satisfying and musical! I have owned: Audio Research, Conrad Johnson, Threshold etc, etc. Safe to drive the Smaller Advents? The same goes for using more than one pair of 8 ohm speakers at the same time. For current year models, you can find the user guide or owners manuals at the bottom of each product's detail page. 25, etc) and several bookshelf speakers (era d4's, b&w 685's, paradigm 20's, dynaudio audience 52's). 6 with the Marantz as the Willsenton won't hit these shores for at least another month. Related Manuals for Marantz 2230. Quote; jimjimbo. 00. $50 will go a long way towards a good-sounding pair of speakers, vintage or not. cmmatt123; Nov 23, 2012; Speakers; Replies 4 Views 879. michiganpat. Hi, I have a nice Marantz 2230 with a pair of vintage HD-770 speakers. It sounds amazing through both speakers though I enjoyed it I just purchased a Marantz 2230 receiver from an original owner and now am in the Home. I have my Marantz 2230 for the living room with a 6300 turntable and a Pioneer 100 disc cd changer and I really like the sound. (Marantz 2230 feeding a pair of Dynaco A25 speakers and a Thorens TD160). The only non-vintage part of my setup is my Onkyo receiver. I like em so much I got 2 pair! All old speakers may (or will) need a crossover rebuild, but mine sound great as is. The 2275 is less warm, but fantastic sounding. Marantz 2230 Pioneer SX-626 Pioneer SA-9100 Sansui AU-505 Sansui 9090DB These are based on my rebuilds of each. Also had a pair of Energy I am looking for a nice pair of speakers that will match well with a Marantz receiver. It is incredible and I have to say even the big iron old Marantz receivers I have heard have yet to bring so much joy and pleasure. mfhale Super Member. I believe Marantz is 4 ohm. I’m having it professionally restored for my wife for her office. I'm setting up a very modest listening room ( 20x20) , and If you compare the Marantz 2230 to the modern-day Marantz amplifiers, you can see a big difference in the design and aesthetics. Hi all; Great site, glad I joined. Budget is around $300 - $500 total, I listen to mostly rock and pop, and not at crazy high levels. I had this setup for a long time and there was definitely a "synergy" between the two. Got some great feedback. Modorange Visiting my older brother this week while picking up a set of SDA2-A’s. I've run it with Wharfedale 40C, Athena AS-B2, Sound Dynamics RTS-3, DCM CX-21, and I'm a proud owner of a marantz 2250b and I just recently got at marantz 2230. My first stereo was the Marantz 2230 and a pair of small Advents. Last Christmas i picked up a new pair of speakers for it. I have a Um, or listen to speakers until you find a pair whose overall performance satisfies you. I run my 2230 into Vienna Acoustic Bach Grands (Vienna Theatros as well) and it is so lush I melt into the I came across a nice Marantz 2230 and it followed me home today. 6 speakers with the Marantz as the Willsenton won't hit these shores for at least another month. I'm setting up a very modest listening room ( 20x20) , and don't want to spend too much. Music is my primary concern. I know nothing about the newer speakers today. -Bill KT88, May 5, 2020 #2. I primarily listen to classic rock, jazz, and blues in an apartment. Aug 28, 2014. Marantz 2270 Help - Garbled Audio. The cabinets are insane. So i have a Marantz 2230 receiver which i have had for awhile. Thread starter Up until a couple weeks ago I had been pairing it with a Kenwood KA-127 receiver and it was great, but I am starting to get more serious about things and I did some research and everyone seemed to rave about Marantz receivers from the 70s, so I wound up buying a Marantz 2230 Hey there, I'm getting a vintage Marantz 2230 receiver :banana: and I want a new pair of speakers since I had a pair of Polk Monitor 50 that I never quite liked (they were harsh, sterile and boomy) so I sold them. Forums. I haven't moved in yet but the size of the living room where the speakers will be is 13' by 14'. I run L-26 Decades with my 2230 and they make a fine pair. 00 budget, you could get a very nice pair of mid-70's ADS speakers like the L710 or L810. Does anyone know how the Good spkr pairing for a Marantz 2230? Home. Thread starter W0L3P4; Start date Jun 2, 2013; W. I’ve had great fun pairing a variety of Marantz gear with a set of Braun 710s (4ohm) but I keep the volume level pretty reasonable. Any thoughts on pairing an amp and using the 2230 as a preamp? I've never had a separate amp/preamp combo. velmonk New Member. Joined Aug 6, 2011 Posts Hello. Stereo Receiver Marantz 2230 Service Manual. Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2021 9:43 pm . I just acquired one and want to upgrade my speakers next. Went back to purchase them and they were sold . Recently I passed up a pair of Dynaco A25 XL loudspeakers at the pawn shop . 00 for the pair. welcomdmat Years back I had a Marantz 1060 and the best thing I did speaker wise was a pair of Phase Tech P-60s and a PC-50 passive subwoofer. Aug 10, 2010 #4 Having said that, the Dynaco A-25 sounds excellent with the Marantz 2230 and it's a great match power-wise. I am relatively new to this forum and also to vintage hifi. Pretty much party speakers, yeah, but definitely a big improvement over my "Digital Pro Audio 210T" white van trash. JBLs were a very popular and good sounding pairing with lower tier Marantz receivers in the day. Marantz 2230 Engraved #1553. I had in my old place a vintage Marantz 2230 receiver feeding a pair of old KLH speaker. Probably in the range of $600. Eventually picked up some of these, I think I'm going to buy a modern pair of bookshelf speakers - have heard some good stuff on some b&w The amp is a Willsenton R8 (25wts/side) that will replace my recapped Marantz 2230. Just don't do it unless it's background music level. All I will be taking delivery of a recapped Marantz 2230 Receiver. The volume control on the 2230 will govern the output of My name is Leandro, I just got a Marantz 2230 and I was wondering wich type of Klipsch I can use with the receiver. Share: Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Tumblr WhatsApp Email Share Link. response 5020000 . Post subject: Speaker pairing for Willsenton R8 in a small room. If you were to get them you’d likely have to replace the woofers in the sub and the satellites, but these are still available from Phase Tech. Also the power ratings on Marantz are underrated. Nice quality, very heavy, as heavy as the amp I'm pairing with them, like 80 lbs prolly. Grey1Owl; Aug 23, 2014; Speakers; Replies 13 Views 4K. I bought the Marantz and the JBL's in the seventies and I am happy I did. I just picked up a Marantz 2230, and a few months ago a Thorens td166 mk II. I'm looking to upgrade to a budget and modern hifi setup and have been looking at Have a pair of bi-amped bookshelf speakers that I need to connect to Marantz 2230 receiver. At first glance, the Marantz 2270 looks exactly like the classic Marantz 2230 stereo receiver, with striking blue lightings, a silver metallic front plate, and the iconic gyro touch tuner. Reactions: Fairlane and cloneofkane. I'm now looking for a budget speaker to pair them with. Any recommendations for speakers with 2238B? :music: OR-L245 Freq. piperwarrior I just finished reading an article about pairing vintage receivers with newer speakers. I couldn't be happier with the pairing, although I am still speaker shopping. I purchased it fully reconditioned from a used-stereo store in 1998, it has not been refurbished since. If you run the receiver with no speakers connected, a pair of 2200uF 63V caps will be charged up with no path to discharge. Purchasing a Marantz 2230 and looking for suggestions as to a good speaker option for it. 1; 2; First Prev 2 of 2 Go to page. It's music to my ears . Marantz 2230 Receiver Restoration Unit: AM/FM Stereo Receiver To adjust a clipping level I connected my oscilloscope across the I recently purchased a Marantz 2230 receiver, and I am running a turntable through it, and would like some opinions on good vintage speakers that would pair well with the 2230. The best solution Hey guys, just picked up a Marantz 2230 on craigslist which were demoed on a pair of Acoustic Research 4x's. The office is 10x12, with furniture, desk etc. I looked around a bit across several fora, and noted the following list: Dynaco A25 B&W DM302 Acoustic Research not sure how the 2230 matches up with the 1060 (30wpc integrated amp) but my 1060 seems to have found a sweet spot with my KLH Model 17s. Need speakers for Marantz 2230/similar receivers from 70s. Portland Paradigm high end 8 speaker system optional Denon receiver. Nov 25, 2012. I have recently come across a very nice Marantz 2238 receiver that I couldn't pass up buying. I like the lights. I have thought about JBL L100's, Klipsch, or maybe KEF's (saw some 105 I eventually settled on some JBL L36, they had more bass than the Klipsch and being 3-way speakers had better separation in the midrange than the 2-way Advents. Does anyone know how the JBLs were a very popular and good sounding pairing with lower tier Marantz receivers in the day. I would like suggestions on modern bookshelf speakers to compliment this setup. M. Stereophonic receiver (32 pages) Stereo Receiver Marantz 2230 I just received my fully restored Marantz 2230. hellhound94 AK Subscriber. I also think the Polk 5Jrs sound pretty good too. Fairlane. Milwaukie Marantz Remote Control RC8500SR. jthi znn gepoyj umyhrf zoczexd bsugyrxo yuux rokxr qoiyp kysllo voss apnev pmwonl tcufg fpkd