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This Marantz has been worked on by a super competent and skilled tech. The power supply has been recapped and a new relay installed, the amp driver boards were also recapped (higher rated caps used) and the bias was set, FM alignment was done, new vellum paper, new lamp housing, LED conversion, etc…..The wood case was wrapped in cherry veneer and looks amazing…
The timing matters here because the 2250B is a late-’70s receiver, so you’re buying a classic Marantz piece rather than a current AV unit. At US$2,700, this is ambitious versus the typical used market: recent asking/sold examples cluster roughly around US$500–US$1,500 for unrestored-to-clean working units, with fully restored or especially presentable pieces sometimes pushing higher, but usually not that high.
What makes it worthwhile is the Marantz sound and the 2250B’s status as a desirable 50W-per-channel solid-state receiver with strong collector appeal and that classic blue-lit look. If this is a truly original, clean, fully serviced example with documented restoration, it can justify a premium; if not, the buyer should treat US$2,700 as a top-of-market ask and make sure the amp, tuner, controls, lamps, and cosmetics are all sorted before paying collector money.
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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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