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Marantz 2330B Stereophonic Stereo ReceiverDescription: For sale is a beautifully rebuilt Marantz 2330B receiver. Power and protection board have been entirely rebuilt; preamp rebuilt; new driver-board installed, with all new components/output transistors. Walnut enclosure is in good shape, bearing some nicks and dings here and there, but still structurally solid. Every machine is tested thoroughly and competently for many an hour at our shop after servicing We do the majority of our business at our storefront in Rhode Island. We encourage you to make an appointment and hear the unit for yourself! Give us a ring at (401)-603-6881. Shipped promptly and competently-see our hundreds of positive feedback on our adept shipping methods. We encourage you to make an appointment and come and hear it through our system at the shop in the Rhode Island! You will fall in love with sound of this thing! See our feedback as regards shipping-we use only first-rate materials and methods. Included: (1) Amplifier
Condition is listed as unknown, which makes US$2,900 an ambitious ask. Your comparable data puts the median at US$375, with the 75th percentile at US$764; even allowing for this scarce, high-powered model, that price only makes sense for a documented, professionally restored example with excellent cosmetics and ideally the original wood case.
The 2330B is a serious late-’70s receiver: roughly 130 watts per channel, a strong tuner, useful preamp/main-in separation, and the authoritative, clean presentation enthusiasts prize in Marantz’s big receivers. It can be a superb centerpiece, but at this money the seller should provide restoration records, bench-test results, clear photos, and proof that both channels, meters, controls, phono, tuner, and protection circuitry work properly. Without that evidence, keep looking or negotiate hard.
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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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