Klipschtastic Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 I’m loving my new HK430 paired with my Cornwalls but this just piques my curiosity since it’s my first vintage amp. I’m not really even expecting much if any improvement in sound. The HK has an occasional crackle in the speakers which makes me think it’s a good idea to have a back up in case it needs serviced. I have a secondary office system with RP160s whereI would be using whichever one becomes the “back up”. The Marantz 2230 and 2245 have caught my interest since they’re not too astronomically priced yet. The midrange control is a nice touch as well. The Yamaha CR820/1020 is a little cheaper and also very good looking. So is Marantz really worth the premium and do I need the extra power over the 2230 with Cornwalls mostly played at 70 db or less and rarely if ever over 80? What about ease of service? I’m guessing Marantz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the real Duke Spinner Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Marantz is a fantastic match with Klipsch. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the real Duke Spinner Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 BTW I had a Yamaha something one toline It tan out of headroom unlike the Marantz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipschtastic Posted October 9, 2023 Author Share Posted October 9, 2023 I think I’m set on a Marantz 2230 now. Someone on another forum said it’s nice and warm sounding. 30 watts is enough for the Cornwalls I think. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 dont waste your money on an old amplifier unless it was completely recapped 50-75 wpc , the Cornwall IV shines with the Yamaha A-S1000 - A-S1100 -A-S1200 , 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quad Khorns Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 These may help you make up your mind (or reassure your decision) I bought this new in 1976 and just had a ground up premium restoration. The speakers weren't mine, just auditioning them with my 2230. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 dunno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the real Duke Spinner Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 Buy the speakers. 🙂🙂🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quad Khorns Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 No, cabinets were a bit rough, wasn't the OEM woofer (an obsolete Fostex 18" with no specs to be found), large cabinet mods to fit the Fostex, and no crossover. Hardly a good match for a 2230 as is... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 guess so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLStryker Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 On 10/14/2023 at 11:53 AM, Quad Khorns said: These may help you make up your mind (or reassure your decision) I bought this new in 1976 and just had a ground up premium restoration. The speakers weren't mine, just auditioning them with my 2230. How much did your premium restoration cost you? I am currently looking at having a Marantz 2285B restored. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipschtastic Posted October 18, 2023 Author Share Posted October 18, 2023 I just bought another HK, the 730 this time. If I get another one It’ll probably be a Marantz 2230 or similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the real Duke Spinner Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 Go to the 2245 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadChile Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 I love my 430 and think it is the bees knees. There are a handful of transistors in the amp (and in the preamp) section that are known to go bad. Easy to replace without removing boards, cheap to acquire. Alternately could be the balance pot just needs a little cleaning courtesy of our friend DeOxIt. Not sure you need a backup but I've used that excuse with my wife many times and it never seems to get questioned. Backups of backups of backups. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipschtastic Posted October 20, 2023 Author Share Posted October 20, 2023 Just got the 730 in yesterday and hooked up. Not sure I can tell much difference if any from the 430. Didn’t really expect to but now I can hook up the sub through the pre outs. Thing is, I’m in no hurry to hook it up because these receivers make great bass! For the first time since I bought these speakers, I’m just listening and enjoying without analyzing everything. I swear these things were made for my Cornwalls! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Cool... congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quad Khorns Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 On 10/17/2023 at 11:56 PM, DLStryker said: How much did your premium restoration cost you? I am currently looking at having a Marantz 2285B restored. About $700 including shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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