Vintage Marantz Model 2015 Stereo Receiver, Fully, Serviced, Recap
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:7051148 | Brand: Marantz |
| Model: 2015 |
Welcome!This listing is for a fully Refurbished Marantz Model 2015 stereo receiver, commonly called the "baby Marantz" due to its incredibly small form factor.This receiver has been fully Refurbished. To start, every single electrolytic capacitor in the unit has been replaced with modern Low ESR capacitors. Old capacitors cause all kinds of problems in these receivers. I am a strong believer in replacing all of the electrolytic Capacitors since just replacing one or two won't prevent a...ny future issues. Unlike many sellers who list "serviced units" and maybe have had 1 or 2 capacitors swapped out, I replace them all to ensure that the receiver will work perfectly for the foreseeable future.
The main filter was upgraded to 6800uF to help with the bass in the receiver. All sub 10uF electrolytic capacitors were upgraded to WIMA films capacitors. I pick all of my capacitors with audio quality and longevity in mind. The tuner, preamp, phono preamp, power supply, and main amp have all been serviced and given new capacitors.
90% of the capacitors removed from this unit tested poorly.I also swapped out any failure prone transistors as a preventative measure, while they were not bad in this unit they will fail eventually so by replacing them the amplifer may be able to last another 40 years! (I can't promise that though)This unit also got new LED bulbs, except for the tuner needle as that looks best as an incandescent bulb.I cleaned all the controls on this unit using deoxit and fader lube where applicable.The faceplate was given a thorough cleaning too.Please see pictures of the unit, but it's a solid 9/10 aesthetically with only a few minor Knicks on the top of the faceplate. It's probably one of the best units I've had come through.The DC offset and bias were also adjusted to ensure cool operation and minimal distortion when operating within specs.Again, unlike many sellers who call a unit serviced after a simple deoxit spray, I have gone and made sure this unit will be good to last another 40 years. post restoration this receiver sounds as good as it looks. I have been extremely impressed at what a 15 watt receiver is capable of.
This is the 4 button version, but the later revision of the 4 button version.You can read more about it here:
Model 2015 has two versions, 4-button and 5-button. Each has two variants. Earliest is 4-button with only Tape inputs for second deck (single set of Tape Monitor in and out jacks). Later 4-button has two sets of Tape Monitor in and out jacks (at center of rear panel, stacked one upon another). Later selector switch lists Tape 2. Next version, 5-button, earlier variant has Hi Filter function added. Later variant adds Dolby FM, replacing Hi Filter control with Dolby FM-25uS switch.Since Dolby FM is since no longer used there's no real benefit to tracking down a 5 button version.This is a fantastic receiver, even better that it's been properly restored.This unit will be packed extremely carefully. I pack my things to ensure they arrive in the same shape as pictured.
The main filter was upgraded to 6800uF to help with the bass in the receiver. All sub 10uF electrolytic capacitors were upgraded to WIMA films capacitors. I pick all of my capacitors with audio quality and longevity in mind. The tuner, preamp, phono preamp, power supply, and main amp have all been serviced and given new capacitors.
90% of the capacitors removed from this unit tested poorly.I also swapped out any failure prone transistors as a preventative measure, while they were not bad in this unit they will fail eventually so by replacing them the amplifer may be able to last another 40 years! (I can't promise that though)This unit also got new LED bulbs, except for the tuner needle as that looks best as an incandescent bulb.I cleaned all the controls on this unit using deoxit and fader lube where applicable.The faceplate was given a thorough cleaning too.Please see pictures of the unit, but it's a solid 9/10 aesthetically with only a few minor Knicks on the top of the faceplate. It's probably one of the best units I've had come through.The DC offset and bias were also adjusted to ensure cool operation and minimal distortion when operating within specs.Again, unlike many sellers who call a unit serviced after a simple deoxit spray, I have gone and made sure this unit will be good to last another 40 years. post restoration this receiver sounds as good as it looks. I have been extremely impressed at what a 15 watt receiver is capable of.
This is the 4 button version, but the later revision of the 4 button version.You can read more about it here:
Model 2015 has two versions, 4-button and 5-button. Each has two variants. Earliest is 4-button with only Tape inputs for second deck (single set of Tape Monitor in and out jacks). Later 4-button has two sets of Tape Monitor in and out jacks (at center of rear panel, stacked one upon another). Later selector switch lists Tape 2. Next version, 5-button, earlier variant has Hi Filter function added. Later variant adds Dolby FM, replacing Hi Filter control with Dolby FM-25uS switch.Since Dolby FM is since no longer used there's no real benefit to tracking down a 5 button version.This is a fantastic receiver, even better that it's been properly restored.This unit will be packed extremely carefully. I pack my things to ensure they arrive in the same shape as pictured.
