Overview

Offered by Bash Vintage Audio is a beautifully presented Marantz 2252B stereophonic receiver, professionally serviced by Cove Electronics and subsequently cleaned, detailed, polished, photographed, and bench tested by BVA.

The 2252B is one of the most recognizable classic Marantz receivers of the late 1970s, combining approximately 52 watts per channel, the signature blue illuminated dial, dual illuminated meters, Gyro-Touch tuning wheel, brushed-aluminum faceplate, and the warm visual presence associated with vintage Marantz.

This unit is being offered in its original black metal cabinet and includes a new custom-fitted embroidered Marantz Model 2252B protective dust cover.

No wood cabinet is included.

The photographs and YouTube demonstration video show the actual receiver being sold.

Professional Service / Selective Electronic Restoration

This Marantz 2252B was professionally serviced by Cove Electronics.

Cove's service documentation lists replacement electronic components including:

• 2SD424 transistor
• 2SB554 transistor
• 2SC735 transistor
• 2SA562 transistor
• Resistor replacement

Internal photographs also show selective replacement of electrolytic capacitors in multiple circuit areas, including amplifier/power-supply and tuner/preamplifier sections.

This receiver is therefore accurately represented as:

Professionally serviced by Cove Electronics and selectively / partially recapped.

It is not represented as fully recapped or fully restored. Many original components remain.

Why This Service Matters

Vintage transistors, resistors, and electrolytic capacitors can develop age-related faults or drift from their intended operating characteristics over time.

Targeted professional replacement of selected components can help address specific faults or out-of-spec conditions identified during diagnosis and can contribute to:

• More stable electrical operation
• Reliable left and right channel performance
• Proper amplifier operation
• Reduced likelihood of issues associated with deteriorated individual components
• Improved long-term serviceability compared with a completely untouched example

The significance of the Cove work is that it involved targeted electronic service rather than cosmetic preparation alone.

BVA does not claim that any individual replacement component created a specific sonic improvement, nor do we claim that every age-related component was replaced.

BVA Cleaning, Detailing & Cosmetic Preparation

Following professional service, the receiver received detailed Bash Vintage Audio preparation.

BVA preparation included:

• All knobs removed and ultrasonically cleaned
• Knobs individually polished after ultrasonic cleaning
• Brushed-aluminum faceplate carefully cleaned and polished by hand
• Exterior chassis and original black metal cabinet carefully cleaned
• Switch caps and front-panel controls cleaned
• Dial glass and display area carefully cleaned
• Gyro-Touch tuning wheel and surrounding trim cleaned
• Meter and dial areas cleaned
• Rear panel cleaned
• RCA connections cleaned
• Speaker terminals cleaned
• Antenna terminals and surrounding areas cleaned
• Accessible accumulated dust and surface debris removed
• Final cosmetic inspection completed prior to photography

Cleaning and polishing were performed carefully to preserve the original lettering, finishes, and vintage appearance.

3+ Hour BVA Bench Test

Following service and cosmetic preparation, this Marantz 2252B received more than three hours of Bash Vintage Audio bench testing and operational evaluation.

The receiver will be functionally retested again immediately prior to packing and shipment.

Classic Marantz 2252B

Features include:

• Approximately 52 watts per channel
• Classic blue illuminated analog dial
• Dual illuminated signal-strength and FM-tuning meters
• Marantz Gyro-Touch tuning wheel
• Phono 1 and Phono 2 inputs
• Auxiliary input
• Tape inputs and outputs
• Pre-Out / Main-In connections
• Dual speaker-system outputs
• Bass, midrange, and treble tone controls
• Loudness function
• High filter
• FM muting
• Mono control
• Headphone output
• Original black metal cabinet
• Made in Japan

The 2252B provides enough power for a broad range of vintage and modern loudspeakers while retaining the classic Marantz sound and styling collectors seek.

Internal Chassis Documentation

Detailed internal photographs are included to document the overall chassis condition, original construction, board condition, wiring, and visible selective capacitor replacement.

The photographs show a combination of newer electrolytic capacitors and original components across the amplifier/power-supply and tuner/preamp circuitry, supporting the description of this receiver as selectively / partially recapped rather than fully recapped.

Internal photographs include:

• Overall top-down chassis view
• Main amplifier / power-supply section
• Tuner / preamplifier section
• Opposite-side overall chassis view
• Detailed tuner/control circuitry

These photographs are included for documentation and transparency. Specific replaced components are only identified where supported by service documentation or clearly verifiable evidence.

Cosmetic Condition

This 2252B presents very well from normal viewing distance.

The brushed-aluminum faceplate retains strong lettering and a complete control layout. The knobs and controls present nicely following ultrasonic cleaning and polishing, and the faceplate has been carefully cleaned and polished.

The illuminated blue dial, dual meters, indicator lights, and Gyro-Touch tuning assembly provide the classic Marantz appearance for which these receivers are known.

As expected with a vintage component of this age, there are signs of previous use.

Close-up photographs document:

• Small scratches
• Minor nicks
• Finish wear along portions of the upper faceplate edge
• Minor marks around the front trim and control surfaces
• Normal age-related wear on the original black metal cabinet

This receiver should not be considered cosmetically mint or factory-new.

Please review all photographs carefully. They show the actual receiver being sold and are considered part of the description.

New Custom Marantz Cover Included

Included with the receiver is a new custom-fitted black protective cover embroidered with the Marantz logo and “Model 2252B.”

The cover is designed for the receiver in its standard metal-cabinet configuration and provides an attractive way to protect the unit from dust when not in use.

Rear-Panel Documentation

Detailed rear-panel photographs document:

• AUX input
• Phono 1
• Phono 2
• Chassis ground
• Tape inputs and outputs
• Pre-Out / Main-In connections
• FM and AM antenna connections
• Dual speaker-system connections
• Switched and unswitched AC convenience outlets
• Manufacturer identification plate
• Original attached power cord
• Overall rear-panel condition

The rear-panel photographs are included so buyers can evaluate the exact receiver and its connectivity before purchasing.

Actual-Unit Photography

Every component sold by Bash Vintage Audio is photographed individually.

The photographs in this listing are of the actual Marantz 2252B being sold.

The photographs and video form part of the listing description.

YouTube Demonstration Video

A YouTube demonstration video of this exact Marantz 2252B is included with the listing.

The video shows the actual receiver powered on and operating, including tuner operation, audio playback, controls, illumination, and overall cosmetic presentation.

The YouTube demonstration video and listing photographs are considered part of the item description and provide additional documentation of the actual unit being sold.

Included With Sale

• Marantz Model 2252B stereophonic receiver
• Original black metal cabinet
• New custom-fitted embroidered Marantz 2252B dust cover

No wood cabinet is included.

Why Buy From Bash Vintage Audio?

Bash Vintage Audio specializes in carefully selected and prepared vintage audio equipment.

Each component is:

• Carefully inspected
• Professionally cleaned
• Functionally tested
• Bench tested before listing
• Retested before packing
• Accurately represented with detailed photographs and disclosures
• Packed specifically for the demands of shipping vintage audio equipment

BVA emphasizes accurate representation.

If a known imperfection exists, we prefer to disclose it clearly rather than have a buyer discover it after delivery.

Our objective is to provide carefully prepared vintage equipment that arrives exactly as represented and ready to be enjoyed.

Shipping

Vintage receivers are heavy, dense, and contain delicate internal assemblies that require careful packing.

This Marantz 2252B will be:

• Carefully wrapped and protected
• Protected around the faceplate and projecting controls
• Supported internally within the package to minimize movement
• Reinforced around vulnerable areas
• Shipped fully insured
• Shipped with tracking
• Shipped with signature confirmation when appropriate
• Sent using the applicable Reverb shipping process and protection
• Functionally retested immediately before packing

Proper packing of vintage audio equipment requires significant time and materials, and this is incorporated into the shipping charge.

Local pickup can also be arranged when available.

Vintage Electronics Disclosure

This is vintage electronic equipment manufactured decades ago.

Although the receiver has been professionally serviced, selectively recapped, and bench tested for more than three hours, vintage electronics contain numerous original and age-related components.

Future maintenance requirements cannot be predicted.

The receiver is therefore represented according to its documented service history, visible internal condition, cosmetic condition, and tested operating condition at the time of sale rather than as equivalent to a newly manufactured component.

This unit is not represented as fully recapped or completely restored.

Return Policy

Returns are handled through Reverb according to the listing terms and Reverb’s return process.

If there is an issue, please contact Bash Vintage Audio through Reverb first so we can review the situation and help resolve it.

If a return is authorized, the return shipment must be coordinated through Reverb.

Reverb generally provides the applicable return shipping label, and the process may take approximately five business days.

The receiver must be returned in the same condition in which it was received and with the original packing materials whenever possible.

Please retain all packing materials until the receiver has been fully inspected and tested.

The photographs, YouTube demonstration video, cosmetic description, service documentation, internal photographs, and service disclosures are considered part of the listing description.

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