Output from Marconiphone 4406 . - Page 2 - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

PaulR · 16th Mar 2023, 5:54 pm

Is the Marconiphone actually worth all the palaver? If you are simply using the SP25 deck you could consider looking for a plinth for it on ebay and removing it from the case of the Marconiphone. Alternatively similar decks regularly come up on ebay.

I totally understand if it has some sentimental value. If that is the case why not get some speakers for it and use it as intended? You could probably test it using the speakers you already have for the Denon.

Just a thought...

Edward Huggins · 16th Mar 2023, 6:02 pm

Noting Post #11, the only reason I suggested a 5 Pin Din to 2 phono lead, is that I understood that the OP wanted to output the playback of the Marconiphone's record deck into the input of his Denon Receiver (referred to as a "CD Player"). It now sounds as if the OP also want's to play the output/s of the Denon Receiver through the Marconiphone's amplifier. Surely such an arrangement would give a more sub-optimal sound? Much confusion appears to pervade this Thread!

DMcMahon · 17th Mar 2023, 10:04 am

I see that the Denon UD-M31 (photo 2 in Post 1) is a CD Receiver, so the reference (s) to CD player was misleading. A bog standard CD player would not have line inputs or an integral amplifier etc.

David

tikiwagon · 17th Mar 2023, 12:20 pm

Sorry yes i should have mentioned it was a CD receiver, It seems to be working now just waiting for a new stylus and Din to 4 phono(i have ordered the one in the ebay link) I wanted to play it through the CD receiver but whatever sound is best and i know it is not the best unit but it cost me nothing and fits in well
Thanks

tikiwagon · 22nd Mar 2023, 10:15 am

Thanks for all the replies on this, I have got a new stylus and decided to play through the Marconifone and it works quite well after setting up the balance on the deck

Station X · 22nd Mar 2023, 12:02 pm

Is it really a "Marconifone"? I can't say I've ever seen it spelled that way, but I live and learn.

tikiwagon · 22nd Mar 2023, 6:56 pm

Sarcasm always wins, Should have checked my spelling first!

16th Mar 2023, 5:54 pm	#21
PaulR Dekatron Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Southport Lancashire, UK. Posts: 3,233	Re: Output from Marconiphone 4406 . Is the Marconiphone actually worth all the palaver? If you are simply using the SP25 deck you could consider looking for a plinth for it on ebay and removing it from the case of the Marconiphone. Alternatively similar decks regularly come up on ebay. I totally understand if it has some sentimental value. If that is the case why not get some speakers for it and use it as intended? You could probably test it using the speakers you already have for the Denon. Just a thought... __________________ Paul

16th Mar 2023, 6:02 pm	#22
Edward Huggins Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Southwold, Suffolk, UK. Posts: 8,328	Re: Output from Marconiphone 4406 . Noting Post #11, the only reason I suggested a 5 Pin Din to 2 phono lead, is that I understood that the OP wanted to output the playback of the Marconiphone's record deck into the input of his Denon Receiver (referred to as a "CD Player"). It now sounds as if the OP also want's to play the output/s of the Denon Receiver through the Marconiphone's amplifier. Surely such an arrangement would give a more sub-optimal sound? Much confusion appears to pervade this Thread! __________________ Edward.

17th Mar 2023, 10:04 am	#23
DMcMahon Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Worthing, West Sussex, UK. Posts: 6,603	Re: Output from Marconiphone 4406 . I see that the Denon UD-M31 (photo 2 in Post 1) is a CD Receiver, so the reference (s) to CD player was misleading. A bog standard CD player would not have line inputs or an integral amplifier etc. David

17th Mar 2023, 12:20 pm	#24
tikiwagon Triode Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Poole Posts: 13	Re: Output from Marconiphone 4406 . Sorry yes i should have mentioned it was a CD receiver, It seems to be working now just waiting for a new stylus and Din to 4 phono(i have ordered the one in the ebay link) I wanted to play it through the CD receiver but whatever sound is best and i know it is not the best unit but it cost me nothing and fits in well Thanks

22nd Mar 2023, 10:15 am	#25
tikiwagon Triode Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Poole Posts: 13	Re: Output from Marconiphone 4406 . Thanks for all the replies on this, I have got a new stylus and decided to play through the Marconifone and it works quite well after setting up the balance on the deck

22nd Mar 2023, 12:02 pm	#26
Station X Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4, UK. Posts: 21,288	Re: Output from Marconiphone 4406 . Is it really a "Marconifone"? I can't say I've ever seen it spelled that way, but I live and learn. __________________ Graham. Forum Moderator Reach for your meter before you reach for your soldering iron.

22nd Mar 2023, 6:56 pm	#27
tikiwagon Triode Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Poole Posts: 13	Re: Output from Marconiphone 4406 . Sarcasm always wins, Should have checked my spelling first!