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MARANTZ 2245 for $300

cyberey66

cyberey66

AK n00b
Hey y'all. I've been in the market for a marantz receiver, either a 2245 or 2270. They seem pretty hard to come by nowadays.

I have the opportunity to purchase a 2245 for $300. It has been serviced 3 years ago and comes with LED upgrade. It also has both the users manual and service manual.

Is this a fair price or should I hold out?
 
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I don't think the price is out align for what Marantz stuff are going for. How badly do you want to try it out?
 
mythless said:
I don't think the price is out align for what Marantz stuff are going for. How badly do you want to try it out?
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I want something to pair with my SL-1200 and listen to FM. I've heard that the 2245 has an excellent tuner and phono section. I'm currently running a HK-560 which I love the sound of, but I want to try something different.
 
That's a little on the high side, in my opinion. If it is in super mint condition with the wood case and recently serviced (with receipt, although this isn't a deal breaker) I'd pull the trigger if I really wanted one and had the scratch laying around. Given recent eBay sales, it's on the high side as well, but not out of line. That being said, many have gone for less, especially if they have minor flaws and eBay prices tend to be higher than CL.
I'd go test it out, even bring your TT if you want to. You'll know when you hear it if it's worth the money to you. Try to get him down on the price, noting every little flaw and definitely get a discount without the wood case. If it's in great shape, start negotiating at $250, settle at $275, and enjoy the tunes. :music:
 
I am assuming you're wanting a receiver? You have to realize, these are low-mid end receivers, excellent tuners in comparison to what other receivers out there? Personally, for the money, I rather take a Luxman unit. I prefer the sound and the tuner aren't bad on them.
 
If it has been "serviced" find out what that means exactly. If it's been fully recapped then its a fair price. I sold mine for that and it does have a very nice phono section.
 
IMO $300 is the going rate for a 2245 at least in my area. Some go for more. I'd say a fair price if you want one. Nice sounding unit.
 
I would recommend against the "point out every little flaw" approach recommended by another user.... that'd get you kicked out of my house, with no receiver in your arms on the way out, its easier and less offensive to simply say, "300 is a bit high for me, would you be willing to take 250?"

I remember this one time, i was selling this nothing guitar, it was like $100 retail and was a starter guitar for the youth and what not, you know ... anyway, she comes out, puts her eyes right up against it and starts going over it, pointing out every little thing she can, I was only asking 30 or 40 bucks for it as i recall and it came with a little nothing amp to boot. sufficed to say she left empty handed, which I dont think was her intention, but thats what happened.

patience has its limitations.

anyway, everyone is different, but for me, "are you willing to" goes a lot further than annoying the **** out of me about cosmetics which in my case, ive already noted in the ad.
 
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Depends what else you can find locally. I think it's okay to pay that for a clean one that's working perfectly. I typically leave 10% wiggle room in my CL pricing when selling, so I'd probably offer $250-275. Good luck.
 
So if a 2245 is $300 does that mean a 2270 is $600 cause 6 months ago I sold a redone 2270 in a wood case for $370 on ebay. A 2245 is a $225 receiver at best, $300 is pushing it and "serviced" as you know is a broad spectrum. If you want on the cheap i'd look for a 2230.
 
Seems kinda high to me but Marantz prices are way out of line anymore. That being said the 2245 is my favorite Marantz receiver and the only one I still own. I'm glad my buddy decided not to buy it from me last year when I offered it to him for $150.
 
bktheking said:
So if a 2245 is $300 does that mean a 2270 is $600 ....
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Yes, that seems to be the attitude around here on Marantz prices.
They are (were) pretty high, at least in the CL lists.
I don't know if they actually sold at that level.

I do see some wild prices on ebay at times for all sorts of gear.
I have no idea why.

I do agree that $300 seems a bit high, but local availability and condition may justify that.

I know place where there is NO good gear to be had locally.
 
It's a bit further than I thought, a little over 2 hour drive. I may pass and see what pops up down the road. It's pretty hard to get receivers around here in center Virginia (although there have been quite a few good TT deals on CL).

I have some buddies in DC, I may keep an eye out if they can grab something if it pops up and hold it.

Thanks again for all the replies, it really helps to see what I should pay.
 
You can also post a wanted ad in BT. If you really want a nice sounding amp with a good tuner, I do recommend the lesser known Luxman like their R series. Unless, the aesthetics of the Luxman aren't for you.
 
About a year ago I bought a mint, original 2245 for $240 on CL. I felt like I got a good deal. This thing is absolutely mint and original. It seems to work fine, and I recently set it to factory specs.

Good luck
 
joel27 said:
If it has been "serviced" find out what that means exactly. If it's been fully recapped then its a fair price. I sold mine for that and it does have a very nice phono section.
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What he said...And I might add that if it does have the wood case that could be a $100-$200 kicker. They go for that on ebay anyway. There's a lot of variables in there. Case, no case, Re-capped, not recapped. Serviced, what does that mean? No case with some flaws, not re-capped. can run you about $200 on ebay
 
bktheking said:
So if a 2245 is $300 does that mean a 2270 is $600 cause 6 months ago I sold a redone 2270 in a wood case for $370 on ebay. A 2245 is a $225 receiver at best, $300 is pushing it and "serviced" as you know is a broad spectrum. If you want on the cheap i'd look for a 2230.
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Wow, where the heck have you been when I've been looking for gear? Three 2270s for sale in Ontario on kijiji right now and the cheapest one is $450. None of them come with a wood case and they seem to go for another $100 when I see them.

I settled for a 2245 that cost me $120 and I consider that a steal. I only got it that cheap because the guy wouldn't hook it up and he thought he was pulling a fast one me. Jumpers weren't installed so I got a great price. Had he known it worked I'm sure he'd have been asking more like $300.

If you keep your eyes open you can certainly find some deals. It's the only way I can afford the nicer stuff I've picked up but they're the exception rather than the rule I find.
 
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