Classic Marantz 2230 vintage stereo receiver from the golden era of 1970s hi-fi. This professionally serviced example features a distinctive black faceplate, classic Marantz blue dial, Gyro-Touch tuning, built-in phono stage, and wood-grain cabinet.

The receiver has been partially recapped, professionally inspected and adjusted by Cove Electronics, and completed a 3+ hour bench test after service to verify stable operation across both channels and key functions.

Service & condition

• Professionally serviced / partially recapped
• Multiple electrolytic capacitors replaced across several circuit areas
• Other original components remain
• Inspected and adjusted by Cove Electronics
• 3+ hour bench test after service
• Knobs removed, ultrasonically cleaned, hand-dried/polished, and reinstalled
• Controls and switches cleaned and exercised
• Internal photos included for documentation

This is accurately represented as a partial recap, not a full electronic restoration.

Cosmetic condition

Very good vintage condition overall.

The black faceplate, silver controls, blue dial, red stereo indicator, and wood-grain cabinet present very well. Normal minor signs of age and use may be present.

Please review all photographs carefully, as they are considered part of the condition description.

Features

• Approx. 30 watts per channel into 8 ohms
• FM / AM tuner
• Built-in phono stage
• AUX and tape inputs
• Pre-out / main-in
• Main and remote speaker outputs
• Headphone output
• Bass, midrange, treble, balance, and loudness controls
• Gyro-Touch tuning
• Made in Japan

Internal condition

Detailed internal photos show prior selective electronic service, including replacement electrolytic capacitors across several boards while other original components remain.

The chassis and circuit boards present cleanly overall, with no obvious widespread corrosion or crude repair work visible in the supplied photos.

Packing

The receiver will receive a final functional check before shipment.

It will be carefully packed with particular attention to the faceplate, dial glass, Gyro-Touch wheel, knobs, switches, cabinet, and chassis, with substantial cushioning and double-boxing when appropriate.

Shipping will use a Reverb shipping label with Reverb Safe Shipping / shipping protection, and tracking will be provided.

Vintage electronics disclosure

This is approximately 50-year-old vintage electronics. Although professionally serviced and bench tested, future maintenance may be required as components continue to age.

This receiver is not represented as newly manufactured, fully rebuilt, or fully recapped.

Return policy

Returns are accepted only according to the Reverb listing settings and Reverb policies.

If there is an issue, please contact me promptly. Once a return is approved through Reverb, Reverb will issue the return shipping label through the platform.

Any approved return must be returned in the same condition received and packed using the original packing materials.

Please retain all packaging until the receiver has been fully inspected and tested after delivery.

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