I played my Marantz 2325 and Pioneer SPEC 1 / 2 combo today. I won't say which is the winner but both have a different sound. My 2230 also got some play time. A great day, if you ask me!

Sounds very nice.
Do you made some mods or upgrades in the Marantz receiver?

If not, here's a sweet link:

http://www.irebuildmarantz.com/restoration/2325.html

Good stuff Clint. No, my 2325 is totally stock. It sounds good now so it is definitely the "right piece of clay" for a total restoration. That would be something special.

The SPEC's got played to make sure they work. OTOH, I played the 2325 because I enjoyed the sound.