Wattage Doesn't Matter
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 Published On May 6, 2020

Why sometimes you don't need 100 watts. All about the Marantz 2220B Vintage HiFi Receiver. How it compares to the 2220 and what differences you get with a B model. Receivers don't all need to be 100 watts, see how this 20 watt receiver shines! Our special guest Joe N Tell gives his input on this classic receiver. We also go over which new speakers work well with vintage receivers.

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Spec comparison between the 2220B & 2220

--2220B--
Tuning range: FM, MW
Power output: 20 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz
Total harmonic distortion: 0.5%
Damping factor: 20
Input sensitivity: 1.8mV (MM), 180mV (line)
Signal to noise ratio: 77dB (line)
Channel separation: 30dB (line)
Speaker load impedance: 4Ω to 16Ω
Dimensions: 17-3/8 x 5-3/8 x 14 inches
Weight: 26.4lbs

--2220--
Tuning range: FM, MW
Power output: 20 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
Frequency response: 10Hz to 50kHz
Total harmonic distortion: 0.9%
Damping factor: 45
Input sensitivity: 1.8mV (MM), 180mV (line)
Signal to noise ratio: 77dB (line)
Channel separation: 35dB (line)
Speaker load impedance: 4Ω to 16Ω
Dimensions: 17-21/64 x 5-25/64 x 14 inches
Weight: 26.4lbs

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