Topic: Marantz 2226 receiver, Altec m500 pro monitors?

[marc0789]

Need something basic for my den, and love the 25-30 year old Yamaha I bought used ten years ago-still kicking. There happens to be a used audio store in Phoenix, thought maybe  the vintage freaks on this forum might be familiar with this gear and a ball park good retail price/compatibility? Thanks, Marc.

Marantz 2226 Receiver

Altec M500 Pro Monitors

Cerwin Vega CLS 215 speakers


The room is small, can't be more than 200 sf., square room, 9.5 feet ceiling.

thanks all.

[unclelouie]

The 2226 is a nice little receiver. 26W/channel, phono, aux, tuner with de-emphasis, hi filter etc.. Marantz made both the 2226 and 2226b, and despite the "b" identifier, they've both got silver faces.  I think the 2226b has a slightly better THD rating.

I paid $9.99 for my 2226 at a Salvation Army just last week, and set it up as a 2nd system in a 240 sq.ft room dedicated to FM and cassette (for now. Phono comes next). I find mine to be warm, pleasant, and plenty loud.

You may get more info over at audio karma, vinyl engine, or classic-audio.com...

[ero3030]

cant go worng w/ any of the marantz 22xx models.  if the volume pots r good even better.  i think all of these older units put out wayyy more power than rated.  my 2238b rocks if need be.  ed