Experience the timeless sound and unmistakable styling of classic 1970s Marantz hi-fi with this beautifully presented Marantz Model 2230, a 30-watt-per-channel AM/FM stereophonic receiver.

Featuring the iconic brushed aluminum silver faceplate, illuminated blue tuning dial, legendary Marantz Gyro-Touch tuning wheel, and original woodgrain metal cabinet, this receiver captures the character of vintage Japanese audio engineering.

This particular example has received extensive professional electronic servicing and selective recapping, along with ultrasonic knob cleaning, polishing and cosmetic detailing, new warm LED dial illumination, new vellum diffuser paper, and 3+ hours of bench testing.

Offered by BASH Vintage Audio — Classic Sound. Reborn for Today.

✨ Highlights

• Marantz Model 2230 vintage stereo receiver
• 30 watts per channel into 8 ohms
• Professionally serviced and selectively recapped
• 3+ hours of bench testing following service
• New warm LED dial lighting
• New vellum diffuser paper
• Knobs removed, ultrasonically cleaned and polished
• Brushed aluminum faceplate cleaned and polished
• Potentiometers and switches cleaned and lubricated
• DC offset and amplifier bias professionally adjusted
• Classic Marantz silver faceplate and blue dial
• Built-in phono stage for vinyl records
• Gyro-Touch tuning wheel
• Original woodgrain metal cabinet included

🔧 Professional Electronic Service & Restoration

This Marantz 2230 received extensive professional servicing by an experienced vintage audio technician.

Documented electronic work:

• Selective replacement of electrolytic capacitors
• DC offset professionally adjusted
• Amplifier bias adjusted
• Potentiometers cleaned and lubricated
• Switches cleaned and lubricated
• New warm LED dial lamps installed
• New vellum diffuser paper installed
• Tuner dial lighting replaced
• 3+ hours of bench testing completed

Restoration disclosure: This receiver has been professionally serviced and selectively recapped. It is not represented as a complete component-by-component restoration or replacement of every original capacitor.

🧼 Ultrasonic Cleaning & Professional Cosmetic Detailing

In addition to electronic servicing, this Marantz 2230 received careful cleaning and cosmetic detailing to preserve its original appearance.

Control knob restoration:

• Knobs carefully removed from the receiver
• Ultrasonically cleaned to remove accumulated dirt and residue
• Individually polished after cleaning
• Reinstalled following detailing

Faceplate restoration:

• Original brushed aluminum faceplate carefully cleaned
• Faceplate polished to improve its presentation
• Original markings and vintage character preserved

Control cleaning:

• Potentiometers professionally cleaned and lubricated
• Switches cleaned and lubricated

Dial illumination:

• New warm LED lighting installed
• New vellum diffuser paper installed behind the dial
• Classic blue Marantz dial appearance retained

The result is a carefully presented vintage receiver that retains its original design and character.

🎵 Sound & Performance

The Marantz 2230 is a classic capacitor-coupled stereo receiver, highly regarded among vintage audio enthusiasts.

Specifications and features:

• 30 watts per channel into 8 ohms
• Two-channel solid-state stereo amplification
• AM/FM stereo tuner
• Dedicated phono input for turntables
• Auxiliary input
• Tape connections
• Bass, midrange and treble tone controls
• Balance control
• Loudness compensation
• High and low filters
• FM muting
• Headphone connection
• Marantz Gyro-Touch tuning wheel

The built-in phono stage makes this receiver attractive for vinyl enthusiasts, while the auxiliary input allows connection to CD players and external Bluetooth or network streamers.

A compelling choice for classic rock, jazz, vinyl listening and traditional two-channel hi-fi systems.

Actual sound performance depends on speaker matching, source equipment and room acoustics.

🖤 Cosmetic Condition

This Marantz 2230 presents beautifully for its age.

• Original brushed aluminum silver faceplate
• Faceplate carefully cleaned and polished
• Original-style knobs ultrasonically cleaned and polished
• Classic illuminated blue tuning dial
• New warm LED lighting
• Fresh vellum diffuser paper
• Original woodgrain metal cabinet
• Attractive overall vintage presentation

Minor age-related cosmetic marks and finish wear may be present.

This receiver is not represented as cosmetically mint or flawless.

Please examine all photographs carefully. They show the actual receiver being offered and form part of the cosmetic description.

Cabinet disclosure: Includes the original woodgrain-finish metal cover. This is not a solid-wood Marantz WC-22 cabinet.

🎥 YouTube Demonstration Video

A demonstration video of this exact Marantz 2230 is added to show the receiver operating, its warm LED dial illumination, controls and overall cosmetic appearance.

The photographs and any published demonstration video form part of the listing description.

⭐ Why Buy From BASH Vintage Audio?

Classic Sound. Reborn for Today.

At BASH Vintage Audio, we specialize in carefully selected, professionally serviced and tested vintage stereo receivers, amplifiers and classic hi-fi equipment.

Inspect • Clean • Service • Test • Document • Pack Properly

Our approach emphasizes:

• Detailed and transparent restoration disclosures
• Ultrasonic cleaning and professional cosmetic detailing when performed
• Actual-unit photographs rather than stock images
• Electronic service and functional testing
• Extended bench testing
• YouTube demonstrations when available
• Careful packaging for fragile vintage electronics
• Responsive communication through Reverb

We believe classic vintage audio equipment deserves careful preparation, honest representation and attention to detail.

📦 What's Included

• Marantz Model 2230 stereophonic receiver
• Original woodgrain-finish metal cabinet

No solid wood cabinet or additional accessories are included unless specifically described.

Reasonable offers are welcome.

Local pickup may be arranged in Newton/Auburndale, Massachusetts.

🚚 Professional Packaging & Shipping

Vintage receivers are heavy and contain delicate internal electronic components. Proper packaging is essential.

BASH Vintage Audio takes particular care in preparing vintage equipment for shipment.

• Receiver carefully cushioned and protected
• Additional protection for the faceplate, knobs, switches and tuning dial
• Reinforced packing materials
• Double-boxing when appropriate
• Insured ground shipping
• Tracking information provided after shipment
• Reverb Safe Shipping/protection when applicable
• Outbound shipping label generated through Reverb

Please retain all original packing materials until the receiver has been inspected and tested after delivery.

If any shipping-related damage is discovered, photograph both the receiver and packaging and contact us through Reverb promptly.

↩️ BASH Vintage Audio Return Policy

Returns are handled through Reverb according to the return terms displayed on this listing and applicable Reverb policies.

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

Shipping damage procedures:

• Retain all original packaging materials.
• Photograph the receiver and its packaging.
• Contact us promptly through Reverb.
• Do not attempt repairs or modifications before the issue has been reviewed.

Return shipping labels:

• For authorized returns, the return shipping label is issued through Reverb, not directly by BASH Vintage Audio.
• Label processing may take approximately five business days or longer.
• Returns must follow Reverb's applicable procedures and the listing's return terms.
• Authorized returns must be made in the same condition, with included accessories and original packing materials, subject to applicable Reverb policies.

📋 Vintage Electronics Disclosure

This Marantz 2230 is more than five decades old.

Although professionally serviced, selectively recapped and bench tested, vintage electronic equipment may require additional maintenance over time.

Professional servicing does not constitute a lifetime warranty or guarantee against future electronic component failure.

The receiver is sold in its specifically described, serviced and photographed condition.

Please review all photographs, restoration disclosures and available demonstration materials before purchasing.

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