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I bought a Marantz at Goodwill and now I have a few questions

Got a SR-18U Amp at Goodwill this afternoon. I know this is a highly outdated HT Amp but better than the Onkyo I have now (I think). I am looking for help on the best way to wire this behemoth. My main question is the best way to set up my turn table. I listen to vinyl 75% of the time. My Onkyo has a dedicated Phono port with a ground screw. How should I try this with the Marantz? I have a CD player which is easy but I also have bi wired Sonus Faber speakers and a powered subwoofer to move over as well. All opinions (including throw it out) are appreciated. Just thinking those 140Wpc could really make my room. 
telemarcer
telemarcer OP
85 posts
 
Great, thanks. I think the Onkyo will find space in one of my sons rooms. They tend to get most of my hand me downs.
roberjerman
4,319 posts
 
That SR-18 was TOTL in 20002 and cost around $2K! You got a bargain for sure! Use and enjoy it as a 2-channel amp!
telemarcer OP
85 posts
 
I appreciate your help. Any additional input in regards to the speakers/subwoofer? 
roberjerman
4,319 posts
 
Keep the Sonus speakers for now. Bi-wiring IMO does nothing! If you can, run your sub using long rca ICs from the "sub out" jacks on the Marantz. 
mesch
3,391 posts
 
The Schiit Audio Mani at $129 is another fine inexpensive phonostage. Has different gain settings. 
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