• 12-14-2009, 02:56 PM
    2string1
    Marantz 2226b Stereo receiver
    I have a chance to buy this receiver for $20 plus $30 shipping. It is in very good cosmetically condition. A couple of bulbs are out and one of the channels don't work. Is it worth buy and getting repaired or should I go for something else? I will be using it with a pair of JBL Apollos.
  • 12-14-2009, 04:06 PM
    poppachubby
    Go for something else. Repairs aren't cheap.
  • 12-14-2009, 05:44 PM
    dakatabg
    It is not worth it! You can find the receiver for $150 to $200 in mint condition!

    It isn't worth to pay $50 and than pay to fix it!

    You make the decision!
  • 12-15-2009, 06:11 AM
    2string1
    Thanks for the help. I'll keep looking for a Marantz receiver. Is there one that is the all time best?
  • 12-15-2009, 07:20 AM
    02audionoob
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by 2string1
    Thanks for the help. I'll keep looking for a Marantz receiver. Is there one that is the all time best?
    You might get opinions all over the place on that one. I have a 2325 and have owned other Marantz receivers and integrated amps. I sold off all but the 2325. The 2275 has a good reputation. My favorites for sound quality only were my lower-power models, like the 1090 integrated. I remember the 1090 having a very warm sound, which might not appeal to you. For power, features and looks, the 2325 is the one. For a consensus happy medium, 2275 is probably the one.
  • 12-15-2009, 09:03 AM
    markw
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by 2string1
    I have a chance to buy this receiver for $20 plus $30 shipping. It is in very good cosmetically condition. A couple of bulbs are out and one of the channels don't work. Is it worth buy and getting repaired or should I go for something else? I will be using it with a pair of JBL Apollos.
    It's a decent little receiver. If it worked, it would be a decent deal but since it needs repairs, unless you can do it yourself I'd say pass.

    Getting it fixed can cost a pretty penny, particularly it you want it done right. The tech I use starts at $75 for the first hour, but that includes an alignment. But, when I get it back it's at least as good as new, generally better.
  • 12-15-2009, 11:57 AM
    dakatabg
    2string1 just look on ebay or craigslist and you will find great deals!
  • 12-15-2009, 12:07 PM
    2string1
    Yes I've been looking on ebay. I just have to figure out which one to look for.
  • 12-15-2009, 12:18 PM
    dakatabg
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by 2string1
    Yes I've been looking on ebay. I just have to figure out which one to look for.

    The higher number the better!
  • 12-15-2009, 12:24 PM
    02audionoob
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by dakatabg
    The higher number the better!
    The higher number represents more power, but some people find they like certain models with lower power.
  • 12-15-2009, 12:27 PM
    dakatabg
    2225, 2230, 2235 and 2245 are the most common ones you can see and more affordable!