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Marantz 2270 Vintage Stereo Receiver Fully Recapped by a technician Works great and fully functional Front face does looks Like in champagne color.Refer to photos for more detail.No tobacco exposure Inspect all photos and zoom in as they’re part of the description.This unit will be ship and pack professionally with foams all around.
With recent USD comparables centered at US$2,262 and the upper quartile at US$2,499, this at US$2,950 reads as ambitious rather than a bargain. It is above the 75th percentile by a meaningful margin, so the price only makes sense if the piece is exceptionally clean, fully serviced, or unusually complete.
That said, the 2270 has real cachet: it is one of Marantz’s most admired classics for its warm, muscular presentation and strong vintage appeal. A tidy, original, well-cared-for example can still be a rewarding buy, especially if the faceplate, knobs, and lamps are sorted and it has been recently checked. At this level, ask for proof of service and listen for channel imbalance, scratchy controls, and tuner 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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