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YOU ARE BIDDING ON A MARANTZ 2250B RECEIVER FULLY RECAPPED PRO SERVICED EXCELLENT COSMETIC CONDITION LIGHTS UP NICELYWORKS PERFECTFULLY RE-CAPPED All electrolytic capacitors have been replaced with Elna and Nichicon Gold capacitors, DC offset and Bias have been adjusted to factory specs and all solder joints re-soldered, unit serviced to new conditionSHIPPING TO USA AND CANADA $65INTERNATIONAL BUYERS MUST EMAIL FOR SHIPPING COSTGeneralRarityScarceRetail Price550Designed inUSAManufactured InJapanFirst Year1976Last Year1977Wood CaseWC-22Blue FaceYesChannelsTwoSpeaker Connectionstwo setsChassis GroundBinding postAC SwitchYesPhysicalPanel Width17 3/8Panel Height5 3/8Depth14 3/8Weight34.1 lbsAmplifierRMS Power Per Channel50Damping Factor @ Load Impedance55 at 8 ohmsTotal Harmonic Distortion (THD).25 %Power Bandwidth20 Hz to 20 KHzFrequency Response20 Hz to 20 KHz +/- 0.5 %Intermodulation Distortion (IM).25% at rated powerInput Impedance30 k ohmInput Sensitivity for Full Output1.5vFM TunerGyro TuningyesRF Sensitivity1.9 uV300 Ohm Binding PostsSpring connectors75 Ohm Binding PostsSpring connectorsUltimate Quieting70 dB, monoTHD, Mono0.2%THD, Stereo0.4%Signal to Noise Ratio, Mono70 dBCapture Ratio1.5 dBIF Image Rejection70 dBIF Rejection90 dBAlternate Channel Selectivity (wide or normal)060 dBSpurious Rejection95 dBAM Carrier Rejection55 dBStereo Separation at 1 kHz40 dBMono SwitchYesSignal Strength MeterYesCenter Tuning MeterYesStereo LampYesDolby LampYes25 uS Deemphasis Switch (Dolby Associated)YesQuadradial Output (FM Discriminator output, unequalized)YesIlluminated Dial PointerYesAM TunerRF Sensitivity20 uVSignal Strength MeteringyesPreamplifierMultiple Bass AdjustmentsYesMultiple Midrange AdjustmentsYesMultiple Treble AdjustmentsYesTone Control DefeatYesBass Turnover OptionsYesTreble Turnover OptionsYesHigh FilterYesLow FilterYesGain ControlYesLoudness ContourYesMonoYesBalanceSliderNumber of Tape MonitorsTwoTape to Tape DubbingVia front panelAuxillary Input SourceYesPhono Input SourceYesIlluminated Source IndicatorsYesCartridge Load47 k ohmTuner Source Inputam, fmSource Tape Input (as opposed to a tape monitor)yes2nd Source Tape input (as opposed to a tape monitor)yesTape Monitoryes2nd Tape monitoryesPreamp to Amplifier Jumper(s)yesHeadphone Jack(s)YesSpeaker Selection Nomenclaturemain, remoteSignal to Noise Ratioaux 85 dB -- phono 75 dBFrequency Response30 Hz to 15 KHz =/- 1.0 dB (phono)
For a Marantz 2250 preamp, US$1,800 sits above the local typical used market here, where recent comparable asking prices cluster around a US$1,600 median and US$1,500 to US$1,700 interquartile range. That makes this an ambitious ask rather than a buy-now bargain, so I’d want something extra to justify it, like exceptional cosmetics, documented servicing, or complete original packaging.
That said, these Marantz pieces are well-regarded for their musical, classic late-70s presentation and solid build, and clean examples can be very satisfying long-term pieces. If the unit is original, quiet, and recently serviced, it still has appeal; if not, the age-related risk is the usual one with vintage gear, so the premium should be earned by condition, not nostalgia.
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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