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Marantz 2245 receiver, made in the factory in Japan, serial number #7992.I have a video of the receiver set up and playing Pink Floyd, but I was unable to post it for some reason. If you are serious, I can message it to you.This receiver needs a good service, and the bulbs need to be replaced, but it still sounds amazing.
Compared with the obvious alternative at this price point—another decent vintage speaker system on the used market—US$900 lands just under the US$950 median, so this reads as fair value rather than a steal. It’s also comfortably above the US$638 25th percentile, so I’d treat it as a sensible buy if the set is complete and cosmetically solid, not a bargain-bin punt.
The appeal here is straightforward: Marantz-era speakers are often bought for their character, build, and collectability as much as sheer spec-sheet performance, and the better examples can be very satisfying in a proper setup. With unknown condition, the key upside is value preservation if they’re original and functioning well; just verify drivers, surrounds, cabinets, and whether any restoration has already been done, since age-related wear matters more than the asking price at this level.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Marantz originated in the United States, founded in 1953 by Saul Bernard Marantz, a music enthusiast and amateur musician born in Brooklyn in 1911. Dissatisfied with the audio equipment of the era, he crafted the groundbreaking Audio Consolette preamplifier in 1952 from his New York home, selling the first 100 units rapidly and prompting the formal establishment of the company in Woodside, Queens. Though production later shifted to Japan in partnership with manufacturers like Standard Radio in 1966, and the brand evolved through ownership changes including Superscope and eventual integration into larger groups, its heritage remains rooted in American ingenuity and a relentless pursuit of musical fidelity.
The brand excels in high-end audio components, particularly amplifiers, preamplifiers, and integrated systems that defined its golden era. Iconic models like the Model 7 preamplifier (1958), Model 9 power amplifier (1960), and Model 10B tuner (1964) set benchmarks for performance, while later offerings expanded to tuners, receivers, and CD players. Marantz briefly ventured into speakers under designer Ed May in the 1970s but focused primarily on electronics rather than turntables, headphones, DACs, or cables, emphasizing separates renowned for their "Most Musical Sound."
Marantz commands a premium position in the hi-fi market, revered as a high-end pioneer that shaped the audiophile landscape through the 1970s zenith. Today, it blends vintage allure with modern elegance, appealing to discerning buyers who value durability, innovation, and warm, detailed sound signatures over mass-market accessibility.
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