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The Marantz 2265B Stereo Receiver is a fully restored vintage audio unit manufactured in Japan. Known for its high-quality sound and durability, this model offers a classic and timeless design that is perfect for any vintage audio enthusiast. With its fully restored condition, this stereo receiver is sure to bring both functionality and aesthetic appeal to any home audio setup, Unit was just fully serviced and had all of his controls cleaned and lubricated. A DC offset and Bias adjustment set to factory service manual settings. All new warm white LED backlighting bulbs installed along all new vellum paper installed, These are highly sought after, sound fantastic and look absolutely amazing, comes with copies of services manual with worksheets and FM Antenna.SpecificationsTuning range: FM, MWPower output: 65 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHzTotal harmonic distortion: 0.05%Damping factor: 55Input sensitivity: 1.8mV (MM), 180mV (line)Signal to noise ratio: 78dB (MM), 90dB (line)Output: 775mV (line), 1.5V (Pre out)Dimensions: 440 x 137 x 362mmWeight: 14.5kgThanks
This is a seller’s market for this piece, because US$2,420 sits above the 75th percentile of the recent comparable set (US$2,172) and well over the median of US$1,924. For a used example, that makes the ask ambitious rather than fair, and I’d want either notably better condition or more complete provenance to justify it.
What still makes it appealing is the model itself: the 2265B is a classic Marantz-era receiver with the warm, punchy presentation and tuning section that collectors and daily listeners both like. If this one is clean, unmolested, and fully functional, there’s real upside in a well-kept original unit; just be prepared to verify service history, because age-related wear in switches, pots, lamps, and capacitors matters more here at this price.
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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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