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- Add Bluetooth to a Vintage Marantz Receiver using a Harman Kardon BTA 10.
Make the most of your vintage Receiver by adding a nice Bluetooth Receiver. They sound good and are easy to hook up. Harman Kardon BTA-10 External Bluetooth Adapter... amzn.to/3p5oNmr
UPDATE ......... December 15 2020 .............................
Bluetooth technology has come a long way since this video was filmed. For updated equipment check out this video
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Those old Marantz blue dial receivers are so classic. That's what I started with. That was a special time when Hi Fi was booming in the 70's. It's incredible how far the industry has come and the prices to boot.
I've known how to do this for a long time now, but I thumbs up because you didn't have a 3 minute intro telling me who you are and a montage
I can connect my phone to my avr sound system using one of these devices and have sound but if I connect my smart tv to the now Bluetooth avr sound system, I can't hear anything. I'm so confused! I thought it would work the same as it's just the tv connected instead of the phone.
Intros are not the way at all.
I have a 2240 B... I Love it! I bought it from a St. Vincent de Paul store for $120, and paid a technician $120 to service it. It's the best $240 receiver I've seen. I've been using it every day for 3 years, it sounds GREAT!
Thanks for the video.
My Mom had the marantz that was a step above that in model number. They sound so amazing. Clarity is unmatched to some of todays receivers.
I bought a Marantz 2250 back in 1976. The best stereo I ever had.
Thanks for the video and information.
It makes me think back to the day. I really like those late 1970's vintage Marantz receivers with the blue displays. I started out with a 2226, BIC turntable with Stanton cartridge, Pioneer Cassette and JBL L36 speakers for $1.000. That helped me establish my credit while attending college. My grades went up because I stayed in my room more listening to my system and actually studied.
That era was a lot of fun and I enjoyed all the catalog wish books of gear and vinyl as low as $3.99. It was so fun to go into the different Hi Fi stores to look at all the new gear. Incredible how much some of that vintage equipment is going for today. A new pair of retro JBL L100's for $4k that were $600 back then. I realize technology has made quantum leaps since then and they can't be compared. I don't have that kind of disposable income anymore either.
A Bluetooth will get my old gear set up again and I will hear my music without the pops and clicks of my old vinyl collection. Who would have thought back then that today I carrying my favorite music on a 3/8 inch long card that fits into a phone that is slightly larger than an old cassette tape.
1977-1979 Marantz receivers are incredible!!!
Kids these days don't know what they're missing with these old stereo systems(but then again who wants to listen to their crap on a badass sound system anyway?) I had an old Technics system that could be heard clear as a bell down the street. The good ol days.
I have a Yamaha CR-620, with much the same plug inputs, but your video has helped me visualize how a setup like this would work and I'm thankful. Super clear and simple to understand. I struggled to find an article that explained the best way to do this plainly.
Glad it helped!
My parents bought a Pioneer sx-535 receiver for me in 1974. Had it and played it for 25 years. I think your Marantz is higher end. There was something special about the sound coming out of those receivers.
This is soooooo amazing there is some really good quality Old School systems that deserve to be played still ❤
I bought the Harman Kardon BTA 10 after viewing this and it saved me from the need to throw my near-30 year old JVC receiver in the trash. I used your mini tutorial to set it up also, because what you've shown here is better than the documentation that comes with the device, or the support material that's available on the manufacturer's website. Many many thanks, kind sir. BTW, that is one sweet piece of vintage equipment. I thought that might be some mid-70's gear as I used to hang with a kid who had the best system in the neighborhood, and his looked similar as I recall.
Glad to be of help, Thank you.
was just researching which bluetooth device to add to my Marantz 2235 and came across your video. Simple and timely. Thanks so much. Just reinforced what I hoped would be the fix I needed.
Never thought of this. I have my old SIRIUS receiver going into my Sansui 9090 via FM in my shop. I've been plugging the SIRIUS ac power adapter into a wall plug every time I turn the stereo on. Now I'm, going to run out to my shop (where the Sansui is) and plug the SIRIUS into the "switched" plug on the rear of the stereo and eliminate having to do that every time I go out there. Cool. And now I think I've got the idea for hooking up my 'iDroid' (old smartphone - not Apple!) which has tons of our fave music stored on it. Thanks for the info!
Great job. I’m electronically challenged and the little instructions that came with my Bluetooth receiver didn’t show a novice like me a thing. Watch your video one time and within minutes it was up and playing great ! I’m playing through my smart phone. Have great speakers with subs and a Old 800 watt Sony receiver. Thank you
You are welcome, comments like this make my day....BB23
Good damn that amp is gorgeous!
Nice to see someone who understands electronics (I was in it from 1981 at Westinghouse, then Kodak for 18 years and Rochester Institute of Technology 11 years until I retired) Most of the 70's I was an electrical contractor. I've always been a hobbyist, designer for work and in rock bands building speakers, crossovers, pre-amps, stomp boxes, So rewarding! Thanks for the videos! Love term term you use "wall wart" HA HA! I thought it was just local slang!
I have been in the audio trade for most of my life, and I also like to mess with small Engines, Cars, and a life long hobby of CB Radio. Iam now in the hospitality business and still love going to work each day.
When using your Bluetooth adapter on your stereo if you don't have enough pre-amp signal from BT to your receiver you may want to add a line driver (pre-amp) to really get a good sound. I made an update video showing this, take a look.
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Take care ....BB23
Yes, I saw your pre-amp video. I may build one with a dual op amp...but the cost of a production one is so low, and yet, my 'junk box' probably has all the parts just waiting... oh the dilemma! @@breakerbroke23
Just did this a month ago with my Pioneer SX205. Then did it to my subwoofer system (rca) and 2 black Web karaoke party speakers. I rock. Yeah, it's loud.
Loud is good:) Or is that life is good? Oh well. If you want to kick your system up another notch, check out this video. czcams.com/video/OcJzLM7b8GQ/video.html
Happy New Year and thanks for watching.... BB23
Old school is cool.
Old stereos just had a cool look to them.just like the BOOM BOX.
@who JahBless, Sure is, I happen to be the PROUD owner of both.
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Really nice.cool piece.
Man I love the look of vintage gear.
I agree 100%
I've been trying to figure out how I can play my smart phone through a stereo receiver, I've asked numerous electronic people on how I can do this, their response was "Just buy a wireless speaker, they sound great!!! " Ummmm, No!!!... my thought was they wont sound like a vintage receiver w the power they have & through vintage speakers that can handle that power, just like you said in this video. I just picked up a Marantz 2215B yesterday & have been YOUTUBING most of the night last night & started up this morning how I can do maintenance to my unit & that's when I stumbled across your video....I said > Finally!!!! at long last, someone who knows what they're doing lol!!!!! Thank you for this video!!!!
I owned a 2215 back in the early 90s, I sold it, huge mistake! Comments like yours are why I continue doing videos on YT. Thank you and stay safe.
Cheers.
Working perfectly with my vintage Pioneer as shown for 3 years, this is a great product! 👍
I have my bluetoorh connected to a pioneer equalizer first and then connected to my vintage Pioneer receiver. The resulting sound is awsome!
Tell me how you did it. Would like to try with my pioneer system. Thanks
That is a beautiful receiver! I've lusted for a silverface Marantz for years. Thanks for this video, I'm looking to add this functionality to my Realistic STA-82!
I had a 2275 for many years. Finally got tired of old electronics developing minor but annoying issues and me taking huge heavy equipment across town to get fixed. Upgraded to Naim Audio stuff. But still love those old Marantz receivers and am happy they are still in service and making people happy even with the latest tech.
Basement Berean Inverse for me. Jadis and Sonus Faber for 25 years now, but just restored a 2220B for the office room streaming into Mission 753s from 1995 and it is absolutely excellent.
Cool. My office has a Technics SU-V9 (1980 and still with the glass control cover) powering Canton GLE 60s. That amp is my last vintage piece. All my other vintage stuff went from working to non-working sitting in storage, so I got fed up and sold them all.
Your Marantz Receiver is a pretty cool device. It looks just beautiful. 😎
Agreed. It looks like it's never been touched by human hands.
One of the very few inteligent adult reviews I have seen on CZcams this week. First thing was you didn't start by saying "Waz Up U Tubers" Second, you spoke the english language at a rate easy to understand / and you sounded inteligent - how refreshing.
Thanks for the quality upload -- Regards: john
Thank You Sir.
Beautiful ol Marantz Receiver
There's a very nice receiver! Great idea for modernizing the way we enjoy today's music with vintage equipment
Perfect. I have my 2225B from late 70’s, couple of the pots are crackling, but I love the receiver... Yours is looking clean and spiffy 👍. Great video, thanks!
I love my 2230. Marantz sound was 30 years ahead of its time.
I agree, and I prefer those units that have mid-range control.:)
Excellent tutorial - thank you. I will use this as a way to extend the capabilities of my existing system. I started my system in the late 1970's when I was working for Radio Shack. I had to replace the receiver and turntable in the early 1990's after they ate a lightning bolt but the speakers are still original. Major project to start is transferring all of my vinyl to digital - Bluetooth will be a big help.
Excellent Vintage Home Stereo, Marantz!
I used to have a Marantz quad receiver with built in Dolby. Bought it at a yard sale and had it for several years. It died about 25 years ago. I loved the "fly wheel" on the receiver.
I just use my headphone jack connected to the audio in on my amp, but thanks for letting me know there is a bluetooth box. I never knew that. oh and yeah, a beautiful marantz!
Thanks so much .. that's fantastic. I see you have an old Marantz receiver, nice. I appreciate you taking the time to show us how to do this. It's easier than I thought.
Just what the doctor ordered! I like this easy peasy install. Going to get one to try on my Pioneer sx 60/sg60/Altec Lansing 8-II & Nivico giants. Should be better than my mpow headphones. Hope the neighbors don't mind!
That is one bad ass Stereo you have!
BTW, Pissing off the Neighbors just means you have a killer HiFi :)
Merry Christmas.... BB23
Man that brings back memories of my Marantz 4220 four channel reciever... with four synergistic HiF speakers.... best stereo I ever had and I had a lot...
Yes Hack, that 4220 is legend. Thanks for watching.
Wow. that old Marantz reciever, I remember that one. It's still bad ass.
I am a Marantz fan... and lucky to get Marantz rack and 2385 , waiting to have a bluetooth on it.
@@sudhirsumongkol8972 Nice, very nice.
Nice reciever, I also have a 2270 marantz, just put a black face on it. Looks pretty sweet. Thanks for the video and Happy Holidays !
This video helped me so much!! I have a Harmon Kardon you need to remember to put TV AUX out and also TV on receiver and I am blasting music GIRLS ROCK!!!!!
HiFi Chicks do Rock:)
had the same tube amp/receiver with a 3200 Preamp, & 6100 Turntable at home when I was growing up --killer sound.
Loved the gyro tuning wheel, used to spin it as fast as I could :P
Hey Marantz and Harman Kardon teaming up. Two of the most Famous NYC HiFi companies from the 50's rescuing our vintage gear for the new millennium. If only Fisher was still around.
The HK BT unit is no better than the Marine units I usually use, JL, Fusion. But when I saw the HK unit on Amazon, I just had to pair it whit the Marantz.
Nice marrantz they are some good old receivers lots of power
WOW This is some good information on how to do something to your older audio. I have a Old CD player entertainment said I said to myself one day I need Bluetooth on it because sometimes my CD don't work and come across this video gave me a good idea So Thanks for the Help👍👍
Another good point about hooking the power brick into switched power is that the unit has no off switch, if it's powered on all the time it will jam and screw with your Bluetooth all around your home. On switched power once you power down the receiver it just shuts off.
yes.
Thanks for sharing this. I have the same, exact receiver. My first stereo, and I still have it. Bought it back in the day, when I was in high school, along with several other vintage Marantz's over the years, including a 2275 i brought up out of the basement to replace an Onkyo in the bedroom that I could never understand, that I utterly hated. It could never drive my Infinity SM150 studio monitors, (monkey coffins) the way the 2275 could. Moved the 2250 out in the garage workshop, paired with a pair of old Klipschorns, and an older Yamaha cd player for music while working on projects, hobbies, etc. Miss it in the house, but have kept up with the times, (for whatever that's worth) and replaced it in the main living room with a newer, digital, state of the art, high tech, Harman Kardon 7.1 home theater unit with all the bells and whistles. Another one I hate. Never could figure out how to do the whole bluetooth thing, but looks like you solved that for me. Seems easier than I thought it would be.
I, too agree with you 100%. - I really do not understand the kids today, listening to music on a crappy bluetooth speaker, or worse yet, over their smartphones. In my mind, since the advent of the compact disc, and now, bluetooth we have the access to the best source material ever.- Something we didn't have back in the day with vinyl, reel to reel, 8 track or cassette. But we had better, smoother, amplifiers with cleaner, high current power, and lower distortion. My question to Millenials, and someGenXers: Why would you waste a perfection, by playing it back through an imperfection, and such terrible, imperfect speakers? Go figure.
Anyway, it's nice to see there are still a few of us left who have an appreciation for vintage audio equipment. Best part is we can have the best of both worlds. Now I just need to find one of these HK bluetooth devices, and get started. 30 years ago, if anyone ever told me we'd have the internet, cellphones, and bluetooth, and we'd be listening to news and music over a handheld computer called a smartphone, I'd have told them they watched Back to the Future too many times. Thanks again, friend, for your illuminating video on this, and helping an old dog like me, resistant to new technology, benefit from your wisdom and knowledge on this subject. Best wishes, and warm regards.
Reading your comment Im thinking, are we brothers? Back in the day (75-76) I could only dream of owning a Marantz and Klipsch Spks, I bought a Scott receiver, a Technics Turntable and some Infinity's. I mowed a lot of lawns around my Grandma's neighborhood for that stuff. Thank you for your kind words and from one old dog to another, have a merry Christmas.. BB23
@@breakerbroke23 Indeed, my friend. Sounds much like my own past, cutting grass, shoveling snow, and working in a hardware store/lumber yard from jr. high through high school to achieve those prized possesions. Funny you mention HH Scott. I had a couple of those, back in the day, one paired with the earliest Bose 901 series 1 speakers, which were a major acquisition at that time I bought lightly used, and a dozen years later, I re-coned them with new surrounds which had rotten foam. I later sold them cheap after getting out of the Army, and wished I hadn't. Some of the most exotic creations of the hey day have sadly now gone the way of the dinosaur. 😀
BTW... that receiver is pretty cool.
I love those old Marantz amps they used to destroy speakers
I think the negative people are a bit harsh, its not so much a how to do, but simply it never occurs to us to do it. Yes its all a trade off, digital to bluetooth, then to analogue, all he is saying is that if you have an old amp around that is in good nick, u can put it to use, ie the kids rumpus room or garage or where ever u dont want to put your high end stuff. You can see that he has an appreciation for old stuff in good nick from his wayside comment "Look how clean that is".
Plus the kids turn on one switch and it all comes to life, yes u could tether straight in, but he might be sitting in a spa, who wants to get out to skip a track? How u apply it is irrelevant, its good info.
BTW there are plenty of people who need a how to, the outputs on the back were a good tip, many people don't know the reason for these.
Tim Thanks . Some of these people just don’t know or think they know it all.
Your going to use the Wally World device. The MARANTZ STEREO YOU HAVE IS SWEEEEEET! I REMEMBER WHEN I WAS 15 YRS OLD LOOKING AT THE ONE YOU HAVE BRAND NEW IN THE SHOWROOM AT MUSIC STORES. THAT TUNING GYRO KNOB IS COOOL!! ALSO THAT RECEIVER HAD EXCELLENT SOUND THROUGH THE RIGHT SPEAKERS .. KICK ASS !
I was jamming on mine last night. (Led Zep ITTOD on vinyl ) Still kicks ass!
Nice-looking Marantz!! Great tutorial!
Thank you sir.
Thanks Man, finally my Pioneer Receiver is working with my Yamaha Bluetooth !!
Ooh the Marantz....I have the exact same receiver which I got from my dad after he passed. I just need schematics to rebuild it.
Marantz made some good shit back in the day.. Marantz was the Cadillac of Pioneer.
Beautiful and clean old school reicever👌👌
thar marantz looks like you just unboxed it.😂 nice .i have a marantz cd changer im usin now for 23 years no issues.paid 350 for it
Great work on this video! I have a BTA 10 myself,it's a great piece of gear,and very simple to pair with my phone and tablets.
Thank you, Check this video out if you want to "kick it up" a notch. (you can still use that BTA.) I think you will be happy. Thanks for watching.. BB23
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Thanks for the idea - I have a vintage 2325 and wanted to do this same thing. Very nice!
I am looking for a 2325. I need more power:) Thanks for watching.
I hooked this up today and it works really good. Quite an improvement and a really great way to spruce up an older amplifier.
Man that’s awesome I just got a vintage marantz 2226b with a model 6150 table top and a tape recorder this has been one of the most informative video I have seen so far for someone like me that just getting into home audio system capsule you please do a full video on how to set up a unit with the table top and tape or such
I like your vintage home stereo very nice also the lights on it
Super boost
I did that with my 1976 Harmon Kardon 730 Twin. I stream movies from my iPad and use that as surround sound.
Nice:)
This is great, works well!
Man o man you are the BEST coming to you for all things tech #GOAT
Premium Amp....Marantz old school. Use velcro to att.
Hi, I got my my Bluetooth unit at my swap meet for $5. It's not the best sound, but it definitely makes listening to my collection more complete.
Good for you, Enjoy. Thanks for watching
Ha! I just bought this exact model of Marantz. I love it!
Marantz 2250B, brings back only good memories.
I laugh at all these ding dongs that think their puny little phone is better an actual stereo system. A Marantz with Bluetooth is about as badass as it gets. Well done I love it.
Plug it straight in though it really kicks ass. I can't help but bash this crap from the days of floppies and dial-up. It's outdated, even though there is nothing proper to do this right.
This was cool, I have a Marantz 2218 and I love being able to connect my tablet to jam my music. Thanks for the instructions.
I have 2 stereo systems, one upstairs for just audio (CD, tape, turntable) and one surround in the home theater room. I was looking into a whole house audio system, but with all the cell phones and laptops, I can just use this to play any music in either or both systems!
I remember that receiver from back in the day. So cool.
Purchased this product after watching your video instructions. Works great. Thank you.
Awesome! I hope you enjoy your new toy. Cheers
Nice, I had no idea this could be done. Still using the plug into my phone to hear tunes thru my vintage Pioneer. I've had good receivers since the mid '70's but never was lucky enough to have a Marantz. I'd trade both Pioneers for a good vintage Marantz! LOL
Dash Jeffreys You never know because you is a vintage ur self
thats a beautiful vintage reciever. damnnn. i also have 2 recievers from the 70's. One is an STA-235 and the other is simply insane. its a Sansui QRX-999. both in great condition.
You have some beauty's yourself.. WOW! than sansui is a beast.
@@breakerbroke23 ya i might sell it in the future but only if i know i can trust the buyer to take care of it. ive seen them go for well over $1500 in good condition like mine.
Chromecast audio whith an high quality DAC is the way to go if you want the best digital sound to your analog vintage stuff😉
I'm getting one of these! Nice video, man.
Order one of these units as well to really kick it up a notch (PAC LD 10)
Check out this updated video.. Merry Christmas.
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What i love about Bluetooth is its digital not analogue sound quality should be almost as good as a aux cable
No, DON'T get rid of the box, nice to know the name of the product coming into the review.
That would go great with my 1968 Harmon Karmon Five Thirty receiver.
So where is the sound sample?
Thanks so much for the info. Been wanting to do this Forever!
I had a Marantz 2245, long ago in a state far away.
Good explanation, thanks man.
I got the same one Comeing in the mail
Beautiful amplifier
Lovely old marantz receiver there!
Thanks
Really nice Marantz stereo!
Great 👍🏻 nice to see a Marantz Classic
Thank you for your comment and most important, thank you for subscribing...BB23
Bluetooth speakers are portable thats why some people love them for partys tfs
It’s working! Thank you very much, Christine
Good job Christine, Thanks for watching.... BB23
nice expl....
isn't that Marantz ( mid '70's )so much better looking than the all black plastic stuff that took over, mid '80's
Yes, and sounds better a swell.
Dam right Rick C. What's old will be new again.
I have a Marantz 2270 and 2230, and they do sound sooooo... good. Also, if you are really on a tight budget. Purchase a 3.5mm(male) to 2 each RCA plugs adapter cable. 3.5mm(male) plug goes into your smartphone/tablet headphone jack and the 2 RCA plugs into any input on your receiver(AUX IN, TAPE IN, etc.).
I accidently spilled some Compound W on my Wall Wart and now it is gone.
lol.
Have a similar set, love it. Thanks for making this!
Love that Marantz!
Thank you this is definitely cheaper than a reciever
Great thank you so much! Got nostalgic for my old Marantz 2230 and just bought a recaped and upgraded to LED, Marantz 2238 at a decent price and was wondering about blutooth. Had plugged my Samsung phone directly in to the mini plug/RCA and AUX but this alows for distance!
WOW 2238B, very nice.
If you don't mind, what are you using for speakers?
@@breakerbroke23 A set of Minimus 7W speakers with crossover kit I installed and a Dayton Audio Sub 800. Suprisingly nice sound!
I had a Marantz 2238b with ESS Performance 8 speakers as a teenager. Awesome sounding system. Should have kept that and gotten rid of girlfriend(not the other way around).
I had a marantz and it blew alot of high end speakers.Was one of the best my second choice is kenwood great sound.Hook up your reciever to your smart tv and stream from it and your tablet great sound