Marantz question

[Linnman]

Hi all
I have a Marantz 2325
I also have a Marantz 510 amp (given to me)

Does the amp enhance the receiver power or does it drive speakers?

Please give me a little direction on this if you can.

Thanks
chas

[Feanor]

Hi all
I have a Marantz 2325
I also have a Marantz 510 amp (given to me)

Does the amp enhance the receiver power or does it drive speakers?

Please give me a little direction on this if you can.

Thanks
chas

The Marantz 2325 is a very fine vintage receiver that has its own, built-in power stereo amplifier. BTW, the 2325 are highly sought after as vintage classics and worth >$1000 if in good condition.

The Marantz 510 is a fine vintage power amp which drivers speakers directly but requires an up-stream preamp to control volume, etc. The Marantz 2325 had "Pre Out" connections on the rear that would permit the 510 to be used instead of the formers built-in amp, if you wanted to take advantage of 510's somewhat higher power. 510's in good shape also so go north of a grand.

http://www.classicaudio.com/value/mz/2325.jpg

[Linnman]

thanks Feanor

where would I find a 3250B 0r a 3650 pre-amp?
Ive looked at all the sources I know.

chas

[Feanor]

thanks Feanor

where would I find a 3250B 0r a 3650 pre-amp?
Ive looked at all the sources I know.

chas

I don't have a lot much to suggest. classicaudio.com has a For Sale section that often included vintage Marantz item. And you can ask around at the Audiokarma.org site where there is a lot of discussion of vintage components. Hifishark.com seems to be a sort of "meta" search site for used/vintage hifi stuff for sale. ... Or you could just Google Marantz 3250B or 3650 For Sale

[Linnman]

Thanks....Ill keep up the hunt