The Infamous Marantz Mini Stereo Boombox CH-53/CP-53

Nice set. Given that the amplifiers are in the speakers, it's not surprising that there's a delay. Maybe some dry capacitors are to blame.

 

I have the original power supply for the main system, I don't have the 3v power supply for the tape deck. I'm pretty certain one didn't come with it when my father purchased it, so the tape deck was always run on batteries.

I've just put batteries in the tape deck and got the motors working fwd and rwd and play but no signal as yet. The input on the amp is functioning so its something with the tape deck, could even just be dirty heads? Wouldn't have played a tape in at least 20 years, maybe 30.
Impressed it's mostly working

Here's the main system power supply:



And the tape input (currently running on 2 x AA



Can anyone tell me whether the speakers stay powered on (lights on) when the system is on but no signal is moving to them (or volume turned right down)?

Also getting a low hum in the left speaker I'd like to try and get rid of

 

Did you sell this? My speakers don't power up until they receive signal so your may have been working the same? when they no longer receive signal they power down

**Edit. I may just be talking to myself at this point but for future reference;
I just found another guy here in Aus who has one as well and he said his speakers power down also, so seems like it is designed that way.

 

Hello mr x,
Very intresting I have serviced and owned a lot Marantz gear over the years and have only seen a couple of them cross my path and back in the 80s a guy stationed at Fort Lewis in Tacoma Wa. He brought one in to the shop for some service .
The couple them I did see where bought by military guys .
Baracus yes I did notice that they power down too and no your not talking to
Sincerely Richard

 

Hello

I have a complete unit, with EQ, Walkman and Carry Alu Box (with battery pack & activ antenna) & User Manuel.

I would love to Post this here, but it seems to be unpossible (for me) to Upload pictures …

I bought this unit 20 years ago from a Lufthansa-Pilot …

It was also offened in a newspaper-advertise for 520,- Dollars … a lot of Money for such a small Unit. My Marantz PM 52 was offered for 605,- Dollars at the same time …

Could someone help me please & Tell me how to Upload pictures here (please the easy way - I already read the introduction „how to Upload pictures“ but it didn‘t work )

Best wishes
TOM

 

Is this the way to Post pictures? … what a Stress …

Tomorrow I gone Post the Service Manuel …

Best wishes
TOM

 

This Software sucks … behind there is a link to each picture including comercials

Any idea what works better?