Installation Guides
Step-by-step tutorials for restoring and upgrading vintage HiFi equipment — written from hands-on experience with real units.
How to Upgrade Speaker Terminals on Marantz 2230, 2235B, 1060
Step-by-step installation guide for the HiFiHub adapter kit
Compatible: Marantz 1060, Marantz 2210, Marantz 2220, Marantz 2230, Marantz 2235B
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Signs Your Vintage Amplifier Needs a Recap
How to recognize aging electrolytic capacitors before they fail
Compatible: Marantz, Pioneer, Sansui, Kenwood, Luxman
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How to Choose the Right Recap Kit for a Vintage Amplifier
Model, board revision, capacitor values, and compatibility checks before ordering
Compatible: Marantz, Pioneer, Sansui, Kenwood, Luxman
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Why Original Incandescent Lamps Should Be Replaced with LEDs
The case for upgrading vintage receiver dial and meter lighting
Compatible: Marantz, Pioneer, Sansui, Kenwood, Luxman
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How to Tell If Your Capacitors Are Original or Already Replaced
A quick visual inspection guide before you buy a recap kit
Compatible: Marantz, Pioneer, Sansui, Kenwood, Luxman
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Marantz 22xx Series: Stock Lighting vs LED Upgrade Comparison
What changes in brightness and color when you upgrade dial and meter lighting
Compatible: Marantz 2220, Marantz 2230, Marantz 2235B, Marantz 2238B, Marantz 2270, Marantz 2285B
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