Marantz Yamaha
October 11th, 2007
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Vintage Nikko-Spectrasonic 310-4 Vintage Receiver(pioneer,yamaha,marantz,sansui) |  |
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( 1 ) NOS FM ALIGNMENT TOOL for MARANTZ MCINTOSH SEQUERRA SONY PIONEER YAMAHA | |
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Vintage audio question - - - Marantz?
I am interested in purchasing a vintage receiver. I have found a Marantz 2226 that is gorgeous. Problem is, I don't know anything about vintage receivers.
I have 2 new yamaha surround receivers for home theater, but I just bought an eames lounge chair and I want to set up a vintage room. Everyone keeps telling me that the vintage stuff will blow me away. My question is, are they right? Is vintage better than new technology?
For this setup, I will probably only hook up my ipod and possibly a cd player, so what would be my best way to go? I love the style of this Marantz, but it only has 26 watts. The room is fairly small so I'm not sure wattage will matter. I am soooo confused !!!
I'm not 100% sure on what speakers I will be hooking up here either. I have an unused pair of JBL nd310s that I might use for now. But I am thinking of getting some good Grado headphones too. I don't know. What a mess !!!!!!! Sorry I'm all over the place here. What is your advice ??
As Ducksoup said most likely when someone says vintage they are referring to tube. Most audio enthusists would frown upon your IPOD, as keeping the signal in the analog domain is keeping the music to it's truest form. Depending on the quality of the D/A of the CD or IPOD you choose will make a difference in the output you hear. Having said that the best way to pick out equipment is based on how it sounds to your ears. A/B several setups.
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( 1 ) NOS FM ALIGNMENT TOOL for MARANTZ MCINTOSH SEQUERRA SONY PIONEER YAMAHA | |
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Home Theater Receivers
You home theater receiver plays an important role in the performance of your equipment. With changes in technology in audio and video, you won't want to waste a lot of money upgrading your equipment frequently, so here are different kinds of home theater receivers' features and then a brief look at popular models out there so that you'll get the most for you buck.
Power Output - Look for at least channels of amplification, no less. Check specs ratings.
Preamp Outputs - Check settings; a high volume setting means more preamp level output, while a low setting means no output.
Video / Tape out/VCR Input and Output - If you need these, make sure they are marked (otherwise, you may not have them!) Check compatibility of equipment with your systems for video: Composite Video / S-Video / Component Video / RGB Video.
Surround Decoders - This is built into some home theater systems. Check with your system.
Popular Kinds of Home Theater Receivers (HTR)
Yamaha RX-V1600 - This 7.1 channel HTR offers great sound via 20wpc, high-current, low distortion. If boasts video conversion, automatic setup, THX Cinema Processing and can hook up with XM Satellite Radio.
Pioneer Elite VSX-52TX HTR - This THX Select 7.1 channel (110 WPCx7 at .09% THD) boasts Dolby Digital, DTS and Prologic IIx processors, AV switching and remote with LCD display.
Denon AVR-2807 HTR - This 7.1 channel has DTS-ES, Dolby Digital-EX, Dolby Pro- DTS-Neo:6, DTS and Logic IIx processors. Also it has multi-zone expandability, Lip-synch adjustment, HDMI and HD-Component switching, plus works with XM-Radio.
Marantz SR7500 HTR - This expandable two-channel to full 7.1 channel THX-Select boasts Dolby Prologic IIx, too. It also houses DTS-ES, Dolby Digital EX, Circle Surround 6.1.
Yamaha RX-N600 - This 6.1 Channel Network HTR even networks with an iPOD or a PC. It boasts 95wpc x6, high-current, low distortion, front panel USB port, Video Conversion of S-video and much more.
Onkyo TX-SR504 - This Entry-Level 7.1 Channel HTR boasts a built-in XM Satellite Radio Tuner and has iPOD dock compatibility, plus more.
So since you home theater receiver plays such an important role in the performance of your equipment, especially since you'll want to "try" to keep up with technology .... Do you homework before you buy. Research the different kinds of home theater receivers and see which features will get you the most value and quality for you buck.
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