Trash to Treasure: Marantz SR-1000 Restoration
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- čas přidán 27. 07. 2024
- I found this Marantz SR-1000 in a barn in Colorado. It wasn't fully operational and it was in rough shape so I restored it and built it a new wood case using Maple veneer and solid maple to brighten it up. I also replaced the amplifier STK 463 module and upgrade the lights to LEDs among other things. It's now in my living room and sounds and looks great!
I have listed it for sale but I think it'll be hard to part with. You can see the listing here: www.ebay.com/itm/386936130099
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My name is Matt. I live in Washington State and create content around vintage stereos and other audio equipment. I approach the hobby from a technical standpoint and am learning about circuit design and reparing and calibrating amps, turntables, speakers, etc. I really appreciate a good aesthetic and the vintage stuff fits my taste.
Instagram: @Shuksanaudio
Tik Tok: @Thedealydeal
Chapters:
00:00 Intro & Setup
00:23 Issues with the receiver
00:48 Diagnosing the STK 463 Module
00:59 How to find a replacement STK amplifier
01:13 Cutting wood for the new case & side pieces
02:06 Installing the new STK module
02:45 Upgrading from the STK 463 to the STK 465
03:12 Soldering the STK in place
03:20 Testing the new STK pack
03:36 Checking for DC at the speaker terminals
03:51 Testing for sound output
04:14 Replacing capacitors and transistors
04:50 Cutting a hole for the vent in the new wood case
05:43 Gluing the wood case together
06:27 Cleaning the faceplate, knobs, buttons, and chassis
07:13 LED upgrade for tuning meter and dial pointer
07:45 Fixing the Power Meters
08:49 Replacing the Power Meter Lamp
09:40 Wood case is done but not perfect
10:22 Router work and drilling screw holes
10:50 One of the Best Looking Marantz Receivers
11:05 Applying maple veneer
11:37 Removing corroded parts
11:52 Sanding
11:57 Applying Poly
12:11 Cleaning the back panel inputs & outputs
12:19 Cleaning the Gyro Touch flywheel
12:25 Installing the faceplate & knobs
12:42 Installing the vent
12:56 Fixing the tuning meter
13:11 Change the power meter lamp
13:23 Wife & Cat Interlude
14:08 Fixing the speaker connectors
14:20 Burnishing the ground connections
14:29 Drilling mounting holes
14:44 Final coat of poly!
14:49 Cleaning the controls
14:59 Final touches & thoughts
Wowzers! I wish you and I were good friends, and you owed me a big favor or a bunch of money. So I could just wander down to random pawn shops and antique stores, buy stuff, and hand them to you. Amazing effort and execution!
Awww haha thank you! I do love working on random things I find at antique stores and stuff haha. I appreciate you watching!
Outstanding. As a weekend woodworker, I know how frustrating it can be. But, you did an outstanding job! Beautiful work!
Ahh you can relate! Only so much time to do stuff and it never feels like enough time haha. Thank you! I'm glad you like it!
Sick video homie! That spinny transition effect in the beginning was SOOO GOOD!🤯
Ayye thanks Johnny b! Glad you liked it haha. That was one of my favorite parts to make!
I found you on TikTok, glad you’re here. I for one wouldn’t mind longer videos detailing the work. :)
Amazing! Thanks for hopping platforms! I’ve been hearing that from people so I’m slowly making things longer as I get better at filming and figuring out how to talk about these projects haha.
Great work. 👍👍👍
Would loved to have a friend like you near my home as I love watching these live and I can spend hours.
Thank you so much! Aww that’s very sweet of you! I’d love to do more classes on building things or do kit builds with people in the future! That’d would be so fun! I’ve also toyed around with the idea of live-streaming some builds. Lots of options!
Fine work, Matt.
Thanks Tennyson!
Looks great Matt. Thank you for sharing.
I'm glad you like it, Peter!
You did your thing man 🙏🏾
Doing my best :)
Awesome video and job man. I really like the style of your videos. Vintage audio and HiFi is coming back in a huge way and seeing more creator content like this is very enjoyable.
I’m very interested in a possible future video showcasing your recommended tools for both woodworking and electronics repair. I’ve always wanted to do either and would love to bring some old receivers back to life. Keep the videos coming!!
Thank you so much! I appreciate you saying this. Vintage HiFi really is becoming cool again. Especially for people in their 20's. I've seen/helped so many people get into the hobby in my town now. Super cool.
Thanks for the video request! I will add it to my list! I can definitely make one for my electronics bench and one for my woodworking bench!
If you enjoyed this video, I'd be honored if you gave it a like and subscribed to see more.
This project was full of ups and down and learnings but I really love how it turned out. If you did too and you're interested in owning this piece, it's listed for sale here: www.ebay.com/itm/386936130099
Liked and subscribed! Great job on this!
Awesome job I would love that receiver, it reminds me of my grandfather's old Yamaha. I wish I knew what happened to that one.
Ah man! I’m glad it reminds you of your grandpas Yamaha. I love those old Yamaha receivers. This one is for sale but I’ll also have some Yamaha restorations coming in the next couple of months! Thank you for watching!
great job the video length was perfect 20-30 is good i always wished you videos were longer and show more detail like you did here have a good one
Thank you! Glad to hear that you like the longer format :)
Nice job Dealy !!!
Thanks so much, Gene! I appreciate you watching!
Nice work on the case! The 2 tone lights would bother me in the long run, warm white is so much better!
Thank you! Glad you like it. I agree, the warm white is best. So cozy!
Wonderful! Seeing an old SR returned to proper condition is a joy. Thanks for sharing! BTW, was that ending reference "Thanks For Watching" a nod to Frank Howarth? It seemed very on point. 😂
I love that you love it! These are definitely the more underrated Marantz models and I see why, but they sound great and I'm a big fan of the looks! Haha, the ending was not a referenc to Frank because I hadn't heard of him, but I just checked out his channel and I love it so thank you for sharing!! I see the similarities as well haha.
Nice work. I hope you did not throw out those black plastic screw cups that hold the case cover in place. I could use a set :D I have worked on a few of this series, mostly the SR-4000, which I use as my PC sound system and listened to your video on. I have done an warm white LED upgrade on mine, which included a strip of LEDs tucked above the tuning scale (behind the little piece of aluminum dressing). That gives the whole tuning scale a nice glow.
Thank you! Haha I saved them! I figured someone could use them so I would list them on eBay or keep them. If you need a set I'd be happy to send them over. Shoot me an email. I love your idea of adding the LED strip in the tuning dial. Did you add a AC to DC converter for it or just wire them off of the existing dial light power?
I’d change the lights to match :)
I’m glad you agree!
I like to think of you sitting in your easy chair, listening to gorgeous music, and admiring your handiwork for many, many years hence. You have added to your Marantz's value with your electronic skills and woodworking prowess. I really like the blonde maple aesthetic; they should've made them that way from the start! Aloha!
That's my favorite part about building furniture or customizing stereos for myself. I get to enjoy them and feel proud of the space I've decorated. Glad you like the maple! I agree, it looks right on this unit!
I recently got a harman kardon 930 and cleaning off the years of nicotine stains was sooooo satisfying. Unfortunately when I power it on it starts smoking😬
Oh man that is one of the most satisfying things you can do! I love cleaning up a super gnasty unit! You should get a dim bulb tester if you don't have one! It could be something simple but it's hard to test without having a variac or dim bulb. Thanks for watching!
The HK says it can quit any time it wants! 😆
“I’m not addicted, I swear!”
I have an SR 1000 in great shape that i am trying to sell but i cant give it away here in Alaska.
Haha yea you might have to ship it! I’d be happy to pay the shipping if you’re just trying to get rid of it 😉
@@MattDealy Ha, i am not giving it away. Nice try. I will take $100.00
Haha fair enough. I’ll pass for now. Got more projects than I can keep up with.
Great Job Mate !
Thanks so much!