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Marantz 2270 Opinions

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Tucker_515

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Hey everyone,

There is a guy selling a 2270 for $500 locally. Since I've gotten into audio, I've wanted to get a Marantz because they are beautiful and I've listened to them and love their low end. I don't know anything about the reciever, I am assuming it is in working unrestored condition, I just don't know if I should even ask questions yet. I could probably get it for $4-$450, but I've done some reading and some people don't like them very much. My current setup is a Pioneer SX-1000TW (Allied 395) played with Klipsch Cornwall I's, Pioneer CS-99a's, or Dahlquist DQM-9's.

I really want a Marantz, but I don't know I'd I should hold out for another model.

I do actually have a Marantz 4025, which is the black sheep of Marantz, but I was still impressed with the bass, but the highs were severely lacking.

Thank you, Tucker.
 
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You are in the Marantz forum, so most people will have a pretty high opinion of the 2270. It is certainly one of the most iconic and sought after 70’s era models. It probably isn’t the best, but it has lots of power with the famous warm Marantz sound. At under $500 it is a bargain if in good physical shape. Personally, I would jump on it. Restored versions are selling anywhere from $900 up to $2000. I would expect that it will need restoring to get the full range of sound you are looking for if it is original.
 
the 2270 is an awesome receiver and thats a fair price if the cosmetics are good and no serious issues with it. it would cost around $400-600 to have it restored if you dont do it yourself but would be a solid investment IMO and worth it. there is a CL scammer that likes to list cheap 2270's so i would be careful if its a CL listing.
 
There are better units, notably the 2275 and 2285B. However, the price you mentioned makes this a no brainer. Unless it is a cosmetic or working mess I would jump on it.

if not restored then your not giving the unit a fair chance to show its capabilities. Hope you buy it.
 
The 2270 should push your Cornwalls just fine. But as mentioned, a refurb will reach its full potential. I have heard a 2230 (cap coupled output) on Cornwalls with great results. Note: the 2270 is direct Coupled (DC) output.
 
Chrisxo55441 said:
thats a matter of personal taste, i have all three and wouldnt say that, i like my 2270 better then the 2275 for vinyl and the 2275 better for CD's both better then the 2285B but the 2285B may be better looking:)
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From also being able to compare (all restored units) 3 models. I would also rate the FM sections on the 75 and 85B better than the 70. Not into vinyl so can’t share opinion with any credibility. I also base this on the fact I have sold near 100 Marantz receivers besides owning just about every model at one time or another. The 2270 through the 2500 are my favorite units to selll. Therefore, I get the chance and pleasure of hearing many of their units on a pretty frequent basis and these are my observations over time.


That’s the nice thing about Marantz during this era, they are all good! In this post I think the deciding factor for the 2270 is the reasonable entry Price point for the 2270.
 
I don't have anything to reference it with, but I have a "restored" Allied 395, and that is the warmest, nice sounding receiver I have had. Plenty of power and ridiculously good tuners. Yeah, Marantz is Marantz, and the "club" is good, but really don't know how I would improve on the 395.

PS: Happy to see you refer to it as a Pioneer SX-1000TW, thats about what I thought it should be also ;) Best of luck, whatever you decide :thumbsup:
 
Alright, I just got it home! The guy bought it when he was in college (an older gentleman), he thinks he is the second owner, and has had it ever since. In talking to him, he deoxed the switches roughly 10 years ago and he mentioned maybe changing a bulb or two. The bass switch had a little 'woof' to it, but in just moving it side to side it is perfect now. There are a few cosmetic issues, nothing major, a few scratches. It has the metal/vinyl wrapped case, not the wood. I will keep my eyes open for one, or make my own which I think would be fun. I took the cover off and it is fairly dusty, so I will use a soft bristle brush and shop vac to clean it. The dial has faded to an aqua color and not the fantastic deep blue I love. I will want to address that, any suggestions? Also, both tuning dial lights are out, so I'll replace those too. I have a warm white LED kit for a pioneer I will check to see if they will work.

Bill Ashton, I am very impressed by my 395s (I now have 3...). I really like them and plan on keeping them in the mix. I also have a 445 I really like, not much power, but really great sound. Allieds of that era are very underrated as they were made by Pioneer. I love them.
 
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jd3rdcoast said:
The 2270 should push your Cornwalls just fine. But as mentioned, a refurb will reach its full potential. I have heard a 2230 (cap coupled output) on Cornwalls with great results. Note: the 2270 is direct Coupled (DC) output.
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Interesting that you mention the 2230. I have a Dynakit ST70 / PAS-2 and I've read that guys absolutely love them on the Cornwalls. I also found that guys really like using the 2230s as a pre amp for the ST70. Cool. Also, I am very new to this, and am not familiar between the differences in direct vs cap coupling. My Pioneer SX-1000TW (Allied 395) I believe is cap coupled. Also I think the thud I hear when turning it on is a characteristic of cap coupled receivers.
 
FYI, the aqua color is the original. I bought a 2230 and 2245 new in 1972 and 1973. No one would have called the dial color deep blue. It was a medium teal color. Those deep blue dials you see in pics are nearly all modern LED’s. Congrats on the pick up. It’s a great receiver.
 
Tucker_515 said:
The dial has faded to an aqua color and not the fantastic deep blue I love. I will want to address that, any suggestions?
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after 40 years the vellum turns kind of yellow and the dial can look green. you can get a new piece at paperandmore.com they sell single sheets for 50 cents delivered. LED lamps will make the dial blue if that is what you like but 200mA OEM incandescent fuse bulbs will give it the original teal color that Steven mentioned.
https://www.paperandmore.com/products/8-1-2-x-11-clear-white-vellum-paper-48lb-bond
 
Here are some pictures. The dial color in the picture looks just about perfect, however in reality, it is more of a teal. I attached a color screenshot that matches it well on my phone at least. Interesting about the factory aqua color, it's funny because so many pictures have them deep blue! The more you know! I'll try out the leds to see if I like the color or not. I'm not against putting incandescent ones back in. How easily are the bulbs accessed?
 

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Bill Ashton said:
I don't have anything to reference it with, but I have a "restored" Allied 395, and that is the warmest, nice sounding receiver I have had. Plenty of power and ridiculously good tuners. Yeah, Marantz is Marantz, and the "club" is good, but really don't know how I would improve on the 395.

PS: Happy to see you refer to it as a Pioneer SX-1000TW, thats about what I thought it should be also ;) Best of luck, whatever you decide :thumbsup:
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I let my Allied 395 go and kept a Marantz 2245. I don't regret keeping the 2245 for one second, just wish I would've kept the 395 as well.
 
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