buster757 Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 I have a new pair of Heresy IVs, which were my recent upgrade from Heresy IIIs. I run them with a fully restored and upgraded Marantz 2325. I am so impressed with the imaging and sound quality, I can't find anything that sounds any better. I tried a new Marantz Model 30 integrated amplifier and went back to the 2325. I have owned this receiver since new in 1975. Am I just biased, or has anyone else had a similar experience? Dan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the real Duke Spinner Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Absolutely However . My ex wife made that stuff disappear 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddy Shagmore Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 So you sent back the Model 30 and got a cheerful, fast refund? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubo Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 You are accustomed to the sound of the receiver and the integrated may be inferior analog tech peaked in the 1970s and receiver wars were on Audio engineering has the engineering part, but also some art to it. If female voice sounds natural quality is good piano tests the performance Slow piano better than fast beats on the amp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 On 3/15/2023 at 12:28 PM, buster757 said: I have owned this receiver since new in 1975. Am I just biased, or has anyone else had a similar experience? Dan the Marantz 2325 amp was all discrete , 125 wpc , spectacular sound . if you want a new amplifier with vintage sound , the Yamaha A-S 1200-2200-3200 series are pretty close . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom05 Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 It’s difficult to accurately compare the sound quality of amplifiers /integrated amplifiers/ receivers , and darned near impossible to find any meaningful consensus on amp sound quality , but I do remember that my old 2270 Marantz sounded fantastic . And what I know for sure , is that the old Marantz units look outstanding , have a very high quality feel , and jewel like finish. I wish I still had my old Marantz 2270 , I’d play your 2325 with no reservations, and be proud to do so , they made some damn good stuff back then , and were more robust than most of the electronics of today . If it sounds good to you, then don’t let anyone convince you otherwise , because they’ll likely be full of b.s. That old Marantz is a quality unit that has stood the test of time . You would be lucky to find something that plays better than your fine old Marantz 🤓 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipschtastic Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 Makes me want one for my Cornwall IVs. I remember about 25 years ago I was playing my RF3s with an Onkyo AVR. I thought they sounded great at the time. My buddy brought over an amp that his stepdad let him try out. An old Marantz from the 70s. It completely destroyed the AVR. So much richer and fuller sound. We played Chicago 25 or 6-4. Ran into him a few months ago. His stepdad recently gave him the reciever. Turns out it is a Marantz 4270. 75? I know it’s a quad and 70 something. Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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