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The Marantz 2226B is a highly regarded vintage Hi-Fi receiver produced in 1978, offering 26 watts per channel RMS into 8Ω. Known for its classic silver-faced aesthetic, Gyro-Touch tuning, and warm sound, it features a direct-coupled amplifier, comprehensive tone controls (bass, mid, treble), and has a phono stage (MM) and a line-level Aux input. This is a near-flawless Excellent-grade Marantz 2226B Receiver with some nice upgrades, like an LED lighting upgrade from a local tech in the last six months.Power Output: 26–29 Watts per channel into 8ΩFrequency Response: 10Hz to 40kHzTotal Harmonic Distortion (THD): <0.1% to 0.3%Damping Factor: 35–45Input Sensitivity: 1.8mV (MM), 180mV (line)Signal to Noise Ratio: 75dB–77dB (MM), 84dB–98dB (line)Speaker Load Impedance: 4 to 16Dimensions: 440 x 137 x 365 mm (17.3 x 5.4 x 14.4 inches)Weight: 25 poundsService History: No service records were included from the prior owner, except the aforementioned LED lighting upgrade. Here at the shop we did routine testing, cleaning and inspection.Cosmetic Condition: Overall we rated this at Excellent.In 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.
At US$900, this is above the recent comparable market: the median is US$719, and it also clears the US$821 75th percentile, so I’d call it ambitious rather than fair for a used piece with unknown condition. It’s not a wild stretch, but it’s priced above where most recent comps are landing, so I’d want something concrete in return before paying up.
The reason to buy here is that these Marantz receivers are well-liked for their warm, listenable phono section and easy musicality, and the phono stage is a real part of the appeal for vinyl users. If the unit is genuinely clean, fully original, and recently serviced, that helps; otherwise, at this age, condition, noisy controls, drift, and tired caps are the usual things to verify before paying a premium.
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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