Re: Marantz 2230 restoration
2011-09-02 by tron400
For about a year, I worked in a local stereo chain that had a pro audio department. Between the home and pro sections, some of the brands they were pushing
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Re: M4000 D
2011-09-02 by feline1973
/is jealous/ Andy, can I ask what serial number yours is? I m number 90, I think... I guess they re slowly trickling out in serial number order...
Re: M4000 D
2011-09-02 by feline1973
I ve been tempted, yes, although Markus shows no sign of actually shipping me my machine yet...
RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Marantz 2230 restoration
2011-09-02 by Bruce Daily
Hey Gary- Monster Cable stuff is ok, but stay with their cheapest cables that have serviceable plugs. I have found that they aren t assembled
Re: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D
2011-09-02 by Mike Dickson
On 01/09/2011 21:24, fdoddy@aol.com wrote: Here s my volley back.. Rarely do I use ANY processing on my tron with the exception of EQ and compression, so I
RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Marantz 2230 restoration
2011-09-02 by Gary Brumm
Actually the B&O stuff looked like it belonged in a dentist office.....I worked on a lot of B&O product and it was a form over function company. Like the
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Marantz 2230 restoration
2011-09-02 by john barrick
Hate to say it, but I was a teen and that one just didn t look cool to me at all - then again, at that point I didn t appreciate the scandanavian design. ...
Re: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D
2011-09-02 by john barrick
Don t thank me, citizen, I m just doing my job... ... -- john barrick *Leo got it right the first time* *then he added a second pickup and got it righter*
RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Marantz 2230 restoration
2011-09-02 by Gary Brumm
As far as cool I think my B&O lateral tracking TT was very cool and also high maintenance! From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
RE: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D
2011-09-02 by Gary Brumm
...and I do appreciate that! :) From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of john barrick Sent: Thursday,
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Marantz 2230 restoration
2011-09-02 by john barrick
I remember a turntable with a wooden tone arm, didn t know the name. My favorites just for looking cool were the flying saucer looking Dennons in the mid/late
RE: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D
2011-09-02 by Gary Brumm
Fortunately I meet those requirements! …..as for Mel Bring him on! ☺ Cheers! g From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Re: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D
2011-09-02 by john barrick
We like to keep you on your toes, Gary [?] ... john barrick *Leo got it right the first time* *then he added a second pickup and got it righter* We like to
audiophile voodoo
2011-09-02 by ClayE
You know the old story about tube power amps. They need to warm-up before they sound good. Is there a good electrical explanation for this? I am always
Re: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D
2011-09-02 by lsf5275@aol.com
Gary... Always remember the two requirements to be in this group. Thin skull & thick skin. You may mess with me to your hearts content. I can dish it out and
RE: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D
2011-09-01 by Gary Brumm
Just messing with you Frank….you made that comment about “how’s your Mellotron doing” before…. …..it’s ok I had it coming ☺ g From:
RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Marantz 2230 restoration
2011-09-01 by Gary Brumm
Does anyone remember the Weathers turntable? I had one and it came with a wooden tonearm carved for a specific cartridge. It was 33 only and had two
Re: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D
2011-09-01 by lsf5275@aol.com
Why from me? I love the real ones, but I d take a fake one too. Frank In a message dated 9/1/2011 6:41:21 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, gabru@comsec.net writes:
RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Marantz 2230 restoration
2011-09-01 by Gary Brumm
Those Auratones make beautiful near field monitors….watch the level though…they sounded so good I was always tempted to turn them up just a little more
RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Marantz 2230 restoration
2011-09-01 by Gary Brumm
Luxman made very good stuff. A friend of mine was a dealer way back when….I still have an Eumig FL-100up….supposedly the best cassette deck ever made if
RE: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D
2011-09-01 by Gary Brumm
The last time I recorded with a Mellotron (70 s) it sounded fine. Back then they were borrowed or rented since (to address your jab :)) I don t own one. Now
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Marantz 2230 restoration
2011-09-01 by Bruce Daily
Hi Clay- Just thought I d throw this in. I saw a the Debut III recently, and was thrown off by the slightly undersized 11-inch thin metal platter. My
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Marantz 2230 restoration
2011-09-01 by fdoddy@aol.com
I still have my Infinity Qb s somewhere. I just kept blowing out those damn EMIT tweeters. I don t really have a hifi home system for the rest of the house,
Re: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D
2011-09-01 by fdoddy@aol.com
Here s my volley back.. Rarely do I use ANY processing on my tron with the exception of EQ and compression, so I am uncommon that way. No verb, no delay etc.
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Marantz 2230 restoration
2011-09-01 by tronbros
It would appear that my Project turntable isn t available in your territory! Bastids. M mellotronics.co.uk
Re: M4000 D
2011-09-01 by mellotronmadness
Thanks Andy.
Re: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D
2011-09-01 by lsf5275@aol.com
No. In a message dated 9/1/2011 2:05:56 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, hessel@soundscape-worldwide.com writes: Can you tell more about the M1 Frank? Is it the
Re: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D
2011-09-01 by Hessel Herder
Can you tell more about the M1 Frank? Is it the ebay one demonstrated by that lady with the hairy arms? ... Can you tell more about the M1 Frank? Is it the
Re: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D
2011-09-01 by lsf5275@aol.com
Good for you Andy. I agree It s a pretty cool machine and you are fortunate to have both. Frank In a message dated 9/1/2011 1:34:49 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
Re: Marantz 2230 restoration
2011-09-01 by ClayE
I could use a new TT. Did you mean the Pro-Ject Debut III? Looks like it comes with an Ortofon OM5e. http://www.project-audio.com/main.php?prod=debut
Re: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D
2011-09-01 by lsf5275@aol.com
I won t. It s the best of the lot. I d love to have one just to have. It s not a Mellotron, but it has cool sounds in it, and lots of them. It has Mellotron
Re: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D
2011-09-01 by Andy kinch
OK. But how does it really sound? Well, if we are comparing a well engineered and adjusted M400 (which I m lucky enough to own thanks to John and Martin) with
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Marantz 2230 restoration
2011-09-01 by tronbros
p.s. my speakers are home made NXT driven A1 size sheets of aluminium sandwich with phenolic resin inbetween, approx. 3/16 thick that hang on my wall, driven
Re: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D
2011-09-01 by john barrick
How does yours sound, Gary? ... -- john barrick *Leo got it right the first time* *then he added a second pickup and got it righter* How does yours sound,
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Marantz 2230 restoration
2011-09-01 by tronbros
I have a Luxman PD262 turntable and Luxman 1040 receiver. Love them both. The deck needs a service so Project III as a replacement which is astonishingly
RE: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D
2011-09-01 by Gary Brumm
In a live or studio mix you would never hear the difference especially after the reverb and other processing that is commonly used on Mellotron tracks. It
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Marantz 2230 restoration
2011-09-01 by Bruce Daily
Hi all- Okay, I have to admit it. My speakers are the Radio Shack Mach 2 speakers (Mach 1 Jr?). Big, uneven sound. Soon, I am going to tweak them with
Re: M4000 D
2011-09-01 by tron400
I never new that the MkVI is a working version of an M400. Very interesting. Bernie
Re: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D
2011-09-01 by fdoddy@aol.com
Wow! I could hear the difference immediately! The MKVI sounds clearly superior. I think Marcus sounds a bit arrogant in his preamble. Notice his eyes
Re: Marantz 2230 restoration
2011-09-01 by ClayE
Oh Mach 1 s - When those 15 woofs stop woofing you can use them for salad bowls. They were actually quite good value for the money.
RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Marantz 2230 restoration
2011-09-01 by John Wright
My 70 s rig is a Technics SU-7700 integrated amp, Rotel turntable with Stanton 881S cartridge and, don t laugh, Realistic Mach 1 speakers. Used to work at
Re: M4000 D
2011-09-01 by ClayE
I am sure that Markus is a skilled technician. As a spokesperson, he can be irritating. When promoting a product, it s never a good idea to slag another
Re: Marantz 2230 restoration
2011-09-01 by tron400
My receiver of choice in the 70s was an Onkyo TX-2500 amp/receiver. It s the only DC-coupled amp that I know of. I could push it full volume through my JBL
RE: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D
2011-09-01 by Mark Wallis
a working version ... bloody hell.. I know this is old hat but there s no need for that really. As with the bit about having the only genuine masters. Can t
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Marantz 2230 restoration
2011-09-01 by marabus
I happen to be fortunate to have the KHorns also.My wife bought them for me for a christmas present back in 88.I believe they cost her $3,000.00 back then.
Re: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D
2011-09-01 by Andy kinch
Yes. I have a need for a machine to take to the studio for the new album. The Memotron I had didn t have the quality I was looking for. Took delivery 2 days
RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Marantz 2230 restoration
2011-09-01 by Gary Brumm
I had a used set in the 70 s that was much less than that. I remember going to Seattle and having a guy demo a pair of K-horns that were sold as a kit by a
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Marantz 2230 restoration
2011-09-01 by Mike Dickson
On 31/08/2011 22:58, ClayE wrote: Gary: I assure you that I was aware that I wasn t restoring a California built Marantz. I have owned Pioneer, Denon and Sony
RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Marantz 2230 restoration
2011-09-01 by Gary Brumm
Fritz, I know what you mean ☺! From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of fdoddy@aol.com Sent:
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Marantz 2230 restoration
2011-09-01 by Mike Dickson
On 01/09/2011 03:28, fdoddy@aol.com wrote: Oooh! Mikey went on extraordinary musical adventure!!! I did! I m not sure how much good a lot of it did me,