Marantz 2238B Vintage Stereo Receiver Serviced by Cove Electronics LED Dial Tested Working

🎥 YouTube Demo

A YouTube demo video is included in this listing so buyers can hear and see the unit in operation before purchase.

Please review all photos and the video carefully, and ask any questions before buying.

Overview

Marantz 2238B vintage stereo receiver — serviced by Cove Electronics, LED dial lighting installed, cleaned, fully tested and working.

For sale is a clean Marantz 2238B vintage stereo receiver, serviced and cleaned by Cove Electronics, with LED dial lighting / new lamps installed, pots and switches cleaned, and operational testing completed.

The Marantz 2238B is a desirable late-1970s receiver known for its classic blue Marantz dial, warm sound, excellent phono stage, Gyro-Touch tuning, and approximately 38 watts per channel into 8 ohms.

This unit has been serviced, cleaned, tested, and is working well. It includes the Cove Electronics yellow service tag / receipt shown in the photos.

Condition

Very good vintage condition overall.

• Clean Marantz silver faceplate with normal light vintage handling marks
• Classic blue Marantz dial presentation with LED / new lamp illumination
• Black metal top case included — no wood cabinet
• Top case shows normal vintage wear / scuffs
• Knobs, buttons, and switches present well
• Rear panel is clean and readable
• Pre Out / Main In jumpers installed
• Service tag / receipt from Cove Electronics included in listing photos

Please review all photos carefully for cosmetic condition.

Service & Testing

Serviced and cleaned by Cove Electronics. Receipt attached.

Tested and verified:

• AM/FM tuner working
• Phono input working
• AUX input working
• Tape inputs / outputs checked
• Speaker outputs working
• Pre Out / Main In jumpers installed
• Tone controls working
• Balance control working
• Loudness, mono, hi-filter, FM muting, and tape monitor functions checked
• Meters and dial illumination working
• Audio playback tested

Not represented as a full recap or full restoration unless explicitly stated and documented.

Rear Panel & Electrical — Photo Verified

Rear-panel details visible in photos include:

• Model: Marantz Model No. 2238B
• Serial No.: U120261
• Power: 120V AC, 60Hz, 2A
• Designed in U.S.A. / Produced in Japan
• System 1 / System 2 spring-clip speaker outputs
• AC outlets:
• • Unswitched: 200W max
  • Switched: 100W max
• Fuse label: 4A 250V
• FM antenna terminals:
• • 75Ω
  • 300Ω
• AM antenna / ground terminals
• Phono input
• AUX input
• Tape 1 Monitor Out/In
• Tape 2 Out/In
• Pre Out / Main In with jumpers installed
• Quadradial Output
• Dolby FM Decoder Receptacle
• Chassis ground
• Captive AC power cord

Buyer should confirm proper speaker load and safe operation with their setup.

Features

• Approximately 38 watts per channel into 8Ω
• Classic Marantz blue dial
• Gyro-Touch tuning
• AM/FM stereo tuner
• Signal strength and tuning meters
• Phono input
• AUX input
• Dual tape monitor loops
• Pre Out / Main In
• Speaker Systems 1 and 2
• Bass, midrange, treble, and balance controls
• Loudness
• Mono
• Hi-filter
• FM muting
• Headphone output

Sound

Classic Marantz sound — warm, smooth, full-bodied, and musical.

The 2238B has enough power for most bookshelf and efficient floorstanding speakers while retaining the classic Marantz presentation that makes these receivers so collectible.

Included

• Marantz 2238B vintage stereo receiver
• Black metal top case
• Installed Pre Out / Main In jumpers
• Cove Electronics service tag / receipt shown in photos

No other accessories are included unless shown or stated.

Shipping & Packing

Shipping: $145 insured ground shipping

Shipping cost includes:

• Carrier cost
• Reverb Safe Shipping / insurance
• Packing materials
• Handling
• Reinforced corners
• Foam blocking
• Careful double-boxing where appropriate

Local pickup in Newton, MA is also available.

Please Read

This is a vintage electronic item and is sold as described based on current testing and service history.

While the receiver has been serviced, cleaned, and tested, vintage electronics can require future maintenance due to age. Please review all photos, the YouTube demo, and the full description before purchase.

If there is an issue during shipping, please keep all packaging and contact me immediately so we can work through Reverb Protection / Safe Shipping.

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