What happened to this Marantz?

[vintageboy]

It seems that this Marantz was robbed and survived few wars!

http://cgi.ebay.com/MARANTZ-2285-Stereo-Receiver-Case-AS-IS-fix-Parts-/130440912794?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item1e5ee25f9a#ht_3871wt_1141

 

[RichPA]

Moved to the appropriate forum for eBay links.

 

[Grainger49]

That is just sad!

 

[Durski]

Reminds me of the old Marantz magazine ads showing their receiver that survived a fire and still worked.

 

[stereorob]

good god!

 

[KLH9]

Smoke and heat damage. I always knew Marantz were HOT but never saw one like this

 

[w1jim]

Probably this one after some decades of neglect...

 

[24HACKER]

Fire -

 

[SoCal Sam]

That looks like a challenge to me! I've got a WC-22, AM antenna, and knobs. My only concern is the paint and whether it can be removed without destroying the faceplate. Hmmm...I might bid.

 

[Naptown Rob]

Look how much they want for shipping!

Mighty good testimony of durability, though....

 

[Robisme]

Looks like it was painted black. The push buttons are black too.

I'm thinking no fire, just abused.

Rob

 

[Vintageman1]

Judging by the vent on that unit, looks to be the unltra-rare convertible version!!

 

[luckyed]

How sad. Call the audio police and charge the seller with audio abuse.

 

[KT88Lover]

It seems that this Marantz was robbed and survived few wars!

http://cgi.ebay.com/MARANTZ-2285-Stereo-Receiver-Case-AS-IS-fix-Parts-/130440912794?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item1e5ee25f9a#ht_3871wt_1141

It's not that bad, I've seen worse (brought home worse ).

This Marantz would clean up fairly easily and look pretty good with the first pass.

Problem is (for me anyway) all the missing bits.

Jim

 

[AnalogDigit]

Probably this one after some decades of neglect...

That is my favorite ad! That Receiver on eBay looks like it was in a fire. Nice project to get it cleaned up and working again.

 

[michaelhigh]

The one in the ad works, at least... I wouldn't be surprised if the one on that auction site with the crappy case delivered DOA...

 

[mfhale]

Eaten by a bear and $h!t off a cliff?

That's just a guess.

 

[superdog]

The starting bid is perhaps all I would give.He says it works but definately needs work and getting the knobs is going to cost more than $50.Actually $30 may be my limit.

 

[mech986]

Smoke damage maybe, heat, not so sure since the front clear panel and inner panels aren't melted or distorted.

Looks to me like a unit that lost its metal cover, sat outside in a shed. The corrosion and general filth inside the chassis looks formidable. I would be especially concerned about the tuner sections and the variable capacitor and how well they would clean up. It is an international voltage unit though.

As for the front panel, looks like maybe someone went amok with a sharpie pen coloring things black. IIRC that would come off with Mr. Clean Magic Eraser or denatured alcohol. I dunno, cosmetically, I don't think it would be hard to clean up, knob costs aside. But operationally, a lot more work.

Nice receiver in general though. Hmm, located in California, maybe a local pickup for some to prevent further shipping damage?

 

[KT88Lover]

Probably this one after some decades of neglect...

I never believed (the particulars) of that ad, even when it came out. Maybe he (Mr. Espina) was looking to Marantz to cover his deductible with a nice new "2270"!?

Why did the fire skip over his turntable, speakers, tools to attach AC cords and even his headphones? Was he wearing them when he ran out of the house?

Or maybe he did all this long after the fire perhaps? I know he says "remained buried in debris and water until March", still. :scratch2:

It's the story I have a problem with. I am completely convinced that a Simi Valley Marantz could endure a fire and water, and still work.

I think I've drug home a few!

Jim