Beautiful 52 WPC Marantz Stereo Receiver Custom Cherry 2252B

Gorgeous Vintage 52 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 Ottawa Valley Cherry Wood, prized for its durability and elegant natural luster.

Veneer Mastery: The lumber was expertly resawed 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 2252B 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 2252B’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.

Disassembled function switch layers and dipped in silver cleaner to address noise issue

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

Bias and dc offset checked and adjusted.

Lamps replaced with long life LED’s

Thorough post-service testing.

Marantz 2252B Stereo Receiver – Made in Japan

Classic Japanese-built Marantz 2252B stereo receiver, renowned for its warm, musical sound and robust construction, perfect for vintage audio enthusiasts seeking both performance and style.

The Marantz 2252B delivers a true 52 watts per channel RMS into 8 ohms with both channels driven from 20Hz to 20kHz at 0.05% total harmonic distortion. This power rating is based on the official American RMS standard. European and other international ratings may differ due to alternative measurement standards, but the true continuous output is 52 watts per channel into 8 ohms. The 2252B is celebrated for its musicality, dynamic range, and reliability.

Signature features include Marantz’s Gyro-Touch tuning for precise FM/AM radio selection, a clean and easy-to-read scope dial, and a full array of tone controls for bass, mid, and treble adjustment. The receiver offers flexible source options with phono, auxiliary, and dual tape inputs, as well as outputs for two sets of speakers and headphones. High filter and loudness controls further enhance your listening experience.

Power Output: 52 watts per channel (8 ohms, 20Hz–20kHz, 0.05% THD)

Phono Input Sensitivity: 1.8mV

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 90dB (Aux), 76dB (Phono)

FM Sensitivity: 1.9µV

Tuner: FM/AM with Gyro-Touch tuning

Power Consumption: 220W

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 Japanese-made Marantz 2252B combines vintage style and sonic excellence in a receiver that remains highly sought after. Experience the classic Marantz sound and build quality-add this iconic piece to your system today.

This one-of-a-kind Marantz 2252B combines exquisite custom cherry wood cabinetry with carefully executed service, delivering unmatched aesthetic beauty and exceptional audio performance. Asking $2395.