Really enjoyed this video! I need to invest in better tools. Thanks for sharing!

You have nicely done videos! Very nice work on both the unit and the video. You deserve more views IMO. EDIT: I'm not crazy about the Atlas software graphs either, I suppose we could export the actual data and put it into Excel if we wanted to.

First, I wanted to say thanks for this whole series of videos! I think they were the right length and allowed you to explain things sufficiently in depth to allow those of us that are new to this type of thing to follow along and understand. Although I think that some people who are very experienced in electronics may watch, I think that there are more of us newbs watching something like this so once again your length and, more importantly, teaching methods are just right! Second, I've got a couple of simple questions for you regarding this video. When you removed the plastic tuning dial to replace the velum behind it, what type of adhesive did you use to reattach it? My second question regards adhesives as well. What type of adhesive did you use to reattach the tab used to secure the lamp housing to the receiver? That's all I've got for now, but I'm sure I'll be stumped on some of the harder stuff in the future. Once again thanks for the videos, I liked, subscribed, and commented. Please keep them coming.

Couple of things this one reminded me of when I restored mine: The 3D CAD model for the lamp housing and the single bulb were available in the 3D printing forums for free and they are far superior to the originals. I also bought the blue LEDs as well as the warm white from WOJO. While I’m not a fan of “resto mod”, I ended up using the blue, bought a black reproduction faceplate and powder coated the top in black. So mine has effectively the Mac look. It can always be reversed as needed. I also found out the 3M dot glue dispensers are perfect for putting down the new vellum paper.

This is a good video for Marantz alignment... Now I just wish I had the fancy equipment that you have, I'm jealous.

Acetone to remove the glue. Still work to remove, but melts it slowly. Enjoying the video.

I see your in Frisco..... I think. I'm in McKinney and repair/rebuild for fun.

Quality video - well explained. Thanks for sharing

I own quite a few marantz units, some from when they were brand new and it never ceases to amaze me how some people butcher the faceplates bolts by just using a wrench or nut driver instead of protecting the surface. I’m ordering a set of rocket sockets too! Thanks for the tip.

Rocket sockets are cool, I just ordered a set

looking good, can't wait to see the alignment!

nice work

I restored my baby Marantz a few years ago and it was well worth it. One thing I’ve started paying particular attention to in the last 2 power amps I restored are the pots. Took me a bit of time to figure the pot was the culprit on a priceless Sony VFET. nice attention to detail. Thank you.

Loving this series. Please keep showing any mistakes, pointless side quests and the incredible attention to detail. Thanks for putting these together.

BIC was probably the turntable.

Good video work. One point to be aware of, flush cut or bevel edge nippers used on two leads at once can result in a track being ripped up from the board as the 1st point of contact becomes a pivot point for the second if too much solder is grabbed. Don't ask me how I know ;-(

Good call on those bias trimmers. I've rebuilt more than a few of the early Pioneers, and about 40% of them come to me with bad bias trimmers and shorted outputs. Love the sound. I have an SX-2500, which I won't be parting with.

Hi Wil, Excellent vid! What is the frequency of your Ultrasonic cleaner? I have damaged some solid aluminum knobs using an ultrasonic cleaner that is 40kHz (55c for 20 min) and read that you need 78kHz for aluminum.

Excellent!

Very annoying warning message. You might want to do something about that. Keep in mind your audience are adults responsible for what they're doing.

Ditto's on Joe for the lamps!

Great video but do you really need the background music? Especially when you tested the receiver for audio and was hoping I could hear it without the background music. But if you still insist the music, could you at least bring it down further, please.

Hey, from across the pond. What a fab series of video's, not too long, just the right amount of information. I have a Warfdale Denton receiver with a hardwood case. Guess what I'm doing this afternoon ? Please, Keep'um Coming.

On the IF board, you desoldered a lead that wasn’t the cap lead you were after. Did you solder it? It was right around when you said you were blind as a bat :). Your presentation is great.

This content is superb! Let’s get this guy’s subscriptions up.

I would replace all trimmers, they fail often. In my SX-990 I used BC161/141 for TO-39 transistors. Good job!

This new channel is off to a terrific start. Well done! I look forward to parts two and three.

Woo hoo comment #1 and subscriber #3 💪🏼. Got a feeling this is gonna be a great channel, love these helpful vintage audio repair vids.

Looks and sounds great! It looks like it just came out of the factory. Listening with good headphones, the sound quality is also very good for a relatively small radio.