(late 70's)  16 WPC  $1100

In excellent cosmetic condition, fully bench serviced, fully tested and operating perfectly, this Marantz 2216B comes with the Marantz WC-116 (aka WC-22) walnut case.  This lovely "baby" Marantz was part of a large collection of Marantz receivers; the owner of this collection also purchased this 2216B in 1978.  Photos do not do it justice, it's absolutely pristine.  The interior is spotless.  All switches, inputs, outputs, etc are fully functional.

NOTE: Although this receiver is fully functional with absolutely no issues, it has not been recapped.  Sometimes, a recap is not necessary but, to do so, would greatly enhance the life of the unit and substantially increase the value at the same time.  For those reasons, we offer professional Marantz restoration services. 

As are all of the 70's Marantz receivers, the 2216B is desirable simply because it’s part of the legendary 22xx series, and as such, has the beautiful, iconic Marantz sound and cosmetic appeal they are known for.

Although at 16 WPC, it might not appear to have enough power to drive really good speakers, remember...it simply depends upon the speaker's sensitivity and how loud you listen. There are LOTS of efficient speakers out there, most of which would match up with the 2216B in a most pleasing manner.

There is very little difference between the 2216B and the 2216 other than improved frequency response and minor cosmetic tweaks.

Services included:
~DC offset and bias adjusted to factory specs 
~new indicator lamps
~replaced meter and dial lamps 
~All switches and controls were given a chemical "bath" of Deoxit Gold

Basic specs:
Power output: 16 watts per channel into 8 ohms
Frequency response: 15Hz to 35kHz
THD: 0.15%
Dimensions: 18.5"W x 7"H x 14"D (including case)
Weight: 23 lbs (including case)

('75-'77)  20 WPC  $1100

In pristine cosmetic condition, fully bench serviced, fully tested and fully operational, this beautiful Marantz 2220B stereo receiver was obtained locally from the estate of the original owner.  This was the replacement for the earlier Marantz 2220.
This receiver comes with the factory walnut-veneer-on-metal case.  However, as shown in some of the photos, one of our hand-built, solid walnut covers is available as an option at an extra cost of $250.  

Servicing included a complete disassembly (see photos). All pots and switches were accessed for a chemical treatment of deoxit gold along with carefully checking all solder traces and wiring .   The old vellum paper backing (behind the lamps) was also replaced with fresh new vellum.  That's important because upgrading the lamps to LEDs must include new vellum.  Now, those all new "frosted white" fuse lamps that were installed will look much smoother.  Final testing assured that every function is now in perfect working order.  Although this receiver is not recapped, it has absolutely no issues.
NOTE:  We offer professional restoration and recapping services for vintage Marantz equipment.  If interested, give us a call or stop by for more information.

From the "best" era of Marantz during the 70's, the 2220B has that very recognizable and popular design: heavy silver aluminum faceplate with blackout dial and (thanks to the installation of new vellum along with a new type of "frosted" LEDs), the beautiful blue glow of the dial and meter are simply stunning.  Of course the gyro tuning wheel is instantly recognized as one of the best known features about Marantz.   Selling for about $300 in 1974, these receivers are known for having long and productive lives when well taken care of...just like this one!

Of the two similar (but different) Marantz models (2220 vs 2220B) the 2220B sold like hotcakes and is generally more popular as it has a well deserved reputation of being able to put out close to double it's rated watts.  This power difference over the 2220 is most likely due to the direct coupled outputs on the "B" versus the capacitively coupled outputs on the other.  Cosmetically, besides the faceplate, the major difference is the 2220B has a slider control for balance instead of a knob.

Essentially, the 2220B punches out more than its very conservative rating of 20 watts per channel.  For those who realize that, in some cases (depending on your REAL needs), you just don't need a ton of power, preferably when driving high quality efficient speakers....especially if the amp section is as good as this one is.  Because this receiver is relatively easy to service, everything about this Marantz 2220B, inside and out,  was put together with simplicity in design and function.

Basic specs:
Power: 20 watts per channel into 8 ohms 
Frequency response: 10Hz to 50kHz
THD: 0.9%
Dimensions: 18.25"W x 7"H x 15.25"D (including case)
Weight : 35 lbs. (including optional cover)

('71-'76)  45 WPC  $1600 (cover is *optional)

This Marantz 2245 is 100% completely functional and cosmetically superior.  As per our intensive bench servicing, testing  and cleaning, all inputs & outputs are fully functional. Additionally, bias and offset have been adjusted.  All new lamps have been installed.

*NOTE: As shown in the photos, this beauty also has one of our optional hand-built, solid walnut covers that completely transforms the look of the 2245.   Covers are priced from $250 depending on choice of wood.

Although entirely argumentative, the 22XX series from Marantz are widely acclaimed as the "best" of all.  They used the best available parts when building the earlier series. This was a similar philosophy towards the design of the late 70's Concept units from Pacific Stereo. Essentially, Marantz had the foresight during the design process to engineer and build their units to last a very long time (provided the units were regularly serviced and kept in good shape over the years.  

The Marantz 2245 receiver was produced from 1971 to around 1976 and put out a conservative 45 watts per channel into 8 ohms.  It has that great look a the mid-70's Marantz receivers with its brushed aluminum face plate, blue tuning dial and the famous Marantz "Gyro-Touch" flywheel tuner.  

Because the 2245 originally sold for around $449, that was considered a premium price when compared to (for example) the Pioneer SX-828 or Kenwood KR-5150. 

The 2245 represented the mid-level model, and the little brother to the 2270. Still, the 2245 touted more guts, better features, and a better tuner section than the entry-level 2230.  It wasn't just advertising when they said the Marantz also sounded "better", offering a slightly warmer sonic presentation along with decidedly more elegant cosmetics that many enthusiasts favorably compared to those of McIntosh.  That somewhat warm and friendly tonal balance remains as probably the most important reason that Marantz receivers still rank above the other solid-state units from the same period.

The 2245 was made prior to the Marantz receivers' design change in the late 70's and did not have the hex-shaped bolts that secured the faceplate; instead it had screws.

Besides the usual bass/treble controls, it also has a mid-tone adjustment which is nice. It also has a low and high filter along with loudness and muting.

An interesting side note is that the 2245 is pretty much identical to the 2270 except for a few less features, smaller power transformer while the filter caps are identical on both. Some have claimed the sonic differences of the 2245 compared to the 2270 are so close that the biggest differences would (obviously) be the choice of speakers since the power output of the 2270 was greater than the 2245.

Basic specs:
Power output: 45 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz
THD: 0.3%
Damping factor: 45
Speaker load impedance: 4Ω to 16Ω
Dimensions: 18"W x 6.5"H x 14"D (including wood case)
Weight: 40 lbs (including wood cover)

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