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MARANTZ 2265B Vintage Stereo Receiver + FREE WC-22 – Professionally Restored – 1-Year WarrantyProfessionally Restored by HQaudios – Fully Tested – Backed by Our 1-Year WarrantyCondition: Tested, serviced and restored – Excellent working condition. With over 2,000 fully serviced and certified vintage receivers, amplifiers, tape decks, and speakers delivered. HQAudios stands as one of the most reputable sources for professionally restored vintage audio equipment. Please scroll down to view the complete description.1/ ABOUTThis listing is for a Marantz 2265B vintage stereo receiver, professionally inspected, serviced, and tested by HQaudios.The Model 2265B represents one of the finest receivers from Marantz's renowned "B" Series, delivering exceptional reliability, refined styling, and the warm, detailed sound that has made vintage Marantz equipment highly desirable among collectors and music enthusiasts.The receiver has been fully tested under real listening conditions and is ready to be enjoyed with your favorite speakers, turntable, tape deck, or other compatible audio sources.2/ KEY HIGHLIGHTS• Professionally inspected and serviced by HQaudios technicians. • Fully tested for clean, stable, and reliable operation. • Warm vintage sound with strong musical character. • All major functions tested before shipment. • Controls cleaned and treated for smooth operation. • Carefully packed for safe delivery. • Backed by our 1-Year HQaudios Warranty.3/ SPECIFICATIONS• Brand: Marantz • Model: 2265B • Type: Vintage Stereo Receiver • Power Output: 65 Watts per channel RMS (8Ω) • Inputs: Phono, Aux, Tape Monitor • Dimensions: 17.3 × 5.8 × 14.3 inches (W × H × D) • Weight: 35.3 lbs • Condition: Restored / Serviced / Tested • Warranty: 1-Year HQAudios Warranty4/ SOUND CHARACTERThe Marantz 2265B delivers the signature Marantz sound with an excellent balance of warmth, detail, and effortless musicality. Its smooth midrange, refined high frequencies, and tight, controlled bass create an engaging listening experience that complements virtually every music genre.With its upgraded B-Series amplifier design and generous power reserve, the 2265B offers impressive stereo imaging, dynamic performance, and outstanding clarity. It pairs beautifully with both classic vintage loudspeakers and modern high-efficiency speakers, making it equally suited for vinyl enthusiasts and digital music lovers.5/ COSMETIC CONDITIONThe receiver is in excellent vintage cosmetic condition with only light signs of age consistent with careful ownership. The brushed aluminum faceplate remains exceptionally clean, and the unit has been professionally detailed while preserving its original vintage appearance. Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the description.• Faceplate: Excellent condition with clean brushed aluminum finish and sharp original lettering. • Knobs and switches: Original Marantz controls in excellent condition with smooth operation. • Cabinet / case: Well-preserved cabinet with minimal signs of normal vintage use. • Dial glass / meter / lamps: Crystal-clear dial glass with bright blue illumination and fully functional meters. • Rear panel: Clean, complete, and well maintained with all inputs and speaker terminals in good condition.6/ HQAUDIOS RESTORATION & TESTING PROCESSBefore Restoration• After decades of service, the Marantz 2265B's power supply, amplifier section, FM/AM tuner, preamplifier circuits, input selector, volume and tone controls, switches, relays, and illuminated dial system require careful inspection before restoration begins.• For every 2265B, HQAudios places particular attention on the condition of the power supply, output stage, protection circuit, tuner section, controls, switches, potentiometers, speaker terminals, RCA input/output connections, and internal wiring. These components are critical to long-term reliability, channel balance, and overall audio performance.• The amplifier circuits, tuner alignment, signal path, dial illumination, gyro-touch tuning mechanism, meters, and front-panel controls are also carefully evaluated to determine the receiver's overall operating condition before restoration starts.During Restoration• Based on the inspection results, each 2265B is restored according to HQAudios' technical standards while preserving the engineering and performance characteristics that have made this model one of Marantz's most respected vintage stereo receivers.• The power supply, amplifier section, and signal path are cleaned, inspected, serviced, and adjusted to restore stable and reliable performance. Controls, switches, relays, and connectors are carefully cleaned to eliminate noise and ensure smooth operation.• FM/AM tuner performance, channel balance, input selection, speaker outputs, tone controls, and all front-panel functions are tested and calibrated to restore dependable operation.• The power supply, signal path, and internal circuit boards are inspected to ensure long-term reliability. Components that no longer meet technical specifications are replaced, while critical solder joints are reinforced to improve operational stability.• After the technical restoration is complete, the exterior is professionally cleaned and detailed to preserve the 2265B's original appearance while respecting the authentic character of vintage Marantz equipment.After Restoration• Once restoration has been completed, every 2265B undergoes comprehensive functional testing under real operating conditions.• Amplifier performance, tuner reception, channel balance, output power, protection circuitry, meter response, dial illumination, and all audio inputs and outputs are thoroughly tested to ensure the receiver performs as originally designed.• Finally, the unit undergoes several hours of continuous listening tests through a complete vintage audio system to evaluate sound quality, operational stability, and overall real-world performance.• Only after successfully meeting HQAudios' restoration and testing standards is the Marantz 2265B approved and prepared for its next owner.7/ VIDEO TEST & SOUND DEMOPlease contact us via messages if you would like to hear a video test of this unit before purchase.We are happy to provide additional video, sound demo, or photos upon request.8/ SUGGESTED PAIRINGThe Marantz 2265B works beautifully with a wide range of restored vintage systems.• Classic Marantz System Marantz 6200 Turntable Marantz Imperial 6 Speakers• Marantz and JBL System Pioneer RT-707 Reel-to-Reel Tape Deck JBL L100 Century Speakers• Audiophile Vintage System Thorens TD-160 Turntable Yamaha NS-1000M Speakers• West Coast Classic System TEAC A-4300SX Reel-to-Reel Tape Deck JBL 4312 Control Monitors• High-End Vintage System Revox B77 Reel-to-Reel Tape Deck Altec Model 19 Speakers• British-Style System Linn Sondek LP12 Turntable Tannoy Berkeley SpeakersFor the best result, connect the 2265B to properly matched speakers using quality speaker cable and pair it with well-maintained vintage source components for optimum performance.9/ COMBO DISCOUNTSave $100 when purchasing this receiver together with a qualifying pair of speakers or another restored vintage audio component from HQAudios.Please contact us before purchase so we can confirm availability and prepare a combined offer.10/ TRADE-IN PROGRAMIf you have vintage audio equipment such as receivers, amplifiers, speakers, cassette decks, or reel-to-reel tape decks and would like to upgrade to a restored unit, please contact us.HQAudios may accept trade-ins toward your purchase depending on the item, condition, and shipping location.11/ SHIPPING & PACKAGINGThis receiver will be professionally packed by HQAudios for safe delivery. Vintage receivers are heavy and delicate, so we take extra care to protect the faceplate, knobs, corners, rear terminals, and internal structure during shipment.• Carefully wrapped and protected. • Heavy-duty box and protective packing materials used. • Extra protection around faceplate, knobs, and corners. • Tracking provided after shipment. • Signature may be required for delivery.12/ 1-YEAR HQAUDIOS WARRANTYThis unit is backed by our 1-Year HQAudios Warranty covering norma
Professionally restored with a 1-year warranty and the WC-22 cabinet included, this is a nice package — but at US$2,799 it sits far above the used market for this Marantz class, where the median is US$393 and even the 75th percentile is US$799. That makes the asking price unmistakably ambitious, not merely premium.
The upside is that a restored 2265B is a respected mid-’70s receiver with warm, muscular sound, good phono performance, and strong collector appeal, and the warranty does reduce some risk. Still, the value here is mostly in the restoration, cosmetics, and completeness rather than raw market value, so this only makes sense for a buyer who specifically wants a turn-key, top-condition example and is willing to pay for it.
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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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