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Marantz Model 2330 Integrated Amplifier (Solid State) For sale is a very rare Marantz 2330 2ch receiver, this was a very limited model before it went to the 2330b series. I believe there were less than 1500 of this model worldwide. Very favourable reviews online. extremely powerful rated at 130 watts 8ohms and rarely goes over 9 o’clock on the volume. The tuners work very well. very heavy at approximately 23kg. This is a very old amp but very reliable and true Marantz warmth. being close to 50 years old it has some marks but nothing significant, most notably near the balance control.
At AUD 4,000 for a used Marantz 2330 receiver, this asking price feels ambitious bordering on steep. Comparable serviced or good-condition examples have traded hands recently for AUD 1,500–2,500 locally, with rougher thrift pulls going as low as AUD 150–300 after restoration—rare clean ones rarely crack AUD 3,000 unless fully recapped and pristine.
Before biting, verify the output transistors and power supply caps, as these 1970s beasts often fail from heat cycling, causing distortion or hum; insist on fresh service records or a bench test. Check for the original walnut case too—replacements aren't cheap—and confirm all switches and pots are crackle-free, since wood rot and dirty controls are common gotchas on these collector favourites.
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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