Marantz 2385 Stereo Receiver - One Of The Best! Classic Vintage Audio Repair Restoration Testing.

[@kennyvanheck7175]

My dream Marantz receiver!! And I love my 2270, 2230, 2238B receivers.

[@yamahonkawazuki]

to a fellow obs...vintage audio guy like my self i give you a thumbs up BEFORE the video begins playing.

[@ongnilo6999]

I like the way how you do the restoration of a vintage receiver. I hope we have somebody here in the Philippines who is good enough to restore my old Pioneer A-9 amplifier which first came out in 1981 and I bought it in Philadelphia on the same year. It broke down in 2014 and since then I have not brought it to the repairman for restoration. I believe there's a lot to do with my amplifier cause it burnt out while I was playing music in 2014. I did turn off my amplifier immediately when the music stop cause I smelled burning inside it.

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Thank you for your kind words. Your A-9 can probably be repaired. google "vintage stereo repair" or "vintage audio repair" in your area. There is probably someone in the Philippines that can help you. Good Luck!

[@audiogear474]

I restored one of these awhile back -good points about the cleaning. I'm restoring a different marantz now and come across an issue that I wanted to mention for anyone restoring a Marantz. The one I'm restoring the previous tech put in the wrong transistors in the preamp and not suprising they are now leaking. Some transistors such as 2sa2911 have different versions with different gain characteristics . They have R,S and T under the 2sa2911 number as per data sheet. Use the ones mentioned in service manual. The tech probably thought they were all the same and put in R's which are lower gain and now I'm having to replace all those with S versions.

[@lashmyster]

No posts on quite awhile. Hope you're well!

[@ralfralf7443]

Great Job....great Voice

[@JuanManuel123ify]

Impresionante vídeo compañero....tengo el mismo modelo...lástima que no domino el inglés para entender todo lo que ha comentado en el vídeo.....recuerdo que tenía muchos chasquidos y problemas con los potenciómetros del aparato.....Le mando un fuerte saludo desde Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (España)................

[@MrGonzo4000]

Hi and I hope I can speak for everyone thanks for uploading this video. In this stay at home times . I knew you would upload one soon keep em coming stay safe Mike.....

[@pondape]

Killer content you're making. Thanks for such a peek into this special luscious world.

[@maxpower78-15]

Always a good watch. Stay healthy bud

[@aussie8114]

I miss your wonderful videos 😢

[@rogerdopp6848]

What i found in the hobby was to my ear, was separates give the best control of sound.but what matters is what sounds/looks/feels good to YOU.i love music so i built a system that gave me the enjoyment of music too me.i needed tube preamp-amps very efficient speakers 3/4 way electronic crossover....my hobby in it's 50th yr and it's been a"long winding road"but made the music l 💘

[@soundman2604]

Roger Dopp came to the same conclusion you did about separated, active crossovers, and tube buffer stages/preamps. NAD 1600/1700 do it for me as far as pre amps go and don’t get hot!

[@paulv22]

Nice video. One thing I've round that works very well for cleaning face plates and knobs, especially on the brown gunk these get, is a paste made of baking soda and a bit of water. Just rub it on with your fingers or use a tooth brush. Just rinse it well.

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Great tip! Thanks for sharing and for your kind words.

[@jaydawg7820]

You always do such a nice job man , i love it ... to think, the nice stereos i had in the past that had a side go out and eventually pitched .. nothing but regret now ..

[@RonsWorld5]

Great job! I regret I sold mine back in 2004. The left channel stopped working. This baby is heavy.

[@Gabrielishere]

Is there a course or apprenticeship kind of thing where people can learn the ins and outs of this? I'm in the Los Angeles area, and thinking about trying to do a restoration business here because of the hit or miss restoration guys here charging minimum 3x of what I would think is fair. I get it, leases on buildings have to be paid and so do house notes and all the other usual bills, but more than once did I pay a pretty penny and my problems not get fixed. Your channel is inspiring, and I'm pretty sure I can do this stuff... have recapped a board or two in my Marantz 2240 (with no prior knowledge) and it came out good. Thanks for your channel.

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Your welcome and thank you for watching. There just are not very many techs still around working on vintage equipment. The techs are getting older and the younger folks are not that interested in learning this trade. More and more folks are left on their own to repair or restore their old vintage audio gear. The good news is that most of the parts and knowledge is out there on the internet, if you do enough research.

[@Gabrielishere]

@@vintageaudioaddict Yes, i wish I knew someone close by who could maybe shorten my learning curve a bit... I'm definitely interested in keeping this skill set alive. Thanks for replying!

[@wolneycampanha8555]

Trabalho perfeito como esse Marantz 2385 !!! CONGRATULATIONS and THANKS for the vídeo... 1hug My FRIEND

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

Turned out nice. Love your videos. Almost ready to pop my cherry on a sansui au117 II. Full recap.

[@Justdigit2]

Could you please make some instruction video how to analyze an amp with signal generator and oscilloscope?

[@DjMarkGuzman]

Hey Chris I have had this 2385 sitting my garage for about 10 years and decided to take it out for test spin and same issue you had this unit everything works as you have described and would really like to know what exactly did you replace at first before recapping all that you did thanks if you can share that would be most helpful.

[@axxxxman]

That thing is so beautiful I would have it in my system even if it did not work.

[@ILLONK-x3s]

HI..CHRIS...GOOD VIDEO... GREETINGS FROM PERU!!!

[@denbofrancisco6958]

Hello Chris! Really enjoy all your vids! I wonder if you might consider doing a vid comparing vintage gear (receivers in particular) to 'modern' gear? Would love to see how they differ in topology, parts, etc. Thanks, & keep up the good work!

[@wakjob961]

I've gotta local pawnshop that has a bunch of old silverface Marantz receivers hangin' about. I should grab one.

[@elgapol]

What's the shop name, mate?

[@nydrone7051]

I really miss your uploads. I hope everything is ok.

[@70smarantz61]

It was a long time that you uploaded... hope you are fine.

[@jbrownpt]

Hi! Great vids!!! I have a vintage system myself and I love them! Great engineering !! Do you ever sell your restored units?

[@davewilliams7173]

Question on the Selector Switch and or board. I’m using the Tape Monitor One for my Phono Preamp in. My right channel cutting out, but when I move the Selector Switch around, the channel will come back in…for awhile, then out. I’ve had a tech completely recap the unit, it sounds incredible when the channel isn’t cutting out. He disassembled the Selector Switch and in addition to the DeOx treatment, he ultrasound cleaned it a number of times. Still I’m losing my channel. Any recommendations? I’m also curious as to why the Tape Monitor Switch doesn’t override everything? Why, when I’m using the Tape Monitor One switch, will moving the Selector Switch allow the channel to come back in?

[@lewiskhan9825]

What small signal transistor do you use to replace c945, also the small green and black diodes is 1n4148 a good replacement in your opinion?

[@yamahonkawazuki]

my friend i could just STARE at those pieces of equipment till the sun ceases to rise lol

[@richardadelberg8961]

How do you like the sound. I recapped a 2275 and it sounds very bright compared to my recapped Pioneer sx1250? Playing on same speakers and same CD

[@dennisg4499]

Hey man, you haven't posted a video in a while. I hope all is well.

[@stillastillsfan]

Do you know where one can find the original vintage marantz aqua blue / Mediterranean blue fuse lamps?

[@fernandogomez1248]

Cheers Vintage!! I'm Fhery! A new subscriber! I appreciate your exposition about vintage amplifiers. Can you tell me what it'll be my best choice to build up a home Hi - Fi sound; Sansui, Marantz, H/K. Or Akai ampflifier according with your experience of testing some of them?? 👍👍🏼👍🏾👍🏿

[@SpeednAudio]

What is the PN for the power switch u used? also what are the spec(capacitance & voltage) for the c756 location on your board? Thank you

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Sorry but I have no idea. This project was some time ago.

[@clivechampion4727]

Would it be possible to do a video that shows the signal tracing procedure with the equipment used? I would like to know how you trace a signal.

[@graydad5031]

Yep I'd be up for that as well, also what you are looking for on your Multimeter when tracing

[@glynnhm0lsg308]

Thx for sharing

[@aussie8114]

I hope everything is ok as you have been absent for a while 🙁

[@PrimeHiFi]

Hope you’re doing okay. Been a while since we’ve heard from you.

[@bobgauthier1569]

My 2325 only has sound coming out of the left speakers. Both right sides are dead. Was working fine one day and then nothing ..

[@if6wuzz9]

Bob Gauthier get it fixed - that’s a sweet receiver.

[@poppawasarollinstoneboom9396]

What would be a good amplifier to refurbish for a beginner with no experience

[@marktaylor3327]

Can you tell me how to get more bass from a pair of Sansui SP4500 a speaker ?

[@flatearther1936]

I had one Traded it for 2 Sansui’s 9090dbs 😁

[@thebirima91]

Just bought one today and it has two aux entries.

[@davewilliams5932]

Hi vintage audio addict, what Valium paper did you use, is it translucent or transparent?.

[@Andrew-rd5lg]

Vintage audio addict I got a old stereo it’s the Lafayette sr-30 8 track stereo receiver and it’s cool do you know that brand

[@michaelbauers8800]

I am no electronics expert, but I have watched videos, and been interested in electronics since I was a kid ( I am 54,) and I have never heard of two identical parts in two audio channels both failing. What are the odds??

[@SS-hs5gk]

Do you do restoration work for others? If so where are you located

[@axxxxman]

in the "About me" section there is a link to his website, which has contact info, if he doesn't come back soon I will try to reach out to him to make sure he is ok.

[@aussie8114]

I am worried that something bad has happened 😰

[@antochavez4768]

Para restaurar el exterior cuando la pintura esta dañada por el tiempo y colocar nuevamente la serigrafia haga un video

[@rogerdopp6848]

Oh boy just read comments.old equipment i upgraded.I still have most of FISHER 400/500/800 HH SCOTT 272 MCINTOSH C20 MX110 MC 30 MC240 PIONEER TX 1010 ?(VERY LITTLE USE)780 Marantz 2216 2238b 2252 2285 1970's crown amps This what i get at the top of my head but have ev tube amps Heathkit tube amps altec/jbl/ev models speakers have been the only thing consant

[@MrFARTSANDWICH]

You do nice work sure would be nice if you where willing to work on us common folks stuff.

[@sohrabd8344]

I have one of these.

[@pcbuilderlover4271]

👍

[@vincentbearinger2242]

How can I find a reputable person to refurbish my Marantz 2265 receiver

[@vintageaudioaddict]

I would do a google search "vintage audio repair"

[@Baerchenization]

Can someone watching here give me a remote diagnosis? :) I have 30 yo Infinity Modulus speakers and matching sub. The other day our neighbour suggested he does not mind if we crank it up a little bit - and so I did :) I am powering these poor little bookshelves with 2x Audiolab 8200 MB monos (250W continuous, 750W peak each). After some time, one of the speakers sounded scratchy/grainy I I thought ok well done, now it's fucked. The next day, it seemed fine again, but it is not - as soon as the volume gets above a certain threshold, it starts scratching again. The ribbon (?) tweeter looks undamaged, the woofer of the speaker as well, so I am guessing it is old caps on the way out. I am saying this knowing next to nothing about it though. Any opinions? I don't think it is the amps because they are fairly new and have infinite power for these speakers... any suggestions appreciated.

[@johnnyg1700]

Sounds like you've damaged the speakers by driving them too hard fella. If you hear popping sound more than likely the bass/mid driver gone. If distorted then likely damaged the tweeter.

[@Baerchenization]

@@johnnyg1700 I had since swapped the tweeters, they seem fine. I did order new caps but didn't have time to swap them yet.

[@foxmoulder2430]

Saba 9241Ultra HiFi...

[@timgerard262]

Mall-de-meter

[@davidedutremblay5050]

I find your opening intro quite annoying - that crackling noise hurts my ears