Marantz 2245
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That's a little high, but not outrageous. This past summer I advised my daughters boyfriend to purchase one he found on eBay.
I think all together, with shipping he had $500 into it. It was in mint condition, and came with a mint factory wood cabinet.
Fortunately, it arrived intact with no damage.
I would insist on a demo. Either through his speakers, or if feasible, your own. They are a very nice unit and worth going after if in good condition. Good luck.
I think all together, with shipping he had $500 into it. It was in mint condition, and came with a mint factory wood cabinet.
Fortunately, it arrived intact with no damage.
I would insist on a demo. Either through his speakers, or if feasible, your own. They are a very nice unit and worth going after if in good condition. Good luck.
Fair price with the wood case a bit high without. its a great receiver though and my personal favorite. i would make sure its working sitting around unused for years can be bad for the caps
Not really, not with the wood grain. You'd have to re-veneer that side, I would think. The side damage isn't really gonna be visible from the front, though, so it's not a horrible problem. The case is probably worth around $100-150 in that shape. $450 isn't bad, but the whole "I have not used the receiver in years... Price is firm" turns me off. Realistically, this could fire up just fine, or it could need rebuilding, and if it was run for a long time in the case, it may have heat issues from that, and may need a new light housing, all new lights, new power supply caps, possibly more. I would DEFINITELY demo it and make sure it actually works, if you buy it. I personally wouldn't buy it for over $300, assuming it runs. It's entirely possible that you plug it in and it lets out a puff of smoke to the tune of a $100+ repair bill.
If you check eBay completed listings, $450 for this one seems excessive. There have been quite a few that went for much less than that, even with wood cases. If it's not too far for you, I'd show up, take a look, ask for a demo, and offer $300 unless it works perfectly. If you honestly want to pay $450 for a Marantz receiver, you can find a better one in AK's Barter Town.
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Thanks for your input. Now the listing was updated to say they connected it to speakers and the left channel is intermittent. It seems like this one might not be worth the effort considering they're firm on the price.
Could also be a dirty tape mon switch or dirty speaker on off switch. A good cleaning of all switches & pots likely would remedy that. Regardless, he has to get off that firm price.
Realistically, no one is going to pay this premium price.
I sold a 2240B last year for $225. It was worked on by a local tech and put out well over 50 wpc @ 8 ohms. No way I would pay $450 for one that sat for that long.
I missed the part about the wood case. Mine did not have one. They are worth about an extra $100.
I missed the part about the wood case. Mine did not have one. They are worth about an extra $100.
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Well of course a channel (or both if you test hard enough) will exhibit noise, scratchiness, dropouts, ect, if it's sat for a long time.
I wouldn't offer more than $300-350 and that's if the wood case isn't badly damaged. But the 2245 is a nice unit.
I wouldn't offer more than $300-350 and that's if the wood case isn't badly damaged. But the 2245 is a nice unit.
I havent found one that has bested mine in over 40 years I LOVE my 2245 if i could only have one receiver its the one i keep, you will need to pry it from my cold dead hands
