What... you didn't notice the free local pickup?
Looks like the seller also sold a similarly described 2270 last August for $735. :scratch2:
I'd say the seller just hit lightning in a bottle with this sale, which appears to have started at $.99.
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What... you didn't notice the free local pickup?
Looks like the seller also sold a similarly described 2270 last August for $735. :scratch2:
I'd say the seller just hit lightning in a bottle with this sale, which appears to have started at $.99.
What... you didn't notice the free local pickup?
Looks like the seller also sold a similarly described 2270 last August for $735. :scratch2:
I'd say the seller just hit lightning in a bottle with this sale, which appears to have started at $.99.
As was said, and as we all know. It's what a buyer will pay. I agree, the seller hit it just right and got lucky on the sale. I've heard of some ridiculous prices from overseas... There are still several large economies producing plenty of new wealthy people. It's just that in the US, we've already shot our wad and now get to play second fiddle...
I think some of these high prices are an indication of that.
reggaenaut
Addicted Member
Some people love receivers primarily for the art.
Khodabear
Super Member
What... you didn't notice the free local pickup?
Looks like the seller also sold a similarly described 2270 last August for $735. :scratch2:
I'd say the seller just hit lightning in a bottle with this sale, which appears to have started at $.99.
Indeed - and good on them.
I don't know about anybody else but when the smoke clears on all the buying and selling and backing and forthing I'm lucky to break even or maybe make a couple of dollars. Hitting a big one like this now and then - or even seeing a big one hit like this - makes up for a lot.
AnalogDigit
Realistic fan.
I would like to own a Marantz receiver someday. But with those prices, I think not.
mrb3
French Canadian Aker
It's one nice looking unit for sure ! Granted, 1.65K is lots of dollars for this Marantz... but... when it's what you want in the physical condition you've long been looking for...
The buyer probably isn't a tech or a collector and plans to keep that (hopefully) trouble-free receiver sitting at eye level at this already-well-thought-spot of his livingroom.
Then... why not ?
The buyer probably isn't a tech or a collector and plans to keep that (hopefully) trouble-free receiver sitting at eye level at this already-well-thought-spot of his livingroom.
Then... why not ?
mrb3
French Canadian Aker
Right on the spot !!
tommarantz
Well-Known Member
Nor I, but apparently some people have deep pockets. The 2270 is the best and cleanest-looking designs of that 22xx series, IMO, but still too much money for me.
That said, some one out there is undoubtedly happy as a clam right now, so awesome for them
I've got about $500 in to my 2245...
tommarantz
Well-Known Member
Dingman, those are gorgeous!
wildone
Learning as I go!
Well,
I just happened to pick one up the other day. In a wooden case and when I removed it the receiver had never been taken out before. "Mint" cover. The face is also mint! the wooed case has a couple little marks on the bottom of the sides. But is very clean other wise.
Bought untested for $100, Got it home and no output. The set of paired resistors on the right CH output was sending 17v to the relay causing the protection circuit to come on. Changed those out and a few new bulbs and she is ready to go.
I got very lucky on this one
I will post pics in a thread in the Marantz fourm.
Scott
I just happened to pick one up the other day. In a wooden case and when I removed it the receiver had never been taken out before. "Mint" cover. The face is also mint! the wooed case has a couple little marks on the bottom of the sides. But is very clean other wise.
Bought untested for $100, Got it home and no output. The set of paired resistors on the right CH output was sending 17v to the relay causing the protection circuit to come on. Changed those out and a few new bulbs and she is ready to go.
I got very lucky on this one
I will post pics in a thread in the Marantz fourm.
Scott
t40killa
Well-Known Member
WTF? I only got $400 for my 2285 in excellent condition on fleabay last year.
For a little more they could've gotten this
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/ele/2824893372.html
For a little more they could've gotten this
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/ele/2824893372.html
mech986
Lunatic Member
Remember the cost estimates taking in inflation for vintage gear? Maybe considering they're not making anything like this today, and getting perhaps a premium restored unit in perfect cosmetic condition makes this the best thing in high quality vintage gear that may be reasonably expected to run another 20+ years.
Some folks on AK have suggested that if new receivers could be built today just like they were in "the good 'ol days", they'd find some interested buyers, albeit at a much higher price. Well, maybe this is just what happened with this auction.
There are plenty of folks, here in the US and abroad, who really love these pieces, and if you can get a super quality restored piece, then what price is too much? Imagine this sitting in someone's home, surrounded by equally quality gear, in a town, city, or even country where this type of American gear is really rare.
Hopefully, whoever is buying it, will appreciate and use it. That the parallel between enthusiasts and collectors. Its just that many collectors sometimes have deeper pockets than most. Just the way it is.
I don't enjoy seeing American made (or in more cases, made in Japan) quality pieces getting shipped around the world, but that is today's economy and audio market. And like good capitalism, those that have the $$$ may get the spoils.
Just my 0.02.
Some folks on AK have suggested that if new receivers could be built today just like they were in "the good 'ol days", they'd find some interested buyers, albeit at a much higher price. Well, maybe this is just what happened with this auction.
There are plenty of folks, here in the US and abroad, who really love these pieces, and if you can get a super quality restored piece, then what price is too much? Imagine this sitting in someone's home, surrounded by equally quality gear, in a town, city, or even country where this type of American gear is really rare.
Hopefully, whoever is buying it, will appreciate and use it. That the parallel between enthusiasts and collectors. Its just that many collectors sometimes have deeper pockets than most. Just the way it is.
I don't enjoy seeing American made (or in more cases, made in Japan) quality pieces getting shipped around the world, but that is today's economy and audio market. And like good capitalism, those that have the $$$ may get the spoils.
Just my 0.02.
That's just wow. 2238B on the curb. Almost enough to make be believe in God. Well, not quite.
ossodiseppia
Well-Known Member
That's a restored piece. There was a fully restored Sansui G-9000 that sold for about the same price last month or the month before. Think about it, it's a new piece that should give several decades of trouble free service.
thanks man.
Strange that I ended up with such a nice setup in my spare room. In my main room, I have some other Marantz vintage stuff. When I get the amp back from repair, I'll take some nice pics of it also, to show off. :thmbsp:
Kahoona
Super Member
I'm thinking of it like a guy going to a similarly priced hooker. Maybe he hasn't got the time or inclination to put in the work it takes to get what he wants the regular way but he has plenty of money. Then there are some of us that do it the hard way taking years of work to get what we want on a budget because we have the time. Whatever works. Go for it. I think I
ll go back to replacing random caps in my old Marantz tuner now.
ll go back to replacing random caps in my old Marantz tuner now.
Toasted Almond
RIP 1952-2016
I buy paintings and sculptures primarily for the way they sound.
mrb3
French Canadian Aker
That's a blind comment.
Sorry to say but... I wouldn't display in my livingroom an audio unit that doesn't look good, isn't well designed and doesn't sound great. One does not preclude the other.
Maybe it's because I'm a graphic designer and illustrator, but obviously art isn't only related to sculptures and paintings. My girlfriend is also an artist. Besides painting, she also sculpts, woodwork, cook, garden and sew. All this is related in an artistic way.
Designing a good looking audio unit involve a designer possessing some artistic qualities. Correctly choosing and matching physical materials to create something «sexy» out of screws, solders, caps and wires is an artistic job.
And I'd push further saying anyone who saw Glenn (Echowars) McDonald's restorations will approve he can easily be called an «Audio artist» as he creates «one of a kind» units with tremendous dexterity.
Truly, an audio unit can be a work of art... and works of art sometimes mean added value.
