Seeking Electronics Advice

10/26/2021 | Me

[1Old Pro]

I have an old Marantz 1030, circa 1974, that needs new caps..................…

I think my brother still has his early 70's Marantz. I think my Onkyo bit the dust and had to be replaced with a Yamaha.

[1Old Pro]

that is made in the USA, not China.

Try Japan, Denon or Yamaha

[FlyingEagle]

Go on Ebay and find a Marantz 2270 - rebuilt.

[old-ager]

Consider an older plain analog amplifier. You don’t have to buy something with tubes.

You would have to forget class D in this case. But at the low power you need, that doesn’t matter.

Or, I think you can find a kit.

Finally, you could just build something from a schematic.

I will post specifics later if I get time.

[taxcontrol]

https://www.digitfield.com/best-stereo-amplifiers-under-500/

[old-ager]

> Schiit

Oh no. Really?

[rarestia]

I don’t know if you’re commenting on the name or the brand. The name is... funny, but they’re the real deal.

[The Louiswu]

Thanks everyone. This info is a huge help. I’m sure I’ll be able to find something that will be great.

[minnesota_bound]

What type of music? Kenny G or Abba or Olivia Newton John?
Or heavy metal!

[Lockbox]

Look on Ebay, they have older, used high end stereos. I have purchased Adcom and NAD off Ebay with no issues.

[bagadonutz]

I second the recommendation for Schiitt and Audio by Van Alstine products. Van Alstine is great but I don't know if he is producing any Class D amps.

Personally, I wanted to dive into Class D and found that a lot of high end amps (claiming to be USA made) are using IcePower amps in their product. Ice Power is a Danish company but my guess is they source their manufacturing in Asia (but I could be mistaken). I built 2 monoblock amps around the 500ASP module - found all the parts in kits online. Parts Express carries the IcePower amp in the USA. I am very happy with the sound.

[DuncanWaring]

Ping.

[Noumenon]

If he’s got a few bucks, he can shop eBay or Audiogon for a Bel Canto integrated. Incredible sound.

[politicianslie]

Bkmrk

https://www.schiit.com/

[tsomer]

Thanks for making this post, the reply is mostly to keep it for future reference.

I have to agree with others who recommend expanding your scope to outside the US; China’s economic hegemony is world-wide.

[algore]

Check out

https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?reviews/

[zeugma]

I’ve never heard of Schiit before. Interesting stuff there.