Marantz 1060 overview and diagnosis Part one

[@maddogmerv]

Isn’t it amazing what people will recycle! That’s good that you have a connection that you can get a hold of things like that and make some good use out of them.

[@EfficientRVer]

I bought one used, from what I recall as "a rich woman" in Wayland, MA in either 1976 or 77 while I was a sophomore in college. I'd been pretty happy with my Harmon-Kardon 330B receiver that I bought used in high school, but its knobs were getting scratchy, and college friends who did things like build their own components from Dynaco kits, urged me to buy the 1060 when I saw it in the WantAdvertiser for cheap. I forget whether I paid $60 or $100, but it was not more than that. I hope it's still in a box in storage with the rest of stuff accumulated by age 66 now, which I plan to sort through and sell off in the next 2 years. My last memory of it was that something was wrong, so I cut all but a couple of inches of the power cord off, to remind myself it needed work. I'm hoping I didn't chuck it out during one move or another, in the 30 years since then.

[@steven3379]

Oh man! That's a nice one!

[@breakerbroke23]

It is a nice rig however the owner decided to cheap out and not recap it. Thats okay, it still runs. Gotta love that old gear.

[@AudioElectronicsChicago]

Very nice, I got one of these too! Sweet warm sounding amps

[@ericvillano5729]

I have the little brother to this integrated amplifier, the 1030. Using it with a Sansui tuner for over 30 years. Not the most powerful amplifier around, but it sure does have that sweet sound you can only get from a vintage Marantz.

[@ericvillano5729]

Out of all my Marantz units, (I have 3 receivers, and one integrated) even though this is by far, the least powerful, for some reason, it has the warmest sound for low level listening. Play it in my dining room with either ADS, Realistic, or Wharfedale bookshelf speakers I keep alternating with, for some reason. My wife doesn't understand it, but I just took the ADS speakers down, and put the Realistics up just yesterday. 😀

[@breakerbroke23]

@@ericvillano5729 And why?.... Because you can.

[@ericvillano5729]

@@breakerbroke23 She thinks it some kind of mid-life crisis thing, like I'm on an absurd, ridiculous quest for better sound, and sees it as expending energy and effort to catch a unicorn unnecessarily. I don't know why I keep changing speakers. I guess I get bored with the sound, and enjoy water time experimenting. But it's what I enjoy, no matter how much is disrupts her interior decor. So your response must be correct.- Because I can, and no other reason.

[@ericvillano5729]

Not "water" time..."WASTING" time. Damn spell correct. LOL!

[@mistermarcel22]

I wonder if those are the original filter caps because I see them also with grey filter caps mine has the black filter caps.

[@budokarate6212]

Mine plays fine. But the power switch is jammed into the ON position. I obtained a new power switch, but not brave enough to switch it out. Could you do a video on that ? 😊

[@breakerbroke23]

1st Get some DeOx amzn.to/3x1GV6A and spray into the switch and try your best to work the DeOx in. I have brought back many a stuck switch doing this. (sorry no video), your going to need some DeOx anyways for the other switches and pots. If that doesn't work, then take as many close-up pictures of the switch that you can, take a deep breath and swap out your switch. You will get it. Let us know how it goes for you, Cheers

[@budokarate6212]

Thank you, so much. I will try your suggestions! 🙏

[@gerry2132]

This is cool! I've got my original Marantz 1060 that I purchased new in 1974 along with a matching Marantz 112 stereo tuner and the Marantz 6100 turntable. The only thing I've needed to replace is the lamps in the tuner. It serves now as a second system in my den. These things were really built to last and last. I would be surprised if you need to replace the capacitors.

[@M0D60]

I've Model 1090. Beautiful Amp. Right chnnl No Sound???

[@breakerbroke23]

With the amp hooked up to speakers play some music with the volume control low, wiggle the Spk A&B, balance, tape, aux... If you get sound back, then DeOx the switch or pot that brought back your sound.

[@littlebritain64]

Hello from Tuscany! Have You ever made a second part since I could not find a link? Thanks in advance!

[@breakerbroke23]

After I told the owner how much it would cost to service he declined repair. I reassembled it and put it in his office... Where it still sits today. It is a shame.

[@georgecleary8171]

Hi. Great Visio. What type of pilot light bulb does it take. We have a Marantz model 30 that looks the same. Thanks..

[@watkinscopicat]

these are incredible amps

[@frankgeeraerts6243]

The longer they play the better they sound..........they suck you into the music at moderate sound levels.....wonderfull deep soundstage.

[@gearheadted9210]

cool save,these vids really help as i am getting into servicing old gear after wrenching on cars for 40yrs,thanks! btw,im in washington state too,deer park

[@breakerbroke23]

Lived in Port Angeles, Moved to SLC UT seven Months ago. Most everything I own is in storage over in Sequim:) Plan on going up in a few Months and getting the rest of our/ my junk.

[@barbarawire1428]

What are those plugs called going from the main ins to pre out

[@akubaseng7]

my 1060 problem is fuse blown everytime i push ON. can give me solution? thanks

[@papapupu880]

My volume potentiometer is done. Do you know which one I should use to replace it? I don’t find the exact one...

[@rundoetx]

Is there a part two to this video? I have the Marantz 1060 that I've had since about 73 and it still works great except for an intermittent connection problem with my Technics turntable.

[@breakerbroke23]

The owner hasn't given me the "go-ahead" to work on it yet:( He is plenty happy with it as is. Just goes to show how good these units are:)

[@rundoetx]

@@breakerbroke23 i know!! I bought mine in 75 and that connection to the turntanle is the only issue. It's intermittent and doesnt act up often.

[@breakerbroke23]

I would start by using some DeOx on the mode switch and check your RCAs coming from the TurnTable.. Cheers my friend.

[@jhh70]

Cool learning a lot from these videos

[@jayrankowitz3829]

I have this unit and volume knob brings distortion static, whats the fix for this?

[@breakerbroke23]

Hello. Try this.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZW6fXSMl9WSjKM

[@dantx4545]

Is that huge silver cap the power supply filter? Great find

[@breakerbroke23]

Yes

[@craignehring]

Oh what fun, nice find

[@andresmartinelli5276]

Hello. Did you upload part 2?

[@breakerbroke23]

Due to Covid part two will not be out until fall of 2020. JK.... We have put this project off until this fall, the owner says its not a " priority " Stay tuned.

[@jonathanmccrary5716]

Why are these so expensive?

[@breakerbroke23]

Name recognition mostly (IMHO). They do sound good however the overall circuit design is very very close to the Pioneer amps of the day, and sound wise is almost as good as the Kenwood 3500 intergraded amp. So if you can’t find a Marantz look 👀 for the Pioneer or Kenwood, you won’t have the bragging rights but you will have great sound. Cheers

[@dirtydon8661]

What a score. Some people’s children. Guess they thought they were doing the right thing.

[@breakerbroke23]

Bloated Boomer child says to Korean war vet Dad.... Come on Dad, just throw that "old thing" away, it will be of no use to ME.

[@frankgeeraerts6243]

This is the first generation model. ( without the fuse template ) DO NOT replace electrolyte coupling capacitors with foil caps !!!!

[@frankgeeraerts6243]

One emitter resistor is not an original........

[@frankgeeraerts6243]

Painfull to watch such a bad / unprofessional as well as a potential harmfull start up for such a beautifull vintage amp ......