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New member Username: BillsAthens, OH USA Post Number: 1 Registered: Aug-06 | The other day, my Marantz 2252B, which I've had for years and is on everyday at least 6 hours, gave me a puff of smoke with the electrical odor and quit. Would that be because the usage and age of a component? |
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Gold Member Username: ChitownPost Number: 1221 Registered: Apr-05 | I think it's safe to say sionara and move on to a new Marantz. |
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Gold Member Username: NuckPost Number: 3911 Registered: Dec-04 | Maybe age, maybe dirt and dust and animal hair, if it was never opened and cleaned. If not cleaned, a new Marantz will do the same thing in time. Clean with contact cleaner and pressurized air, not a vacuumn(static). |
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Silver Member Username: HawkHighlands Ranch, CO USA Post Number: 911 Registered: Dec-03 | Bill: I share your pain over the death of your Marantz. That unit is a good 30+ years old, so you got your money's worth. About two years ago, one of my best friend's Marantz 2252B also bit the dust in the very same manner. We checked it out and indeed, it had departed. A suggestion: If you are going to stick with stereo, don't buy Marantz. It just isn't in the same league as your old receiver. Rather, check out the special closeout on the NAD C320bee integrated amp, which almost everyone agrees has set the standard for stereo reproduction under $600, and certainly better than many units costing upwards of $1K. The closeout price is $299, and I think you will find it sounds better than your old Marantz. www.saturdayaudio.com |