Gorgeous Vintage 50 WPC Marantz Stereo Receiver in Custom Cherry 2250

Gorgeous Vintage 50 WPC Marantz Stereo Receiver in Exquisite Custom Cherry Wood Cabinet, Fully Serviced

Custom Cabinet Craftsmanship
Our master woodworker has truly outdone himself with this bespoke cherry wood cabinet, elevating this Marantz 2250 to a work of art:

Premium Material: Handpicked Pennsylvania black cherry, known for its rich color and fine grain pattern.

Veneer Mastery: The lumber was expertly re-sawed into veneer, then book-matched to create a stunning, near seamless grain pattern cascading down the cabinet sides.

Meticulous Assembly: Cabinet carefully constructed to house the Marantz 2250 perfectly, ensuring both form and function.

Refined Finish:
Sanded to an ultra-smooth 320 grit for a flawless surface
Treated with boiled linseed oil to enhance the natural beauty of the cherry wood
Finished with a beeswax polish, imparting a subtle luster and protective layer

The result is a one-of-a-kind enclosure that not only complements the Marantz 2250’s classic design but also enhances its acoustic properties.

Complete Service included:

Clean inside/outside

Detailed faceplate and knobs.

Cleaned and deoxidized pots and switches.

Removed preamp board cleaned switches and controls, removed speaker relay and serviced contacts, cleaned rear panel and rca jacks.

Resistors, transistors, and capacitors checked and replaced where necessary.

Bias and dc offset checked and adjusted.

LED backlights installed for dial, incandescent stereo indicator light and dial pointer light.

Replaced worn power cord.

Thorough post-service testing.

Radique’s note: This particular Marantz 2250 features a rear panel originally labeled for the 2275 model. This is a rare occurrence, likely due to Marantz’s occasional practice of utilizing available parts during production runs. This unique detail adds a touch of vintage character and serves as an interesting piece of Marantz history, without affecting the performance, authenticity, or collectability of the unit.

This legendary Japanese-made Marantz 2250 stereo receiver from 1975-1977 is a coveted piece of audio history, delivering classic Marantz warmth and musicality with its robust 50 watts per channel power output.

The Marantz 2250 represents the golden age of receiver design, combining exceptional build quality with versatile functionality. This all-in-one unit features a sensitive FM tuner, highly selective AM tuner, low-distortion preamplifier, and two direct-coupled power amplifiers that provide clean, dynamic sound reproduction. The elegant brushed aluminum faceplate houses the iconic blue-lit display with precision tuning and signal strength meters that are hallmarks of the classic Marantz aesthetic.

Audio enthusiasts particularly appreciate the 2250’s warm, balanced sound signature with excellent soundstage and channel separation. The bass response is tight and controlled even at lower volumes, while the midrange presents vocals and instruments with natural presence. Many owners report that the power output is actually underrated, with performance closer to 70 watts per channel when properly maintained.

This receiver offers impressive flexibility with comprehensive input options and tone-shaping capabilities, making it suitable for a wide range of speaker pairings and listening preferences. The ability to connect two pairs of speakers, along with the pre-out/main-in connections, provides system expansion options typically found only in separate component setups.

Power output: 50 watts per channel into 8Ω

Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz

Total harmonic distortion: 0.25%

Damping factor: 55

Input sensitivity: 1.8mV (MM phono), 180mV (line)

Signal to noise ratio: 76dB (MM phono), 88dB (line)

Inputs: Phono (MM), Auxiliary, 2 Tape loops

Outputs: Pre-out/Main-in, 2 speaker pairs, headphones

Tone controls: Bass, Mid, Treble with tone defeat switch

Special features: High/Low filters, Loudness, FM muting, Speaker selectors

Dimensions (With included Cabinet) (WxHxD): 18.5 x 7.75 x 15.25 inches (469.9 x 196.85 x 387.35 mm)
Weight: 19.4kg (42.9lbs)

This iconic Japanese-engineered Marantz 2250 delivers audiophile sound quality with vintage charm that modern equipment simply cannot match. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a piece of audio history that will provide years of musical enjoyment.

This one-of-a-kind Marantz 2250 combines exquisite custom cherry wood cabinetry with carefully executed technical service, delivering unmatched aesthetic beauty and exceptional audio performance.

Asking $2495