Marantz PM7001 minor upgraded

[ravin]

Recent upgrade: IEC inlet FURUTECH FI-10(G) + Monster Powerline 400 Signature series AC cable + JET (Oyaide P-079) male/female plugs.

First impression - there is more clarity, with more details in the highs and more controlled lows
Currently have the system disconnected as need to finish the painting on one of the walls before I can rearrange the room and set it up again.

Next Upgrade: Bussmann ceramic fuse (Cyrogenic) T3.15A 250V (5mx20mm)

 

[rallynut]

ravin,am sure they must have cost you a fair bit ???cheers

 

[ravin]

ravin,am sure they must have cost you a fair bit ???cheers

@rallynut - Here are the costs of the products (for reference and comparison):

Furutech FI-10(G) Screw Type = THB 900 (INR 1285)
Monster AC Cable Powerline 400 = THB 650 (INR 930)(1.5m)
AC Male/Female Plugs JET P-079 = THB 525 (INR 750)(OYAIDE JAPAN :lol
Accessories, WBT solder, cables = THB 250 (INR 355)(0.5m cables, solder)
Labour Cost (2 bottles Heineken) = THB 130 (INR 185)(7-Eleven)

WIRES USED: Stranded silver cables of approx. 16 AWG (White = N, Black = L).
GROUND: Made an extra connection to ground the chassis with the IEC inlet, since my wall sockets have been earthed. No ground loop found.
SHIELD: All cables used in the wiring have been shielded twice to prevent any noise or interference from other pcb connections.

TEST: I switched the power on and turned the volume knob at max. to listen to any interference (no humm/hiss sound - very good).
Next, I connected the CD5001 and played a track of Akon's "Beautiful" and paused it, then turned on the volume to max. - I could barely hear the hiss sound from the tweeters, extremely minimal (had to stick my ears to it). So far so good!:clapping:

Being a novice in electric or electronics, I did a bit of study on the internet before undertaking the DIY project. I difficult part was understanding the cable colours and getting the L and N wired correctly. After a bit of search, it became a piece of cake

(Be careful while handling ac cables unless you are 1000% sure of not electrocuting yourself).

 

[rallynut]

ravin,am sure it must be definitely 'upping' the sonic capabilities of ur marantz(if the role of power cords/connectors/cables and the likes are to be believed),and good of u to share the breakdown of costs involved.enjoy ur 'modded' amp to the fullest .cheers