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Marantz 2265B Receiver You know what it is .....Completely unmolested original item. Extremely clean original condition. One or two small marks - refer to pics. Bulbs have been replaced with LED'S. Pots and switches cleaned. The Marantz 2265B is a highly regarded vintage stereo receiver produced between 1977 and 1979, delivering a solid 65 watts per channel into 8. Known for its "golden era" design, it features a silver faceplate, blue-backlit tuning meters, and gyro-touch tuning. It is sought after for its warm, punchy sound, excellent phono stage, and robust build quality. Condition: Very Go
The 2265B is one of Marantz’s sweet-spot vintage receivers: handsome, musical, and respected for a very capable phono stage. At A$2,000, this is on the ambitious side for a used example, even in excellent condition. Comparable sold prices I’ve seen for the model tend to land well below that, with a fully serviced unit often making sense more in the A$1,200–A$1,600 neighborhood depending on cosmetics and originality; A$2,000 is really only justifiable if it’s exceptionally clean, fully documented, and recently restored.
What makes it worth considering is that the 2265B is a genuinely enjoyable all-rounder: 65 watts per channel, strong tuner section, and a phono input that pairs nicely with vinyl rigs. If the listing includes proof of service, original parts, wood case, and unrestored cosmetics that are truly excellent, that does add value. Still, at this price I’d want clear details on who serviced it, when, and what was actually replaced, because age-related issues can be expensive on these receivers.
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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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