Marantz 2245

This marantz 2245 a classic solid state Marantz receiver. It was produced from to around and put out 45 watts per channel into 8 ohms. As you can see the Marantz has a Mid tone adjustment which is nice.

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Marantz 2245

My best friend bought this Marantz receiver in while serving in the US Navy. Traveling around the world with him during his tour of duty, this classic system finally settled in California and served him well until the late 90s, when it gave way to a modern home-theater system. How could I resist? I fondly remember selling these things when they were new. In the receiver wars of the mids, Marantz was a big player, and very successful in battles with Sony, Pioneer, Sansui, and Kenwood. The represented the mid-level model, and the little brother to the Still, the former touted more guts, better features, and a better tuner section than the entry-level The Marantz also sounded, offering a slightly warmer sonic presentation along with decidedly more elegant cosmetics that many enthusiasts favorably compared to those of McIntosh. With the exception of a short service visit in the s, during which it had several resistors replaced, this example is bone stock and without modifications. A little cosmetic cleanup brings its beauty back to life.

If you're truly set on a vintage marantz receiver, that's fine, I've had many.

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This is a classic solid state Marantz receiver. It was produced from to around and put out 45 watts per channel into 8 ohms. As you can see the Marantz has a Mid tone adjustment which is nice. It really looks great in the WC wood case but keep in mind that the wood case can inhibit the flow of air into the unit somewhat which can result in overheating. Still, they do look good in wood! The color of the tuning dial is usually off quite a bit from the original color because the vellum paper that is used yellows over time giving the blue more of a greenish color.

Marantz 2245

We Sound Better. Stereo Receivers. If you have any problems opening files please read the download FAQ. All files are provided under strict licence and reproduction without prior permission or for financial gain is strictly prohibited. If you have additional documentation please consider donating a copy to our free archive. Reviewed Apr 14th, by vglory The brings music to life. Reviewed Apr 01st, by Old The is the same as the except for less features and a smaller power transformer, filter caps are identical on both.

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So, before spending hundreds of dollars on a restoration try cleaning the push button switches and pots on the receiver. Top Bottom. The is a good mid range receiver and has a reputation for producing a great sound. If you're truly set on a vintage marantz receiver, that's fine, I've had many. Forums New posts Search forums Subscribe. You will have to pay the collector price, it is what it is. They are lovely representatives of the mid-seventies silver era. We Sound Better. Best tuner I ever had. Replies 27 Views 1K. Log in Register. The first time the capacitor was replaced and just days ago the protection circuit was repaired. I also don't really have a problem dropping the cash if the is really leap years ahead of the other two models in sound. That's why I prefaced it with just my humble opinion.

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Last few months, I was able to catch up on my restoration projects - one of them being the Marantz User Login Log in Create new account Request new password. Any feedback would be appreciated. Nov 15, cyberey As soon as it gets here pics will definitely be posted. The problem is that I originally wasn't planning on spending that much. In the receiver wars of the mids, Marantz was a big player, and very successful in battles with Sony, Pioneer, Sansui, and Kenwood. Listening to it yesterday, I noticed that all the lights were flickered a bit though the receiver still sounded fine. I had a mint a few years back and sold it and kept my I had the same issue with component cables too. Any comments on how to repair. I have multiple other locations in my house with other modern amplifiers and components but this particular room is all about style.