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YOU ARE BIDDING ON A MARANTZ 2265B BLACK FACE RECEIVER FULLY RECAPPED PRO SERVICED FACE IS MINTEXCELLENT 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 COSTGeneralRetail Price580Designed inUSAManufactured InJapanFirst Year1977Last Year1979Wood CaseWC-122Silver FaceYes, Extruded frontChannelsTwoTube DesignNoSpeaker ConnectionsTwo PairsChassis GroundBinding PostAC SwitchYesFusingRear deck, bussSwitched AC OutletsOne, 100 watts, non-polarizedUnswitched AC OutletsOne, 200 watts, non-polarizedSpecial Option 1PhysicalWidth17 1/4Height5 1/2Depth14 1/4Weight35.2 lbsAmplifierRMS Power Per Channel65x2 @ 8 ohms, 83x2 @ 4 ohmsDamping Factor @ Load Impedance55 at 8 ohmsTotal Harmonic Distortion (THD)0.05% @ 65, 0.1% @ 83Power Bandwidth20 hz to 20 khzFM TunerGyro TuningYesRF Sensitivity1.8 uV300 Ohm Binding PostsYes75 Ohm Binding PostsYes75 Ohm F ConnectorYesMono SwitchYesSignal Strength MeterYesCenter Tuning MeterYesStereo LampYesDolby LampYesFM Mode LampYesMuting SwitchYesMuting AdjustmentRear deckDolby Fm Decoding OptionYesIlluminated Dial PointerYesAM TunerSignal Strength MeteringYesExternal Ferrite AntennaYesAntenna binding PostsYesPreamplifierMultiple Bass AdjustmentsYesMultiple Midrange AdjustmentsYesMultiple Treble AdjustmentsYesTone Control DefeatYesBass Turnover OptionsYesTreble Turnover OptionsYesHigh FilterYesLow FilterYesGain ControlYesLoudness ContourYesMonoYesBalanceKnobNumber of Tape MonitorsTwoTape to Tape Dubbingvia Front Panel JacksPhono Input SourceYes2nd Phono Input SourceYesIlluminated Source IndicatorsYesTuner Source InputAM/FMTape MonitorYes2nd Tape monitorYesPreamp to Amplifier Jumper(s)YesHeadphone Jack(s)YesSpeaker Selection NomenclatureMain, Remote
New, the Marantz 2265B originally sold for about USD550, roughly USD2,800 in today’s money. At USD3,100, this is an ambitious ask: it sits well above your recent comparable median of USD2,420 and above the USD2,760 75th percentile. Unless this is an exceptionally restored, documented example, the price needs negotiating.
The 2265B remains a desirable vintage receiver, with a strong 65-watt-per-channel amplifier, an excellent-sounding MM phono stage, useful pre-out/main-in connections, and that classic Marantz presentation. A complete, original, properly serviced unit can justify a premium, particularly with service records, fresh lamps, a clean faceplate, and a good cabinet. With the condition simply marked unknown, though, there is not enough here to support USD3,100; a documented, fully restored example near the comparable range would be the more sensible buy.
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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