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Marantz 2285b Receiver Marantz model 2285b in WC-22 wooden case 240v model. Serial number suggests this is a 1978 build. I've owned it for 12 or so years and was in storage for half that time until a recent service by Tim at Tuned In Audio. Scope of works. "Amp module, tested output mosfets and they are all well within specs, cleaned amp board touched up all solder joints that were light or showing signs of degradation, and replaced all electrolytic caps, adjusted idle and bias setting with both channels balanced perfectly. Tuner element, cleaned board and touched up all solder joints that w
At A$3,500, this Marantz 2285b listing is ambitious, sitting well above the 75th percentile of A$2,876 and the median of A$2,429 from recent AUD comps, and it also exceeds the typical USD range of $900–$2,000 (roughly A$1,350–A$3,000) for units in average to clean condition. While the 2285b is a revered “big brother” receiver in the 2200 series—known for its robust power, lush midrange, and that signature Marantz tuner sound—it simply doesn’t command this price unless it’s in museum-grade, fully restored original-owner condition with every accessory.
If the listing is truly clean, fully serviced with new caps and transistors, and includes the original tuner cover, remote, and manual, there’s meaningful upside in rarity and provenance that could justify stretching. But without confirmed restoration or pristine condition, A$3,500 is overpaying for a model that often sells for A$1,350–A$2,400; treat this as a fair buy only if the seller can prove it’s a top-tier, turn-key example, otherwise aim closer to the median.
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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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