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Best vintage Marantz receivers?

My apologies if this is a topic that has already been heavily covered.

I'm looking to get a vintage Marantz receiver. Thus far I've read (in another forum) that any 22xx models are well regarded. Does anyone have anything to add to this, or possibly disagree with it, altogether?

What are the most recommended, or respected, models for amp quality, all vintage models considered?

Thanks.
scottxbenson

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flg2001
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I had many of this receivers back in the 70s, the best to my knowledge was a 2325 which had a great amp/preamp section.

I would also agree on the above recommendation for the 18, unfortunalty it has become a collectors item (which not) and looks overpriced to me right now.

I would also recommend the 4300 or the 4400, nice units with Dolby capabilities.

Regards,

Fernando
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flg2001
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I agree on Markd51 notes on the Sansui sound, I also owned at least a dozen from them and sounded great with JBL L100, ADS 810 or even JBL L65.

Back to Marantz receivers, the very top 2500 was not cool sounding as the 2325, and you can tell that from the resale price of both units.

Hope this adds up to your search

Fernando
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