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Excellent condition 2270, this receiver had one owner since new prior to me acquiring it a couple years ago. I have since used it with a few of my speaker setups but I am downsizing and paring down the amount of gear that I'm hanging onto.This unit is in near-mint condition and was professionally serviced in early April 2026 before listing for sale. Do not hesitate to message me with any questions.
A classic piece with real collector appeal, and at US$2,200 it lands below the US$2,600 median and even under the US$2,119 25th percentile only by a hair. For a clean like_new example, that makes this look like a strong buy rather than a stretch.
What keeps this worthwhile is the 2270’s reputation for big, warm vintage Marantz sound and handsome build quality, plus the fact that truly tidy examples are getting harder to find. If the unit is fully original, quiet at idle, and the controls are clean, the condition premium here is easy to justify; I’d just want confirmation that it’s been properly serviced or at least tested thoroughly, since age-related wear matters more than cosmetics on gear like this.
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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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