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Title: Opinions on vintage solid state receivers Marantz vs Pioneer
Post by: Kevin Straker on July 28, 2005, 01:20:44 PM

I'm looking at a marantz 2270 and a pioneer sx 1010. My dad used to have an old pioneer amp like this and I always liked the sound. The marantz is well thought of for this type of gear. Anybody have an opinion on these two?

Thanks-Kevin

Title: Re: Opinions on vintage solid state receivers Marantz vs Pioneer
Post by: scervin on July 28, 2005, 05:42:14 PM

I have an older Marantz SR7200 and much prefer the sound of it to any other Receiver in its price range.  The analog bypass was much better than the similar Denon 3802-05.

sc

Title: Re: Opinions on vintage solid state receivers Marantz vs Pioneer
Post by: kindms on July 28, 2005, 05:50:03 PM

I still use my Marantz SR880 exclusively.

I think it has a really fat sound. I use it for audio and home theatre

Title: Re: Opinions on vintage solid state receivers Marantz vs Pioneer
Post by: ditto on July 29, 2005, 11:20:19 AM

Love the older--pre 80's--solid state receivers.  My Marantz finally gave up the ghost so I bought a Sansui G7500 :o  Paired with my Klipsch Heresy I speakers the sound is "thumping in your chest" excellent ;D  LOUD receiver :yikes:

Bill

Title: Re: Opinions on vintage solid state receivers Marantz vs Pioneer
Post by: marc0789 on August 08, 2005, 04:44:45 PM

I have a yamaha sr-70 and I really like the sound. despite my cheap ass speakers. :P

Title: Re: Opinions on vintage solid state receivers Marantz vs Pioneer
Post by: dlantelme on September 04, 2005, 10:47:32 PM

I'd still be using my early 80s Marantz had PG&E not blown it up, parts not available. Much preferred to Pioneer gear of the same era.

Title: Re: Opinions on vintage solid state receivers Marantz vs Pioneer
Post by: pfife on October 05, 2005, 03:29:19 PM

I know this is old, but I just acquired a Marantz 2226B, and have it pushing my Klipsch Heresy IIs, and it sounds very nice, IMO.  I also have a old Pioneer amp (don't know the model, can look it up) - and it sounds nice, but I bet the Marantz would smoke it.   The Marantz was the best $70 I've spent in a long time.

Title: Re: Opinions on vintage solid state receivers Marantz vs Pioneer
Post by: Kevin Straker on October 06, 2005, 01:34:36 PM

Quote from: Whipper-Snapper on October 05, 2005, 03:29:19 PM

I know this is old, but I just acquired a Marantz 2226B, and have it pushing my Klipsch Heresy IIs, and it sounds very nice, IMO.  I also have a old Pioneer amp (don't know the model, can look it up) - and it sounds nice, but I bet the Marantz would smoke it.   The Marantz was the best $70 I've spent in a long time.

$70, that's a friggin sweet deal.
+t for the acquisition.

Title: Re: Opinions on vintage solid state receivers Marantz vs Pioneer
Post by: pfife on October 06, 2005, 01:43:53 PM

Quote from: Kevin Straker on October 06, 2005, 01:34:36 PM

Quote from: Whipper-Snapper on October 05, 2005, 03:29:19 PM

I know this is old, but I just acquired a Marantz 2226B, and have it pushing my Klipsch Heresy IIs, and it sounds very nice, IMO.  I also have a old Pioneer amp (don't know the model, can look it up) - and it sounds nice, but I bet the Marantz would smoke it.   The Marantz was the best $70 I've spent in a long time.

$70, that's a friggin sweet deal.
+t for the acquisition.

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