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Marantz Model 2238B 38-Watt Stereo Solid-State Receiver 1977 - 1979 - Silver in Very Good conditionServiced: Cleaned all pots and put in an LED light kit. Fully tested and works great.Cosmetic: Faceplate is in good condition with some minor scratches and small black marks (see photos 1-3). The chassis shows minimal to moderate scratches. Backplate is in Very good condition ;the RCA jacks are corrosion free (see photos 6-10).Up for sale is a classic piece of audio history: the legendary Marantz Model 2238B stereo receiver. Produced during the golden era of hi-fi (1977–1979), this unit delivers 38 conservative, high-current watts per channel. Do not let the wattage fool you; it easily drives demanding speakers with that signature warm, punchy, and detailed Marantz sound.This unit is in Very Good condition. The iconic silver faceplate is exceptionally clean, the chassis is solid, and the gyro-touch tuning wheel glides smoothly across the dial. The dial face glows beautifully with the new LED light kit Marantz blue illumination. Features:Power Output: 38 watts per channel into 8 ohmsPhono Stage: Incredible, low-noise MM vinyl playbackControls: Bass, Mid, Treble, and Gyro-Touch tuningAesthetics: Classic brushed silver faceplate and blue glowIn the Milwaukee Area? Stop in our shop to inspect/demoSee our feedback and thank you for considering. All the gear we sell is packaged with great care for safe arrival in the condition advertised and backed up by our 14 day full refund policy in the event you are not happy for any reason.Local Pickup at our shop in Milwaukee, WIMilwaukee Vintage10220 W. Greenfield AveMilwaukee, WIOpen Tues-Friday 11-6Saturday 11-3
Are you buying a clean, working piece or just paying for the badge? At US$850, this is above the typical used market for a 2238B; recent sold examples cluster around US$300–US$650, with serviced or especially clean units often landing in the US$500–US$600 zone, though a few premium examples do push to US$800+. That makes this asking price ambitious unless the unit is fully restored, cosmetically exceptional, or unusually complete.
What keeps it interesting is the 2238B itself: it’s a well-liked late-’70s Marantz for its warm, easygoing sound, strong phono section, and classic silver-face look. If this one is original-owner, recently serviced, or includes the wood case and proof of work, the premium becomes easier to justify; otherwise, at this level you want confidence in the power supply, switches, lamps, and general health before paying up.
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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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