The 2270 output stage is optimized for 8-ohm speakers; power output into 4-ohms is lower. If you can avoid speakers with low impedance do it. I agree with Elevick - go with a sub if you can afford it. The problem is going to be finding satellites and a sub for $650. There's a pair of ADS L300s for sale for $175 on this site. and I saw a Martin Logan subwoofer for $299. Just two ideas for very good sound.
Speaker configuration Marantz 2270
I just received a Marantz MIJ 2270 from the late 70's. Looking for speaker opinions. I tested the unit on a pair of very cheap pair of bookshelf speakers. Granted the speakers were terrible, but I could tell the system could benefit from a sub; or a full range tower with bass speaker.
I am working within a budget of about 400-650ish. My experience with high end stereo equipment is limited, but am familiar with live speaker gear. I like the punch you can get from monitors, but have to keep in mind I would need a speaker that would like a lower powered signal being I'm working with 70 watts per channel, another reason to look at smaller
speakers.
In doing a search I noticed many people felt a sub of some sort is needed. I have found a few older passive subs with smaller drivers that had decent specs. I would like to entertain a passive sub as to get more the Marantz sound versus a powered sub. I would be concerned in blending
two set of speakers not knowing if I would need a crossover or not.
Being i am a newb I may be completely off base with my assumptions.
What suggestions could any of you provide me for my quest?
Thank you in advance
I am working within a budget of about 400-650ish. My experience with high end stereo equipment is limited, but am familiar with live speaker gear. I like the punch you can get from monitors, but have to keep in mind I would need a speaker that would like a lower powered signal being I'm working with 70 watts per channel, another reason to look at smaller
speakers.
In doing a search I noticed many people felt a sub of some sort is needed. I have found a few older passive subs with smaller drivers that had decent specs. I would like to entertain a passive sub as to get more the Marantz sound versus a powered sub. I would be concerned in blending
two set of speakers not knowing if I would need a crossover or not.
Being i am a newb I may be completely off base with my assumptions.
What suggestions could any of you provide me for my quest?
Thank you in advance