Below is a glimpse at what I've been doing with my passion for classic Marantz gear from the 1970's. It all started for me back in 1972, when I purchased a basic audio set-up that included a Marantz 2230 receiver. From that humble beginning, as a poor student at the University of Wisconsin, I came to be quite attracted to the quality sound reproduction and looks of Marantz. In the mid 1970's I purchased Model 2220B and 2325 receivers, a 6100 turntable, and my first 5420 cassette deck. All those components are still in my possession, although the turntable (sadly) became somewhat dysfunctional in the early 1990's.

Just in the last few years, I've become reacquainted with the enchanting appeal of classic Marantz gear, and I've purchased several nice components to create a modest stable of dream systems that now are placed in several locations within my living and work environs. That includes two Model 3800 console pre-amplifiers, two 170DC amplifiers, a 125 tuner, and (my most recent acquisition) a fantastic 4300 quadraphonic receiver. With that, I've also recently rehabbed two more used 5420 cassette decks, which I feel are really quite excellent analog decks for all-purpose recording and remixing old vinyl and other non-commercial collectibles. Now that the internet is so accessible, I felt it would be keen to create a website page that displays information regarding some of these fine classic components. Well, enough written about my Marantz gear, I'll allow the info/graphics below to grab your attention!!!

The Mohican Pass recording studio, primarily powered (of course!) by classic Marantz components